MBA/MS in Applied Economics

Harness the complementary nature of business and economics with this dual degree. Earn two degrees in less time, for less money, and with fewer courses.
Meeting the needs of the working professional and modern employers, gain the skills to excel in a career blending business and economics. 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 MS 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 MS in Applied Economics from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Multidisciplinary and efficient
This dual degree harnesses the complementary nature of business and economics and eliminates the overlap between the MS in Applied Economics and the MBA, enabling students to earn both degrees in fewer courses.
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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The program is specially designed to fit the schedules of working adults, following a curriculum sequence that allows you to complete both degrees in three years.
The MBA/MS in Applied Economics program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship.MS in Applied Economics
- AS.440.601 Microeconomic Theory and Policy
- AS.440.602 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- AS.440.606 Statistics
- AS.440.606 Econometrics
- AS.440.618 Microeconometrics or AS.440.614 Microeconometrics
- Applied Economics elective 1
- Applied Economics elective 2
- Applied Economics elective 3
MBA Business Foundations (18 credits)
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Business Analytics
- Business Communication
- Corporate Finance
- Leadership and Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
MBA Electives** (18 credits)
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Corporate Strategy
- Data Science and Business Intelligence
- Financial Crises & Contagion
- Global Immersion: Germany - Finance and Fintech in the E.U.
- Managing Financial Risk
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Wealth Management
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
- 12 month Optional Practical Training