You will have a competitive edge right from graduation with a JD from Osgoode and MBA from Schulich – and you’ll be ready to explore unlimited opportunities along whatever career path you choose.
The Hennick JD/MBA program provides students with enriched career development supports and exceptional learning opportunities while completing the joint degree program.
You will learn the foundational skills and get the hands-on experience to launch a career in law, in business or in the many areas of opportunity where the two disciplines converge. Whether you’re completing complex financial transactions or negotiating employment agreements and intellectual property rights, your intensive law school training equips you to navigate the legal implications of business decisions. At the same time, your solid grounding in business and management fundamentals equips you to better understand the strategic and operational priorities of your corporate clients, boardroom colleagues or business partners. The Hennick JD/MBA program further elevates your education with advanced career mentoring and co-curricular opportunities for professional growth.
The Hennick JD/MBA program wraps together the Juris Doctor degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada’s oldest and most distinguished institutions, and the top-ranked Master of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business, with a suite of enhanced, career-accelerating student supports.
Based at York University in Toronto, both Osgoode and Schulich are globally recognized centres of excellence in their respective fields.
The Hennick JD/MBA program offers all the advantages you’d expect from two innovative Canadian leaders in professional education:
- flexible study options you can tailor to fit your goals;
- direct access to highly regarded faculty; and
- co-curricular opportunities to network and learn from successful alumni and other established professionals affiliated with the two schools.
There’s the time advantage: you can complete the full-time joint degree program in just four years, whereas earning separate business and law degrees would take you at least five.
Originally launched in 1972 by Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business, the JD/MBA program at York University provides enhanced supports for the longest-running joint degree opportunity of its kind in Canada.
Build a strong foundation in both business and law
The Hennick JD/MBA program supports an exceptional student experience, the problem-solving strategies of business school, with the analytical rigour of law school – and the critical thinking skills and opportunities for professional reflection that will help build a career where business and law interconnect.
Enter directly or after one year at Osgoode or Schulich
We’ve structured our admissions process to be flexible, recognizing that you may choose to enroll in the joint program from year one – or you may decide to enter the program once you’ve started business or law school.
Join a diverse, dynamic, collaborative community
The Hennick JD/MBA student experience is about sharing perspectives, enjoying activities together, forming lasting friendships – and above all, feeling that you belong here and are valued for who you are.
Count on us for expertise, advice and support
Our Program Director and Assistant Director guide your progress through the Hennick JD/MBA program and help you make valuable connections in the broader legal, business and academic communities.
Create the building blocks of your future career
We regularly review your academic and experiential learning choices to help you meet professional requirements and employers’ expectations. We also connect you with interesting people and promising opportunities as you chart your path forward.
Connect with the growing community of JD/MBA alumni who’ve built successful careers in Canada and internationally -- and join the many alumni who give back to the program by acting as mentors and advisors and provide helpful introductions, advice and engagement. We always want to hear from our world-class alumni.