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International Business and Law, I.M.B.A. & J.D.

Darla Moore School of Business
Joseph F. Rice School of Law

As business and law become increasingly interconnected, we are pleased to offer a cross-disciplinary combination J.D./M.B.A. degree that will enhance your knowledge of each of these two subjects.

J.D./M.B.A. students complete their first two years of law school before starting their M.B.A. in their third year. This enables them to complete the J.D./M.B.A. in three and a half years or the J.D./IMBA in four. Students can use up to nine credit hours from the law program to satisfy Moore School electives, and vice versa.

Program Highlights

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    International Course Tracks

    Choose one of two international M.B.A. tracks — global or language — and learn to succeed abroad.

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    Networking Opportunities

    Connect with two great networks for career opportunities, and set yourself apart in a competitive job market.

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    Top-Ranked Program

    Join a program ranked among the Top 3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 30 straight years.

What You’ll Study

Some of our most popular courses include Global Strategic Management, where students analyze different industry structures and global competitive advantages, and Managing the Multinational Enterprise, which explores the context in which global businesses operate, including economic and political conditions in different countries.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

  • Agile Project Development

    Iterative project management, emphasizing collaboration, adaptability and customer satisfaction

    Accounting

    Recording, classifying and summarizing financial transactions to provide insight into financial health

    Intercultural Competence

    Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures

  • Leadership

    Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

    Legal Knowledge

    Interpreting and applying laws and regulations to specific situations or issues

    Collaboration

    Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

  • Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney
  • In-house Counsel
  • Financial Technology Attorney
  • Corporate Analyst
  • Tax Consultant
  • Real Estate Advisor

Workplace Settings

  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • International business
  • Shipping

I knew this program would give me a solid foundation as a business leader with legal expertise. I have the best of both worlds with the alumni network. I am looking forward to building my business acumen, especially business analytics, accounting and finance.

India Whaley
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