Many graduate students at the Kogod School of Business choose to enhance their study of business with work in another academic field such as law or international relations in order to better prepare for a career in today’s complex global business environment. Kogod offers students the ability to pursue a master's degree from another academic unit at American University at the same time they are working towards a business degree.
By receiving admission to two degree programs and enrolling as a dual-degree student, students may be able to count courses towards both degrees, reducing the number of credit hours that would be required for earning both degrees independently. Students who develop expertise in two disciplines will have a unique set of job skills to offer any potential employer, and an extra edge in a competitive job market. Applicants wishing to apply for a dual-degree program must receive admission from each of the degree programs separately. The Admissions Committees from each school do not collaborate on the decision-making process.
Kogod Dual Degree Programs
Kogod offers dual degree programs with the School of International Service and the Washington College of Law.
American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is the largest and most applied-to school of international affairs in the U.S., and consistently ranks among the top five such programs. Applicants to the MA/MBA program should complete the Kogod online application form, but may choose to complete the remainder of the application through either Kogod or SIS. The school to which you submit your full application materials will forward them to the other school for their review and consideration. GRE scores will be accepted in lieu of GMAT scores, but any applicant wishing to be considered for merit-based scholarship awards should submit GMAT scores with their application.
American University's Washington College of Law (WCL) offers top-rated programs in experiential learning, international law, law and government, intellectual property, business, and gender. Applicants to the JD/MBA program should complete the Kogod online application form, but may request that WCL forward their remaining application materials to Kogod for review and consideration, including LSAT scores in lieu of the GMAT.
