Leading the business of health | Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

The business of health is constantly advancing. Now more than ever, health care cannot be treated with traditional business fundamentals. Leaders need specialized industry knowledge to bring innovations to market and lead through change.

Embedded in the broader Johns Hopkins University ecosystem, Carey is uniquely positioned to integrate sophisticated health markets thought leadership with the real-time experience of Johns Hopkins Health System.

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Over a quarter of our faculty specialize in the Business of Health.

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Transforming public health with human-centered design

Courtney Chang (MPH/MBA ‘16) uses her dual degree to reach underserved populations.

From a Johns Hopkins MBA to VP at Kaiser Permanente

Carey MBA alum, Gracelyn McDermott, leads business development at Kaiser Permanente, one of the larg

Maryland deputy comptroller Bonardi (’00) leads state tax policy through pandemic

Deputy Comptroller Sharonne Bonardi is at the forefront of Maryland’s tax policy, stimulus distribut

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Our faculty experts are on the cutting of research initiatives to advance the business of health.

Ge Bai: What are ECMO machines, and why are they so important to treat coronavirus? Read more in the Orlando Sentinel
Tinglong Dai: How Maryland hospitals are dashing to meet the call for 6,000 ‘new’ beds for coronavirus surge Read more in the Baltimore Sun
Alex Triantis: Baltimore: poised for a revolution in health business | COMMENTARY Read more in the Baltimore Sun

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Meet Kathleen Sutcliffe, PhD

Kathleen Sutcliffe, PhD, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and investigates how organizations, including the healthcare sector, and their members cope with uncertainty and how organizations can be designed to be more reliable and resilient.
Expertise: Managing risk and uncertainty, resilience, and organizational change

Meet Daniel Polsky, PhD

Daniel Polsky, PhD, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and national leader in the field of health policy and economics. His research explores how health care is organized, managed, financed, and delivered. He studies the cost and quality tradeoff of federal and local interventions.
Expertise: Health care policy, health economics

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Behavioral Economics for Health Care Discover the impact of Behavioral Economics for Health Care. Virtual 18-hour course: Assess and discern your own biases as you discover how people can play an important role in patient success. Reflect, discuss, and master proven strategies and tools to overcome biases and make systemic decisions in your role as a health care professional.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Track/MBA Become a leader in nursing and tackle the complex challenges facing the health care industry. Graduate with the expertise to provide exceptional patient care and safety and the skills to lead organizational change. Baltimore, MD 3 years Online 66 credits and 448 practice hours

This three-year, lock-step program meets the needs of unique nursing and business students. Take courses online alongside a cohort of your peers. Forge strong bonds and build your network. And graduate with two degrees in less time.

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Flexible MBA Our part-time MBA program is designed to fit the demanding schedules of working professionals. The quality you’d expect from Johns Hopkins, around a schedule that works for you. 2 years, 54 credits Online Exclusive scholarships available

Take classes online, on your schedule. You can choose from eight in-demand specializations, including business analytics and risk management; entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology; financial management; health care management, innovation, and technology; investments; digital marketing; entrepreneurial marketing; and public and private sector leadership.

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Full-Time MBA Grounded in analytics and leadership, the full-time MBA gives you the tools to translate data insights into action and drive impact in ever-changing markets. Newly STEM-designated. Baltimore 2 years, 54 credits Full Time Exclusive scholarships available

Gain the analytical and leadership skills employers demand with the Johns Hopkins MBA. Harness technological advancements through classroom teaching, experiential learning, and co-curricular experiences. And graduate ready to lead across industries.

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Choose between two pathways: Analytics, Leadership, and Innovation or Health, Technology, and Innovation. The pathways overlap at key points in the curriculum, and you will continue to build connections with your peers throughout the program.

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Master of Public Health / MBA Earn your Master of Public Health/MBA to differentiate yourself from other business and health leaders. And gain the knowledge and foresight to understand how business solutions impact public health issues across the globe. Both the full-time MBA and the Master of Public Health programs are newly STEM-designated. Baltimore 2 years, two degrees Full Time 42 credits (MBA); 80 credits (MPH)

Graduate with the business skills to diagnose complex problems, navigate organizational dynamics, and lead across teams. Earn two degrees in less time and fewer credits. And become a public health leader who understands the entire picture.

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Master of Science in Health Care Management The Master of Science in Health Care Management prepares you to improve, streamline, and expand complex health systems. Gain access to the resources, reputation, and experience of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University’s schools of medicine, nursing, and public health to build your skills and expand your network. Baltimore, MD 1 year, 36 credits Full Time

The Health Care Management program prepares you with the most relevant business skills to lead effectively and improve the quality and access to health care. With an experiential learning course requirement and a collaborative network throughout the Johns Hopkins medical system, graduate ready to lead and change enterprises in dynamic health industries.

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Master of Science in Health Care Management (part-time) Advance your health care career with this flexible format specialized master’s program. Take courses online, in person, or a combination of both with world-class faculty. With a blend of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (anytime) learning activities, pursue your next step on your time. Baltimore, MD or Online 2 years, 36 credits Part Time Online

Are you ready to improve the quality of and access to health care? The part-time MS in Health Care Management empowers working professionals with the most relevant business skills to be effective and efficient leaders. Harness the resources, reputation, and experience of the Johns Hopkins medical community, and hone the skills necessary to advance your career.

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MBA/MD Graduate uniquely qualified among your peers to diagnose and triage complex issues in the health care industry. And become a leader in the medical community. The full-time MBA program is newly STEM-designated. Baltimore 5 years, 54 credits (MBA) Full Time Five years

The MBA/MD leverages two innovative curriculums: the Genes to Society curriculum and the Johns Hopkins MBA curriculum. With a focus on analytics and leadership, graduate ready to lead in the modern marketplace.

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MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership Join Johns Hopkins’ commitment to providing exceptional patient care and earn your MBA/MSN in Healthcare Organizational Leadership. Complement your nursing skillset with the business and leadership acumen to manage complex issues specific to the health care industry. Baltimore and D.C. Full-time: 2 years; Part-time: 3 – 6 years Full Time Part Time Online 65 credits and 376 clinical hours

This program is offered both part-time and full-time. Choose your format, completing your MBA coursework on-site, online, or a combination of both. And graduate ready to provide excellent care and take on the complex challenges that face nursing.

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The Academy for Health Care Leadership and Management Join the next generation of health care leaders by improving outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing services. Virtual Multi-day program: Health care is transforming rapidly. To meet the growing challenges in today's complex environment, health care leaders must develop the agility and strategic skills needed to support clinical excellence as well as the financial strength of their organizations. In our innovative Academy for Health Care Leadership and Management, you will learn essential governing skills and develop an evidence-based understanding of how to lead for highly reliable performance in the health care environment.

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Business of Health Alumni

Carey Alum Leads Oxford and AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus Vaccine

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Elizabeth Cherot, 2016 graduate of the Johns Hopkins full-time MBA program

MBA grad takes capstone to clinic and decreases patient opioid use

Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, MBA '16, created an app that reduced opioid use 87 percent.

Using AI to put health solutions in your pocket

Femi Ayanbadejo, MBA ’16, is on a mission to democratize health care with a new app offering persona

How a Business Master’s Can Save Lives: Olu Akinrimisi

At an early age, Olu Akinrimisi witnessed firsthand the vital need for affordable health care.

Hexcite, an early-stage medical software accelerator program, matches Carey Business School students with engineering and design-thinking students and a Johns Hopkins clinician.

"At Johns Hopkins, we work together to bring people across disciplines and departments to try to find real-world solutions to problems."

Joanna Fadel, MA/MBA, '21

Experiential Learning

The business of health won’t be forged by textbooks and lectures alone. That’s why we take the classroom to the field, the field to the classroom, and drive innovations to market. Put your business education to work with health-focused experiential learning courses, co-curricular opportunities, case competitions, student organizations, and more.

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Over a quarter of our faculty specialize in the Business of Health.

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Health degree programs

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Executive Education health courses