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Online Flexible MBA Program

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An Online, Part-Time MBA Designed for Working Professionals

The Johns Hopkins Carey Online Flexible MBA is a part-time MBA program designed for working professionals. Three start dates and courses in short, eight-week terms allow students to pursue their goals without pausing their career or personal life. 

Specialize in the area that excites you, tackle real-world projects, and graduate with the skills and network to advance your career. You can accelerate your progress in your current field or pivot to a new one while gaining the tools, network, and confidence to make it happen.
 

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Benefits & Highlights

  • Earn your MBA without putting your career on hold, while learning from the same premier faculty who teach in our Full-time MBA
  • Choose from eight specializations to customize your degree
  • Adapt the program to your work and personal life by changing your course load or participating in accelerated courses 

Who Should Apply

Working professionals with 3+ years of experience seeking an online, part-time MBA they can balance with full-time work.

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Career impact by the numbers

We measure our success by your progress. From the start of the program through graduation and beyond, our Flexible MBA students have access to career resources to chart a career path, build critical skills, and connect with opportunities in support of their goals. The results speak for themselves.

85
%

of students reported a salary increase

Class of 2025

75
%

of students reported a promotion

Class of 2025

$
232
K

avg salary 5 years after graduation

Well above national averages

Career resources are embedded into the Flexible MBA curriculum and program experience. The Career & Life Design team works closely with our Flexible MBA students to help you plan for and secure a post-graduation career. 

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See the impact Carey can have on your career. Our Flexible MBA graduates are working at some of the top organizations around the world, stepping into roles with competitive salaries, meaningful responsibilities, and strong career trajectories.

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Admissions

Your experience, drive, and leadership matter most. We don’t require GMAT or GRE scores for the Flexible MBA. Instead, we look at your academic record, professional background, and potential to make an impact.

We know an MBA is a big financial commitment. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships to support your journey. Carey Business School’s scholarships recognize the achievement and promise of our prospective MBA students. Our scholarships support our commitment to diversity and inclusion by amplifying the presence of diverse voices and opinions in the classroom.

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  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Résumé or CV
  • One essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Optional GMAT/GRE scores
  • $100 application fee

Applications can be submitted through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and choose the 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 reach out with next steps.

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Application Deadlines

The Flexible MBA begins each fall, spring, and summer. Apply early to maximize your scholarship opportunities and secure your spot in the term that works best for you.

Fall 2026

Application roundCandidate deadlineDecision releaseDeposit deadline
Round 1May 6, 2026Rolling4 weeks
Round 2June 3, 2026Rolling4 weeks
Round 3July 15, 2026Rolling4 weeks
Round 4August 10, 2026Rolling4 weeks

”I was drawn to the MBA program because it gives students the ability to customize their journey with online and in-person experiences, a variety of specializations, and access to a supportive community. I look forward to taking what I learn in class to work everyday."

Ashley McIntyre

Flexible MBA Candidate

Curriculum

Develop foundational business skills while tailoring your coursework to align with your career goals. At Carey, online learning goes beyond readings and discussion boards. Participate in experiential learning with real-world partners and gain hands-on experience with industry-leading AI tools. You have the option to enroll in synchronous (scheduled) or asynchronous (self-paced) courses. 

Core curriculum

Required Courses

The Flexible MBA includes 54 credits, with 22 from the core curriculum below: 

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Communication*
  • Business Microeconomics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior
  • Marketing Management
  • Negotiation*
  • Operations Management
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Strategic Management

* Two-day synchronous residency required (option for in-person or virtual)

Customize your experience

Electives

All students must earn 32 elective credits to graduate. Elective courses may be used to complete a specialization, but this is not required. You are welcome to take any elective courses you like. They may count toward more than one specialization, when applicable.

Specializations

Your MBA should reflect your ambitions. With eight optional specializations, you can focus on a topic that matters most to you. Or, earn up to three for maximum impact. Specializations are simply a way to help organize your electives by content area.

  • Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Business Analytics and Risk Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Health Care Management
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate

Beyond the Classroom

Experiential learning

Connect in-person

You can complete your MBA 100% online, but you don't have to

We offer a whole suite of in-person opportunities to earn credit toward your MBA, from a Leadership Development Expedition in Norway to in-person residencies for otherwise online courses. 

Johns Hopkins Ecosystem

Entrepreneurship Education

Opportunities to start or grow your business

Becoming a Carey student means access to an engaged entrepreneurship community. Pitching your business idea at Carey's Student Venture Showcase and joining the university's Commercialization Academy are just two of the many ways you can get involved. 

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