Concurrent degrees in Law, Business, Public Policy and Teaching

Students enrolling at the Nicholas School have the opportunity to seek joint degrees with Duke's Fuqua School of Business (MBA), School of Law (JD), Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy (MPP), and the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT). There is also a joint degree combining the JD in Law with an MA in Environmental Sciences and Policy with applications taken through the Law School. Students wishing to pursue the JD with the MA in Environmental Sciences and Policy should be aware that there are a number of prerequisite courses depending on your area of interest. If you plan to do the MA with a concentration in the social sciences, you must meet prerequisite requirements of microeconomics and calculus. If you plan to do the MA with a concentration in the natural sciences, you must meet prerequisite requirements of calculus plus science courses.

Students enrolled in the joint programs may work for both degrees simultaneously, reducing total tuition and time in residence. To be considered for joint degrees, students apply to both programs in separate applications. With special permission, it is possible to arrange joint degree programs with schools other than Duke as well.

To learn more, read the Joint Degree Advising pages.