Business Administration combined with JD (JD)(MBA)
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MBADegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Halifax, CanadaLocation
- Business and Entrepreneurship, Law and Public PolicyField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- HalifaxCampus
- $58,007Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Combine your law degree with an MBA. | Delivered in partnership with Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law. As a student in this program, you will experience: | A fast-tracked pathway to both a JD degree and an MBA degree (4 years instead of 5 years if taken separately) | Professional paid work experience with an 8-month corporate residency (work term) | The ability to tackle complex and converging problems in the business and legal landscapes with a dual lens | All undergraduate degrees welcome. | Accreditation | AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International | Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada | JD/MBA '21 graduate | Charlotte Henderson, Corporate Associate at Stewart McKelvey | “The value of the joint JD/MBA is the breadth of experience from both a legal standpoint and from a business standpoint, and to see how that translates into the practice of law on a day-to-day basis.”
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Students who apply for the combined CRMBA/JD program must meet the admissions standards of both programs. | CRMBA admission requirements | JD admission requirements | Questions about admissions or the application process? | MBA recruitment team: fomgrad@dal.ca | Law admissions team: law.admissions@dal.ca · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: The Faculty of Graduate Studies will waive the language test if you completed your degree at a recognised university where the language of instruction is English and in a country where English is one of the official languages; the waiver is requested during the application process. Completion of Dalhousie English Language Studies 'English for Academic Purposes - Level 2' with an overall grade of A- is also accepted. Source: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/apply-graduate-studies/admission-requirements/english-requirements.html · Application fee: CAD 115.00
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$58,007 CAD / year≈ $42,652 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsStudents in the combined degree program are eligible for scholarships, bursaries and awards that are open to students in both the MBA and JD programs:
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Faculty of Graduate Studies general application deadlines: September admission - June 1 (Canadian applicants), April 1 (non-Canadian applicants); January admission - October 31 (Canadian), August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission - February 28 (Canadian),…
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
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- Average rating
- 4.9
- Google reviews
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- Rated five stars
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Average rating
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Rated five stars
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Business Administration combined with JD (JD)(MBA) cost?
CAD 58,007 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Students who apply for the combined CRMBA/JD program must meet the admissions standards of both programs. | CRMBA admission requirements | JD admission requirements | Questions about admissions or the application process? | MBA recruitment team: fomgrad@dal.ca | Law admissions team: law.admissions@dal.ca · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: The Faculty of Graduate Studies will waive the language test if you completed your degree at a recognised university where the language of instruction is English and in a country where English is one of the official languages; the waiver is requested during the application process. Completion of Dalhousie English Language Studies 'English for Academic Purposes - Level 2' with an overall grade of A- is also accepted. Source: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/gradstudies/apply-graduate-studies/admission-requirements/english-requirements.html · Application fee: CAD 115.00
Is there a scholarship?
Students in the combined degree program are eligible for scholarships, bursaries and awards that are open to students in both the MBA and JD programs:
Is it accredited?
Lawyer (common law) — barrister and solicitor: Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC). The Federation approves ALL Canadian common law degree programs against the National Requirement through an annual review. Two approval models are used: the Program Approval Model (the whole programme and all its graduates) and the Individual Student Approval Model (ISAM, each graduate assessed individually). A programme not yet operating, or that has not produced a first graduating class, can hold only…
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