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Important Executive Education information and policies
Accommodations policy
Johns Hopkins University and Executive Education are committed to making all academic programs, support services, and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. If accommodations are needed during your time with us, and you did not indicate a need on the registration form, please email us at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations are made on or before the registration deadline for the course.
Accreditation policy
Johns Hopkins University is not approved by the Middle States Commission for Higher Education for direct assessment credentials for awarding academic credit. Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Executive Education does issue a badge of completion upon successful completion of a course.
Audit policy
Executive Education does not allow the audit of programs. Access to course materials are only available to registered participants who successfully complete the program.
Participation policy
A certificate or badge is awarded at the end of each course or certificate program, which indicates that you have participated, engaged in the course in its entirety and completed all self-paced work that is indicated as required on our learning platform. We understand that unforeseen commitments may arise, but we require that you not miss more than two hours of an 18-hours course, one hour of a 12-hour course, and require that you are present for the full length of a 6-hour course.
Please also note that Executive Education does not permit the auditing of courses or programs. Should a participant not successfully complete a course, they will not be granted access to program materials.
Cancellation policy
We understand that schedules change, and emergencies happen. If you need to cancel or transfer your attendance, please contact us at least one week prior to the start date of the course at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu.
Registrants who do not cancel or transfer within the given timeframe, or do not attend the course, will not receive a refund. If you are a Johns Hopkins University employee, your department budget will be charged the full cost of tuition.
Please note that we require a 30-day cancellation or transfer notice for participants in the Academy for Women and Leadership.
Credit card refund policy
Course cancellations must be received at least one week prior to the session start date. Payments made via credit card will be automatically refunded in five-seven business days as long as the cancellation is made less than 120 days after the payment date. Credit card payments made greater than 120 days prior to cancellation are nonrefundable but may be applied toward tuition for another course.
Discounts and incentives
At the Carey Business School, supporting professional growth and advancement is part of our mission. We are pleased to offer the following scholarships and incentives to help you achieve your career goals.
1) If you are a full-time, benefits-eligible faculty or staff member who has been employed by JHU for at least 120 days, and continue in a full-time position while enrolled in courses, you are eligible to receive tuition remission.
This benefit covers only non-credit courses offered through a Continuing Education Unit of one of JHU’s academic divisions, the Berman Institute, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, Sheridan Libraries, or Executive Programs offered through the Carey Business School. This plan is available to full-time faculty, staff, and bargaining unit members only. Retirees are not eligible for this benefit. You receive 100% remission if your department certifies the course benefits your professional development and your department is willing to pay if you do not attend the course or if you cancel with less than one week’s notice. The one-week cancellation notice is waived only for emergencies with written documentation.
There is an annual limit of 2 classes per calendar year for noncredit professional development courses taken at JHU.
For more information on this policy, please refer to the HR website.
2) Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Health Systems employees receive a 20 percent tuition scholarship on all programs. No additional forms or codes are necessary.
3) Carey Executive Education is committed to lifelong learning for all. As a Carey Business School alum, you are entitled to a 50% discount on one 2- or 3-day Executive Education course per calendar year, no matter when you graduated. This incentive excludes Academy programs. This policy is effective May 1, 2024.
Three seats per course will be reserved for alumni. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are unable to enroll in a course in which you are interested, Johns Hopkins Executive Education will work with you to accommodate your request for select another program. For more information on the specific codes to be used at registration, email us at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu.
We understand that schedules change, and emergencies happen. If you need to cancel or transfer your attendance, please contact us at least one week prior to the start date of the course at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu. If you don't cancel your registration in the given timeframe, or do not attend the course, you will not be eligible for this benefit until the following calendar year.
4) For first time participants outside of the Johns Hopkins network, we offer a one-time 20 percent tuition scholarship on two- or three-day courses.
5) Employees of registered non-profits, NGO, and military personnel are eligible to receive an ongoing 20 percent tuition scholarship on two- or three-day courses.
6) We also offer custom group discounts and corporate partner incentives. For more information, email us at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu.
Carey Business School reserves the right to adjust incentives and scholarships at any time and without prior notice.
Please note that students may not apply multiple discounts to the cost of their tuition. Only the discount with the highest value will be applied.
Inclement weather policy
If an Executive Education program needs to be canceled because of a weather emergency or other instance, the Executive Education team will communicate any changes to the schedule through email and text alerts.
Intellectual property policy
The parties to this agreement acknowledge that intellectual property is owned by Johns Hopkins University and shall not be redistributed or used for anything other than personal use. Intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, faculty developed teaching materials in electronic and print formats such as slides, lecture notes, lab exercises, web pages, audio and video recordings of the faculty, distance education materials, software, survey instruments, research and teaching data, assessment tools, and manuals.
Registration procedure
Depending on seat availability, registration for any course typically closes one week prior to scheduled course start. At that time, confirmed registrants will receive instructions on accessing the course materials through our learning management system. If you have more questions about registration, email us at Carey.ExecEd@jhu.edu for further information.
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Commencement FAQ
Commencement FAQ
Office of Student Affairs
Academic Programs & Degree Completion
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Students planning to complete their degree requirements in the Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 terms are eligible to attend the May 2024 commencement ceremony. All graduating students who wish to be invited to walk in the May 2024 commencement ceremony must submit the Carey SIS Graduation Application by February 16, 2024.
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Students who complete their degree requirements in the Summer 2024 term can either attend the May 2024 commencement ceremony following completion of program requirements, or they may apply to walk at the May 2025 commencement ceremony once registration opens.
Commencement Ceremony Details
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The Carey Business School will host two graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The Masters of Science ceremony will begin at 10:00am EST, and the Master of Business Administration ceremony will begin at 4:00pm EST.
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The Carey Business School commencement ceremony will be held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. The address is 1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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Check-in for the morning Master of Science degree will begin at 8:30am EST. Check-in for the evening Master of Business Administration will begin at 2:30pm EST.
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All bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral candidates are invited to attend the JHU commencement ceremony. More details can be found on the JHU commencement webpage.
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Johns Hopkins has a comprehensive safety and security plan in place to support our Commencement celebrations. This plan includes preparations for the possibility of demonstration activity. While we support freedom of expression, Commencement is an academic event—and it is a moment that so many people have worked so hard to make possible. It is not an appropriate venue for disruptive behavior or violations of University policy, and students have been reminded that disruptions can result in disciplinary action, including immediate removal from the event and/or the withholding of a student’s diploma pending the outcome of student conduct proceedings.
Diploma & Records Services
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To be eligible to receive the invitation for the commencement ceremony, you must first submit your Carey SIS Graduation Application to let us know you plan to complete your degree. If you are completing your degree requirements by May 2024, please select the “BE Spring 2024” term in the graduation application. If you are completing your degree requirements by July 2024, please select the “BE Summer 2024” term in the graduation application. (All new Full-Time MS students who began their program in the Fall 2023 term should select the “BE Summer 2024” term.) Please note the Carey SIS Graduation Application is NOT the registration to attend the commencement ceremony.
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Log in to your Carey* SIS Self-Service account. On the left-hand side, click Registration → Program of Study Info → Apply for Graduation. Fill in all required fields and click Submit. *If you are a dual-degree student with another Johns Hopkins University division: Log in to your SIS Self-Service account. At the top of the page next to “student”, click the arrow and select “BU/Grad Degree”. On the left-hand side, click Registration → Program of Study Info → Apply for Graduation. Fill in all required fields and click Submit.
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No, diplomas are not distributed at the commencement ceremony. All diplomas are mailed for free via standard United States Postal Service (USPS) 4-8 weeks after your official conferral (graduation) date. If you have additional questions, please submit a request to SEAM—Diploma → Request Support. If you are a dual-degree student with another Johns Hopkins University division, please ensure you select Carey Business School as the “School” in your request.
Disability Support Services
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To request accommodations, please complete the Special Requests Form no later than May 1. Closer to the ceremony, the Office of Student Affairs will be in touch with specific instructions.
Guest Tickets and Logistics
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MS Ceremony: At this time, all guest tickets for the MS Ceremony have been claimed. No further tickets are available, and we will not be accepting requests for additional guest tickets.
MBA Ceremony: Students who have registered to attend the ceremony and requested their initial four guest tickets prior to April 1st can now request an additional four tickets via MarchingOrder. If you did not request four tickets before April 1st, you are only eligible for a total of four guest tickets and can obtain them on MarchingOrder. To confirm the number of guest tickets, please log into MarchingOrder and view your confirmation.
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Yes - The link to view the ceremony is https://video.ibm.com/jhu-carey-business-school
Honor Societies
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Graduating students in the top 20% of the graduating class are eligible to join.
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Invitations will be sent by the end of March.
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Yes. BGS members will receive their certificate and commencement cords at the induction ceremony.
International Students
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The Johns Hopkins Office of International Services (OIS) has provided information on obtaining a Visitor Visa on their website.
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The Office of International Services does not provide invitation letters to family or guests to include with their visa application. OIS and Registration has also put together a comprehensive guide on how to apply for a Visitor Visa and provide verification of enrollment through SIS.
Regalia & Attire
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Regalia can be ordered online via the JHU Bookstore.
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Business formal attire is encouraged for all graduation attendees. Casual clothing items including shorts, sneakers, flip-flops, and t-shirts are prohibited.
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Students inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society will be provided with regalia cords. Additionally, graduates who are United States veterans have the option to wear cords. The university does not provide students with stoles or cords for student organizations.
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The Carey Business School has provided a virtual guide with step-by-step dressing instructions. Staff will also be available on the day of the ceremony to assist with dressing.
Registration for the Commencement Ceremony
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Students who completed the SIS Graduation Application by February 16th will be sent an individual link to register for the ceremony and select guest tickets in March. If you did not receive the email, check your spam email folder, as well as non-JHU email accounts to be sure it didn’t come to other accounts. The email will come from no-reply@mail573.jh.edu. If you missed the February 16th graduation application deadline, please submit a request to SEAM—Graduation Application → Request Support.
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Students can log onto MarchingOrder to access their confirmation and tickets. The email address needed to log into MarchingOrder is the same email address you submitted in your SIS graduation application.
If you have already submitted your graduation application in SIS, verify the accuracy of the email address you provided in your SIS graduation application.
To view the email address in your SIS graduation application to see which email address the ceremony registration email went to: Log in to your SIS account -> Registration -> Program of Study -> View Graduation Application. If the email address is incorrect in your graduation application OR if you have not submitted your graduation application at all, please submit a support request to SEAM under SEAM—Graduation Application → Request Support.
Student Commencement Speaker
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Student Commencement Speaker nominations will be received through our nomination form. Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a peer, faculty member, or staff member. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday. February 16th.
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Students planning to complete their degree requirements in Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 are eligible to be nominated as student commencement speaker.
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All nominees will be asked to submit a written draft to the Student Speaker Selection Committee. Finalists will be asked to revise their speeches and submit a final written draft alongside a recorded reading. The student speaker will then be partnered with a Carey faculty member to consult on revisions and review of best practices in public speaking.
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There will be one student speaker selected per ceremony.
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The runner-up nominees is invited to serve as the student marshal.
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International applicant resources
International applicant resources
Admissions
Join the Johns Hopkins legacy
Join the vibrant Johns Hopkins Carey Business School learning community and seize opportunities to build for what’s next. The university’s academic distinction has attracted students from across the globe from the time Johns Hopkins was established as the first American research university in 1876.
Our students come from around the globe to study at Carey Business School. They live, work, and lead in a global marketplace that transcends boundaries, cultures, and nationalities. The participation from students with diverse nationalities is an essential element to our academic programs. The diverse perspectives of international students at Carey Business School creates a shared understanding of the varied dimensions of our global economy. The university’s faculty and students are diverse in nationality and includes hundreds of scholars from around the world. This diversity fosters an inclusive learning environment that prepares the Carey community to thrive in an interconnected world.
STEM-designated programs
Our full-time STEM-designated programs offer an Optional Practice Training (OPT) benefit from the U.S. government that gives international students the opportunity to work in the U.S. for up to 36 months after graduation, as opposed to 12 months for students in non-STEM programs. Learn more about Carey’s STEM-designated programs or visit our program pages:
- Master of Business Administration (full-time)
- Master of Science in Business Analytics and Risk Management
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Master of Science in Information Systems
Please review the following information to prepare your Carey Business School application:
Admission requirements
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In addition to submitting the materials required for all applicants, applicants whose first/primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. To demonstrate proficiency, international applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE), or Duolingo English Test (DET). We do not accept TOEFL Essentials.
You may be exempt from this requirement, if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- You completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university where English was the ONLY language of instruction, as indicated on the university’s website, transcript, and/or mark sheets.
- You have been employed and resided in the United States for at least four years immediately prior to applying.
Please indicate in the “Supporting Materials” section of the application if you meet one of the above qualifications for exemption.
The preferred minimum scores for each test are as follows:
- TOEFL:100 (“MyBest” score is acceptable)
- IELTS: 7.0
- PTE: 70
- DET: 130
The TOEFL code for Carey Business School is 0834. IELTS, PTE, and DET do not require a code.
Applicants may be required to provide additional evidence of English proficiency if requested by the Admissions Committee for their individual program.
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Submit an official course-by-course evaluation for all degrees earned or expected from outside the United States. The course-by-course evaluation must be provided by a NACES member agency and must reflect that the applicant has the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. If you completed coursework outside the U.S. but earned your degree within the U.S., you must provide transcripts from all attended schools and transcripts must be in English.
Applicants who are currently pursuing a degree from a school outside of the U.S. and will not graduate by the application deadline are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation of completed course work. Students who choose to enroll are required to submit an updated evaluation showing the degree has been conferred.
Because the required fees and documents for evaluations may vary by agency, applicants are encouraged to contact the agency directly for additional information. We authorize evaluations from any NACES member agency. Our applicants most commonly choose one of the following:
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- International Education Research Foundation
- SpanTran: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
- World Education Services, Inc.
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In some situations, three-year degrees can be considered equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. In these cases, applicants can apply to Carey Business School. Before you begin your application and the credential evaluation process, please contact the Admissions Officer for your program for further guidance. Typically, World Education Services is the only credential evaluation agency that will provide an evaluation showing a three-year degrees as being equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
Applicants can preview how their degree will be evaluated by using a free tool at the World Education Services website.
Carey Business School will consider a three-year degree from India as equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree regardless of the evaluating agency, under the following criteria:
The degree has been earned in Division I
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- The awarding institution has been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of “A” or better.
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- In order to receive an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 status from Johns Hopkins University, you must be fully admitted to a full-time degree program well in advance of the start of the semester. We encourage you to apply in Round 1 or Round 2 to allow plenty of time for visa processing. Read more about our application deadlines.
- Carey Business School does not issue an I-20 for admission to any part-time program, online program, or certificate. I-20s are only available for full-time, in-person master’s degree programs.
- No federal financial aid is available for international students. International students are considered for merit scholarships that are available in their program of admission based on their application. No separate application is needed. Merit-based scholarships are limited, competitive, and availability can vary by program. Students receiving scholarship funding are notified at the time of admission. Please refer to the Office of Financial Aid for information about our endowed scholarships, scholarships available from private organizations, and student loans available to international students.
- International student tuition rates are identical to domestic student rates. Costs for all academic programs can be found on the tuition and fees webpage.
- As an F-1 student and to receive an I-20 from us, you are required to provide documented proof that you have funding equal to all tuition and living expenses for one academic year. You will also find the current estimated cost of living by program on our tuition and fees webpage.
- For privacy and security reasons, do not send bank statements or other financial documentation with your application. You will be notified by the Office of International Services when this information is required.
- We do not provide on-campus housing for any Carey Business School student. Learn more about housing resources in the area.
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The Office of International Services (OIS) issues documents required for students to obtain their visa and maintain their status once they have arrived in the U.S. OIS also aids with travel, employment authorizations, change of status, cross-cultural awareness, financial concerns, health matters, housing, and other issues that may arise during a student’s time at Hopkins and while working on OPT.
All documents required to receive an I-20 should be sent directly to OIS. New degree-seeking students should consult the OIS website for more information on the visa process and transitioning to life at Johns Hopkins. All questions should be directed to OIS via e-mail at ois@jhu.edu. OIS also offers phone advising at 667-208-7001. Phone advising hours are limited. See the Contact OIS section of the website for details.
International student resources
Students from around the globe come to study at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. With student organizations and tailored resources, there’s a place for everyone on campus. See all international student resources.
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Part-time Programs: How to apply
How to apply: Part-time programs
Admissions
Application requirements for Carey Business School's part-time programs
We can’t wait for you to join our vibrant learning community and to build for what’s next together.
Please review the instructions below to prepare your application to a part-time MBA, MS, or certificate program at Carey Business School, including the following programs:
- Flexible MBA
- Part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics and Risk Management
- Part-time Master of Science in Finance
- Part-time Master of Science in Health Care Management
- Part-time Master of Science in Marketing
- Part-time Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure
- Financial Management Certificate
- Investments Certificate
- Leadership Development Program Certificate
- MS in Applied Economics/Financial Management or Investments Certificate
For more information on deadlines, please visit our application deadlines page or contact a member of our Admissions team with any questions.
Apply now to a part-time program
Carey on BusinessCAS
Applicants are also welcome to apply to the Flexible MBA or part-time Master of Science programs through BusinessCAS, an application platform shared by business schools from dozens of universities. Your admission decision will not be impacted by the platform you use. The application requirements and the evaluation process are the same.
Apply to a part-time program through BusinessCAS
Your Application Checklist
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Begin and manage your application by creating your username and password on the Johns Hopkins University-wide platform.
- Choose “Carey Business School” as your school of choice.
- You can begin your application, save it, and return to finish it at a later time by logging in at your convenience.
- Your application will not be evaluated until you submit it and all supporting materials are received.
- Use Google Chrome for the best user experience while completing your application.
All official documents for the Flexible MBA that need to be mailed (transcripts, credential evaluations, and official test scores) should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202Applicants also have the option of applying to Carey through our BusinessCAS system. Application instructions for BusinessCAS will be available once you log in through the BusinessCAS system.
Please Note: You can submit your application either through Johns Hopkins University or BusinessCAS. The application requirements and the evaluation process are the same.
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We understand the challenges some applicants are facing in completing their applications. As such, we will work with you individually to ensure your application is complete. Please reach out to an admissions officer for assistance.
Fall 2024 Application Deadlines
Deadlines Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Candidate deadline May 3, 2024 June 5, 2024 July 10, 2024 Decision release Rolling Rolling Rolling Deposit deadline 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks
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Applicants must submit a total of two required essays. The first essay topic is required for all applicants and must be responded to directly. You will choose your second essay topic from the list provided on the application. It is important to express your original thoughts and incorporate your individual voice in response to these questions.
Be sure your statements capture who you are, what you believe, and what you aspire to do. In addition:
- Use a 12-point font and double space your document
- Indicate which question you are answering at the beginning of each essay
- Do not mail paper copies of your essay to Admissions
- Upload all required essays
- Essays should be 300-500 words
You will also have the optional opportunity to provide any additional clarifying information that you wish to share with the Admissions committee regarding your academic record, personal history, or professional attributes.
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Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts must be from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please visit your school’s website to request an official transcript be sent electronically to carey.admissions.transcripts@jhu.edu.
We require transcripts from all institutions where you have attempted more than 15 credits. Final transcripts must show the degrees you have earned. Your admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
If your school does not participate in an electronic transcript submission system, send official sealed transcripts to the address below:
Office of Admissions
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
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We require a resume or a CV. Please be sure to have your resume or CV fully updated, and include both the months and years of your various work experiences as strong career experience is preferred.
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Who should write your letter of recommendation? We suggest someone who knows you personally and who can speak directly about your strengths and experience. Do not focus on the person in your company at the highest level.
Be sure that you have been in their class, have reported to them directly, and/or you have shared your interest in graduate school with them.
- Please use your recommender’s work email address rather than a personal account like Gmail, which will be more closely monitored in our credential verification process.
- Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged.
- One recommendation is required. We will read up to two.
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Applicants to our part-time programs including the Flexible MBA, part-time Master of Science, and certificate programs are not required to take the GMAT or the GRE. However, if you would like to submit a GMAT or GRE test score to enrich your application, you are welcome to do so within the application. We accept scores from both the GMAT and the GRE that are up to five years old and do not have a preference for either test. Be sure to do your research on which exam is best for you. Have your scores sent directly to Carey Business School.
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Codes:
- GMAT - KGB-B0-98
- GRE – 0834For more information, use the links below.
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A $100 nonrefundable application fee is due when you submit your online application.
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Please review the application requirements for international applicants here:
https://carey.jhu.edu/admissions/international-applicants
Admissions policies
Work experience is not required in order to be accepted into the program. However, work experience may be required to be eligible for a GRE or GMAT exam waiver.
You can only apply to one specialty master’s program at a time.
Candidates cannot apply for more than one program in a single round. If offered admission, you must accept or decline by the deadline for that round. You cannot wait to make a decision on a first offer while applying for another program in the next round.
Applicants to the full-time MS in Finance and MS in Marketing programs have the option to select Baltimore or Washington, DC as their preferred Carey location. We try our best to admit candidates to their preferred location, but do not guarantee it. Space in Washington, DC is limited and often fills following round two.
Admission to other schools in the University
Each school at Johns Hopkins University has an independent Office of Admissions and its own application process. You must apply separately to programs housed within separate schools, although some established dual degree programs only require a single application. If you are interested in a dual degree program, please visit our dual degree page for special instructions on how to apply.
Current Carey Business School students who wish to enter a degree program at one of the other schools in the university must submit an admission application to that school. Admission to the Carey Business School establishes no claim or priority for admission to any other school in the university.
Questions?
Contact the Admissions team if you have additional questions or need more information to complete your Carey Business School application.