Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs

What Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs does

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is the graduate and professional education division of the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences within Johns Hopkins University. Founded in 1876 as one of the first American research universities, JHU operates AAP to serve working adults seeking flexible graduate education for career advancement, career change, or personal enrichment. AAP offers more than 25 master's degree programs across 10 fields of study, including biotechnology, applied economics, bioinformatics, government, communication, film and media, public management, science writing, intelligence analysis, energy policy and climate, and organizational leadership. The division also delivers graduate certificates, post-master's certificates, dual degrees with the Carey Business School MBA, professional microcredentials through Coursera, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for retired learners, and Summer/Intersession programs for undergraduates and advanced high school students.

The technology stack centers on the Canvas learning management system for online course delivery, supplemented by career services integrations including Handshake for job placement, VMock for resume critique, OneHop Mentoring for alumni connections filterable by industry and geography, LinkedIn Learning for video tutorials, Tutor.com for 24/7 coaching, and CaseCoach for case interview preparation. Transcript intake is handled through National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, Educational Perspectives, The Evaluation Company, and World Education Services. Billing is administered via Nelnet Campus Commerce with installment plans. There is no proprietary AI/ML platform; AI capability is limited to algorithmic tooling embedded in partner products.

AAP generates revenue primarily through per-course tuition billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Degree tuition ranges from $38,105 (MA in Science Writing, 9 courses at $4,145/course) to $64,570 (MA in Film and Media, 11 courses at $5,770/course), with a $100 technology fee per online course and a $75 non-refundable application fee. Graduate certificates price at approximately $4,145 per course for 5–6 courses, and professional microcredentials range from $300 to $2,970, distributed primarily through Coursera. Delivery occurs fully online globally, at the Baltimore Homewood campus, and at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., with applications open for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 terms. The division is led by Interim Associate Dean Douglas Mao with functional directors across enrollment, instructional resources, student affairs, marketing and communications, and faculty affairs.

Name

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs

Legal name

Johns Hopkins University

Website

https://advanced.jhu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs is the graduate and professional education division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, offering 25+ master's degree programs, certificates, and Coursera microcredentials to working professionals seeking career advancement across online, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate Degree Tuition: Tuition is calculated on a per-course basis with rates varying by program. Graduate degree programs range from 9-12 courses depending on the program. Additional fees include technology fees for online courses ($100 per online course) and application fees ($75).
2. Professional Microcredentials: Stackable professional credentials offered through Coursera partnerships and direct JHU courses, with costs ranging from $300 to $2,970 per credential.
3. Graduate Certificate Programs: Graduate certificate programs with 4-6 courses, priced per course similar to degree programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is the professional graduate education division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, offering more than 25 master's degree programs, graduate certificate programs, and professional microcredentials for working adults. Programs are delivered fully online, on-campus at Baltimore's Homewood campus and the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C., or in hybrid formats, with evening and weekend scheduling tailored for employed students. The portfolio spans Communication, Biotechnology, Economics, Film and Media, Government, Liberal Arts, Museum Studies, Organizational Leadership, Writing, and Regulatory Sciences.

Product overview

Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offering professional graduate degree programs for working adults. The portfolio comprises over 25 master's degree programs (MA, MS, and Master degrees) spanning fields including Communication, Biotechnology, Economics, Film and Media, Governmental Studies, Liberal Arts, Museum Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, Science Writing, Writing, Data Analytics, Energy Policy, Environmental Sciences, Financial Economics, GIS, Genomics, Intelligence Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Regenerative Medicine, Regulatory Science, and Research Administration. Dual degrees with the Carey Business School MBA and combined credentials with certificates are available. Professional microcredentials delivered via Coursera cover mathematics, data visualization, leadership, and teaching. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides non-credit lifelong learning for seniors. Programs are available online, on-campus in Baltimore and Washington D.C., or in hybrid formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduate Degree Programs (Master's Degrees)

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of domestic students are employed while attending classes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Integration16 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom program partnership for workforce development, allowing HHS employees to access specialized educational offerings from Johns Hopkins AAP.
• CourseracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoursera serves as the distribution platform for JHU AAP's professional microcredentials and specialization courses, allowing worldwide access to JHU educational content through the Coursera platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies: Georgetown SCS offers graduate certificates and master's degrees for working professionals in similar fields (Applied Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Design Management). Both institutions compete for the same working-professional segment with similar evening/weekend/online formats in the D.C. metro area.
• NYU School of Professional Studies: NYU SPS offers master's degrees and certificates in fields like Translation, Publishing, Fundraising, and Hospitality — directly parallel to JHU AAP's professional/working-professional positioning. Both are private, premium-branded, division-level operations within major research universities targeting similar student segments.
• University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies: Penn LPS offers applied graduate programs for working professionals, with comparable pricing and Ivy League brand premium. Both compete for career-advancing adults seeking prestigious credentials in fields like Applied Linguistics, Organizational Dynamics, and Environmental Studies.
• Harvard Division of Continuing Education: Harvard Extension School and DCE provide graduate degrees and certificates for working professionals, competing in similar fields (analytics, management, biotechnology) and the same brand-premium tier. Both leverage parent-university reputation to charge premium tuition for part-time professional programs.
• Columbia University School of Professional Studies: Columbia SPS offers master's degrees in Narrative Medicine, Sports Management, Sustainability Management, and Technology Management — directly competing with JHU AAP for working professionals seeking elite university credentials. Both operate as professional-focused divisions within major research universities.
• University of Maryland Global Campus: UMGC is the public-sector counterpart to JHU AAP, offering online graduate degrees in Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Public Policy. While UMGC competes on price (significantly lower tuition), it serves an overlapping working-professional, military-affiliated, and government-employee segment.
• George Washington University College of Professional Studies: GWU CPS offers master's programs in Applied Political Analytics, Cybersecurity, Legislative Affairs, and Event Management — directly competing with JHU AAP's D.C.-based and online offerings. Both leverage D.C. proximity for government and policy-focused programs.
• Southern New Hampshire University: SNHU is the leading online-focused nonprofit university offering master's degrees in similar fields (MBA, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Communication) at roughly one-third JHU AAP's pricing. SNHU competes directly for working professionals prioritizing flexibility and value over brand prestige.
• Arizona State University Online: ASU Online offers master's degrees in similar professional fields (Biotechnology Management, Data Science, Public Policy) at a lower price point. ASU has scaled online enrollment aggressively, competing with JHU AAP for working professionals seeking flexible graduate credentials.

Others

• Coursera: Coursera is both a channel partner (distributing JHU microcredentials) and a competitor offering degree programs from other universities (Illinois, Michigan, Colorado) at lower price points. Coursera's degree platform competes with AAP's microcredential-and-degree funnel strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JHUAAP
• Facebookfacebook.com/JHUAAP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johns-hopkins-university-aap
• Instagraminstagram.com/jhuaap

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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