Admissions FAQs

No, we do not provide credit for work experience.

No, we do not provide visa sponsorship.

Please review the Academic Calendar for term dates.

The application requirements for international and domestic students are very similar. However, there are some additional required documents such as international credential evaluation and a TOEFL/IELTS test score. Please use this link to visit the Admissions page's How to Apply section and learn more about non-U.S. applicants.

Non-U.S. citizens and permanent residents from non-English speaking countries are required to submit either a Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. A waiver may be granted for some applicants who meet specific criteria. Please visit the Admissions website for more details.

Applicants who hold, or who are currently pursuing, degrees from non-U.S. institutions must have their academic records evaluated by a NACES member agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree or certificate program. A course by course evaluation may be waived in some circumstances. Please visit the Admissions website for more information.

Full-time MBA: A GMAT or GRE score is required with available GMAT/GRE waivers for select, qualified candidates. If you are interested in a GMAT/GRE waiver for your Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA application, please visit our waivers page for more information.

Full-time MS: Our full-time Master of Science programs are test-optional for all applicants. Test-optional means it is your choice as an applicant to determine whether or not to submit a GMAT or GRE score with your application. If you have taken a test and believe a score will add value to your application, you should submit one. If you do not wish to test or believe your test score does not reflect your ability and potential for graduate study, please do not include a score. You will indicate whether you wish to submit a test score on the application.

Part-time MS, Flexible MBA, and certificate programs: Applicants to our part-time programs including the Flexible MBA, part-time Master of Science, and certificate programs are not required to take the GMAT or the GRE. However, if you would like to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application, you are welcome to do so within the application. 

Yes. All individuals enrolling in a part-time or online program should review the Technical Requirements for Online Students to ensure that their computer meets the minimum system requirements.

Registrar’s Office can provide documentation of enrollment. Please see guidelines  under Verifications on the Forms and Transcripts page.

Students seeking an unofficial transcript can log into their SIS self-service account, follow the path: Registration > My Grades> View Unofficial Transcript. For official transcripts, follow the guidelines outlined on the Forms and Transcripts page.

Carey Business School does not waive courses for the purpose of reducing program requirements. If an undergraduate level course that a student is seeking to waive/replace is one that is (seemingly) similar to what is offered at Carey, and it is one for which there is a waiver examination, the student can test for proficiency of the graduate level version of the course by taking the waiver examination.

If successful, the course will be waived, and the student will be required to replace the course with one of the electives associated with his/her program of study. If the student does test and is not successful, the graduate level course must be taken.

If courses are determined as equivalent to degree requirements by the academic program director, it is possible to have up to 2 courses (4 credits total) transfer into a Carey degree program. In order to start the process, students must first provide a syllabus and transcript to their academic advisor, who will forward the request to the academic program director.

Credits earned outside of Carey for any one course that carries more than two credits will only be transferred at the equivalent of a Carey 2-credit course.

Students admitted to part-time MBA or MS programs can take up to six years to complete all graduation requirements. Students can take up to three years to complete the requirements for a certificate program.

Yes, your application is not considered complete until all pieces are submitted and your application will not be considered for admission to a given term unless all pieces are submitted by the applicable deadline. However, you can begin your application and keep it saved as pending, as long as you have all pieces aside from your transcripts and letter of recommendation. Begin the application process right here.

All part-time program applicants: For your convenience, Carey Business School will pay for and process all domestic official transcripts that allow third-party requests.

The application process varies from student to student and is entirely in the applicant's control. If you are diligent and focused, you can complete the application in as little as one week.

No, we do not offer application extensions.

No, we do not offer provisional acceptance. We offer conditional acceptance contingent on the transfer of official transcripts.

We do, ocassionally, offer application fee waivers to students. To request an application fee waiver, the application must already be complete and ready for submission. All requests will be carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and we reserve the right to deny waiver requests that do not meet our criteria. We strongly suggest working with your Admissions Recruiter to learn more about our waiver process.

Please note: We do NOT offer application fee waivers in exchange for event attendance. While we encourage prospective students to attend our admissions events, webinars, and information sessions to learn more about our program, these events do not provide an opportunity to waive the application fee.

We encourage all prospective applicants to review their financial situation before applying and to plan accordingly for the application fee as part of the overall cost of the program. 

Applicants interested in applying should visit Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Admissions website. There you will find application requirements for all Carey programs

 The application fee for Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is $100.00.

Application deadlines may vary by the academic program. Refer to the application deadlines page for a complete list of application deadlines for the approaching semester or academic year.

Each student should choose a course load that works for them. A typical student takes two courses per term, but this does not suit all students. Each course typically requires 10 hours of in and out of classroom work per week, but this varies based on the student and course. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine the best schedule for them.

The due dates for assignments vary depending on the course and the instructor. For most courses, you will be expected to complete weekly homework assignments or readings.

Online students take exams using an electronic proctoring application. This allows students the flexibility to take exams from anywhere throughout the world using a secure service connection.

Yes, you will have the opportunity and are highly encouraged to join your classmates and the professor during synchronous online sessions.

Check out the video below to learn more about Carey Business School's approach to online learning.

This depends on the individual faculty member and personal preferences. Faculty members are encouraged to make themselves available to students regardless of modality. They typically interact with online students via video conferencing software and email.

Check out the video below to learn more about Carey Business School’s approach to online learning.

You will join a distinguished class of students that have wide-ranging experiences, diverse backgrounds, and uncommon skills. Throughout your program, you'll find ample opportunity to network and connect with peers and faculty through discussion boards, group assignments, and web sessions. There are also residency courses on campus in Baltimore that many students find to be the highlight of their experience. The residencies offer the invaluable opportunity to network. It's a commitment, but it's a worthwhile commitment. So get ready to succeed.

Yes, all students, regardless of modality, are invited to attend graduation!

No. Your diploma will be the same as an on-campus student's.

No, classes are not taught in a cohort format.

Class size differs depending on modality, program and campus. The average current in-person evening class is 26 students, while the average current online class is 37 students.

The Carey Business School is proud to have a sizable active duty and retired military student population. There are various options for military deployments:

• Taking a leave of absence
• Continuing with your classes while overseas
• Or staying in the program if the leave is for a short period of time

We encourage students to reach out to the faculty, and Carey faculty are very accessible to students. They communicate via email, phone, skype and scheduled office hours. The residencies are another opportunity to interact with faculty.
Check out the video below to learn more about Carey Business School's approach to online learning.

The answer to this question is yes. The courses are mostly delivered in an asynchronous format, meaning they can be done at any time around your schedule. There are some synchronous sessions occurring in real time. These are recorded in case you are not able to attend the live event.

The faculty and staff at Carey have invested so much into designing premier courses that fit your needs and support your learning. Throughout your program, you'll see a robust lineup of course content tailored to appeal to the working professional. You'll learn from Carey's renowned faculty, as well as globally recognized industry leaders. Through sharing their knowledge, they will educate you on tools and strategies that will help you become an exemplary business leader and citizen.

People learn by doing. One of the most effective ways to learn new concepts is to apply it to a real-world scenario. Through these exercises, you can build your skills, helping you advance towards your career goals. It might have been a few years since you were last in school. Don't be nervous. Our approach to teaching complicated quantitative content is designed to build your skills, and there are a variety of resources at your disposal to support you as you need it, such as the library, the Student Success Center, and your academic advisors.

This program is rigorous, but you can do it. Throughout the program, you'll be actively engaged in your own education. We believe strongly in providing students with opportunities to test their knowledge and receive feedback in real time. Video is a valuable tool that enhances the online learning experience. You'll step outside the classroom to explore new places, and have access to leading scholars, thinkers, and visionaries who are shaping the future of business. We also incorporate new technology to bring the material to life. Sometimes, you just need to see an example, and have the option to pause and absorb the content at your own pace.

No, we do not offer job placement. Our Career Development team works with each student from admittance to graduation and beyond, providing numerous services including career coaching, assessments, information sessions, industry roundtables, an annual career fair amongst other on-site and virtual events. Handshake is our one-stop shop for Carey students and alumni to access events, resources and job postings for on- and off-campus employment, both domestically and internationally.

Yes, online students are required to register for the new online student orientation, which provides an overview and general training on Canvas, our learning management tool.

JHED is a unique identification used to access Johns Hopkins internal systems, including the Student Information System (SIS), Digital Measures, Canvas, and Johns Hopkins email. You will receive your JHED ID from your contact in the Office of Faculty and Research, but you will have to establish your own password the first time you log in.

Go to: https://mycarey.jhu.edu/ and select the “First Time JHED User” button on the left side of the page.

Yes, almost all of our part-time students are working professionals with familial and personal commitments. The part-time programs at Carey are designed for the dynamic working professional meaning that students can choose a course load, modality and campus that accommodates their schedule.

You should expect to spend approximately nine to 10 hours per week for each class, participating, reading and completing assignments. This could vary from week to week depending on the course, content, professor and modality. For example, you should expect to commit more time toward the end of a course as you prepare for final exams, projects, and presentations.

No, we do not offer tuition discounts.

Tuition for each academic year varies depending on program and course load. Please check the academic calendar for each course to determine the correct tuition billing period.

• Qualification for financial aid is dependent on a course enrollment minimum.
  • Fall—3 courses
  • Spring—3 courses
  • Summer—2 courses
• We offer numerous options for financing your education, from grants and scholarship aid, to loans, payment plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Carey Business School offers several types of scholarships. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. In addition, the Office of Financial Aid has a page dedicated to available scholarships at Carey.

Students who receive financial aid need to be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits for the fall semester, 6 credits for the spring semester, and 4 credits for the summer session to maintain their credit-based eligibility status. Students who have questions about financial should contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at 410-516-8028 or Request support through SEAM's online form.