Dual Degree Programs

MACCT/JD

The School of Law and the Anderson Graduate School of Management offer a dual program leading to the degrees of Juris Doctor and Master of Accounting. Under this program, the School of Law will accept 6 hours of graduate credit from the Master of Accounting Degree toward the J.D. degree and the Anderson Schools of Management will accept 6 hours of graduate credit from the School of Law toward the MACCT degree, coursework subject to pre-approval from the faculty advisor. Students pursuing this program must satisfy the admission and other academic requirements of both schools. Anderson School of Management will accept the LSAT in lieu of the GMAT if the student has already been accepted into the law school and has earned a "B" or better in the two prerequisites for admission into the MACC, MGMT 502 and 503 or equivalent. Those planning to enter the dual program should consult with the admission officers of both schools as early as possible.

For more information, contact the Law School Admissions Office at (505) 277-2146 and the Anderson School Graduate Program Office at (505) 277-3147.

MBA/JD

The Anderson School of Management and the School of Law at The University of New Mexico offer a dual degree program leading to the MBA and JD degrees. Under this program, from six to nine hours of credit in management are accepted toward the JD degree, and from six to nine hours of credit in the Schools of Law are accepted as elective credits toward the MBA. (Students should check with individual departments for available transfer hours.) For more information, contact the Law School Admissions Office at (505) 277-2146 and the Anderson School Graduate Program Office at (505) 277-3147.

MBA/MA in Latin American Studies

Because of its uniquely diverse culture and geographic location, The University of New Mexico historically has had strong programs in Latin American studies. The Anderson School of Management and the Latin American Studies Program offer an exciting multidisciplinary dual-degree program leading to the MBA with a concentration of your choice and a MA in Latin American Studies.

Depending upon each student's background, between 52 and 69 graduate credit hours distributed between courses in the two schools are required. Students in this program must be proficient in Spanish or Portuguese upon graduation. For more information, contact the Latin American Institute at (505) 277-2961 and the Anderson School Graduate Program Office at (505) 277-3147.

MBA/MEME

The Anderson School of Management and the School of Engineering (SOE) offer a dual-degree program leading to the degrees of Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering and the Master of Business Administration. Under this 60-hour program, seven (7) courses are shared. Anderson will accept 9 hours of graduate credit from the Manufacturing Engineering Program (MEP) core and 6 hours of engineering technical electives; the SOE will accept 6 hours of graduate credit from Anderson, to be applied to the MEP core. Engineering Track Electives may come from either the Mechanical Manufacturing Track or the Computers in Manufacturing Track (as defined for the MEME degree). Students pursuing this program must satisfy admission and academic requirements of both programs. For details, contact Anderson School of Management Graduate Programs Office at (505) 277-3147 or John Wood (MEP Director) at (505) 272-7000.

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Students pursuing this program must satisfy the admission and other academic requirements of both schools. Students are required to complete a three-month industrial internship, in a manufacturing setting (or demonstrate previous equivalent experience). Students are also required to complete a 3 credit-hour project in conjunction with a manufacturing enterprise.

MBA/ME

The Anderson Graduate School of Management (Anderson) and the School of Engineering (SOE) offer a dual degree program leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration and the Master of Engineering in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Under this program, two courses are shared. Anderson will accept six (6) hours of graduate credit from either the Electrical or Computer Engineering program and the SOE will accept six (6) hours of graduate credit from Anderson.

Students pursuing this program must satisfy the admission and other academic requirements of both schools. For more information, contact the School of Engineering at (505) 277-1435 and the Anderson School Graduate Program office at (505) 277-3147.


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MBA Application Best Consideration Dates for Domestic Students

  • FEB 1 - Summer semester
  • APR 1 - Fall semester
  • OCT 1 - Spring semester

MBA Application Deadlines for International Students

  • JAN 1 - Summer semester
  • MAR 1 - Fall semester
  • AUG 1 - Spring semester

Masters of Accounting (MACCT) Application Deadlines

  • FEB 1 - Summer semester
  • APR 1 - Fall semester
  • OCT 1 - Spring semester