{"id":856,"date":"2025-05-02T18:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/?page_id=856"},"modified":"2025-05-02T18:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T18:32:23","slug":"dual-j-d-m-b-a-program-frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/dual-j-d-m-b-a-program-frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual J.D.\/M.B.A. Program \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"accordion-title\">FAQ<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"accordion\">\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>What is the dual J.D.\/M.B.A. program?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">The dual degree program is a partnership between Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Hamline University\u2019s School of Business. It allows students to earn both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in a streamlined, integrated format.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>Why should I consider a dual J.D.\/M.B.A.?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">The program is designed for students who want to combine legal training with business, leadership, and management skills. It\u2019s especially valuable for those with entrepreneurial ambitions, interdisciplinary interests, or existing careers they wish to build upon. Whether you\u2019re aiming for corporate law, nonprofit leadership, compliance, or business ownership, the program supports a range of professional goals.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>How does the credit sharing work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">You complete all J.D. requirements and transfer 12 of your J.D. credits to count toward the M.B.A. These 12 credits fulfill the M.B.A.\u2019s elective requirements, so you only need to complete 36 additional business credits to earn the M.B.A.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>How long does it take to complete the program?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Most students can complete both degrees in about four years\u2014compared to the five years it would typically take to earn them separately. That means a full year\u2019s worth of time and M.B.A. tuition saved.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>Can Blended Learning students participate?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Yes. The M.B.A. program offers <strong>hybrid and online options<\/strong>, making it accessible to Mitchell Hamline\u2019s Blended Learning students as well as those in traditional formats.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>Does this program count toward the Law and Business Certificate?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Yes. All M.B.A. coursework counts toward the <strong>Center for Law and Business (C-LAB) Certificate<\/strong>, allowing students to earn both the certificate and the dual degree with maximum efficiency.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>What makes Hamline University\u2019s M.B.A. program unique?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Hamline\u2019s M.B.A. program emphasizes applied, real-world learning and leadership development. Students are introduced to the internationally recognized <strong>Belbin methodology<\/strong>, which helps them build leadership strengths and manage teams effectively\u2014skills they can use from day one and throughout their careers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>What is the learning environment like at Hamline?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Hamline University\u2014Minnesota\u2019s first university\u2014is known for small class sizes, supportive faculty, and a collaborative academic culture. Like Mitchell Hamline, it offers a student-centered experience without the cutthroat atmosphere sometimes found in other graduate programs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>Are scholarships available?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Yes, Hamline University offers <strong>scholarship opportunities<\/strong> for students enrolled in the M.B.A. program.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>What is the learning environment like at Hamline?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">Hamline University\u2014Minnesota\u2019s first university\u2014is known for small class sizes, supportive faculty, and a collaborative academic culture. Like Mitchell Hamline, it offers a student-centered experience without the cutthroat atmosphere sometimes found in other graduate programs.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-item-title\"><strong>How do I apply?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"accordion-item-body\">You will need to apply separately to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamline.edu\/academics\/graduate\/business-administration-mba\">M.B.A. program at Hamline University<\/a>, after you have been admitted and have started at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.\u00a0 At Mitchell Hamline, contact the C-LAB Director as well as the Vice-Dean of Academic Affairs to inform them of your intention and to answer any questions you may have.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ What is the dual J.D.\/M.B.A. program? The dual degree program is a partnership between Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Hamline University\u2019s School of Business. It allows students to earn both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in a streamlined, integrated format. Why should I consider a dual J.D.\/M.B.A.? &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/dual-j-d-m-b-a-program-frequently-asked-questions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Dual J.D.\/M.B.A. Program \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-856","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/856","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=856"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/856\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mitchellhamline.edu\/center-for-law-and-business\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}