Flexible MBA
Program Details
Ranked among the nation's best Flexible MBA programs
on BusinessBecause.com 2024's Best Online MBA for Working Professionals
on Forbes’ Best Online MBA Programs of 2025
average base salary reported by Class of 2024
Program features
Looking to advance your career without putting your personal and professional obligations on hold? Designed with your lifestyle in mind, the online Flexible MBA program allows you to tailor your schedule to your busy lifestyle, while having the same access to experiential learning, student organizations, and networking opportunities as our in-person programs. Earning your MBA at Carey can help expand your career opportunities, increase your earning potential, and become a more valuable asset to any organization.
Proven return on investment
In the Flexible MBA Class of 2024, students reported $150,924 average base salary. 76% of part-time MBA students reported receiving a salary increase while 55% received a promotion. Learn more about the value of a flexible online MBA.
GMAT/GRE not required
The GMAT or GRE is not required. However, you are welcome to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application if you choose. A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Eight in-demand specializations
Choose from eight in-demand specializations to customize your online MBA experience. With options from artificial intelligence to health care management, you will graduate prepared with a deeper understanding of your industry of choice.
Online, on your terms
With online interactive courses to fit your schedule, choose between asynchronous and/or fully synchronous courses to learn at the pace and style that works for you.
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As an online Flexible MBA student, you have the same opportunities to collaborate, work alongside your full-time counterparts, and expand your network in a variety of both virtual and in-person settings. Participate in experiential learning, student organizations, and networking opportunities to cultivate relationships with your peers.
Optional curricular in-person experiences
- Residencies - 2 days in Harbor East or Washington, DC
“The Leadership and Organizational Behavior residency helped to turn course topics on “leading through adversity” and “resilience” into practical skills and knowledge. Reflecting on the team exercises and case studies helped demonstrate how academic concepts apply to real-world scenarios. The residency also emphasized involvement in extracurriculars and provided a great opportunity to develop networking skills.”
Sam Rudow, MBA candidate
Clinical Research Coordinator, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center- Accelerated Electives - 3 full days in Harbor East (and potentially DC and offsite)
- Global Immersions - (10 days, off-site, in places like Chile, Italy, and Germany)
- Leadership Development Expedition - (10 days, off-site, Norway)
- CIL Fellows Program - year-long cohort-based program
Online experiential learning
- CityLab - 2 eight-week courses
- Discovery to Market - 2 eight-week courses
- Health Care Strategy Consulting Practicum - 2 eight-week courses
- Strategy Consulting Practicum - 1 eight-week course
Non-curricular in-person experiences
- Impact Sprints – 1 day
- Case Competitions – 1 day event + preparation (some can be done remotely)
- VCIC Competition – 1 day event + preparation (can be done remotely)
- Student Startup Challenge – 1 day
- Hexcite – 16 weeks, weekly classes and meetings
- MIINT – Six-month commitment, work can be done virtually, final competition is in-person
- Africa Business Conference – 1 day conference
- Healthcare Business Association Conference – 1 day
Net Impact Conference – 1 day
“The Harpers Ferry experience benefits my career because as a consultant, I am always working on new teams with internal and external stakeholders. This experience allowed me to practice the skillsets necessary to ensure dynamic teams can still be successful. It also exposed me to unforeseen risks and challenges, which provided an opportunity to apply those skillsets under pressure and gain confidence in decision-making when there is an element of ambiguity.”
Amanda Daley, Flexible MBA ’23
Lead Consultant, Organizational Solutions and Project Management
Halloran Consulting GroupExpand your network and collaborate with Flexible MBA courses
*In-person experience not required
Andre D’Souza ’23 leads a busy life – one he knew he did not want to sacrifice while pursuing an MBA. D’Souza credits the Flexible MBA program at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School for allowing him to balance his education, career, and personal life without compromise, while gaining the skills to excel in his position.
Curriculum
Earning its name, the Flexible MBA program provides the flexibility working professionals need to balance studies with personal and professional commitments. While in the program, you will gain practical experience in the classroom that can be directly applied back to your organization, build a network of industry professionals from across the globe, partake in experiential learning opportunities to advance leadership skills, and graduate with new resources to advance in your career.
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
Program comparison
- Online, flexible format
- Complete degree in two to three years
- Optional in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and fully synchronous courses
- In-person classes
- Courses held in Baltimore, MD
- STEM-designated curriculum
- Complete degree in two years
Attend an event
Here at Carey, we have several ways you can connect with our admissions team to answer any questions you have or to learn more about the Flexible MBA program. Ranging from virtual webinars about the program where you can meet current students, alumni, and faculty to in-person events where you can meet the admissions team, we hope to see you at an event soon.
Connect with a Carey student or alumni
Our students come from all over the world and represent all the different graduate business programs we have here at Carey. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.