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November 13, 2024Siena College, Albany Law School Now Offer Joint MBA/JD Program
Siena College and Albany Law School announce a new joint MBA/JD program that will enable students to simultaneously earn a juris doctor degree and a master’s in business administration.
Enrollment in the program is now open. Admitted students will take the equivalent of 12 credits at Albany Law that will be applied to the Siena MBA. After completing core and elective MBA requirements here, students will be able to choose from one of four concentrations: business analytics, finance, marketing, and strategic management. A fifth concentration in health care leadership is awaiting state approval. Students will complete their law degree at Albany Law.
James Murtagh, Ph.D. professor of finance and director of the Siena MBA program, said the curriculum was developed to offer a strong core of business skills with a concentration to add depth in a particular area of study. Combined with a law degree, graduates will bring a strong academic background not only to a law career, but to the management of a law practice.
“A joint JD/MBA prepares students well to work with business clients in corporate or contract law,” said Murtagh. “They will have a stronger understanding of that context and be able to better serve their clients. In addition, they can more effectively manage the operations of a law firm.”
The joint JD/MBA is targeted to “a very particular type of student,” said Murtagh, one who is probably first and foremost interested in law but desires the broader professional applications available with the addition of an MBA. With full-time study, the program can be completed in four years.
“We look forward to working with the talented and hardworking Siena MBA students,” said Rosemary Queenan, J.D., associate dean of academic affairs at Albany Law. “We have no doubt that they will excel at Albany Law School. Sharing their knowledge and perspective in the classroom will also enhance the experience for our other JD students,”
Siena and Albany Law also maintain the following academic partnerships:
• 3+2 accelerated program that enables students to earn a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor in five years rather than the typical seven
• 4+3 early admissions program
• Dual B.A. in health studies and M.S. in legal studies
• Joint master of science in accounting and juris doctor
