Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing, increasingly complicated sectors. And healthcare leaders need both business and management expertise to lead change. The MBA/MS in Health Care Management combines business strategy, analytic rigor, and specialized healthcare expertise to lead organizations, improve operations, and shape the future of care.
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MBA/Master of Science in Health Care Management
Think boldly and act strategically to drive change
Details
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Fall Term -
Full-time -
In-Person -
Baltimore, MD -
2-3 years -
60 Credits -
$162,000**See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Combine business strategy and healthcare management skills to lead and drive healthcare innovation
- Earn two advanced degrees in two years
- Leverage the Johns Hopkins ecosystem for mentorship, alumni connections, expert faculty and leadership opportunities
- The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MS in Health Care Management program
Who Should Apply
Full-time MBA students who want to land leadership roles in hospitals, health systems, consulting, life sciences, and health-focused organizations.
Connect with a recruiter
Whether you have questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the MBA/MS in Health Care Management fits your career goals, our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way.
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Admissions
The admissions teams at Carey are here to help you with the application process, curriculum options, pacing, and how this dual degree can increase your influence and career outcomes.
Students have access to various financial aid opportunities including some that can cover up to the full cost of tuition and living expenses, so you can focus on achieving your goals without financial stress.
MBA Scholarship Opportunities:
- The Dean’s Scholarship
- Carey Business Fellowship
- Reaching Out MBA Fellowship
- Forté Fellowships
- Baltimore Scholars Fellowship
- Various endowed scholarships
To apply for the MBA/MS in Healthcare Management program, you must be a current Johns Hopkins Full-time MBA student. In the second year of your MBA program, you can submit a streamlined internal application after meeting with your academic advisor to indicate interest and confirming you are in good standing.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Deadlines | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate deadline | January 28, 2026 | March 25, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| Decision release | March 4, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
| Deposit deadline | March 25, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
CURRICULUM
Learn to assess and act on opportunities, innovate, and improve productivity in all healthcare areas. You’ll build the innovative skills to lead and solve significant healthcare issues.
Core Curriculum
REQUIRED COURSES
Gain leadership, analytic, and global expertise through foundational courses in business and healthcare management. The MBA/MS in Health Care Management includes 36 MBA credits, with 24 from the core curriculum below:
- Accounting Foundations
- Behavioral Science: Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively
- Business Communication
- Competitive Strategy
- Data Science: Big Data Consulting Project
- Data Science: Statistics
- Finance
- Innovation Field Project
- Marketing Management
- Microeconomics and Market Design
- Operations Management
- Professional Development for Career Success (0 credits)
- 5 MBA electives
Required MS in Health Care Management courses:
- The U.S. Healthcare System: Past, Present, and Future
- Frameworks for Analyzing Healthcare Markets
- Healthcare Law and Regulation
- Health Marketing and Access
- Health Innovation and Evaluation
- Healthcare Organization and Management
- Health Analytics
- 5 MS in Health Care Management electives
Tailored learning for your goals
ELECTIVES
By applying most MBA electives toward the health care management requirements, students spend year two fully immersed in the discipline. There’s still flexibility to customize the MBA and MS in HCM experience with electives that match your career goals.
Beyond the Classroom
Innovation Field Project
Experiential Learning
Students act as consultants for real organizations in the Innovation Field Project, applying business insight and innovative thinking to deliver solutions with measurable impact.
The Johns Hopkins advantage
Two degrees, one powerful network
Benefit from Carey’s strong ties to the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Happening at Carey
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