Juris Doctor & MBA
Become a business leader with legal expertise.
The JD/MBA dual-degree program is designed for students who intend to concurrently earn a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an MBA. The degrees are offered through the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the E. J. Ourso College of Business. Students earn overlapping credit hours and complete both degrees more rapidly than if pursued independently.
Pursuing a JD/MBA allows lawyers to understand their clients’ business and business executives to understand how to make legal decisions and work with legal counsel. Equipped with both legal acumen and business knowledge, you can apply for a range of jobs across both sectors.
This Track At-a-Glance
- Concurrent Credit:
Students earn 12 hours of credit toward the JD for courses completed in the Flores MBA program and 18 hours of credit toward the MBA for courses completed at LSU Law, saving you significant time in your studies versus pursuing the degrees individually. - Curriculum Pathway:
The Flores JD/MBA program follows the same curriculum path as the Flores One-Year MBA program: a 37-credit hour, cohort-based track that begins in August. The track includes twelve core MBA courses and one complementary elective, which can also be completed online. A student who wishes to first pursue the MBA curriculum at the business school would complete the first year at the business school followed by the first year of law school. The student would then pursue both law and business courses toward completion of the final requirements of each program. - Globally Engaged:
Students in the JD-MBA program can choose to participate in an optional global immersion experience to fulfill their elective requirement. This travel experience is paired with coursework, providing three (3) elective credit hours, and is offered during Spring Break. - STEM Designated:
Our program offers a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) designation across the full curriculum. By infusing a STEM framework with core business principles, this transformative pathway equips students with industry-specific skills to make data-driven decisions in dynamic business environments.
JD/MBA Curriculum Structure
The curriculum is structured on a semester basis, with each semester divided into two eight-week modules, allowing students to take up to three courses at a time. During the summer, students participate in five-week online courses.
A student who successfully completes the required courses of study receives two degrees: a Juris Doctor awarded by the LSU Law Center and a Master of Business Administration awarded by the E. J. Ourso College of Business. Although granting of concurrent credit may be referred to as a “dual degree program,” each degree is awarded separately. The only change in either program is the awarding of concurrent credit; a student pursues parallel degrees with common areas of study.
Expand the section below for a full breakdown of the curriculum structure. Please note that this information only covers the MBA component of your studies; please consult LSU Law for more information regarding the JD curriculum.
Pre-Fall
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7010 (Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy) | 1 |
Fall Semester, Module 1
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7020 (Managerial Statistics) | 3 |
| BADM 7050 (Information Systems) | 3 |
| BADM 7070 (Organizational Behavior) | 3 |
Fall Semester, Module 2
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7030 (Financial Accounting) | 3 |
| BADM 7200 (Economics) | 3 |
Spring Semester, Module 1
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7060 (Elements of Cost Management) | 3 |
| BADM 7120 (Operations Management) | 3 |
| BADM 7140 (Legal Environment of Business) | 3 |
The optional global immersion experience takes place during spring break between modules 1 and 2. This experience can serve as your elective course, replacing the elective in Summer Module 2.
Spring Semester, Module 2
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7190 (Strategic Management) | 3 |
| BADM 7090 (Financial Management) | 3 |
Summer, Module 2
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BADM 7100 (Marketing) ***Online course |
3 |
| Elective of your choice ***Online course |
3 |
Total: 37 Credit Hours
Experience the LSU Advantage
From start to finish, the Flores MBA Program is committed to unlocking your full potential as a business leader. Explore just some of the ways our program – and the E. J. Ourso College of Business – are primed to give you an advantage in the classroom and in your future career.
Partners in Professionalism
Through OGBP advisors, MBA students can access to résumé guidance, interview prep, career coaching, and more.
World-Class Faculty Instruction
The MBA Program faculty are actively engaged and accessible to students, ensuring the tools needed for academic and career success.
Immersive Experiences
Flores MBA students can put their skills to action in real-world case competitions, travel abroad, and innovative projects.
Specializations for a Career-Focused Curriculum
For candidates interested in specializing or attaining a graduate certificate, you have the option to enroll in additional courses beyond the standard 37 credit-hour requirement. This tailored educational pathway can extend your study duration to between 18 and 24 months, depending on your chosen area of discipline. While not required, a career-focused specialization can help focus your academic path and make you a more marketable candidate in your chosen industry.
Expand the sections below to learn more about each of our offered specializations.
This specialization is designed for students interested in careers in business analytics and data analytics.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization. Those adding a fourth course can qualify for a Graduate Certificate in Analytics.
- ISDS 7301 Descriptive Statistics
- ISDS 7302 Predictive Analytics
- ISDS 7303 Analytics Methods
- ISDS 7304 Visual Analytics
Potential Career Paths
Data analyst, business analyst, statistician, market research analyst
This specialization equips students with the skills and knowledge required to drive key business strategies through information technology, focusing on cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI strategy, policies, programs, and governance that organizations should use to stay relevant.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization. Those adding a fourth course can qualify for a Graduate Certificate in Emerging Information Technologies.
- BADM 7050 Information Systems
- BADM 7401 Cybersecurity
- BADM 7402 Artificial Intelligence for Business
- BADM 7403 Cloud Strategy
Potential Career Paths
Database administrator, AI/machine learning engineer, cloud computing engineer
This specialization is designed to help you build the tools and experiences needed to start your own business or a career in venture capital, private equity, or small business.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- ENTR 4113 Small and Family Business Management
- ENTR 4114 Franchising Management
- ENTR 4120 Social Entrepreneurship
- ENTR 7111 Entrepreneurship Management
- BADM 7270 Entrepreneurial Consulting
Potential Career Paths
Entrepreneurship, small business ownership, product development
This specialization is designed to prepare students for a career in corporate finance, financial management, investment banking, or venture capital. Students will learn how individuals, businesses, and organizations acquire and utilize capital.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- FIN 7310 Real Estate Financial Decisions
- FIN 7400 Financial Risk Management
- FIN 7633 Financial Markets
- FIN 7719 Advanced Financial Information
- FIN 7740 Venture Capital
- FIN 7826 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Theory
Potential Career Paths
Financial analyst, financial manager, CFO, accounting manager, corporate controller
The healthcare management specialization helps students develop their business and leadership skills to manage and learn about critical issues in the rapidly growing healthcare industry.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- ECON 4421 Healthcare Economics
- BADM 7700 Healthcare Leadership & Governance
- BADM 7270 Healthcare Policy & Analysis
- BADM 7702 Healthcare Quality Management
Potential Career Paths
Healthcare consultant, health services manager, healthcare administrator
Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic approach to managing an organization’s employees. Additionally, HRM is the organizational function that deals with compensation, hiring, performance management, organization development, safety, wellness, benefits, communication, administration, and training.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- MGT 4322 Employee Selection and Placement
- MGT 4523 Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
- BADM 7160 Negotiation, Persuasion, & Influence
- PADM 7912 Public Personnel Policy
- BADM 7900 Human Factors in Business and Industry
Potential Career Paths
Human resources manager, employee relations manager, compensation/benefits analyst
Internal auditing is a risk assurance and consulting function that serves an organization through operation, compliance, and financial evaluations. Internal audit is a multidisciplinary profession, and the LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management seeks students from backgrounds as varied as engineering, finance, information systems, management, marketing, accounting, economics, public administration, and non-business areas.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- ACCT 4237 Governance, Risk, and Controls
- ACCT 7233 Operational Auditing
- ACCT 7232 Case Studies in Internal Auditing
- ACCT 7234 Operational Auditing
Potential Career Paths
Internal auditor, finance director, controller, financial analyst
Students who pursue the management consulting specialization will learn how to serve as advisors to firms and offer solutions to improve organizational performance based on a detailed analysis of existing organizational strategy and resources in human capital, technical, and financial areas. Students will apply themselves in real-world, hands-on, project-based experiences to gain insight into the broadest sub-industry in the consulting field.
- ISDS 4141 Data Mining (or Analytics curriculum)
- BADM 7160 Negotiations
- BADM 7600 Consulting Field Project
Potential Career Paths: strategy consulting, financial consulting, operations consulting
With sports growing as an industry, this specialization is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the sports business industry. This specialization concentrates on business applications, focusing on sports finance, marketing, and negotiations, as well as economics and organizational behavior in sports.
Choose three of the following course options for the specialization.
- ECON 4290 Sports Economics
- BADM 7160 Negotiations
- BADM 7270 Sports Business
- BADM 7270 Digital Strategies in NIL
- BADM 7270 Personal Branding in Sports
- BADM 7270 Professional Communications
- KIN 7516 Organizational Behavior in Sports
Potential Career Paths
Sports agent, business manager, marketing manager, human resources manager
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