STEM-designated programs
Strategize your future with a STEM-designated degree
Not all master’s degrees are created equal. You need a degree that prepares you for the future – grounded in data, built by forward-thinking faculty, and designed to meet the demands of tomorrow’s global marketplace. At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, our Master of Science and Master of Business Administration programs are designed to respond to the changing business landscape. They emphasize the quantitative skills that will set you apart, with a cross-disciplinary approach to business through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our STEM-designated degrees are one of the many innovative ways we design programs to give you an edge.
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STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM degrees are purposefully built with an emphasis on the quantitative skills that set you apart from other job applicants.
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STEM degrees are particularly beneficial for international students, as they can apply to spend up to 36 months employed by an American company as part of the Optional Practical Training (OPT), as opposed to the 12 months for non-STEM students.
Optional Practical Training is defined as “temporary employment for practical training directly related to the student's major area of study.” An F-1 student who has maintained lawful F-1 visa status for at least one academic year may be eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training. OPT may be granted before or after completion of their program; however, limitations apply.
Domestic students may find a STEM program beneficial as it prepares them for leadership in fields that benefit from advanced knowledge in data analysis and complex problem-solving. Employers may find job applicants with STEM degrees more valuable than someone who did not study in a STEM-designated program, as STEM knowledge is valuable in advancing their organizations.
STEM degrees are also beneficial if you are seeking employment overseas or in international organizations because STEM is prized in an international context.
MBA STEM-designated programs
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Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Full-time MBA program is one of the first 10 full-time MBA programs in the country that’s entirely STEM-designated. International students who have an F-1 visa and are employed in a degree related field after graduation may be eligible for up to three years of Optional Practical Training. Our Full-time MBA program is for professionals seeking support as they build skills and connections to advance their careers or explore new industries, while leading innovation with purpose in the global marketplace.
A STEM-designated full-time MBA, sometimes referred to as a STEM MBA, is designed to develop your technical and managerial expertise. Stand out in the fields that seek leaders in business analytics, health technology, consulting, and more.
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Carey Business School offers an Accelerated MBA and five dual degree programs* with a STEM designation. Dual degrees are uniquely designed for you to complete two degrees simultaneously to give you a competitive advantage. Pairing an MBA with one of the four other graduate programs gives you the business knowledge to solve complex problems in your chosen industry. A dual degree will prepare you with specialized expertise from leading institutions across Johns Hopkins and beyond, including the No. 1 ranked Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Nursing.
Both Carey and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health carry STEM designations for the Master of Public Health/MBA dual degree. In all other dual degree programs, only the Carey Business School Full-time MBA is STEM-designated.
- JD/MBA with the University of Maryland Carey School of Law
- MBA/MA in International Relations with the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies*
- MBA/Master of Public Health: The Master of Public Health program from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is also STEM-designated.
- MBA/MS in Health Care Management
- MD/MBA with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
*OPT benefits for international students may be affected by home country designation
Master of Science STEM-designated programs
Carey Business School offers four full-time Master of Science degrees with STEM designations. The full-time degrees in in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business, Finance, and Marketing have STEM-designated curriculums.
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MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
This program is focused on business analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, preparing you with the analytical and AI leadership skills to make smart, informed decisions, and to manage and lead businesses in the age of AI. It equips you with the hands-on experience needed to solve complex business challenges and drive strategic decision-making in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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MS in Finance with a concentration in financial econometrics
This degree builds strong quantitative skills and equips you with the computational, statistical, and econometric tools essential for financial decision-making. Grounded in financial theory, this program fosters critical and creative thinking to help you analyze data, drive change, and navigate financial markets with confidence. The full-time STEM-designated finance program is offered in a 12-month or 15-month track.
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MS in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Business
This offers a comprehensive, AI-focused curriculum that covers cloud computing, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, responsible AI, and business applications. By integrating advanced AI technologies with business strategy, this program prepares you to develop innovative solutions that drive organizational success. The full-time program’s STEM-designated curriculum sharpens your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, equipping you with the skills needed to lead AI-driven IT initiatives across industries.
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MS in Marketing with a concentration in marketing analytics
This program equips you with the quantitative and qualitative skills needed to gain consumer insights and succeed in the fast-evolving global marketing landscape. Build advanced skills in market theory, data analysis, and real-world applications, while developing the confidence to lead in digital, global, and startup-driven environments.