The Executive MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is a fast-paced 19-month program designed for experienced leaders driving innovation in dynamic industries such as finance, health care, government, non-profit, and technology. With in-person residencies in Washington, D.C., online coursework, and an immersive six-day global experience with your cohort, this hybrid program allows you to earn a Johns Hopkins MBA while continuing to lead at work and shape what’s next.
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Executive MBA
A Johns Hopkins MBA for senior leaders
Details
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Fall Term -
Executive Pace -
Executive -
Washington, D.C. -
19 Months -
54 Credits -
$175,000**Tuition includes books and materials. See full costs details. All students are considered for scholarships.
Benefits & Highlights
- Learn from highly respected faculty who bridge academic excellence and industry expertise to help you lead complex organizations through rapid change.
- Participate in a global immersion and an Executive Field Project.
- Focus entirely on your professional growth with a comprehensive tuition that includes course materials, lodging, and select meals throughout your residencies.
Who Should Apply
Experienced leaders ready to accelerate their path to the C-suite.
Connect with a Recruiter
Our recruiters are here to help you every step of the way with questions about the application process, curriculum, or how the Executive MBA fits your career goals.
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Real outcomes for executive leaders
Your career goals are our priority. From the time you step into the classroom through graduation and beyond, our Executive 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.
Executive coaching is embedded into the Executive MBA program experience. This integrated approach ensures you have the dedicated support needed to translate your academic growth into professional success.
15
in-person residencies
EMBA students meet throughout the program for hands-on cohort experiences including one global immersion.
17.5
%
increase in total compensation
EMBA graduates saw a combined rise in salary and bonuses post-program. (2025 EMBAC Student Exit Survey)
40
%
promoted during their program
More than one-third of Executive MBA students earned a promotion while enrolled. (2025 EMBAC Student Exit Survey)
Admissions
The Executive MBA admissions process is specific to senior professionals. We evaluate our applicants based on leadership experience, career accomplishments, and the ability to contribute to the cohort. GMAT/GRE scores are not required.
The Executive MBA program begins each fall. We encourage you to apply early to secure your place in the upcoming term and maximize scholarship consideration.
- Completed online application
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Résumé or CV highlighting at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience
- 2 essays
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Optional GRE/GMAT/EA/LSAT/MCAT scores
- $200 application fee
Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and the upcoming fall 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Deadlines | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate deadline | October 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | March 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| Candidate interviews | October 20 – 24, 2025 | November 20 – 26, 2025 | January 20 – 26, 2026 | March 20 – 26, 2026 | May 18 – 22, 2026 |
| Decision release | October 30, 2025 | December 4, 2025 | January 29, 2026 | April 2, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Deposit deadline | November 22, 2025 | December 22, 2025 | February 22, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
”At Carey, our Executive MBA is designed not just to refine leadership skills, but to ignite purpose-driven careers. We built this program for experienced professionals who are ready to lead with vision, navigate complexity, and make bold, strategic decisions that create lasting impact."
David
Smith
Executive MBA
Academic Program Director
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Curriculum
Anchored in leadership, strategy, and innovation, with emphasis on AI and analytics, the EMBA blends online modules with in-person residencies so you can apply lessons immediately back to your role.
Core Curriculum
Business Foundations
The Executive MBA includes 54 credits, with 28 from the core curriculum below:
- Financial Accounting for Executives
- Business Analytics & Insights for Data Leadership
- Leadership Communication
- Finance
- Leadership & Org Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Economics for Strategic Decision Making
- Strategic Negotiation and Influence
- Operations Management
- Leading with Data: Applied Statistics for Business
- Strategic Management
- Executive Field Project (EFP)
Customize Your Experience
Course Offerings
You will personalize your EMBA through the specialization courses, electives, in-person residencies, and a global immersion experience, studying risk, decision making, and leadership.
Specializations
The Executive MBA has two optional specializations: Health Care and Leadership and Strategy. Deepen your expertise in one of the world’s most complex and dynamic industries, studying health systems, policy, and innovation. Or, strengthen your ability to set vision, manage transformation, and make data-driven decisions at the executive level, preparing you to guide organizations through uncertainty and drive sustainable growth.
Beyond the Classroom
Drive impact in the Executive Field Project
Work with a partner organization to solve a real world challenge
Work directly with a company of your choice to design strategies, analyze data, and recommend solutions that drive results. You’ll demonstrate executive leadership while creating tangible value to the organization or industry.
Experience leadership in an international context
Risk, decision-making, and strategy in London
Join your cohort in London and engage with executives, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore how global forces shape organizational strategy, broadening your perspective to lead across borders and cultures.
FAQs
We are here to answer all of your questions about the Executive MBA, but here are the frequently ask questions we see from prospective applicants.
Our Executive MBA students regularly attend on-site residencies in Washington, D.C. and have a global immersion trip in the January after the start of their program.
Fall 2026 applicants may view the calendar for comprehensive dates for the cohort.
EMBA students have the opportunity to specialize in Health Care or Leadership and Strategy, but it is not required to pick a specialization.
The Fall 2026 incoming cohort will travel to London to study risk, decision making, and leadership. This course uniquely links risk, decision making, and leadership. It begins with an overview of major risk types: market, credit, operational, legal, and strategic (leadership) risks, among others. It proceeds with a discussion of decision-making paradigms (reflexive vs. rational) and ends with an exploration of leadership in the context of risk.
Tuition includes all program materials, as well as select meals and comfortable lodging during on-site residencies.