No business background? No problem.
The Master’s in Management (MiM) program is designed for early-career professionals and recent graduates who are ready to take the next step. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time, looking to advance in your current role, or exploring a career change, you’ll gain the essential business skills, experiences, and connections to accelerate your career. Built on the Johns Hopkins legacy of innovation and discovery, the MiM program blends business fundamentals with hands on, real-world learning. Learn to think strategically, act ethically, and create meaningful change wherever your career takes you.
Program details
- Pace: Full-time and Part-time
- Program length: 9-month (full-time) or 2-3 years average (part-time)
- Modality: Baltimore, MD or online
- Curriculum highlights: Business foundations with optional, customizable elective tracks
- Experiential learning: International exposure studying global brand strategy in Paris, France (required for Full-time students, optional for Part-time students)
Choose your management program format:
Advantages of a Management Master’s Degree
Data-driven decision-making: Master quantitative analysis and strategic planning to deliver meaningful results
Leadership development: Explore innovative approaches to tackling complex organizational challenges with confidence and purpose
Adaptability across industries: Gain a broad foundation in business principles, enabling you to make an impact in virtually any field
By the Numbers
more MiM graduates are expected to be hired globally in 2025
average predicted median salary for MiM graduates in the US
more earned by Master's degree holders than those with only a bachelor’s degree
Benefits of lifelong connections
Your global network starts here. When you graduate from the MiM program, you gain access to a powerful alumni network that spans industries, sectors, and borders. This lasting network supports you throughout your career journey, offering opportunities for mentorship, professional collaboration, and global impact.
- 260,000+ global Johns Hopkins alumni
- 30,000+ Carey Business School alumni leading in consulting, technology, finance, health care, and government
- Global partnerships with top organizations like Amazon, Deloitte, Google, and the World Bank Group
Which Management Program Format Is Right for You?
Whether you pursue the immersive, cohort-based experience in Baltimore or the online, flexible format for working professionals, the MiM program puts you in control of your future. Choose the MiM pathway that aligns with your goals, your schedule, and your lifestyle.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Management Program
| Full-time program | Part-time program |
|---|---|
| Based in Baltimore, MD | 100% online for ultimate flexibility |
| Graduate in 9 months | Take up to 2 years to complete |
| Ideal for fully immersive, collaborative learning and those looking to enter the workforce immediately | Designed for professionals with active schedules |
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Curriculum highlights
Business is a universal language. And at Carey, you’ll learn to lead it. From finance and marketing to strategy and operations, you’ll develop the ability to work in diverse industries and roles, while building your communication, leadership, and management skills to set you apart. Taught by our distinguished faculty, the curriculum is built around essential business principles and offers the option to customize your learning through four elective tracks:
- Artificial Intelligence for Management
- Analytics for Management
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
Experiential learning with real-world impact
At Carey, experiential learning is embedded into the MiM curriculum. It’s a cornerstone of how we prepare students for real-world success. As a student in the management program, you will participate in the Strategic Brand Management signature experiential learning course. This hands-on course prepares you to lead with innovation, bringing you to Paris to explore global branding.
You’ll explore one of the world’s top hubs for fashion, design, and luxury. With company site visits, interactive projects, and workshops, you will gain insights into:
- Developing global brand positioning and differentiation
- Cultural and market dynamics
- Creating strategies that drive customer loyalty and long-term value
A path toward your MBA
The Master’s in Management program is just the beginning. The program is a pathway to the Johns Hopkins MBA. MiM coursework can be applied toward your first-year MBA requirements, making it possible to earn an MBA in as little as one year after gaining professional experience.
Why choose Carey Business School?
At Carey, we don’t just study business. We use business to shape the future. You’ll join a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and future leaders who see business as a force for good. Our Master of Science alumni are making an impact at globally recognized organizations, including:
- Bloomberg
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Johnson & Johnson
- MARS
- Medifast
- Nestle
- Proctor & Gamble (P&G)
- Tiffany & Co.
- Unilever
- World Financial Group
How to apply
You’ll apply directly through our online application platform. Select your start term and submit the required materials. Once we’ve received your application, our team will review your file and guide you through the next steps. If you’re ready to advance your career, start your application today and visit our How to Apply webpage or reach out to a recruiter to talk through your goals.
Career support that grows with you
Your success is our commitment. Carey’s Career & Life Design team partners with you from day one to define your goals and chart a purposeful career path. Through personalized one-on-one coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and professional development workshops, you will gain the tools and confidence to thrive in the business world.
And our support doesn’t end at graduation. As part of the Carey alumni community, you’ll have lifelong access to career services designed to help you navigate opportunities and challenges over the course of your career.