Program Overview

Introduction to the Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) Program

The JD/MBA is a concurrent degree program designed to equip students with two fully qualified degrees after just four years. The program maximizes the strengths, marketability, flexibility, and future earning power of these two highly respected and competitive degrees.

Program Details

The Faculty of Law and Asper School of Business offer a four-year concurrent JD/MBA.

• Expected duration: Four years
• To graduate with a JD degree and an MBA degree, students will earn 131 credit hours.
• In order to be accepted to the program, students must meet the entrance requirements of both degrees.
• Students will apply to Law. During their first year of Law core courses, they will apply to the MBA. Upon acceptance to the concurrent JD/MBA program, the second year will be all MBA core courses, third and fourth year will be Law and MBA courses.

Yearly Breakdown

• Year 1: Law core courses (53 credit hours)
• Year 2: MBA core courses (30 credit hours), with 9 credit hours counting toward both degrees
• Year 3 and 4: Law electives (30 credit hours) and MBA electives (18 credit hours)

Clinical Learning and Networking Opportunities

• The program offers hands-on, experiential learning opportunities at both the Faculty of Law and the Asper School of Business.
• Students can engage in legal business practice and research through the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law.
• The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship at Asper offers mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and access to funding.

Admission Requirements

Applicants interested in pursuing the concurrent JD/MBA must meet the minimum entry requirements for each program. Meeting those requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

• JD admission requirements:
  • A minimum of 60 credit hours of university degree level study
  • An LSAT score (Law School Admission Test)
  • There are three categories for entrance to the Faculty of Law: Index Score category, Canadian Indigenous category, and Individual Consideration category
• MBA admission requirements:
  • A minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.5 scale) in the last 60 credit hours or 2 years of study
  • Two years of full-time work experience is typically required
  • Minimum GMAT or GMAT Focus Edition (or equivalent GRE) score of 550
  • English language proficiency test scores, if applicable

Sample Course Offerings

• JD courses:
  • LAW 1102 Contracts (5 credit hours)
  • LAW 2690 Corporations I (3 credit hours)
  • LAW 2680 Legal Negotiation (3 credit hours)
  • LAW 3290 Indigenous Legal Methodologies and Perspectives (3 credit hours)
• MBA courses:
  • IDM 7120 Executive Leadership and Responsibilities (3 credit hours)
  • ACC 7020 Managerial Accounting (1.5 credit hours)
  • GMGT 7220 Managing People in Organizations (3 credit hours)
  • OPM 7120 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)

Career Opportunities and Support

• The Faculty of Law's Career Development Service helps law students find summer and articling positions.
• Regular workshops on resume and cover-letter writing are held throughout the year, along with information sessions on where and how to find public or private sector positions.
• Mock interview nights and networking events provide opportunities to network and learn about different areas of the industry.

Academic Calendar and Program Requirements

For full course descriptions and detailed program requirements, please refer to the JD Program Academic Calendar and the MBA Program Academic Calendar.

Conclusion

The JD/MBA program at the University of Manitoba offers a unique opportunity for students to earn two highly respected degrees in just four years, providing a strong foundation for a successful career in law and business.