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    JD-MBA

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    Chicago, USDual Degree (JD/MBA)In-person3 years
    $338,850.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    28
    Cohort
    students
    $250.00
    App fee

    JD-MBA at Northwestern University is a 3-year, in-person Dual Degree (JD/MBA) program based in Chicago, US. Tuition is $338,850.

    About the program

    The program combines a Juris Doctor from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management, completed in three years. Students spend year one at the Law School, year two at Kellogg, and year three primarily at the Law School.

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    US News: Business School #3, Law School #9

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $223,235.00
    Avg starting salary
    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does JD-MBA at Northwestern University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for JD-MBA at Northwestern University is $338,850.
    Is JD-MBA at Northwestern University online or in-person?
    JD-MBA at Northwestern University is offered in-person.
    How long does JD-MBA at Northwestern University take to complete?
    JD-MBA at Northwestern University is structured around 3 years.
    How large is the JD-MBA at Northwestern University cohort?
    JD-MBA at Northwestern University typically enrolls around 28 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow JD-MBA at Northwestern University?
    Post-completion work rights for JD-MBA at Northwestern University: 12 months OPT (US)