PhD/MBA Dual Degree

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The PhD/MBA dual degree at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School equips you to lead in health and business, combining research expertise with strategic skills.

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Baltimore, MD

Full-time

36 credits

1 year

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At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, we embrace the Johns Hopkins legacy of excellence and research. The PhD/MBA dual degree program offered at Carey Business School and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health combines the power of research with business skills to be a catalyst for change in the world. Translate your health-related research in the PhD program into real-world solutions through the strategic and analytical skills gained from the MBA.

As a PhD/MBA student, you will fully immerse yourself in the MBA curriculum to complete it in one year. During this time, you will gain critical business skills to enhance your research and strengthen your long-term impact and career potential.

Career opportunities

By gaining a strong foundation in business, you’ll enhance your competitiveness in the job market. Whether you pursue a career in government, join a major corporation, or launch your own venture, adding an MBA to your academic credentials opens the door to a wider range of post-graduate career pathways.

Language of business

Translate complex findings into accessible insights for the global business community. You'll learn how to strategically share your expertise with leaders across industries, amplifying the reach and relevance of your work on a national and global scale.

Network expansion

Join a powerful network of over 260,000 Johns Hopkins alumni, including more than 30,000 from Carey. You'll have the unique opportunity to engage with fellow students and alumni throughout your studies and beyond.

Johns Hopkins ecosystem

Transform your research into action to positively impact the Business of Health. Harness the resources, reputation, and experience of the top-ranked Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and address the world’s most pressing health concerns.

Lifelong connections

Success during and after your time at Carey is not only based on expanding your knowledge. It’s also about the connections you make with your peers, alumni, and industry leaders. When you join Carey, you become part of an expansive global network of over 30,000 alumni and more than 260,000 Johns Hopkins University alumni worldwide. This community spans across industries and countries, providing lasting connections and professional opportunities well beyond graduation.

Curriculum

The PhD/MBA dual degree curriculum is designed for students looking to enhance their skills, gain an understanding of the global business environment, and become leaders in the health care ecosystem. Students will complete their MBA coursework in one year by taking a year off from their PhD studies to fully immerse themselves in business at our Baltimore or Washington, D.C. locations.

Throughout their MBA coursework, students will learn business foundations such as effective leadership, strategic communication, and how to succeed in the business world. Carey will accept 18 credits from your PhD program, meaning you are only required to complete 36 credits of coursework at Carey.

MBA requirements (36 credits)

Required courses (24 credits) - All courses listed are two credits each unless otherwise noted:

Accounting and Financial Reporting
Business Analytics
Business Communication
Business Microeconomics
Corporate Finance
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Marketing Management
Negotiation
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Statistical Analysis
Accelerated MBA Experiential Course

Electives (12 credits)

Choose five elective courses at two credits each.

PhD requirements

Each PhD program has different requirements. Please refer to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Course Catalog for a better understanding of the required courses. University Catalog

: The Leadership and Organizational Behavior course empowers PhD/MBA dual degree students to become effective leaders by leveraging a deep understanding of human behavior within organizations. Explore how individuals and groups operate in professional settings and learn practical strategies for managing teams, navigating institutional dynamics, and fostering productive environments. Whether you’re leading a research initiative, guiding multi-disciplinary partnerships, or managing change in a complex system, this course equips you with the tools to lead with clarity and purpose.
This course provides analytical frameworks designed to translate learning into action. PhD/MBA dual degree students gain insights into how to motivate others, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively across disciplines. By pairing your research expertise with strong leadership capabilities, you'll be well-positioned to drive innovation and influence meaningful change in the business of health and other health care sectors.

: Pursuing a PhD/MBA dual degree allows you to integrate business education into your academic journey by maximizing your time, expanding your skillset, and accelerating your impact. Rather than returning to school after completing your PhD, the PhD/MBA dual degree streamlines both programs, giving you the tools to lead, strategize, and influence while you're still deeply engaged in your research. You’ll graduate with two degrees from two leading institutions and the distinct advantage of knowing how to translate complex ideas into action, communicate with business and policy leaders, and step confidently into leadership across the business of health. Whether you aim to shape health systems from within an organization or lead transformative change at a university or research institution, the PhD/MBA dual degree program positions you to make a lasting impact across sectors.

The Carey Business School advantage

Carey Business School offers a uniquely tailored MBA experience designed to complement and enhance the research training of PhD students at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. By integrating data-driven decision-making, strategic leadership, and ethical business practices, Carey prepares PhD students to extend the impact of their research beyond the lab.

The program provides students with the skills they need to lead interdisciplinary teams, secure funding, and translate complex findings into real-world solutions. With these capabilities, graduates of the PhD/MBA program are well prepared to influence the health care industry by shaping strategies, driving innovation, and improving outcomes across organizations. With access to a vibrant network of alumni and industry partners, earning your MBA at Carey advances your career by bridging academic innovation with business leadership in health and beyond.

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