Rapidly increasing technological innovation and globalization have shattered traditional barriers between fields of study. Columbia University’s Three-Year J.D./MBA Program gives you the cross-disciplinary tools to solve today’s most pressing challenges in the business world.
Our program is designed for highly motivated students seeking a rigorous education in both law and business. The accelerated course of study gives you the opportunity to earn degrees from both Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School in just three years—and enter the job market a full year earlier than typical joint degree programs allow.
As a student in the program, you will:
- Build a strong foundation in law and business theory, policy, and practice and gain tools to solve pressing challenges in the business world.
- Gain expertise in specific fields of interest through electives.
- Study with renowned faculty who shape policy through their groundbreaking research.
- Receive guidance and resources tailored to every sector of the law and business.
- Access to trailblazers across industries through Columbia’s global alumni networks in both disciplines.
- Learn more about applying below.
The Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy
The goal of the Richman Center is to foster collaboration among Columbia University’s distinguished business and legal scholars in order to generate curricular innovations and advanced research that has the potential to inform public policy as well as the theory and practice of business and law.
In pursuing this goal, the center promotes broad-ranging dialogue with alumni and other leaders from industry, government, media, and academia—all of whom can provide unique insights and expertise.
The Richman Center, along with faculty and staff at the Business School and Law School, provide JD/MBA students with extensive support and guidance during their time at Columbia. The center facilitates regular networking and mentorship opportunities, including a mentorship program. The career management services at both schools offer advising, interview programs, and on-campus recruiting opportunities. These resources prepare students to pursue employment after graduation as well as to explore career paths through summer internships.
Admissions
To learn more about applying to an MBA Dual Degree program email [email protected] or call 212-854-1961.