Master the economics behind every major business decision. Accelerate your impact with the MBA/MS in Applied Economics dual degree and gain the power to interpret data and build advanced economic models. You’ll strengthen your leadership, management, and business skills, combining the analytic rigor to prepare for careers in finance, consulting, policy, and corporate strategy.
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MBA/MS in Applied Economics Dual Degree
Analytical insight meets business leadership
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 (Carey Business School) and an MS in Applied Economics (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Advanced Academic Programs division)
- Combine advanced economic modeling, data analysis, and econometrics with business leadership, strategy, and management
- Prepare for leadership roles in finance, consulting, policy, and corporate strategy with a dual credential that signals both analytic and managerial strength
Who Should Apply
Professionals who want to deepen their economic analysis skills while gaining business acumen.
Connect with a recruiter
Our admissions team is here to answer your questions about the MBA/MS in Applied Economics dual degree, from curriculum details to how the program 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/MS in Applied Economics dual degree, complete the application through Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs. You will select the dual-degree option within the MS in Applied Economics 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
- One essay
- One 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
MBA courses include finance, accounting, leadership, marketing, and strategy. Applied Economics courses cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and electives in financial or public policy economics. Courses are delivered online and on-site in Washington, D.C.
The Johns Hopkins MBA program is 54 credits, 18 of which may be applied from the MS in Applied Economics program. The information below pertains to the MBA curriculum. You can learn more about the MS curriculum in the AAP Catalogue.
Core curriculum
MBA REQUIRED 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
Customize your experience
ELECTIVES
Whether your path is financial economics, public policy, labor markets, leadership, or AI for business, you’ll be able to tailor your courses to match your career goals.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Specializations are a way to help organize your electives by content area so that you can focus your education on what matters most to you. You can choose from eight Flexible MBA specializations.
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Business Analytics and Risk Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Real Estate
Beyond the classroom
Connect data to strategy
Solve real-world challenges
Students put their learning into action through case studies and hands-on projects that link economic theory with organizational decision-making. You’ll gain practice presenting insights, advising stakeholders, and driving strategy grounded in rigorous analysis.
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.