JD/MBA Curriculum

J.D./Two-Year MBA Program (4 Year Program)

Curriculum as of January 2023

Year 1 – Fall & Spring Terms at Dedman Law – 30 Credit Hours

Dedman Law courses: 30 credit hours

Year 2 – Fall Term at The Cox School – 20-22 Credit Hours

Module A Courses:
  • ACCT 6201 Financial Accounting I
  • BUSE 6202 Managerial Economics
  • FINA 6201 Managerial Finance
  • MAST 6478 Data Analytics
  • MNGT 6020 First-Year Foundations**
  • MNGT 6001 Managing Your Career
  • MNO 6201 Organizational Behavior: Managing and Leading People

Module B Courses:

  • ACCT 6202 Financial Accounting II
    or ACCT 6205 Managerial Accounting I
  • ITOM 6202 Management Decision Analysis
  • MNGT 6020 First Year Foundations (continued)
  • MNGT 6001 Managing Your Career (continued)
  • MAST 6478 Data Analytics (continued)
  • MKTG 6201 Marketing Management
  • MNGT 6103 Business Communications
  • Elective of your choice (0-2 credit hours)

Students select the second accounting course based on their interest and anticipated concentration: either ACCT 6202 Financial Accounting II or ACCT 6205 Managerial Accounting I. Students should consult the Concentrations and Minors section of the Graduate Cox Catalog for specific information on which second accounting course is required for each concentration and minor.

Year 2 – Spring Term at The Cox School – 15-19 Credit Hours

Module A Courses:

  • MNGT 6130 Unbridled Venture Project, Part 1
  • ITOM 6203 Operations Management
  • STRA 6201 Strategic Management
  • Electives: 1-2 Courses

Module B Courses:

  • BUSE 6203 Macroeconomics
    or FINA 6222 Financial Markets and Monetary Policy*
  • MNGT 6210 Global Leadership Program
  • MNO 6202 Leading Teams and Organizations
  • Electives: 1-2 Courses

*Students who concentrate or minor in Finance must take FINA 6222 instead of BUSE 6203, after taking the prerequisite, FINA 6205

**MNGT 6020: First-Year Foundations is a requirement of the Two-Year M.B.A. program. The successful completion of this degree requirement earns a grade of Pass. Students participate in various required activities to enhance professional development. These sessions will take place most Fridays during the first year of the M.B.A. program.

Year 3 – Fall & Spring Terms at The Cox School and Dedman Law – 24-32 Credit Hours

Module A Course

  • MNGT 6130 Unbridled Ventures Project, Part 2

Modules A & B Courses

  • Cox Electives: 1-4 courses, 2-8 credit hours of electives
  • Dedman Electives: 23 credit hours

Year 4 – Fall & Spring Terms – 22-30 Credit Hours

Modules A & B Courses

  • Cox Electives: 1-4 courses, 2-8 credit hours of electives
  • Dedman Electives: 22 credit hours

Summary:

  • Dedman Law Credit Hours: 75
  • The Cox School Credit Hours: 52

Total Combined Dedman and Cox Credits is 127 Credit Hours

Note: Program for Years One and Two MUST be followed as outlined. There is flexibility in scheduling electives in Years 3 and 4. For the 24 credit hours of elective hours, students can complete one concentration. Each concentration requires 12 to 16 specific credit hours.