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 AAP)
- Build leadership & strategic communication skills: you’ll combine business strategy, analytics, and messaging/storytelling, persuasion, brand, digital media
- Built for working professionals: flexible schedule, live + self-paced courses; location flexibility with online and in person (Baltimore/Washington, D.C.) options.
- The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MA in Communication program.
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 certificate can advance your career. Reach out to connect with a recruiter and start planning your next step at Carey.
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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
- 1 essay
- 1 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.
Core curriculum
Build a strong foundation in business and the principles of communication to make strategic decisions and communicate them with clarity.
Required MBA 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
Required MA in Communication courses (Choose 4):
- Research & Writing Methods (required for all students)
- Foundations of Digital Media
- Changing Behavior through Communication
- Theory of Mass Communication Practices
- Persuasion
- Practicum
Tailor your degree to your interests
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.
Students in the MBA/MA in Communication program can customize their degree by choosing from specializations in both programs. Carey’s Flexible MBA offers eight in-demand specializations including Artificial Intelligence for Business, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Care Management, Leadership, Marketing, or Real Estate.
The MA in Communication focuses on areas such as Corporate and Nonprofit Communication, Public and Media Relations, Political Communication, or Digital Communication.
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.