Built for professionals who want to grow their leadership presence and strategic impact, the MBA/MA in Communication dual degree blends the analytical rigor of business with the narrative power of strategic communication. Learn to drive decisions, shape brands, manage crises, and lead change using data-driven insight and persuasive messaging.
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MBA/MA in Communication Dual Degree
Lead with strategy, influence through communication
Details
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Fall, Summer, Spring Terms -
Part-time -
Online -
3-5 years -
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36 Credits -
$2,060/credit**See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Dual expertise: Earn both an MBA (from Carey Business School) and an MA in Communication (from Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Advanced Academic Programs division)
- Build skills in business strategy, analytics, and storytelling for digital media
- Balance education, work and personal life with a program designed for working professionals
Who Should Apply
Professionals who want to strengthen their communication expertise with advanced business skills.
Connect with a recruiter
Our admissions team is here to answer your questions about the MBA/MA in Communication dual degree, from curriculum details to how the program can advance your career.
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Career resources are embedded into the curriculum and program experience. The Career & Life Design team works closely with our Flexible MBA students to help you pursue your goals.
See the impact Carey can have on your career. Our Flexible MBA graduates are working at some of the top organizations around the world, stepping into roles with competitive salaries, meaningful responsibilities, and strong career trajectories.
Admissions
To apply to the MBA/MA in Communication dual degree, complete the application through Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs. You will select the dual-degree option within the MA in Communication application.
We know your MBA is a big financial commitment. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships to support your journey. Carey Business School’s scholarships recognize the achievement and promise of our prospective MBA students. Our scholarships support our commitment to diversity and inclusion by amplifying the presence of diverse voices and opinions in the classroom.
- Completed online application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Résumé or CV
- One essay
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Optional GMAT/GRE score
- Application fee
Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs as your preferred school and the upcoming fall term you are applying to, then upload all required materials. As soon as our team has received your completed application, we will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.
Curriculum
You’ll complete core business courses in finance, accounting, analytics, and negotiation, and communication courses in digital media, persuasion, writing, public relations, visual communication, theory, and methods. Electives allow you to tailor to your specific goals, such as brand strategy, crisis communications, storytelling, and leadership.
The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MA in Communication program. The information below pertains to the MBA curriculum. You can learn more about the MA curriculum in the AAP Catalogue.
Core curriculum
MBA REQUIRED COURSES
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Business Analytics
- Business Communication
- Business Microeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Strategic Management
Tailor your degree to your interests
ELECTIVES
Whether your path is in brand strategy, public relations, digital communication, leadership, or content strategy, you’ll be able to tailor your courses to match your career goals.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Specializations are a way to help organize your electives by content area so that you can focus your education on what matters most to you. You can choose from eight Flexible MBA specializations. You can also pursue areas of concentration in the MA in Communication program.
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Business Analytics and Risk Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Real Estate
Beyond the classroom
Real-world communication and strategy
Practice communication in business settings
Students put their learning into action through case studies, media projects, strategic communication campaigns, and business simulations. They gain hands-on experience crafting messages for stakeholders, measuring impact, and adapting to evolving media environments.
The Johns Hopkins advantage
Two schools, one powerful network
Dual degree students benefit from the combined resources, faculty, and networks across both Carey and the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. You’ll have access to business analytics, leadership development, communication labs, media tools, and alumni in both disciplines.