MBA vs jd vs md

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I want to know the Juris Doctor JD/MBA degree program vs MBA program os will you tell me?

[pawan]

Juris Doctor/MBA is a joint degree of Master of Law and Master of Business Administration.

Instead of taking two degrees separately, you may decide to opt for a joint degree in both law and MBA. You can complete it within four years time and get a distinctive degree on your resume.

Juris Doctor JD/MBA degree program vs MBA program

Juris Doctor JD/MBA degree program-

Duration

Degree is usually designed as a three-year course, but gets extended to another year owing to the rigorous study involved.

Format

If it is a four-year course, youd be required to spend first two years studying law. Then next one year in the business school and fourth a mix of both.

In case of 3-year course, first year you study law, followed by second year in the business school and then last year doing both.

Costs

A four-year course can cost roughly over $200,000, while three years may be over $150,000. It is just the tuition fee.

Skill Development

Grasp on legal terminology as well as business jargon. Logical and critical reasoning, excellent negotiating skills, good writing abilities.

MBA program-

Duration

You are done with the degree in two years time.

Costs

A higher ranking institute will offer MBA for upwards of $100,000.

Format

A two-year program usually touches upon all general aspects of management in the first year. One year is further divided into fall and spring wherein you start working with fellow classmates on projects. The second year, again divided into fall and spring allows you to choose from a number of elective courses that you specialize in.

Skill Development

Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, business development, number cruncher, good communicator, effective speaker.