Question(s) regarding B.A, M.B.A, and J.D schools

College Search & Selection
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<p>I'm currently at a junior college south of Chicago, and plan on transferring next spring to UIC. I will most likely major in Finance, and minor in English. I'd like to find a job and work towards my M.B.A, and then work towards law school. </p>

<p>However I have a few questions,</p>

<p>-What would be the best Chicago-area University to get my MBA from?
-Does anyone know about the joint-degree programs offered by the likes of Northwestern and the University of Chicago? For those wondering, they offer a joint JD/MBA degree in numerous concentrations. I believe on UC, or NW that the tuition was around $74,000. (My family makes pretty good money, I would be in debt, but not horribly.)
-Can anyone compare or explain the differences between going with the joint-degree or just doing my MBA and JD separately. I know some companies pay for your MBA, but not sure about the rest. </p>

<p>If anyone can answer any of these, or just give me information or advice in general, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you</p>

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<p>Northwestern or Chicago would be the best schools in Chicago to get an MBA from. I would have a hard time saying that one is better than the other for just an MBA. In your case however since you want both an MBA and a JD Northwestern wins with their 3 year dual degree program that will save you about 150K of debt.</p>

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<p>I saw the joint degree/dual degree program.</p>

<p>Now is that harder? Am I achieving both at the same time, more coursework, classes, etc. Simply put, is it how it sounds? Working for an MBA and JD at the same time, but separately? Or is it somehow integrating the two and condensing the amount of work?</p>

<p>BTW, do many corporations offer to pay for the dual degree program (The job I would have), or only the MBA?</p>

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<p>I have an MBA/JD (earned many years ago). My first thought on reading your original post was that it is unclear what your ultimate goal is. Once you determine that, some of the answers to your questions will fall into place.</p>

<p>Other information that you should consider: </p>

<p>Most top MBA programs require work experience before admission.</p>

<p>All top law programs are full-time. You could work during the summer, but not during the school year.</p>

<p>There is no guarantee that you’ll be able to find a job that will pay for your MBA (although many companies do so), and it is even less likely that you’ll find one to pay for a JD. I have never heard of the latter. </p>

<p>A college that offers an MBA/JD will integrate the two and condense the amount of work.</p>

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<p>I really appreciate the information. My ultimate goal would be various, I will be majoring in Economics at University of Illinois-Chicago. </p>

<p>I am guessing that it would be a year or more (?) of work before I got accepted into the MBA/JD program? </p>

<p>I want to major in Economics so I can understand the economic part of things, I have a business background as well as contacts with numerous businesspeople. So I would hope to be able to work with these people, as well as others, and possibly get involved with business ventures, and ultimately make good money. However I aim be a business lawyer with the economics degree and law degree, and work my way from there.</p>

<p>I’m young and have big dreams, but I definitely am looking at the long haul of things at the moment. I’m a serious student and have no issues school being my life as long as it pays off in the long run. Also a personal question, having the MBA/JD, does this degree up your salary, job opportunities, etc.?</p>

<p>One of the reasons I am choosing economics and aiming to get my MBA/JD is to have an immense amount of opportunities to make money in different aspects. I understand that it is in no way easy, however, like I said I am young and a big dreamer. I’ve met my fair-share of multi-millionaires (Work in an environment where these people go with their families) and have heard plentiful advice on where to take my college path. So I’m trying to compile this and have come up with the Econ degree, and the MBA/JD.</p>

<p>Also, I understand the whole “do what you love” thing. I’m a die-hard sports fan, but I’m also a lot more mature than people my age. I’m not going to be a sports broadcaster or school teacher in this economy. No offense to those professions, but I hope to have a big family and, once again, have always dreamed big.</p>

<p>Any info at al is appreciated. Please, no negative or hurtful comments. I’m on my own journey.</p>