Pursue graduate learning without the full-time commitment
At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, you don’t need to commit to a full degree to access high quality graduate education. Our non-degree single opportunity courses allow qualified students to enroll in individual online courses to build new skills, sample Carey’s academic experience, and strengthen your future application to an MBA or specialized master’s program.
Why choose a non-degree single course at Carey?
Graduate-level learning without the commitment
Non-degree students complete the same coursework as degree-seeking students, giving you a true preview of the Carey experience and the confidence to explore new topics or disciplines. It’s a low-risk way to preview graduate-level coursework to help you decide whether to pursue an MBA or MS degree.
Flexible, 100% online format
Fit coursework around your work and life. Carey’s online format combines weekly structure with asynchronous flexibility, making it ideal for professionals—and accessible from anywhere.
Skills for today’s business environment
Gain practical, immediately applicable skills in areas such as accounting, analytics, data visualization, finance, leadership, and marketing. If you’re exploring a new field or career path, you’ll leave each course with skills you can use in your current role or future career.
Apply credits to a future degree
If you choose to apply and are admitted to a Carey degree program, up to six non-degree credits may be eligible to transfer. It’s a strategic way to get a head start on your graduate education.
| Option | Commitment | Credits | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-degree single course | Low | Up to 6 transferable | 100% Online | Upskilling, trying Carey coursework, career exploration |
| Certificate | Low | 12 credits | 100% Online | Upskilling, career exploration, exploring master's degree, low-credit credential |
| Part-time MBA/MS | Moderate | Full degree | Online or hybrid | Career advancement, specialization |
| Course # | Course Title | Offerings |
|---|---|---|
| BU.210.620 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| BU.520.601 | Business Analytics | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| BU.120.601 | Business Communication | Fall, Spring |
| BU.420.710 | Consumer Behavior | Fall, Spring |
| BU.231.620 | Corporate Finance | Fall, Spring |
| BU.510.650 | Data Analytics | Fall, Spring |
| BU.520.650 | Data Visualization | Summer |
| BU.241.745 | Fundamentals of Real Estate Valuation and Investment | Fall |
| BU.330.760 | Generative AI | Spring |
| BU.883.706 | Health Care Organization and Management | Fall |
| BU.410.620 | Marketing Management | Fall, Spring |
| BU.241.740 | Project Finance and Public-Private Infrastructure Delivery | Spring |
| BU.330.735 | Responsible AI | Spring, Summer |
| BU.510.601 | Statistical Analysis | Fall, Spring, Summer |
What is a non-degree single course at Carey?
A non-degree course is a single, for-credit graduate business course you can take without enrolling in a full degree program.
Can I take an online business course without being in a degree program?
Yes. Carey allows students to take up to three individual online graduate courses as a non-degree learner.
How many credits can I earn as a non-degree student?
You may take up to six credits as a non-degree student, which may be transferable if you later enroll in a Carey degree program.
Are Carey’s non-degree courses fully online?
Yes. All recommended courses listed above are offered in a flexible, 100% online format.
Will non-degree courses help me prepare for an MBA or specialized master’s program?
Absolutely. Many students take a non-degree course to preview the the academic experience, build foundational skills, or strengthen their application.
How do I register for a non-degree course?
You must submit a brief application, then you can enroll in an available course for the term.
