Launch your career sooner with Hopkins Plus One, an accelerated pathway that lets Johns Hopkins undergraduates earn a bachelor’s degree and a specialized master’s from Carey in just five years. Complete the business minor to receive six graduate credits toward your master's degree, then enjoy a 50% tuition reduction through the Double Jay Scholarship.
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Hopkins Plus One
Double Your Credentials in Five Years
Details
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Fall Term -
Full-time -
In-Person -
Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. -
5 Years -
36 Credits
Benefits & Highlights
- Earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years
- Make the most of your graduate year by taking fewer credits
- Invest in your future with a 50% tuition reduction through the Double Jay Scholarship
- Explore specialized programs in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore that fit your ambitions
Who Should Apply
Eligible students at the Whiting School of Engineering, the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the Peabody Institute who are in good academic standing, are enrolled in the Business Minor and on track to complete it by the end of their undergraduate program. Applicants need at least a 3.25 GPA and a B or better in prior quantitative coursework (If applicable. See Application Requirements section for details).
Curriculum
Required Courses
Build the expertise to move your career forward by completing the required courses in your chosen specialized master's program. The coursework is tailored to the program you choose, helping you develop focused knowledge in the field you want to pursue.
Electives
Choose electives that match your career goals. You can explore AI, data science, finance, marketing, operations, or leadership.
Available Full-time Master of Science Programs:
Choose between the 30-credit or 36-credit program with the AI-Powered Decision Analytics area of concentration.
Choose between the 30-credit or 36-credit program with the Financial Data Science area of concentration.
9-month, 30-credit program
Choose between a 30-credit or a 36-credit program with an AI Design, Governance, and Integration area of concentration.
9-month, 30-credit program
Choose between the 30-credit or 36-credit program with a Marketing Analytics area of concentration.
9-month, 30 credit program
Beyond the Classroom
Build your professional portfolio
Take your skills beyond the classroom in career-focused, hands-on experiences. Tackle real-world business challenges with external partners, strengthen your analytical and problem-solving skills, and build experience in teamwork and client management, all while exploring different industries and leadership perspectives.
Opportunities to build your network
Tap into the Johns Hopkins ecosystem through opportunities like Hexcite, where students collaborate with care providers and peers to bring health technology ideas to market, and the Student Venture Showcase, where you can pitch a business concept for potential funding. Join one of the 20+ student organizations or explore early-stage support for student entrepreneurs through the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship.
Admissions
The Admissions team at Carey is here to help you with the applications process, curriculum options, pacing, and how this dual degree can increase your influence and career outcomes.
Make your investment in graduate study go further.
Financial aid opportunities:
- Double Jay Scholarship: Receive a 50% tuition reduction for the MS portion of the program
- Six graduate credits: Complete the business minor with a B− or better in every course and earn six credits toward one of Carey's Master of Science programs of your choice
- Merit-based scholarships
- Private scholarships
- Employer tuition assistance
- Private loans
- State or federal aid
- Be a WSE, KSAS, or Peabody undergraduate in good academic standing
- Declare and complete the business minor during your undergraduate studies
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 when applying to the MS program
- Have a B or better in prior undergraduate quantitative coursework if you are applying to the MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence or the MS in Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence programs.
During your senior year, apply to one of the specialized master’s program at Carey that best fits your interests and career goals.
Submit your application through the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform. Select Carey Business School as your preferred school and choose the upcoming fall term, then upload all required materials. Once we receive your completed application, our team will review your file and follow up with you on next steps.
Application Deadlines
| Application round | Candidate deadline | Decision release | Initial deposit deadline | Final deposit deadline |
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| Round 1 | October 21, 2026 | December 2, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | April 7, 2027 |
| Round 2 | January 13, 2027 | February 24, 2027 | April 7, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
| Round 3 | February 10, 2027 | March 17, 2027 | April 14, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
| Round 4 | March 10, 2027 | April 21, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
| Round 5 | April 14, 2027 | May 12, 2027 | June 9, 2027 |
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