Business Administration (Accelerated), MBA
The Accelerated MBA is available exclusively to graduates of a master’s or doctoral program from any Johns Hopkins school as a way to streamline their path to an MBA by applying eligible credits from their other studies to complete the Carey degree in 9 months. Applicants must have completed their advanced degree within two years of enrolling in the Accelerated MBA program.
The Accelerated MBA is an in-person, full-time program that builds upon a recent JHU graduate's existing academic foundation, equipping them with the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills needed to excel in today’s global business environment. Elective opportunities allow students to tailor their coursework to their career goals and leverage their background, regardless of discipline, to address complex challenges and drive innovation across industries. By combining an advanced JHU degree with an MBA from Carey, students will differentiate themselves in the competitive job market and unlock new career opportunities.
Requirements
The Accelerated MBA (AMBA) curriculum builds on a student's academic foundation, immersing them in advanced business skills, experiential learning, and electives that support their professional interests and career goals. AMBA students learn alongside peers representing various industries to gain cutting-edge perspectives on business. The in-person program can be completed in just 9 months, and eligible graduate or doctoral credits earned at Johns Hopkins are applied toward the Carey degree.
Courses cover key business disciplines such as leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and data analytics. The structure of the program has opportunities for experiential learning and real-world projects, preparing students to lead with confidence, drive innovation, and excel in their chosen industry or career path.
Curriculum
The Accelerated MBA includes 36 credits, with 26 from the required core curriculum and 10 elective credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BU.210.620 | Accounting and Financial Reporting | 2 |
| BU.520.601 | Business Analytics | 2 |
| BU.120.601 | Business Communication | 2 |
| BU.220.620 | Business Microeconomics | 2 |
| BU.231.620 | Corporate Finance | 2 |
| BU.142.601 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 2 |
| BU.410.620 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| BU.121.610 | Negotiation | 2 |
| BU.680.620 | Operations Management | 2 |
| BU.150.620 | Strategic Management | 2 |
| BU.510.601 | Statistical Analysis | 2 |
| BU.920.816 | Innovation Field Project | 4 |
| Electives | 10 | |
| Choose five elective courses at two credits each. | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
*The MBA degree at Carey requires a total of 54 credits; however, students admitted to the Accelerated MBA program will have 18 credits from their other JHU graduate degree applied to their Carey degree, leaving a total of 36 credits to be completed at Carey as detailed.