MBA/MA in Government

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Program features

Online, onsite, or both

This dual degree offers students flexibility, allowing them to take courses online, on-site in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., or a combination of both

Multidisciplinary

This dual degree bridges the traditional separation of business leadership and public sector management.

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.

Six in-demand concentrations

Although not required, you can choose from six in-demand concentrations in the MBA including financial businesses, health care management, leading organizations and marketing.

Curriculum

The rigorous course work, encompassing government, politics, ethics, global economics, financial theory, and management, bridges the traditional separation of private and public sectors.

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Dual degree requirements

Students may complete their MBA courses at Carey Business School’s campus in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., or online. MA coursework can be completed online or in Washington, D.C.

MA in Government

Government and politics in the U.S.
Pro-seminar: Essentials of public and private management
Eight electives

Writing a thesis is optional, but encouraged, for MBA/MA students. MBA/MA students who successfully defend their theses will be awarded honors at graduation. For more information about the MA in Government, click here.

MBA

BU.120.601 Business Communication*
BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.231.620 Corporate Finance
BU.350.620 Information Systems
BU.410.620 Marketing Management
BU.520.601 Business Analytics
BU.232.701 Investments
BU.680.620 Operations Management
BU.142.620 Leadership in Organizations*
BU.132.601 Business Law
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.121.610 Negotiation
BU.220.610 The Firm and the Macroeconomy
BU.220.620 Economics for Decision Making
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
Nine electives

MBA concentrations offered online

Financial Businesses
Health Care Management
Leading Organizations
Marketing

MBA concentrations offered on campus

Entrepreneurship
Financial Businesses
Health Care Management
Interdisciplinary Business
Leading Organizations
Marketing

*Online sections of Business Communication, Leadership in Organizations, and Negotiation also require students to attend an in-person residency at the Baltimore campus. Residencies for Business Communication and Leadership in Organizations are two and a half days each. The Negotiation residency is one and a half days.

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Program Details

Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Online

Part Time

3 years, 31 courses, 6 concentrations

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$2,820 per course (MBA); $4,111 per course (MA)

Fees

$75

Financial Aid

There are numerous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify. Learn More

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There are no deadlines for this program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted to the Krieger School of Arts and Science. For more information, click here.

Tuition - $2,820 per course (MBA); $4,111 per course (MA)
Application fee - $75

Tuition and fees

You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

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