UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte School of Law has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to offer several unique dual degree programs. Students now have the opportunity to earn both a Juris Doctor and a Master’s degree in real estate, accountancy, business administration or public administration in less time than if the degrees were pursued independently.
The following programs are offered as a partnership between the Charlotte School of Law and the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte:
J.D. and Master of Science in Real Estate
Full-time students will spend the first two years of study at Charlotte School of Law. They then spend their entire third year at UNC Charlotte, and thereafter continue to take courses at both institutions until the requirements for both degrees have been satisfied. Each school will grant nine (9) units of credit for courses taken at the other school.
J.D. and Master of Accountancy (MACC) Program (Tax Track)
Full-time students spend the first two years of study at Charlotte School of Law. They then spend their entire third year at UNC Charlotte, and complete the MACC at the end of that year, returning to Charlotte School of Law in year four for their remaining courses. Part-time students will be enrolled exclusively at Charlotte School of Law until they have completed all of the courses that comprise the first year curriculum for full-time students. These part-time students may then enroll at UNC Charlotte and begin taking courses toward the MACC. Each school will grant nine (9) units of credit for courses taken at the other school.
J.D. and Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The J.D./MBA dual degree, launched last fall, was the first collaboration between Charlotte School of Law and UNC Charlotte. Full-time students spend the first full year of study at either UNC Charlotte or the Charlotte School of Law. They will then spend their entire second or third year at the other institution. For the remainder of the program, students will take classes at both UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte School of Law. Each school will grant nine units of credit for courses taken at the other school.
Information about the Belk College dual degree programs is available at http://belkcollege.uncc.edu/law. For more information about admission requirement and curriculum, visit the Charlotte School of Law at http://www.charlottelaw.edu/.
Another program is offered as a partnership between Charlotte School of Law and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UNC Charlotte.
J.D. and Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The J. D. and Master of Public Administration dual degree program is a partnership between Charlotte School of Law and UNC Charlotte’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and its Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration Program.
Unlike the joint programs with the Belk College, this 39-unit program is only open to full-time students. Students will normally complete their first two years at Charlotte School of Law, followed by the third year at UNC Charlotte. For the remainder of the program, students will take classes at both institutions until the degrees are completed.
“We are truly excited to be partnering with the Belk College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UNC Charlotte,” said Charlotte School of Law President Dennis J. Stone. “These unique J.D. dual programs are part of Charlotte School of Law’s ongoing commitment to our students and the community.”
Prospective dual-degree program students must apply separately to both Charlotte School of Law and UNC Charlotte. Once enrolled in the dual degree programs, students pay tuition to the respective institution for each course taken at that institution.
Information on the MPA-JD is available at http://mpa.uncc.edu/law. For more information about admission requirement and curriculum, visit the Charlotte School of Law at http://www.charlottelaw.edu/.
About Charlotte School of Law
With a desire to carry out our mission pillars of practice readiness, student-centered outcomes and serving the underserved; and with an opportunity to be even more accessible to the community, Charlotte School of Law is relocating to Uptown Charlotte in August 2013. The move to Charlotte Plaza at 201 South College Street will put students closer to businesses and Mecklenburg and federal courts located uptown, and is only one block from the city transportation hub. Charlotte Plaza is a short light-rail stop away from Charlotte School of Law's Clinic Site at 1300 South Boulevard.
Charlotte School of Law, fully accredited by the American Bar Association, offers a student-centered curriculum that focuses on experiential learning: the hands-on learning needed to equip graduates with leadership, management and interpersonal skills that are necessary for career success. Charlotte School of Law provides a variety of program options including a full-time J.D. program, part-time day and evening J.D. programs and a Paralegal Certificate Program.
About UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region. UNC Charlotte is the third largest campus among the 17 institutions of The University of North Carolina system and the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region. Fall 2012 enrollment exceeded 26,000 students, including 5,000 graduate students. Find UNC Charlotte on the Web, Twitter, Facebook and follow the UNC CLT_News blog.
Academic programs in the Belk College of Business are accredited by AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, while the Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration program is accredited by National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The MBA, MACC and M.S. in Real Estate programs are based at UNC Charlotte’s center city campus; the MPA is based at the main campus.