Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Executive MBA program offers two optional specializations for you to choose from. Earning a specialization equips you with subject matter expertise in support of your career goals. Customize your learning experience in one of the two specializations listed below.
Healthcare
The Healthcare specialization connects you to the expertise, insights, and pioneering research of one of the world’s most respected medical institutions. Build the leadership, analytical, and innovation capabilities needed to navigate today’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.
Designed for senior professionals in areas such as healthcare delivery, pharmaceuticals, biotech, health technology, and government, this specialization prepares you to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of business and health. Whether your goal is to advance patient outcomes, drive organizational change, or shape the future of the industry, this Executive MBA specialization can help you build for what's next.
Leadership and Strategy
Lead high-performing teams, drive organizational change, and create lasting strategic value with the Leadership and Strategy specialization. Combining behavioral science with real-world leadership experience, this specialization strengthens your ability to inspire, influence, and deliver results at the highest levels of your organization.
Through courses taught by Carey Business School faculty and other Johns Hopkins experts, you’ll deepen your emotional intelligence, systems thinking, strategic execution, ethical decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether you’re preparing for the C-suite or ready to expand your impact there, this specialization will elevate your strategic mindset and leadership effectiveness.