The Hopkins MBA/MA in Communication prepares managers in public and media relations, advertising, crisis communication, organizational development, and risk communication. It provides managers with the knowledge and skills to solve communication problems in the workplace, use new media to transform existing business practices, reach out to media and clientele, and manage corporate images. This program enables communication professionals to expand their knowledge and skills in business and management, preparing them to lead nonprofit, public sector, or commercial enterprises. Students in these degrees complete both the professional managerial education requirements of the MBA and the advanced disciplinary requirements of a specialized MA in Communication. More information is available at this website.
Admission Requirements
Apply to the MBA/MA in Communication through the Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Program Requirements
The program requires 66 total credits, including 36 Carey credits for the MBA. All 36 MBA credits must come from "BU" courses at the Carey Business School. A waived course must be replaced with an equivalent number of credits in an advanced course. Dual degree recipients receive both diplomas upon completion of both programs.
Program Requirements
MA in Communication Curriculum
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Course - Required: | ||
AS.480.600 | Research & Writing Methods | 3 |
Core Courses - Customizable | ||
Select three of the following: | 9 | |
Foundations of Digital Media | ||
Changing Behavior through Communication | ||
Theory of Mass Communication Practices | ||
Persuasion | ||
Practicum | ||
Electives (6 courses) | 18 | |
Select six three-credit courses. Students may fulfill this requirement with any of the offered AS.480.xxx courses for which they meet the pre-requisites and enrollment criteria. | ||
Total Credits | 30 |
MBA Curriculum
All students pursuing this dual degree must take the following courses. Dual degree recipients receive both diplomas upon completion of both programs.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses - Required: | ||
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.510.601 | Statistical Analysis | 2 |
BU.150.620 | Strategic Management | 2 |
Electives (7 courses) | 14 | |
Select seven two-credit courses. Students may fulfill this requirement with any Carey courses for which they meet the prerequisites and enrollment criteria. | ||
Total Credits | 36 |
MBA Curriculum
The MBA curriculum includes 22 credits of Business Foundations and 14 credits of MBA Electives. To reach the 54 credits for an MBA degree, Carey Business School will accept 18 credits from the MA Communications curriculum to count toward MBA electives.
Electives may be used to earn one Specialization, but no student is required to earn a Specialization to fulfill program requirements. Students may take any combination of elective courses that meet the credit requirement, whether they combine toward a Specialization or not. Specializations are simply a way to think about organizing elective course options and are optional. See the Flexible MBA portion of this catalogue for details on available Specializations.