JD/MBA Dual Degree program

The Francis J. & William Polk Carey JD/MBA Program at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and the Wharton School immerses students in an accelerated course of study, preparing them for careers at the intersection of law and business. Students earn both JD and MBA degrees in three years, rather than the five years it would typically take to earn each degree separately. 

Curriculum

Curriculum Overview for 3-Year Program

When you join the three-year Carey JD/MBA Program, you will spend your first year at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. The following summer, you will take a series of Law and Wharton courses designed specifically for the Carey JD/MBA Program. The second and third years include a combination of Law and Wharton courses, along with the JD/MBA capstone course in the third year.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  • Professional Responsibility course (typically provided as part of summer coursework)
  • At least 70 hours (about 3 days) of supervised legal work in a pro-bono setting through Penn Law’s Toll Public Interest Center
  • Senior research and writing requirement
  • 86 total credit hours, of which 64 credit hours are LAW courses (course, seminar, or clinical coursework) and 6 credit hours are experiential learning (simulation/skills courses, clinics, or externships)
The Wharton School
  • Wharton Pre-Term
  • Core courses (certain courses may be waived by experience or exam and replaced with electives)

    • MBA Core Requirements

      Accounting
      Select one of the following:0.5-1
      ACCT 6110
      		Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
      ACCT 6130
      		Fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting
      Finance 1
      Corporate Finance
      Select one of the following:0.5-1
      FNCE 6110
      		Corporate Finance
      FNCE 6210
      		Corporate Finance (Half CU)
      Macroeconomics
      Select one of the following:0.5-1
      FNCE 6130
      		Macroeconomics and the Global Economic Environment
      FNCE 6230
      		Macroeconomics and The Global Economic Environment (Half CU)
      Legal Studies
      LGST 6110Responsibility in Global Management0.5
      or LGST 6120 Responsibility in Business
      or LGST 6130 Business, Social Responsibility, and the Environment
      Microeconomics
      BEPP 6110Microeconomics for Managers: Foundations0.5
      BEPP 6120Microeconomics for Managers: Advanced Applications0.5
      Management
      MGMT 6100Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership0.5
      MGMT 6110Managing Established Enterprises1
      or MGMT 6120 Management of Emerging Enterprises
      Marketing
      MKTG 6110Marketing Management0.5
      MKTG 6120Dynamic Marketing Strategy0.5
      or MKTG 6130 Strategic Marketing Simulation
      OIDD
      Select one unit of the following:0.5-1
      OIDD 6110
      		Quality and Productivity
      OIDD 6120
      		Business Analytics
      OIDD 6130
      		Online Business Models and the Information-Based Firm
      OIDD 6140
      		Innovation
      OIDD 6150
      		Operations Strategy
      OIDD 6620
      		Enabling Technologies
      OIDD 6900
      		Managerial Decision Making
      Statistics
      STAT 6130Regression Analysis for Business 21
      or STAT 6210 Accelerated Regression Analysis for Business
      Management Communication
      Select one of the following options:0.5
      Option 1
      WHCP 6110
      		Management Communication
      WHCP 6120
      		Advanced Persuasive Speaking
      or WHCP 6150
      		 Communication Challenges for Entrepreneurs
      or WHCP 6240
      		 Persuasive Writing for Business Leaders
      Option 2
      WHCP 6160
      		Management Communication
      or WHCP 6180
      		 Entrepreneurial Communication
      Total Course Units9.5
      1

      Students cannot enroll in both FNCE 6210 and FNCE 6230.

      2

      STAT 6210 is by placement only.

  • Major
    • See requirements by Major
  • Minimum of 15 course units (CU’s); maximum of 16.5 CU’s; approximately 5 CUs required for a major
Joint Programming
  • Capstone
  • Summer session

JD/MBA Capstone

Students must complete the JD/MBA Capstone course in their final year of the program. This will count towards the Law School’s experiential learning requirement. The course is led by Prof Sarah Pierce.

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.