Introduction to MBA Dual Degrees

Joint degrees are designed to allow you to complete both the MBA degree and another graduate degree simultaneously, usually in less time than completing the two degrees separately. Joint degree programs usually require full-time attendance and require students to take some of the course work outside of the standard academic year.

MBA dual degree programs save money as well as time compared to the cost of pursuing the chosen two degrees separately. Pursuit of a joint degree works especially well for a student who has a very specific career goal already in mind; for example, a student who wants to become a corporate tax attorney may choose to get a law degree along with a Master's Degree in Accounting simultaneously in order to begin his or her corporate career earlier.

Students should be aware that joint degree programs are difficult to get into and it takes a high level of commitment in order to complete them successfully.

Some popular joint degrees are:

• Law and Business MBA/JD
• Medicine and Business MBA/MD
• Nursing and Business MBA/MSN