Real estate, accountancy, business administration and public administration among degree fields available
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — 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.
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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
J.D. and Master of Accountancy Program (Tax Track)
J.D. and Master of Business Administration
Another program is offered as a partnership between Charlotte School of Law and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UNC Charlotte and its Gerald G. Fox Master of Public Administration Program.
J.D. and Master of Public Administration
"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 Donald Lively. "These unique J.D. dual programs are part of Charlotte School of Law's ongoing commitment to our students and the community."
"We are pleased to have the Charlotte School of Law as a partner in creating new, innovative opportunities for students to pursue academic and career goals that bridge law and other disciplines," said UNC Charlotte Provost Joan Lorden. "Dual degree programs offer great opportunities for students to explore the intersection of important problems and to develop leadership positions in their chosen fields."
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.
For more information about admission requirements and curriculum, visit the Charlotte School of Law at www.charlottelaw.edu. Information about the Belk College dual degree programs is available at http://belkcollege.uncc.edu/law, while information on the MPA-JD is available at http://mpa.uncc.edu/law.
About Charlotte School of Law
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.
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.
Media Contacts:
Jennifer Howe, Charlotte School of Law, 704-971-8508 or Email
Sasha Trosch, Belk College of Business: 704-687-7601 or Email
Lynn Roberson, UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 704-687-0082 or Email