Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts & Sciences

What Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts & Sciences does

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is a private graduate business school operating within Johns Hopkins University (founded 1876, America's first research university), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with a second campus at the Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. The school offers a platform of interconnected programs: four MBA formats (Full-time 2-year STEM-designated at $154,750; Executive MBA 19-month flat-rate at $175,000 including London immersion; Flexible online part-time MBA at $2,060 per credit; and a 9-month Accelerated MBA for JHU alumni), seven specialized master's degrees (Business Analytics and AI, Information Systems and AI, Finance, Health Care Management, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate and Infrastructure) priced $65,000-$99,750, dual degrees with peer JHU schools and external institutions (MICA, University of Maryland), certificate programs, and a growing executive-education and corporate custom-program practice. Enrolment includes approximately 2,641 students (47% full-time / 53% part-time) drawn from 72 countries, supported by roughly 251-500 faculty and staff plus a 30,000+ alumni network nested inside the 260,000+ JHU alumni base.

Carey's underlying technology proposition is the integration of AI and data analytics across the curriculum, anchored by STEM-designated programs, dedicated research centers including the Center for Digital Health and AI, and hands-on tooling spanning Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, SQL, AWS, Power BI, Tableau, and emerging stacks like LangChain, Docker, and vector databases. Partnerships with AWS, IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft integrate industry certifications into course delivery, and experiential learning with named employers (Google, Amazon, Deloitte, JPMorgan, Siemens, AstraZeneca, Bloomberg, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson) provides project-based AI and analytics application. AACSB accreditation, the JHU brand legacy, and dual-degree pathways to top-ranked Bloomberg School of Public Health, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing form the credential backbone.

The revenue model is tuition-driven, predominantly subscription/recurring across multi-year degree programs, with one-time fees (application, deposits, late-payment) and a professional services component for non-degree executive education and custom corporate programs. Pricing tiers span $65,000 to $175,000 per degree, with some scholarships (up to $30,000 on the Flexible MBA) acting as discount levers. GTM is a hybrid direct-to-consumer / enterprise-field-sales model: a globally deployed admissions team runs info sessions, MBA Tours, virtual masterclasses, and recruiter outreach, supplemented by a Carey Ambassador peer-referral network, an online application portal, and on-campus visits in Baltimore and Washington D.C. Reported outcomes (91% FT MBA placement within 90 days; 85% Flexible MBA salary lift; 75% promotion rate; $232,000 average salary 5 years post-Flexible MBA; $135,000 average Business Analytics and AI graduate salary) are core to funnel conversion and pricing justification.

Name

Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts & Sciences

Legal name

Johns Hopkins University

Website

https://carey.jhu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School offers graduate business education including four MBA formats, seven specialized master's degrees (Analytics & AI, Finance, Healthcare Management, IS & AI, Management, Marketing, Real Estate), dual-degree pathways, certificates, and executive education, serving working professionals, early-career graduates, and senior executives globally through Baltimore and Washington D.C. campuses and online delivery.

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Product category

Graduate Business Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Strategic Leadership & Business Acumen (EDABAAAC)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• MBA degree programs
• Specialized master's degrees
• Executive education programs
• Business analytics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Full-time MBA: Full-time MBA program charges $154,750 total tuition (locked-in rate) over 2 years, with additional matriculation fee of $1,000. Direct costs include tuition, fees, and indirect personal expenses for housing, food, transportation, and materials.
2. Tuition - Executive MBA: Executive MBA charges $175,000 flat rate over 19 months, with $500 matriculation fee. Tuition includes all program materials, select meals, and lodging during on-site residencies.
3. Tuition - Specialized Master's Programs: Full-time MS programs range from $65,000 to $99,750 depending on program length and specialization. Part-time programs charge $2,060 per credit with 30-36 credits required.
4. Application and Enrollment Fees: Application fees of $100 for most programs and $200 for Executive MBA. Enrollment deposits of $500-$3,000 required to secure admission. Late payment fees of $250 and returned check fees of $35 also charged.
5. Executive Education Programs: Non-degree executive education courses and certificates available, including custom corporate programs for organizations, charging per course or program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

Carey Business School delivers graduate-level business education across four MBA formats (Full-time, Executive, Flexible, Accelerated) and seven specialized master's degrees in Business Analytics and AI, Finance, Health Care Management, Information Systems and AI, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate and Infrastructure, plus dual degree pathways with peer Johns Hopkins schools, certificates, and executive education courses. Programs are predominantly STEM-designated, integrate AI and data analytics toolchains, and are delivered in person in Baltimore and Washington D.C., fully online, or in hybrid formats with experiential learning projects tied to corporate partners.

Product overview

Johns Hopkins Carey Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of graduate business education programs organized as a platform of interconnected degree and non-degree offerings. The core product suite includes four MBA formats (Full-time, Executive, Flexible, and Accelerated) delivering 54-36 credits over varying durations, supplemented by seven specialized Master's programs in Business Analytics and AI, Finance, Health Care Management, Information Systems and AI, Management, Marketing, and Real Estate and Infrastructure. The portfolio also includes Dual Degree Programs partnering with other Johns Hopkins schools and external institutions, Certificate Programs for targeted skill development, and Executive Education offerings. Programs are predominantly STEM-designated and available across in-person, hybrid, and fully online modalities with locations in Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C.

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Products and services

• Full-time MBA A STEM-designated, in-person MBA program based in Baltimore, MD, spanning 54 credits over 2 years. Offers optional specializations in Analytics, Leadership, and Innovation or Health, Technology, and Innovation. Locked-in tuition at $154,750.
• Executive MBA A 19-month hybrid Executive MBA with in-person residencies in Washington, D.C., online coursework, and a global immersion experience in London with London Business School. Includes Health Care or Leadership and Strategy specializations. Flat-rate tuition of $175,000.
• Flexible MBA Online, part-time MBA program with 54 credits over 2-3 years offered at $2,060 per credit. Offers eight specializations including Artificial Intelligence for Business, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Health Care Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Real Estate. No GMAT/GRE required; scholarships up to $30k available.
• Accelerated MBA A nine-month, 36-credit MBA designed for recent Johns Hopkins University master's and doctoral degree graduates, allowing eligible credits to be leveraged from prior JHU degrees. Locked-in tuition at $77,375.
• MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence A STEM-designated program emphasizing AI, data science, and machine learning using tools such as SQL, Python, AWS, Power BI, PyTorch, Tableau, TensorFlow, and emerging technologies like LangChain, Docker, and vector databases. Available full-time (12 months, Washington D.C.) or part-time online. Tuition $94,500 full-time.
• MS in Finance A finance program with a data science curriculum that is CFA-aligned and integrates AI applications throughout. Available in 9-month ($78,500), 12-month ($99,750), or 15-month ($99,750) full-time formats, or part-time online.
• MS in Health Care Management A program that leverages Johns Hopkins medical and public health resources to prepare students for leadership in healthcare. Full-time format completed in 9 months at $78,500; part-time option available online at $2,060/credit.
• MS in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business A STEM-designated program with an AI-centered curriculum covering AI governance, strategic leadership, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, IT services, and cloud computing, with no coding experience required. Full-time in Washington D.C. or hybrid part-time format.
• MS in Management A program for early-career professionals and recent graduates building business foundations, leadership skills, and real-world experience. Full-time in 9 months at $65,000 or part-time online with optional AI and Analytics elective tracks. Includes a required Paris global branding experience.
• MS in Marketing A STEM-designated marketing program developing skills in consumer behavior, big data analytics, and marketing strategy. Available in 9- or 12-month full-time formats or part-time online.
• MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure A program built on 25+ years of real estate education covering real estate finance, investment strategy, market forecasting, and demographic analysis. Full-time in 9 months or part-time online.
• Dual Degree Programs Combined MBA or MS degrees with partner schools including Bloomberg School of Public Health (MBA/MPH), Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (MBA/MS in Biotechnology, MBA/MA in Communication, MBA/MA in Government, MBA/MA in International Relations, MBA/MS in Applied Economics), School of Medicine (MD/MBA), School of Nursing (DNP/MBA, MBA/MSN), and external partners Maryland Institute College of Art (Design Leadership MA/MBA), University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (JD/MBA), and University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (PharmD/MBA).
• Certificate Programs Business certificate programs including Artificial Intelligence for Business, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Digital Marketing, Financial Management, Healthcare Management Innovation and Technology, and Investments, ranging from 10-12 credits each and offered through the non-degree and undergraduate opportunities catalog.
• Executive Education Non-degree executive education courses in Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Design Thinking for Innovation, Healthcare Leadership, Financial Management, and Organizational Leadership, plus academies for Women and Leadership, Executive and Leadership Coaching, the Academy for Transformative Healthcare Leadership, the Veterans to Executives Transition Academy, executive certificates, coaching for leaders, custom corporate programs, and the Strategic Healthcare Leadership Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of full-time MBA graduates accepted full-time offers within 90 days of graduation (Class of 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Bloomberg School of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnership offering MBA/Master of Public Health. Bloomberg School is ranked No. 1 for Public Health by U.S. News & World Report.
• School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree partnerships: DNP/MBA and MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership. School of Nursing is ranked No. 1 (DNP) and No. 2 (MSN) by U.S. News & World Report.
• School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMD/MBA dual degree program for medical students and professionals seeking business education combined with medical training.
• Krieger School of Arts & SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree programs including MBA/MS in Biotechnology (No. 6 university for biotechnology), MBA/MA in Communication, MBA/MA in Government, MBA/MA in International Relations, and MBA/MS in Applied Economics. Students primarily affiliated with Krieger School.
• Advanced Academic ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs with Advanced Academic Programs including MS in Applied Economics with Certificates in Financial Management or Investments.
• Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign Leadership MA/MBA dual degree combining business education with design thinking and creative leadership. MICA is a top-ranked Fine Arts program.
• University of Maryland - Francis King Carey School of LawsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJD/MBA joint degree program for law students to gain business leadership skills alongside legal education.
• University of Maryland School of PharmacysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmD/MBA dual degree for pharmacy students. School of Pharmacy is ranked Top 15 by U.S. News & World Report.
• SiemenssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Innovation Field Project where students work on real business challenges and strategic projects.
• AstraZenecasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for case competitions including the AstraZeneca National Healthcare Case Competition. Students also work with AstraZeneca in Innovation Field Projects.
• Anheuser-BuschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for Innovation Field Project experiential learning, providing real business challenges for MBA students.
• Great Place To WorksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Great Place To Work for Human Capital Development Lab studies on U.S. employee well-being. Analyzed over 1.3 million survey respondents across 2,769 organizations.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal partnership with Amazon for student employment and recruitment. Carey graduates join Amazon upon graduation.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology and employer partner. Carey graduates join Google in various business and analytics roles.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployer partner and experiential learning collaborator. Deloitte recruits Carey graduates and participates in student projects.
• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinance program curriculum aligned with CFA Institute's Candidate Body of Knowledge, preparing students to sit for CFA exams.
• London Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive MBA global immersion destination. EMBA students travel to London to study risk, decision-making, and leadership with international perspectives.
• Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare ecosystem partnership providing experiential learning opportunities, guest lectures, and career pathways for Healthcare Management students.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton is the most direct peer — a top-tier U.S. business school offering full-time, executive, and online MBA programs at premium pricing with strong career outcomes. Wharton's online and executive education expansion directly competes with Carey's Flexible MBA and Executive Education offerings.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan competes head-to-head with Carey's AI/analytics positioning through its MBAn and MS programs, shares the same STEM-designated and AI/technology focus, and serves similar working professional and early-career segments with strong employer pipelines into Google, Amazon, and consulting firms.
• Columbia Business School: Columbia is a top-tier NYC business school with a similar portfolio of full-time, executive, and online MBA formats, comparable tuition ($170K+), and overlapping employer relationships on Wall Street. Columbia's J-term and EMBA-Global Asia programs compete for the same high-end working professional buyer as Carey's EMBA.
• Northwestern Kellogg School of Management: Kellogg offers a comparable portfolio of full-time, evening, and executive MBA programs with similar pricing and career outcomes. Its strength in marketing, analytics, and management overlaps directly with Carey's MS in Marketing and Business Analytics & AI programs, and it competes for the same mid-career professional segment.
• University of Chicago Booth School of Business: Booth competes directly with Carey across full-time MBA, Evening MBA, Weekend MBA, and Executive MBA formats, with comparable pricing ($170K+) and STEM designation. Booth's flexible curriculum and Chicago-based employer pipeline overlap with Carey's Flexible MBA and DC-based executive offerings.

Regional players

• Georgetown McDonough School of Business: McDonough is the most direct DC-based peer — it serves the same Washington D.C. professional market, offers a similar portfolio of full-time, flex, and executive MBA programs, and competes for the same government, consulting, and policy-adjacent talent pool that Carey targets with its Bloomberg Center location.
• University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business: Smith is a regional peer located minutes from Carey in the DC/MD corridor, offering competing full-time, evening, executive, and online MBA programs. Smith competes directly for Maryland-based professionals and is a partner school for Carey's JD/MBA and PharmD/MBA dual degrees, making it a closely watched direct competitor.
• George Washington University School of Business: GW is a DC-based business school competing for the same DC professional market as Carey, with overlapping programs in healthcare management, finance, and business analytics. It serves a similar federal government and policy-adjacent buyer base and competes for DC-based working professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB is the highest-ranked U.S. business school and competes for top applicants and employer mindshare, particularly in technology. While its program portfolio is narrower, it sets the ceiling on tuition pricing and career outcomes that Carey's premium programs must justify.
• Harvard Business School: HBS is the leading global business school brand and the dominant incumbent in executive education (HBX, HBS Online) and case-method MBA training. Its HBS Online platform directly competes with Carey's Flexible MBA and Executive Education online programs and sets the standard Carey is benchmarked against.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

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