Experiential learning is in our DNA
As America’s first research university, we believe progress happens when curiosity meets action. That’s why we push beyond the classroom, bringing the field to the classroom, the classroom to the field, and driving innovations to market. We don’t shy away from complexity, we embrace it. Through immersive, hands-on learning, Carey students collaborate to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact in the business world.
Gain the skills employers demand
Experiential learning is a core part of the Carey experience. Every student has the opportunity to participate in experiential learning, whether through signature courses, specialized electives, or co-curricular engagements to help build the skills that align with their career goals.
Our industry partners
Carey partners with a diverse portfolio of industry leaders for firsthand exposure to data-driven analysis and today’s most pressing business challenges. These collaborations ensure you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to solve problems and push your career towards your goals.
Our business partners have included AstraZeneca, Constellation, Salesforce, Fedex, Kaiser Permanente, Ohio Health, American Express, Elevance Health, Fidelity, and Siemens.
A leader in bringing the real world into the classroom
Carey has earned multiple awards for its innovative experiential learning programs from prestigious organizations, including:
- 2020: MBA Roundtable Fast Track Curriculum Innovation Award Winner (Content): Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Strategic Consulting Practicum: COVID-19 Response Team
- 2021: MBA Roundtable Innovator Award: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School: Fully Integrated FT MBA Innovative Experiential Learning Curriculum
- 2022: AACSB Innovations that Inspire Award: Carey Business School Community Consulting Lab
- 2025: AACSB Innovation that Inspire Award: Business Communication, Experiential Learning, and University Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: A Collaborative Model
- 2025: GBC Roundtable Specialty Masters Curricular Innovation Finalists (BAAI ACP)
Where will experiential learning take you?
Experiential learning has taken our students around the world to complete more than 200 on-site projects. If you prefer to stay close, you can collaborate with experts across the Johns Hopkins ecosystem, tap into Baltimore and Washington, D.C.’s vibrant networks, or participate in a Virtual Global Immersion. Regardless of the style you choose, you’ll gain hands-on experience collaborating cross-culturally to solve real-world business problems.
Experiential co-curriculars
Trade in the classroom for consulting jobs, case competitions, and more to grow your network and gain invaluable insights and experience. Put your business education to work and continue building your leadership skills with co-curricular experiential learning opportunities.
Explore our co-curricular experiential learning opportunities
