MBA/MA in Communication

Gain the leadership and strategic communication skills to set and reach innovative communication goals. And tackle tomorrow’s business problems with cutting-edge communication strategies and managerial know-how.
Built for the working professional, gain the skills to excel in a career blending business and communication. Take classes on-site, online, or a combination of both. On-site classes are offered in both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
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Program features
Flexible options
With a fully online MBA program at Carey, you have the option to take your MA classes at Krieger either online or onsite. Learn at the pace and style that works best for you.
Multidisciplinary
This dual degree equips students with managerial acumen and strategic communication skills.
Two degrees
Earn two degrees from two Johns Hopkins schools: an MBA from Carey Business School and an MA from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
In-demand specializations
Although not required, you can choose from eight in-demand specializations from a diverse group of focus areas.
Curriculum
Use new media to transform old business practices. The MBA/MA in Communication empowers you to tackle the tomorrow’s biggest business problems with cutting edge communication strategies and managerial know-how.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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This dual degree will prepare you to take a leadership role in public and media relations, advertising, crisis communication, risk communication, and organizational development.
Students may choose either the research track or strategic planning track for their MA in Communication. For the MBA, students can choose from eight specializations, but are not required to choose one.
The MBA/MA in Communication program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship.MA in Communication
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MBA Business Foundations (22 credits)
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Business Analytics
- Business Communication*
- Corporate Finance
- Economics for Decision Making
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Strategic Management
MBA Electives** (14 credits)
- AI Essentials for Business
- Branding and Marketing Communications
- Crisis Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Effective Teaming
- Managing in a Diverse & Global World
- Marketing Strategy
- Power and Politics
- Social Media Analytics
MBA Specializations Offered
- Artificial intelligence for business
- Business analytics and risk management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Health care management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Real estate
**Not a comprehensive list
Program comparison
- Online, flexible format
- Complete both degrees in three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Online, flexible format
- Complete your degree in two to three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Online, flexible format
- Complete your degree in two years
- Asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses
- Curriculum includes blend of traditional and project-based courses