Flexible MBA: Connect with your peers at Carey
Live it to learn it
Gain experience putting your skills to the test solving your client’s business challenges while honing your analytic and leadership skills along the way. Of course, your MBA isn’t just about skills learned— but also the networks you build. Whether you are taking courses online or on campus, experiential learning is your opportunity to connect with your classmates while developing complex problem-solving skills. Collaborate with your peers, work alongside each other, and graduate with a network of peers in your industry and beyond.
As an online student, Randall Kennedy (MBA ’24) wanted a program that would accommodate his busy schedule, but also provide him with the opportunity to feel like part of the community. Kennedy was able to take advantage of in-person residency courses and Carey-offered networking events to connect with his peers from across the world and actively participate in various programs.
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CityLab
Partner with existing economic and community development projects to position yourself for a career in urban innovation and entrepreneurial business with social impact.
Discovery to Market
Transform a scientific discovery into a viable commercial enterprise. Discovery to Market teaches students how to assess the commercial potential of scientific discoveries and technological innovations to create lasting impact.
Health Care Strategy Consulting Practicum
In this two-course series, work as a consultant to address the client’s existing and emerging challenges in the health care space. Access the close ties to Johns Hopkins Hospital system as well as external partners spanning the health care industry.
Strategy Consulting Practicum
Learn the analytical techniques for diagnosing the competitive position of a business and how to evaluate strategies. Then partner with a client organization analyze their business problems or opportunities and share your recommended strategic business solution.
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Leadership Development Expedition
Enhance your leadership skills on a nine-day outdoor excursion to Norway. Students develop their capacity for leadership and build a deep understanding of their own strengths and contributions as a leader in a high-performing team.
Global Immersion
Travel abroad to experience international trade policy, financial markets, and more. Students learn firsthand how businesses are adapting to emerging political developments and how political outcomes impact business decisions and strategy.
Residencies
Residencies are the in-person portion of the eight-week online courses for Negotiation, Business Communication, and Leadership in Organizations.
Accelerated Electives
Courses offered in an accelerated format, such as Negotiation and Effective Teaming. In this format, students will complete most of a two-credit course in person over three days at the Carey Business School.
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All non-credit co-curricular courses
Co-curricular highlights
Case competitions
Participate in a business case competition to develop critical business and presentation skills, gain industry experience, and network with experts and potential employers.
Community Consulting Lab
Lead a consulting project and tackle real problems in partnership with regional nonprofits, start-ups, and small businesses.
Student Startup Challenge
Do you have the next big business idea? Pitch your proposed business venture for the opportunity to receive over $15,000 toward your concept.