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 Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the E. J. Ourso College of Business at LSU. Students earn overlapping credit hours and complete both degrees in four years versus completing them separately in five years (three years for a JD and two years for an MBA).

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. Armed with legal and business knowledge, you can apply for a range of jobs across both legal and business sectors.

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STEM Designated

The Flores MBA Program now offers a STEM designation across our curriculum. Incorporating a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) framework with core business principles, this transformative MBA pathway equips students with industry-specific skills to make data-driven decisions in dynamic business environments.

International students in STEM degree programs can apply for a 24- month STEM extension of their F-1 Optional Practical training.

Curriculum & Program Structure

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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 in the law school. The course credit is also counted toward the degree (JD or MBA) from the institution where the courses were taken.

Although granting of concurrent credit may be referred to as a “dual degree program,” each degree is awarded separately. A student who successfully completes the required courses of study receives two degrees: a Juris Doctor awarded by the LSU Hebert Law Center and a Master of Business Administration awarded by the E. J. Ourso College of Business. The only change in either degree program is the awarding of concurrent credit: a student pursues parallel degrees with common areas of study.

Course	Hours
BADM 7020: Managerial Statistics	3
BADM 7030: Financial Accounting	3
BADM 7050: Information Systems	3
BADM 7060: Elements of Cost Management	3
BADM 7070: Understanding Behavior in Organizations	3
BADM 7090: Financial Management	3
BADM 7100: Marketing Management	3
BADM 7120: Operations Management	3
BADM 7190: Strategic Management	3
BADM 7200: Economic Environment of the Firm	3
Electives	6
Total	36

Students are initially required to complete their first year at either the law school or business school.

Students who wish to pursue law first may choose to complete either the first or the first and second years of law school before completing the first year of the business school’s Flores MBA Program. After completing the first year of the Flores MBA Program, the student would follow a combined curriculum of law and business school courses. Students must complete Evidence (LAW 5605) before being allowed to enroll in Trial Advocacy (LAW 5608), conducted over three days, one week before the fall semester of the third year.

Those who wish to pursue the MBA curriculum first would complete their first year at the business school, followed by the first year of law school. Students would then pursue both law and business courses toward completion of the final requirements of each program.

For more information on JD/MBA scheduling, contact Nioz Rafii-Tabrizi.

Admissions & More

What it takes to be a Flores MBA Tiger.

Full-Time MBA, One-Year MBA, JD/MBA, and IE/MBA Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: From an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.¹
GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale²
GMAT or GRE: Candidates must submit a GRE/GMAT score for a GPA less than 3.0. Scholarship and graduate assistantship considerations tied to GRE/GMAT performance.
LSAT: JD/MBA students must also take the LSAT and be accepted for admission into the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Work Experience: Not required; two years preferred
Letters of Reference: Two letters of recommendation, preferably from past/current employers or professors.
Essay: Provide a personal statement detailing how an MBA will position you for future career development and personal growth. Include any unique attributes and/or life experiences that may distinguish you from other candidates and how your participation in the program will help enhance the learning environment.
Resume: Professional resume
Interview: All full-time and one-year students must submit a video response to specific interview questions in the application.
Residency: Full-time residency is required.

1. For the One-Year MBA format, bachelor's degree must be a degree in business from an accredited institution.

2. The MBA admissions committee may consider strong GMAT or GRE scores, significant work experience, graduate-level transcripts, and/or official professional designation or certification for applicants not meeting the minimum GPA requirements.

Steps to Apply

*Applications are now closed for the 2023/2024 academic year and should reopen for the 2024/2025 academic year on July 1, 2023.

Complete the LSU Graduate School online application.
Pay the $50 application fee to the graduate school ($70 for international students).
JD/MBA candidates must also apply to the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Final Application Deadline for the Fall 2023 semester:
- Full-Time MBA, JD/MBA, IE/MBA Tracks: June 30, 2023
- One-Year MBA Track: April 24, 2023
- International Student Deadline:
  - One-Year MBA Track: April 15, 2023
  - Full-Time MBA Track: April 15, 2023

(Applications received after deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis.)

The Flores MBA Program offers admission to candidates on a rolling basis. Our admission committee must receive completed applications and all required documentation for admission consideration. An additional $25 late fee will be assessed for applications received after the final deadlines.

For more information, please contact the Flores MBA Program office.

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Cost of Attendance

Semester	Estimated Tuition & Fees (In-State)	Estimated Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)
Fall 2022	$9,200	$17,700
Spring 2023	$9,200	$17,700
International trip- optional	$2,500	$2,500
Summer 2023	$5,000	$9,200
JD/MBA Program Total	$23,400 ($25,900 with trip)	$46,600 ($47,100 with trip)

*Tuition costs listed are estimates; the LSU Board of Supervisors may modify tuition and/or fees at any time without advance notice. Tuition costs are based on the current academic year.

Financial Aid

Merit-based scholarships and Graduate Assistantship (GA) funding is available for eligible MBA candidates on a competitive basis. GA awards provide a monthly stipend and waive the LSU nonresident fee for out-of-state students. All MBA applicants are evaluated for scholarship and GA funding during the admission evaluation process.

How can I find out my application status?

You may call the LSU Graduate School or the Flores MBA Program office at 225-578-8867 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (CST).

Do I need a degree in business administration or in a similar major to be admitted to the Flores MBA Program?

Only the One-Year program requires an undergraduate degree in business. For all other MBA program formats, your undergraduate degree can be in any field. 49% of our students hold non-business undergraduate degrees, including education, engineering, journalism, geography, political science, criminal justice, kinesiology, and history.

When should I apply?

Our final application deadline is May 15, but we start receiving applicants in September of the previous year. We have four decision points. Due to limited financial awards and seating (full-time and one-year-only), applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they have decided to apply.

Do I have to have all my application criteria before starting my application?

You may apply at any time, but you cannot be admitted until test scores (if required) have been submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and the program office has received the appropriate scores. Likewise, you may submit your references after applying. Sending all your documents as early as possible will increase your chance of bettering other competitive candidates and being admitted.

How do I prepare to take the GMAT or GRE?

You can apply for the GMAT test at the official GMAT website or the official GRE website. These resources provide free test-prep software and helpful test-taking strategies. You can also purchase review guides from the websites.

What is the GMAT/GRE/TOEFL code for LSU?

The GMAT program code for the LSU Graduate School is 6373.

Is it possible to get admitted without work experience?

Prior work experience is not required for those applying to the Full-Time and One-Year programs. Executive MBA Flex and Online MBA program students must have at least three years of work experience.

Are scholarships offered to students?

Students accepted to the full-time and one-year programs are automatically considered for the scholarships awarded through the E. J. Ourso College of Business. Scholarships are awarded based on need and/or prior academic performance.

Do you accept credits from other institutions or another LSU major?

No, we do not accept credits from other institutions. This means it is not possible to start your degree at one institution and transfer to LSU. Students must need to start the program with the incoming class. Credits from other graduate programs at LSU are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please call the office at 225-578-8867 if you are in this position and need to discuss your options.

Can I take MBA classes early?

Students cannot take MBA core courses before their official matriculation period.

How much of a time commitment is the full-time program?

Think of the full-time MBA experience as a full-time job. Besides classes, you will spend a substantial amount of time outside class working on team projects, attending events, and becoming an active member of the Flores MBA Program.

What are the differences in curriculum between the Flores EMBA Flex Program and the Flores Online MBA Program?

In addition to online classes, the Flores Executive MBA Flex includes robust on-campus residencies and an international experience, which are all included in the tuition.