Executive MBA Program | Carey Business School

Redefine what's possible for your career without pausing it.

The Executive MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is a 19-month program designed for experienced leaders driving innovation in dynamic industries like business, health care, government, 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.

Who’s the Executive MBA for?

The Carey Executive MBA, also referred to as the EMBA, is built for senior professionals and rising executives with a strong record of leadership and a desire to expand their impact. No matter your professional industry, the EMBA offers a rigorous AI-first curriculum, powerful network, and transformative leadership development that aligns with your career ambitions.

David Smith, EMBA Academic Program Director

"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. Whether you're shaping the future of health care, driving innovation in technology, or advancing public service, the EMBA is where ambition meets transformation."

David Smith
EMBA Program Director

Enhance your niche skillset with a specialization in Health Care or Leadership and Strategy.
Executive leadership: Courses like Leading High Reliability Organizations, Power and Politics, and Innovative Leadership in Uncertain Times sharpen your ability to lead teams and systems.
AI, data and strategy: Dive into courses such as AI Essentials for Business, Data Science, and Strategic Management to build future-ready technical fluency and strategic decision-making skills.
Industry expertise: Explore the U.S. health care system and take a non-Carey interdisciplinary co-curricular session in policy, science, or global health to broaden your global perspective.
Global immersion: Travel abroad to examine how innovation and leadership play out in global markets. Our Fall 2026 cohort will travel to London to study risk, decision making, and leadership.

Flexible by design

With in-person residencies throughout the program and continuous engagement in your online classroom, the EMBA is structured to fit your demanding schedule. You’ll join your cohort for residencies in Washington, D.C., with immersive, face-to-face learning, leadership development, and peer collaboration, while maintaining the momentum of your professional life.

A strategic hub for health, tech, and innovation

Washington, D.C. isn’t just where the EMBA residencies are held. It’s where public policy, tech innovation, and health leadership converge. With close proximity to global decision-makers and industry leaders, you will be at the center of conversations shaping the future of business.

Small cohort, powerful network

Join a tight-knit cohort of 15-25 professional peers and gain access to 260,000+ Johns Hopkins alumni worldwide, along with Carey’s expanding network of executive mentors and partners.

Highly respected faculty

Learn from experts who blend academic excellence with deep industry knowledge and understand what it takes to lead complex organizations through uncertainty and change.

Upcoming Executive MBA admissions events

Carey Business School hosts various virtual admissions events for prospective students to meet with members of our admissions team. With virtual visits, informational online sessions, and regional and international events, the Carey team is ready to answer questions and support your business school journey.

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