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Changing Business newsletter Winter 2023
Changing Business Winter 2023

Research news from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Changing Business is the research newsletter of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School faculty. Each quarterly issue explores impactful, cutting-edge research that shapes business, policy, and society.
Carey is the business school of Johns Hopkins University, America’s first academic research institution. Using an interdisciplinary approach, Carey's faculty seeks to address the world's most pressing problems by applying a diversity of expertise in analytics, leadership, finance, marketing, and strategy to numerous topics including the business of health.
In this issue

Information Systems
Impact on the Business of Health
Making online physician reviews more effective
Gordon Gao seeks to quantify the relationship between online ratings and the underlying quality of physicians, and how online ratings impact consumers. Read more

Management & Organization
Impact on innovation and technology
When non-monetary rewards have negative impacts
Cassandra Chambers examined the behavior of contributors to a popular online computer programming community. Her finding could offer important insights for business leaders, particularly those managing a remote workforce. Read more.
Finance
Impact on social and societal change
Measuring societal impact in the here and now
Deeksha Gupta’s research examines the pace of change involving socially responsible investing in private capital markets and finds a “sea change” may be required in the way impact investors and the firms they acquire are incentivized. Read more.
Latest Research
High-Frequency Location Data Shows That Race Affects the Likelihood of Being Stopped and Fined for Speeding--Alec Brandon
AI Chatbots in Customer Service: Adoption Hurdles and Simple Remedies--Evgeny Kagan, Maqbool Dada
Cognitive Decline and Dynamic Selection--Michael E. Darden
An Equilibrium Factor Model of Price Impacts--Yu An
COVID-19 Unemployment and Access to Statin Medications in the United States--Manuel Hermosilla, Dan Polsky
Awards and Recognition
Johns Hopkins receives $1.6 million NIH grant to commercialize innovations to treat substance use disorders--Phillip Phan, Supriya Munshaw
Johns Hopkins Discovery Awards: 2022 Awardees--Chen Cheng, Tinglong Dai, Haiyang Yang
Johns Hopkins Catalyst Awards: 2022 Awardees--Haiyang Yang
Upcoming Opportunities
Conference on Health IT and Analytics
May 4-6, 2023
The Conference on Health IT and Analytics is an annual summit that brings together prominent scholars from more than 40 research institutes with policy leaders and practitioners to discuss opportunities and challenges in the design, implementation, and management of health information technology and analytics.
Carey Experts in the News
CNN Money, Why celebrities are so interested in the unglamorous world of private equity,--Jeff Hooke
New York Times, They were entitled to free care. Hospitals hounded them to pay.--Ge Bai
CNBC, An economic index is flashing a recession warning sign, but it may be a ‘mixed signal.’ Here’s what you need to know,--Alessandro Rebucci
Wall Street Journal, Everybody talks about made in America. But it isn’t that simple.--Tinglong Dai
CNN, Debt ceiling fights aren’t new. The next one could unleash ‘Armageddon’--Kathleen Day
Philadelphia Inquirer, Two decades after a patient died in his gene-therapy trial, Penn's Jim Wilson has a new approach--to be tested in babies,--Supriya Munshaw
Online Map Tracks COVID-19 Testing Stations Throughout U.S.
Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (part-time)
MS in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (part-time)

The online Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program prepares you to navigate uncertainties across evolving markets. Convert raw data into actionable insights, protect shareholder value by managing risk, and position your organization to leverage uncertain outcomes.
Identify, analyze, and reduce risk to improve business decision making. Build the skills to identify and quantify business problems, uncover potential approaches, and create and implement business solutions. With business analytics and risk management as the foundation of the curriculum, graduate ready to lead in volatile environments.
Program details




Financial Aid & Scholarships
Program features
Flexible format
The fully online, flexible format allows you to complete the program while continuing your personal and professional obligations. Create a schedule that works for you.
Cutting-edge methodologies
Gain an understanding of the cutting-edge artificial intelligence methodologies needed to make informed, strategic business decisions.
Quantitative and leadership skills
Enhance your technical skills and specialized knowledge in technology and artificial intelligence to analyze information and improve decision making in complex business settings.
Hands-on learning curriculum
Utilize AI, machine learning, and data science through practical, hands-on learning techniques to prepare yourself to lead in the evolving field of analytics..
Discover the newly renamed Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program at Carey. The updated curriculum aligns with the evolving landscape and demands of the analytics sector, addressing the growing needs for specialized knowledge in technology and AI. Learn how our program can prepare you for the future of strategic business decision-making.
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- 44% female / 56% male
- 3.25 average undergraduate GPA
- 5.3 average years of full-time work experience
- 2 countries represented
- 29 average age
Curriculum
For more than 140 years, Johns Hopkins University's research and work has helped society navigate uncertain times. This legacy underpins the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence program, as students use cutting-edge analytic tools and artificial intelligence methodologies to make strategic and informed business decisions.

“The program struck a strong balance between theory and practice, frequently requiring us to tackle real business problems that made the material especially relevant and engaging. Carey provided a supportive network and resources—from career services to alumni events—that helped me stay connected and motivated.”
Faizah Mehmood (MS '23)
Deputy Managing Director, Anwar Group of Industries
The latest edition of the Carey Business School University Catalog is available.
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In an increasingly complex business world, every advantage must be leveraged to create new opportunities and to take advantage of existing ones. As a result, a plethora of decisions must be made rapidly, weighing complex options and consequences. Artificial intelligence helps you gather, analyze, and interpret data, while business analytics empowers you to make better decisions with confidence. Learn to use a scientific method based on data and insights about the structure of business problems and anticipate and manage the consequences of those decisions.
Built upon a rigorous analysis of economic systems, creative use of all sources of information, and the latest analytical methods, the part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence curriculum empowers you to navigate emerging opportunities through the mastery of new data-driven tools. Graduate with the advanced technical skills and specialized knowledge in technology and artificial intelligence for making better decisions to manage the risks presented by a rapidly changing world.
Required courses (14 credits):
Business Foundations (3 courses, 6 credits)
- BU.120.601 Business Communication
- BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
- BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis
Functional Core (4 courses, 8 credits)
- BU.520.601 Business Analytics
- BU.510.650 Data Analytics
- BU.520.650 Data Visualization
- BU.680.620 Operations Management
Electives (Choose 8 courses, 16 credits)*:
- BU.520.710 AI Essentials for Business
- BU.231.720 Corporate Governance
- BU.232.650 Continuous Time Finance
- BU.610.705 Crisis Management
- BU.450.760 Customer Analytics
- BU.330.730 Cybersecurity
- BU.330.780 Data Science and Business Intelligence
- BU.330.770 Database Management
- BU.330.760 Deep Learning with Unstructured Data
- BU.520.701 Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks
- BU.230.750 Financial Crises and Contagion
- BU.232.701 Investments
- BU.330.740 Large Scale Computing on the Cloud
- BU.300.620 Managing Complex Projects
- BU.230.730 Managing Financial Risk
- BU.610.630 Pricing and Insuring Risk
- BU.330.735 Responsible AI
- BU.450.740 Retail Analytics
- BU.610.615 Simulation for Business Applications
- BU.610.750 Supply Chain Analytics
- BU.619.710 Sustainable Supply Chains
- One Carey elective of your choice
*Not all electives are offered online each year. Consult with your academic advisor for more details.
Go beyond the classroom
Your business education doesn’t end in the classroom. Step out of your comfort zone as you partner with students across Johns Hopkins and businesses to take your learning to the next level.
Program comparison
- Online, flexible format
- Curriculum includes blend of traditional and project-based courses
- Asynchronous and fully synchronous course
- Complete your degree in two years
- In-person classes
- STEM-designated curriculum
- Courses held in Washington, D.C.
- Complete your degree in one year
- Online, flexible format
- Optional, in-person experiences
- Asynchronous and fully synchronous courses
- Complete your degree in two to three years
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Throughout your program and beyond, Carey career and leadership coaches and employer relations industry specialists provide you with the support, resources, and opportunities you need to achieve your unique career goals.
Graduates of this program work in a variety of industries including operations and logistics. Here are just a few organizations where program alumni are making an impact.
Companies (sample)
- Baltimore Jazz Alliance
- Bloomberg
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- IBM
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kraft Heinz
- Lenovo
- L’Oreal
- MARS
- Medifast
- Nestle
- Proctor & Gamble (P&G)
- Tiffany & Co.
- Unilever
- World Financial Group
Titles (sample):
- Account Supervisor
- Board Development Specialist
- Business Development
- Data Analyst
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Research Analyst
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Senior Product Manager
Attend an event
Carey Business School hosts various virtual admissions events for prospective students to meet with members of our admissions team. With virtual visits, informational online sessions, and regional and international events, the Carey team is ready to answer questions and support your business school journey.
Connect with a Carey student or alumni
Our students come from all over the world and represent all of the different graduate business programs we have here at Carey. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.
Flexible MBA Employment Outcomes
Flexible MBA Employment Outcomes

Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
Employment outcomes for Flexible MBA graduates
At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, our MBA graduates are defining the next generation of business. Prepared with the analytic and leadership skills to find innovative solutions in changing markets, Carey Business School MBA graduates don’t just look for easy fixes. They build for what’s next in your organization and your industry. Our MBA graduates bring the skills and knowledge to excel and embody the Carey Business School values.
Our students are building for what's next in their careers.
received a salary increase while in the program
received a promotion while in the program
average base salary
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- 56.3% female /43.1% male / 0.6% did not identify
- 3.35 average undergraduate GPA
- 9.2 average years of full-time work experience
- 16 countries represented
- 33 average age
Average base salaries for Flexible MBA graduates
Salaries by industry*
Industry | Salary |
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Consulting | $123,143 |
Financial services | $131,033 |
Government | $128,413 |
Health care | $168,488 |
Manufacturing | $126,250 |
Technology | $160,773 |
Other | $110,600 |
*Not an exhaustive list
Salaries by professional function*
Function | Salary |
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Consulting | $135,500 |
Finance | $151,154 |
General Management | $174,445 |
Human Resources | $140,000 |
Marketing/sales | $104,808 |
Operations/logistics | $149,231 |
Other | $169,510 |
*Not an exhaustive list
Salaries by years of work experience
Work Experience | Percent | Average Base Salary |
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0 to 3 years | 26% | $109,446 |
3+ to 7 years | 33% | $147,676 |
7+ to 12 years | 13% | $189,000 |
12+ to 20 years | 14% | $148,179 |
Over 20 years | 6% | $222,000 |
Unknown | 8% | $188,750 |

Flexible MBA graduates by region
Carey Flexible MBA graduates are concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic, but they study with online students across the world.
Our graduates go places
We have Flexible MBA graduates working at some of the top companies and leading organizations in the United States and across the world. See a sample of the employers who see the value a Carey MBA can bring to their business.
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- Abbott
- AdventHealth
- Advocate Health
- Amazon
- AstraZeneca
- Baltimore Gas & Electric
- Bank of America
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Capital One
- CVS Health
- Deloitte
- eXp Realty
- Freddie Mac
- Huron Consulting Group
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
- JP Morgan Chase
- Kaiser Permanente
- KPMG US
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
- Merck Montefiore Health System
- Morgan Stanley
- Northrop Grumman
- PwC
- Takeda
- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- United States Food and Drug Administration
- UnitedHealth Group
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