The Technology and Society Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School

From social media and online marketplaces to fintech and digital health, platform and artificial intelligence-driven technological advancements have brought about remarkable opportunities for innovation and improvement in our quality of life. These technologies have streamlined communication, provided unprecedented access to information and services, and improved health outcomes through telemedicine and personalized care.

At the same time, the benefits of technology are accompanied by profound challenges, such as misinformation, digital addiction, discrimination, new social pressures, and hidden fees. The Technology and Society Initiative at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School is dedicated to working toward a tech sector that fosters a positive social impact, improving people’s day-to-day lives while anticipating and mitigating the risks and harms of technology.

We strive to understand how business decisions, policy frameworks, and consumer behaviors interact to shape the impact of technology on our lives. Drawing on these frameworks, we aim to provide insights and solutions that promote a vibrant, ethical, and inclusive tech ecosystem. Our Washington, D.C. location offers an exciting environment in which to engage business and policy leaders with research and dialogue.

Gain hands-on experience tackling the toughest business challenges

Your MBA is about so much more than required readings and exams. It’s a time to push yourself out of your comfort zone, develop your unique leadership style, and work closely with clients to solve their pressing business challenges. Experiential learning is built into your MBA curriculum to give you ample opportunity to put skills learned in the classroom to work while making an impact at a client’s organization.

Graduate having completed at least four client or commercialization projects. With four required experiential courses and the option to take more as electives, personalize your MBA with the experiential learning courses built for your career goals. Learn to manage projects at all levels including identifying your client’s biggest needs, creating the project scope, research, and implementation.

In October 2021, Carey Business School was recognized with the Innovator Award for General Excellence from the MBA Roundtable for its full-time MBA experiential learning curriculum.