JD/MBA Dual Degree Program
College of Charleston & Charleston School of Law
The JD/MBA dual degree program allows highly motivated students to earn both a Juris Doctor (JD) from the Charleston School of Law and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the College of Charleston in an accelerated format. By integrating coursework from both institutions, students can complete both degrees in three and one-half years of full-time study, rather than the four years typically required if pursued separately.
This program is designed for students interested in careers at the intersection of law, business, leadership, and strategy.
Why Choose the JD/MBA Dual Degree?
- Accelerated completion of two high-value degrees
- Integrated legal and business education
- Preparation for leadership roles in law firms, corporations, government and entrepreneurship
- Cost and time savings through shared coursework
How the Program Works
Students follow a structured sequence of enrollment across both institutions.
Accelerated Path to Two Degrees
Each institution grants up to 9 credits for approved coursework completed at the partner school. Recent graduates of the Charleston School of Law (within five years of earning their JD) may also enroll in the College of Charleston’s MBA program under the same dual-degree credit provisions.
Program Details
Admissions
Students must apply separately and be admitted to both the College of Charleston MBA program and the Charleston School of Law JD program. Each institution applies its own admissions standards and offers fall admission with rolling review. Applicants are encouraged to consult admissions advisors at both schools early in the process.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Students pay tuition and fees to the institution in which they are enrolled during each phase of the program. Financial aid policies and eligibility are governed by the enrolling institution and do not transfer between schools.
Academic Standing & Advising
Dual degree students must remain in good academic standing at the institution where they are currently enrolled and are subject to that institution’s academic policies. Each school appoints a designated program advisor to support students throughout the program. Academic dismissal from one institution does not automatically affect a student’s standing at the other.
The College of Charleston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Charleston School of Law is not accredited by the Commission on Colleges and the accreditation of the College of Charleston does not extend to or include the Charleston School of Law or its students. Although the College of Charleston accepts certain coursework in transfer toward a credential from the Charleston School of Law or collaborates in other ways for generation of course credits or program credentials, other colleges and universities may or may not accept this work in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from the College of Charleston. This decision is made by the institution subsequently considering the possibility of accepting credits.