Building a livable future for humanity and the planet

Build a career path that blends wealth and wellbeing. In CityLab, explore the challenges and opportunities of urbanization through the lens of livability. Reimagine business as a platform for reinventing cities for the 21^st century. As quality of life is threatened by pandemics, pollution, climate change, crime, failing infrastructure, civic discontent, and more, CityLab imagines intentional rebuilding for a livable future that transforms distressed neighborhoods into flourishing communities. Collaborate with communities on neighborhood revitalization projects fuel business innovation, inclusive wealth creation, economic democracy, and social impact investing in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country. 

CityLab course structure

CityLab consists of two eight-week courses and is open to MBA and MS students. In the first course, CityLab Toolkit: Urban Immersion, work individually and in teams, immersing yourself in an intensive weekend urban experience as you learn and practice strategies, tools, and skills for rebuilding cities from within. In the second course, CityLab Practicum: Social Impact Project, students put your knowledge and skills to work on a social impact project sponsored by a neighborhood entrepreneur, business, or organization

CityLab Projects

Baltimore

Baltimore’s CityLab collaborates with community leaders and business accelerators that provide technical business skills, growth capital, and social networks focused on building a business ecosystem with low barriers to workforce entry and high potential for technology integration and scaling.

Washington, D.C.

Few U.S. cities have transformed as quickly as Washington, D.C., but rapid gentrification displaces those priced out of their communities. Partnering with CityLab is an opportunity to work with local leaders who are reimagining neighborhoods like Congress Heights, Trinidad, and the New York Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue gateways into thriving residential communities and commercial hubs.

Augment your MS curriculum

Augment your course learning with co-curricular (non-credit) opportunities tailored for your career. From two-year fellowships to one-day impact sprints, put your skills to the test, tap into the Johns Hopkins ecosystem, and build your network.

Explore all co-curricular opportunities.

Co-curricular highlights

Hexcite

At the Hexcite early-stage medical software accelerator, match with Johns Hopkins care providers who have an idea to create and market a software solution that improves patient care. Join a team of graduate students from across Johns Hopkins to engage with the new health technology software from every angle and bring the care provider's innovation to market.

Impact Sprints

Farms, emergency rooms, and local Baltimore organizations provide the backdrop to put your skills to the test, emerge as a confident, strategic leader, and help local organizations overcome obstacles to increase impact.

Student Startup Challenge

Pitch your proposed business venture for the opportunity to receive over $15,000 toward your concept.

MS in Health Care Management

Put your in-depth understanding of complex health care issues to work. Apply practical management skills and build innovative business solutions for large health care issues.

MS in Health Care Management students choose a two-part experiential learning course:

• BU.890.711/2 Health Policy Design and Implementation I and II
• BU.890.713/4 Health Care Strategy Consulting Practicum I and II
• BU.890.715/6 Health Services Improvement Project I and II
• BU.890.717/8 Commercializing Biomedical Innovations I and II

Learn more about the MS in Health Care Management curriculum