<p>Perhaps someone can offer me a little advice. First, allow me to explain my situation. I am a junior at Boston University majoring in hospitality administration with a minor in business administration. While I love hotels, my business interest has always been marketing. Upon graduation, I will most likely apply to numerous management training programs with the various large hotel chains in the sales and marketing department. I will also apply to a few marketing and advertising firms. </p>
<p>I am considering going into law school a year or two after graduation. I know that many schools offer joint degree programs for JD/MBA. Here is where the problem arises. I do not want to wait too many years to go to law school or I won't be out until I am closer to 30. That is why I would like to go after about one or two years work experience. However, I have been told by many people that an MBA program, even a part time program, would be difficult for someone with only a year of work experience. Thus, it would seem to be impossible to balance these two aspirations. I don't want to wait too long to go to law school, but it seems like I must wait long for the MBA program. So how can they be done at the same time? Anyone have any advice?</p>
<p>I agree with Mike. I'd do my best to get a job in advertising or whatever then get your MBA. I see no reason for the JD rather than to have a back up. If you're truly just interested in Marketing, that's what you should pursue.</p>
<p>Try a masters in marketing. They are hard to come by but I know a few like John's Hopkins, Maryland, NYU, George Washington, Penn, Carnegie, Northwestern. There you will focus on marketing and less in the generalization of
business like an MBA. </p>
<p>Some MBA programs will allow you to get an MBA in one year after you complete a master's in marketing, acct., finance, etc.</p>
<p>With no work experience, do you have a better chance of being accepted to an MBA program if it is state in your application that you are pursuing a dual degree?</p>
<p>Many schools will look favorably upon your dedication to a dual degree, but ultimately it will be your credentials that determine admission. With no work experience, it is significantly easier to be admitted to a lesser program than an elite program (top 14). </p>
<p>If you are trying to get into a top dual program right from undergrad, then you are probably better off going to a top law school first. This would look much more favorable when it is time to get the MBA. Many elite schools who admit you to their law program first, make it easier to pickup the dual degree. Seeing that law school is more of a numbers game, this approach may yield a higher chance of MBA admission.</p>
<p>Just remember nothing can replace solid work experience, without this you will be at a disadvantage to those who have 4-5 years i-banking.</p>
<p>VectorWega, I understand where you are coming from and appreciate your response. To tell the truth, I don't think I have an adequate justification for pursuing both degrees and spending the extra time and money. Although I'm interested in both fields, I asked the question out of curiosity. I am however, contemplating a dual degree with a masters in accounting and a JD, which would seem to be more applicable, especially if I intend on practicing tax law. Once again there is an opportunity cost with the time and money.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you work at least 3 years before you start your JD/MBA degree. I graduated from college 4 years ago and had pretty good life/work experiences which will help me in grad school.
I,like you, am trying to pursue JD/MBA at Kellogg or just MBA at UIC at Chicago.
Work experience does bring quality on your application for grad school.
Good luck!!!</p>