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For students drawn to legal careers without pursuing law school, Western Michigan University's business law program offers an excellent alternative. This unique major combines coursework from WMU Cooley Law School, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Haworth College of Business, delivering a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary learning experience. The curriculum allows you to tailor your studies by selecting courses across all three schools based on your specific interests.
This multifaceted approach provides graduates with a distinct professional advantage, equipping them to address complex challenges where legal and commercial matters intersect. You'll gain robust training in fundamental business law principles while honing essential legally-oriented business competencies. Additionally, the program prepares you to apply these specialized skills to entrepreneurial ventures, including business startups, property transactions, and conflict resolution services.
A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school/secondary school (or earned equivalent).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48
Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Application deadlines:
Fall: June 15; Spring: October 15