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Online Flexible MBA Program

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An Online, Part-Time MBA Designed for Working Professionals

Designed for working professionals, the Johns Hopkins Carey Online Flexible MBA is a part-time MBA program that allows students to balance graduate business education with work and life commitments.

Specialize in the area that excites you, tackle real-world projects, and graduate with the skills and network to advance your career.

Don’t choose between advancing your education or your career. Do both. With three start dates and courses in short, eight-week terms, you can accelerate in your current field or pivot to a new one while gaining the tools, network, and confidence to make it happen.
 

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Earn your MBA without putting your career on hold
  • Choose from eight specializations to customize your degree
  • Gain hand-on experience through consulting projects and case competitions

Who Should Apply

Working professionals with 3+ years of experience seeking an online, part-time MBA they can balance with full-time work.

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Career impact measured by real outcomes

We measure our success by your progress. From the start of the program through graduation and beyond, our Flexible MBA students have access to career resources to help clarify goals, build critical skills, and connect with opportunities that align with their interests. And the results speak for themselves.

85
%

of students reported a salary increase

Class of 2025

75
%

of students reported a promotion

Class of 2025

$
232
K

avg salary 5 years after graduation

Competitive pay for our Flexible MBA graduates, well above national averages

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 how the Career & Life Design team works with our Flexible MBA students

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

Your experience, drive, and leadership matter most. We don’t require GMAT or GRE scores for the Flexible MBA. Instead, we look at your academic record, professional background, and potential to make an impact.

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.

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  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Résumé or CV
  • One essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Optional GMAT/GRE scores
  • $100 application fee

Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and the upcoming  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 Flexible MBA application process

Application Deadlines

The Flexible MBA begins each fall, spring, and summer. Apply early to maximize your scholarship opportunities and secure your spot in the term that works best for you.

Summer 2026

Round 1Round 2Round 3
Candidate DeadlineFebruary 4, 2026March 4, 2026 April 15, 2026 
Decision ReleaseRollingRollingRolling
Deposit Deadline4 weeks after decision4 weeks after decision4 weeks after decision

 

”I chose the Flexible MBA program at Carey for three main reasons: to transition from military service to social entrepreneurship, to gain the necessary skills and business acumen, and to simultaneously launch a purpose-driven company dedicated to peacebuilding."

Christopher Andrade

Founder and Lead Instructor

Grassroot Peacebuilders

Curriculum

Gain business foundations while tailoring your coursework to align with your career goals. Short, focused courses let you concentrate on one subject at a time without pausing other parts of your life.

Core curriculum

Required Courses

The Flexible MBA includes 54 credits, with 22 from the core curriculum below: 

  • 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

* Two-day synchronous residency required (option for in-person or virtual)

Customize your experience

Electives

All students must earn 32 elective credits to graduate. You may earn up to three specializations using these elective credits, but you are not required to earn a specialization. You are welcome to take any elective courses you like. Specializations are simply a way to help organize your electives by content area. Elective courses may count toward more than one specialization, when applicable.

Specializations

Your MBA should reflect your ambitions. With eight specializations, you can focus on an area that matters most to you. Or, combine them for maximum impact.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Business Analytics and Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Health Care Management
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate

Beyond the Classroom

Experiential learning

Apply what you learn in real time

Consulting projects, case competitions, and global experiences

Your MBA isn’t just about coursework. Consulting projects, fieldwork, global immersions, and competitions will take you into the real-world to solve real business challenges.

Johns Hopkins Network

A network that works for you

260,000+ Johns Hopkins alumni worldwide

When you join the Flexible MBA, you join the broader Johns Hopkins community. That means a global network, mentorship, and connections across industries that support your career long after graduation.

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