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MBA/MA in Government Dual Degree

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Prepare to influence markets and governments

The MBA/MA in Government dual degree program prepares you to lead where business meets policy. Lead at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and public affairs and tackle topics in government and economics. 

Over approximately three years, you’ll complete a blend of online, evening, and occasional in-person courses designed for working professionals. You’ll graduate with a multidisciplinary skillset that combines strategic management, regulation insight, public affairs, and economics, preparing you to lead where government and business interact. The MBA/MA in Government is ideal for professionals pursuing careers in public sector leadership, consulting, policy firms, or regulated industries.

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Dual expertise: Earn both an MBA (Carey) and an MA in Government (AAP) in one integrated curriculum
  • Combine public policy, governance, and strategy, preparing yourself to lead at the intersection of business, government, and public sector impact
  • Designed for working professionals, courses are delivered in flexible formats to accommodate full-time careers
  • The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MA in Government program

Who Should Apply

Professionals seeking to pair public sector or policy experience with advanced business training

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Our admissions team is here to answer your questions about the MBA/MA in Government 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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Career resources are embedded into the Flexible MBA curriculum and program experience. The Career & Life Design team works closely with our Flexible MBA students to help you plan for and secure a post-graduation career.

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.

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Admissions

To apply to the MBA/MA in Government dual degree, complete the application through Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs. You will select the dual-degree option within the MA in Government 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.

More about the MBA/MA in Government application process

Curriculum

The dual degree requires 18 MBA courses and 12 MA in Government courses. MBA courses include accounting, analytics, leadership, marketing, and strategy. Government courses cover political institutions, policy analysis, democracy and governance, and research methods. Courses are delivered fully online (MBA) or online/in person in Washington, D.C. (MA in Government).

Core curriculum

REQUIRED COURSES

Build a strong foundations in business and government studies to analyze, manage, and lead across sectors.

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 Government courses:

  • Government & Politics
  • Research and Thesis I: MA in Government
  • Research and Thesis III: Government
Customize your experience

Whether your path is democracy studies, political communications, security, digital marketing, or AI for business, you’ll be able to tailor your courses to match your career goals.

Customize your degree with specializations in both programs. Carey’s Flexible MBA offers eight in-demand specializations: AI for Business, Business Analytics and Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Care Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Real Estate. The MA in Government has concentrations in Democracy Studies and Governance, Political Communications, or Security Studies.

Beyond the Classroom

Policy and strategy in action

Apply learning across sectors

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.

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