MBA/MA in Government

The dual degree bridges the traditional separation of business leadership and public sector management. Earn two degrees in less time from two Johns Hopkins schools.
Designed to meet the needs of the working professional, gain the skills to excel in a career blending business and government. Take classes on-site, online, or a combination of both. On-site classes are offered in both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
Program Details




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Program features
Flexible format
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.
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.
Multidisciplinary
This dual degree bridges the traditional separation of business leadership and public sector management.
In-demand specializations
Although not required, You can choose from eight in-demand specializations from a diverse group of focus areas.
Curriculum
The rigorous course work, encompassing government, politics, ethics, global economics, financial theory, and management, bridges the traditional separation of private and public sectors.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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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.
The MBA/MA in Government program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship.MBA Business Foundations (22 credits)
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Business Analytics
- Business Communication*
- Corporate Finance
- Business Microeconomics
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Strategic Management
MBA Electives** (14 credits)
- Crisis Management
- Effective Teaming
- Global Immersion: UK - Technology & Society through a Behavioral Economics Lens
- Innovative Leadership in Uncertain Times
- Managing in a Diverse & Global World
- Power and Politics
- Smart Growth, Infrastructure and Real Estate Development
- Strategy Consulting Practicum
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
- Portion of the curriculum is dedicated to the CFA Institute’s Candidate Body of Knowledge