The Executive MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is a cohort-based, 19-month program designed for experienced leaders driving innovation in dynamic industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, as well as the non-profit sector. With in-person residencies in Washington, D.C., online coursework, and a six-day Global Immersion, this hybrid program allows you to earn a Johns Hopkins MBA without pausing your career.
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Executive MBA
A Johns Hopkins MBA for senior leaders
Details
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STEM-Designated -
Fall Term -
Executive Pace -
Executive -
Washington, D.C. -
19 Months -
54 Credits -
$175,000**Tuition includes books and materials. See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Learn from highly respected faculty who bridge academic expertise and industry perspectives
- Participate in a Global Immersion and an Executive Field Project
- Sharpen your leadership acumen with embedded one-on-one and group executive coaching
Who Should Apply
- C-suite leaders looking to strengthen their impact
- Experienced leaders ready to accelerate their path to the C-suite
Connect with a recruiter
Our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way with questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the Executive MBA fits your career goals.
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Real outcomes for executive leaders
From orientation through graduation and beyond, our Executive MBA students have access to career resources to help clarify goals, build critical skills, and connect with opportunities that align with their interests. The results speak for themselves.
40
%
Promoted before graduation
Reported by respondents to 2025 EMBAC Student Exit Survey
55
%
took on more responsibility
Reported by respondents to 2025 EMBAC Student Exit Survey
17.5
%
Average salary increase
Reported by respondents to 2025 EMBAC Student Exit Survey
Admissions
We evaluate Executive MBA applicants based on leadership experience, career accomplishments, and the ability to contribute to the cohort. Standardized testing scores are optional.
Most Executive MBA students rely on a combination of employer sponsorship, loans, veterans' benefits and personal savings to fund their degree. The Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management can help you learn more about options for federal and state aid.
The Carey Executive MBA program does award a limited number of highly competitive, merit-based scholarships to admitted applicants. If you have questions, please reach out to an Admissions recruiter. No additional application is needed to be considered for these scholarships.
Many professional and private sector organizations also offer scholarships to MBA students. We encourage you to start your search for private scholarships with this curated list of sites.
- Completed online application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Résumé or CV highlighting at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience
- Two essays
- Two letters of recommendation
- One interview (if invited). Interviews are granted on an invitation-only basis after the initial evaluation of a submitted application
- Official transcripts
- Optional GRE/GMAT/EA/LSAT/MCAT scores
- $200 application fee
Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and choose the upcoming fall term, then upload all required materials. As soon as our team has received your completed application, we will review your file and reach out with next steps.
Application deadlines
| Application round | Candidate deadline | Decision release | Deposit deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 14, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| Round 2 | November 25, 2026 | December 17, 2026 | January 7, 2027 |
| Round 3 | January 13, 2027 | February 4, 2027 | February 24, 2027 |
| Round 4 | March 3, 2027 | March 25, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
| Round 5 | May 12, 2027 | June 3, 2027 | June 24, 2027 |
”At Carey, our Executive MBA is designed not just to refine leadership skills, but to ignite purpose-driven careers. We built this program for experienced professionals who are ready to lead with vision, navigate complexity, and make bold, strategic decisions that create lasting impact."
David
Smith
Executive MBA
Academic Program Director
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Curriculum
Anchored in leadership, strategy, and innovation, with emphasis on AI and analytics, the EMBA blends online modules with in-person residencies so you can apply lessons immediately back to your role.
Core Curriculum
Business Foundations
The Executive MBA includes 54 credits, with 28 from the core curriculum below:
- Accounting for Executives
- Business Analytics & Insights for Data Leadership
- Leadership Communication
- Finance
- Leadership & Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Economics for Strategic Decision Making
- Strategic Negotiation and Influence
- Operations Management
- Leading with Data: Applied Statistics for Business
- Strategic Management
- Executive Field Project
Customize Your Experience
COHORT COURSES
- AI Essentials for Leaders
- Leading Resilient Organizations in Turbulent Times
- Responsible AI
- Data Visualization for Leaders
- FinTech and Financial Innovation
- Business Law, Risk, and Strategy
- AI and Digital Strategy
- Human Capital for Business Strategy Execution
Specializations
The Executive MBA has two optional specializations: Healthcare, and Leadership and Strategy. These curated selections of electives help you develop deeper knowledge aligned with your career goals.
Beyond the classroom
Drive impact in the Executive Field Project
Collaborate with a partner organization to solve a real-world challenge
Work directly with a company to design strategies, analyze data, and recommend solutions that drive results. You’ll demonstrate executive leadership while creating tangible value to the organization or industry.
Experience leadership in an international context
Risk, decision-making, and strategy
Join your cohort in Europe and engage with executives, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore how global forces shape organizational strategy, broadening your perspective to lead across borders and cultures.
FAQs
We're here to answer all of your questions about the Executive MBA, but you can also find answers to a few of the questions prospective students ask most often below.
Our Executive MBA students regularly attend on-site residencies in Washington, D.C., and have a Global Immersion trip in the January after they enroll.
View the fall 2026 cohort calendar to get a better understanding of what the on-site commitment looks like.
No, you are not required to earn a specialization. If you would like to, you can choose to specialize in Healthcare or Leadership and Strategy.
The fall 2026 cohort will travel to London to study risk, decision-making, and leadership. Upcoming cohorts will travel to Europe.
Tuition includes all program materials, as well as select meals and lodging during on-site residencies.