Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Juris Doctor (JD) - Business Administration pathway at Johns Hopkins University offers a unique blend of legal education and business management training. This dual-degree program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to excel in leadership roles where law and commerce intersect. Throughout the program, you will enhance your abilities in negotiation, strategic thinking, finance, and organizational leadership while building a robust professional network across two prestigious institutions.

What you'll study

Curriculum focus: The program integrates law school requirements with comprehensive business coursework, including subjects like leadership, negotiation, strategy, finance, data analysis, and applied innovation.

Business coursework includes:

• Behavioral Science: Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively
• Business Communication
• Competitive Strategy
• Data Science: Statistics
• Data Science: Big Consulting Data Project
• Finance
• Innovation Field Project (4 credits)
• Marketing Management
• Microeconomics and Market Design
• Operations Management

Applied learning: The Innovation Field Project and consulting-oriented data project are specifically designed to connect theoretical concepts learned in the classroom with practical, real-world problem-solving experiences.

Electives/specialization: Elective options and specialization tracks are subject to the business school’s approved plan for the dual-degree cohort, offering flexibility to tailor your educational experience.

Entry requirements

To gain admission, prospective students must meet specific academic criteria, including maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 for current students at the Maryland Carey School of Law. Additionally, applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English through standardized tests.

Career prospects

Graduates of the JD - Business Administration program are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities that bridge the gap between legal and business sectors. Potential career paths include roles in corporate law, compliance, risk management, and business consulting, among others. The combination of legal expertise and business acumen positions graduates as valuable assets in a variety of industries.