Summer Business Academy is a 2 week course for undergraduates to get a firsthand look at what an MBA program at Carey is really like. Participate in case training and competitions, engage in discussions with alumni, work on project-based learning opportunities with local businesses, and benefit from one-on-one training with Carey experts and community leaders representing various industries and perspectives.
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Summer Business Academy
A summer business experience at Johns Hopkins
Details
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Summer Term -
Part-time -
Hybrid -
Baltimore, MD -
10 Days
Benefits & Highlights
- Develop transformative leadership skills through immersive, real-world industry challenges in an intellectually rigorous, MBA-style learning environment.
- Explore graduate business education with case competitions, alumni roundtables, consulting projects with local businesses, and one-on-one engagement with faculty and community leaders.
- Apply what you learn in a high-impact capstone—presenting strategic recommendations to expert judges from a sponsoring organization.
Who Should Apply
- Eligible undergraduate candidates are rising juniors, rising seniors and May graduates.
This is a non-credit program.
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Admissions
The Summer Business Academy is open to current undergraduate rising juniors, rising seniors and May graduates who are curious about business and motivated to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Participants are selected based on academic readiness, interest in business topics, and their potential to contribute positively to the cohort experience.
The Summer Business Academy application is currently closed. It will reopen for Summer 2027 in late fall.
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Essay
- Unofficial transcript
The Summer Business Academy application for summer 2026 is now open. You must complete your application in one sitting, and you will need to have the following ready to complete your application:
- Resume (required) Upload your most recent version (PDF or Word).
- Essay (required) 300–500 word response (PDF or Word) to the prompt below:
How do you define yourself as a leader, and what impact will the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Summer Business Academy have on your future career goals?
CURRICULUM
The Summer Business Academy curriculum introduces students to foundational business concepts through engaging coursework, case discussions, and collaborative projects designed for pre-college learners.
Core Curriculum
Students explore essential business areas such as leadership, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation, gaining a broad understanding of how organizations operate and create value.
Set yourself up for success
The program emphasizes personal growth, encouraging students to reflect on their interests, strengths, and potential academic and career paths in business-related fields.
Beyond the Classroom
Learn on a Johns Hopkins campus
An authentic college experience
Students experience life on a Johns Hopkins campus, participate in case training and competitions, engage in discussions with alumni, work on project-based learning opportunities with local businesses, and benefit from one-on-one training with Carey experts and community leaders representing various industries and perspectives.
Build skills that last
Confidence, curiosity, and connection
Through teamwork and guided reflection, students develop skills that extend beyond the classroom and prepare them for future academic and leadership opportunities.