- Dalhousie University offers a Juris Doctor /Master of Business Administration for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- This program enables students to select courses leading to degrees of Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration.
- The law school, in conjunction with several other faculties, offers 4 combined degree programs that are:
- JD and Master of Business Administration
- JD and Master of Health Administration
- JD and Master of Information
- JD and Master of Public Administration
- The JD/MBA program allows students to complete the Juris Doctor degree and the Master of Business Administration in 4 years instead of the 5 that would be required to take the degrees separately.
- In 1st year students have to attend MBA classes. In 2nd year students have to attend Juris Doctor classes. The 3rd and 4th year is consists of combined courses.
- The 1st year is consists of a CRMBA program that starts at the end of June, with 4 courses taken during July-August.
- Students also have to take a mandatory 8-month Corporate Residency course, plus 1 online course.
- In the 3rd and 4th year, students have to complete a major paper course consists of 7-9 hours (3rd year), 3-5 hours (4th year) of law courses from the Business Law area, and other elective classes for a total of 23-25 law credits.
- Students can complete the first and second-year programs in reverse order.
- Students may also complete the third and fourth-year programs in reverse order, with permission, except for the required law courses Compulsory Moot, Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law (3rd year), and the Legal Profession (4th year).
- The faculties have deep knowledge that provides students an outstanding legal education which prepares them to meet the needs of the communities they will serve in their varied careers.
- Job opportunities after the Juris Doctor /Master of Business Administration in investment companies, accounting firms, corporate counsel office, a lawyer with a corporate, etc, and the average salary goes up to 52,105 USD.
Dalhousie University - [Dal], Halifax, Nova Scotia - Courses & Fees
Halifax, Nova Scotia
University Public CollegeJuris Doctor [J.D]/Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
4 years
On Campus & Dual Degree
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 100 out of 329 by THE Global Ranking 2024
Offered By:
CA$29,872/Yr
CA$29,872 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Summer Intake | Feb 28, 2024 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | CA$26078 | CA$26078 | CA$26078 | CA$26078 |
| Health Insurance | CA$500 | CA$500 | CA$500 | CA$500 |
| Other Fees | CA$3294 | CA$3294 | CA$3294 | CA$3294 |
| Total Fees | CA$29872 | CA$29872 | CA$29872 | CA$29872 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Food | CA$9821 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete 4-year of Bachelor’s degree or a master's degree from a recognized university.
- Students hold a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, students must have a minimum average of grade B+ (75% or above) for UG studies.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates of JD/MBA degree holders may find job opportunities in
- Investment Companies
- Accounting Firms
- Corporate Counsel Office
- A lawyer with a Corporate
- NGOs or government institutions.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| QS scholarships | Variable | Yes | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Variable | Yes | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
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