Part-time Master of Science in Management

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Description

The part-time, online Master of Science in Management, or MiM, program offers early-career professionals the skills to advance their careers and innovate in the global business landscape.

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Online

Part-time

30 credits

15 months

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Program features

The part-time Master of Science in Management program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to advance in their field, accelerate their career path, and expand their strategic business skills without pausing their professional lives. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to sharpen your business skills, the part-time online MiM program provides the business expertise, strategic leadership skills, real-world experience, and confidence to achieve measurable impact across industries.

As a student in the part-time MiM program, you will benefit from expert faculty, tailored career support, and hands-on, real-world learning experiences in a flexible format that fits into your busy lifestyle. The courses and experiences will prepare you to lead and excel in a dynamic global business landscape. Choose to focus your learning and build specialized skills in one of four specialized learning tracks: AI for Management, Analytics for Management, Leadership, or Entrepreneurship. With a focus on ethics, innovation, and global thinking, the MiM program will prepare you to address complex business challenges, lead change, and deliver immediate impact.

Business foundations

Graduate in as little as 15 months with a strong foundation in core business disciplines including finance, artificial intelligence, team leadership, strategy development, statistical analysis, and effective communication.

Leadership development

Leadership development is at the core of the curriculum. Strengthen your ability to lead diverse teams, influence business strategy, and communicate clearly to drive impact in both virtual and in-person settings. You’ll develop the interpersonal and leadership skills that distinguish today’s most effective leaders.

AI for Management

The AI for Management track helps students build foundational knowledge in cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies. Learn how AI is transforming business strategy, decision-making, and innovation while learning to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving technology-driven world.

Your education, your schedule

Accelerate your career and expand your skillset, without having to pause your life or relocate to Baltimore. The program’s flexible format allows you to complete your degree in as little as 15 months. You can take as many or as few courses as you’d like each semester to work at a pace that fits your schedule.

Is this program right for me?

If you’re launching your career or want to add business foundations to your portfolio, the MiM program may be the right fit for you. The Master of Science in Management program is designed for recent college graduates and early-career professionals with under three years of work experience. As a student in the MiM program, you will build the leadership skills, business knowledge, and strategic mindset needed to succeed in business.

Offered in a flexible online, part-time format, the program typically takes 15 months to complete. You will graduate with extensive resources to take you to the next step in your career as quickly as possible. Whether your undergraduate degree is in the humanities, sciences, or another discipline, you will gain the tools and expertise to thrive in today’s fast-moving global business landscape.

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 industries and countries, providing lasting connections and professional opportunities well beyond graduation.

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Management program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in essential business foundations while preparing them to lead in a rapidly evolving global business environment. Our MiM curriculum combines intensive coursework with practical, hands-on learning to develop adaptable, data-driven, and ethically minded leaders.

The MiM program combines business theory with real-world applications that help develop practical, in-demand skills that top employers value most–from data analysis and strategic planning to solving leadership challenges. With a focus on global perspectives and four optional elective tracks, the Master of Science in Management program will prepare you to work collaboratively, think critically, and grow into a confident, ethically grounded leader ready to enter the workforce and make an immediate impact.

Students complete an 11 course (22-credit) core curriculum that builds a strong foundation in key business areas including finance, strategy, leadership, analytics, and communication. To tailor the experience to their personal career goals, students choose four electives (8 credits) from a diverse selection of topics to align with personal interests and career goals. Students also have the option to select one of four elective tracks in AI for Management, Analytics for Management, Leadership, or Entrepreneurship. At least one elective must be experiential, giving students the opportunity to put theory into practice through a real-world project. This requirement can be fulfilled by participating in the signature experiential learning course abroad or by taking a comparable non-experiential course at Carey’s location in Baltimore.

Functional core courses (22 credits)

Accounting and Financial Reporting (2 credits)
Business Analytics (2 credits)
Business Communication (2 credits)
Business Leadership & Human Values (2 credits)
Business Microeconomics (2 credits)
Corporate Finance (2 credits)
Leadership & Organizational Behavior (2 credits)
Marketing Management (2 credits)
Operations Management (2 credits)
Statistical Analysis (2 credits)
Strategic Management (2 credits)

Electives (8 credits)

Students are required to complete four elective courses, including one experiential course. For the remaining three courses, they can choose from the elective tracks listed below.

Elective tracks

Students can choose from one of four elective tracks, with electives tailored to align with their selected track. When selecting electives, students can select an elective track in AI for Management, Analytics for Management, Leadership, or Entrepreneurship.

AI for Management: Build practical, responsible skills for navigating the intricacies of how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and business strategy
- AI Essentials for Business
- Responsible AI
- Machine Learning for Management
Analytics for Management: Develop skills to interpret and communicate data effectively, preparing you to make informed, data-driven decisions across sectors
- Customer Analytics
- Data Analytics
- Data Visualization
Leadership: Learn essential skills in effective teamwork, negotiation, and crisis management, so you can lead high-performing teams and navigate complex challenges
- Effective Teaming
- Negotiation
- Crisis Management
Entrepreneurship: Gain the insights and practical skills necessary to identify, evaluate, and develop innovative business opportunities, focusing on venture investing, new product development, and entrepreneurial ventures
- Introduction to Angel and Venture Investing
- Entrepreneurial Ventures
- New Product Development

Non-elective track options:

If you choose not to select a track, you may select any three electives from the track courses and/or the following electives:

Corporate Strategy
Global Strategy
Managing in a Diverse & Global World
Power and Politics
Strategic Human Capital

Experiential learning courses:

Students in the MiM program will have the opportunity to participate in a signature experiential learning course that combines classroom study with hands-on experience, including international visits to real companies.

: Completing the part-time Master of Science in Management or MiM program not only sets you up for early career success and future advancement, it also opens the door for you to earn a Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA. After gaining a few years of professional experience, you can apply to Carey’s full-time or Flexible MBA program. You’ll be able to complete your MBA in just one year, with your management coursework counting toward first-year requirements.

Carey Business School’s Career & Life Design team is committed to providing opportunities for you to build professional skills and competencies that are essential for building the career you want.

The Career & Life Design team is dedicated to supporting your specific needs throughout your time as an online student. Career and leadership coaches and employer relations industry specialists will work to ensure that you have the support, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your individual career goals. Our Career & Life Design team will continue to be available to you after you graduate.

Graduates of the many Johns Hopkins Master of Science programs work in a variety of industries including consulting, finance, management, operations, and logistics. Here are just a few organizations where Johns Hopkins Carey Business School alumni are making an impact.

Amazon
Deloitte
Google
JPMorganChase
Lily
L’Oréal
Lockheed Martin
Medtronic
Morgan Stanley
T-mobile
World Bank Group

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