MBA/Health Care Management, MS Dual Degree

MBA/MS Health Care Management

The MBA/MS in Health Care Management dual degree at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School empowers students to lead with confidence at the intersection of business and health care. Providing a unique blend of advanced business acumen and specialized health care expertise, it's essential for driving innovation and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

The Full-Time MBA program prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of fast-growing markets. The program teaches students to develop strategies and techniques to harness technological advancements and innovation and hone their skills through a curated mix of immersive experiential learning, classroom learning, and co-curricular experiences.

The rigorous curriculum of the MS in Health Care Management program at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School enables students to:

• Apply the most relevant business skills and principles and make informed decisions based on this knowledge;
• Gain an in-depth understanding of complex health care issues to lead and change enterprises;
• Develop the knowledge, confidence, and judgment to anticipate needed changes in a dynamic industry.

By completing the MBA and MS in Health Care Management degrees simultaneously, students will earn both degrees in two years, accelerating their career path. More information can be found at https://carey.jhu.edu/programs/dual-degrees/full-time-mba-health-care-management

The Johns Hopkins MBA (Full-Time) is a STEM designated program. International students in F-1 status who complete this program and obtain post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) may be eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.  Students should consult the Office of International Services if they have questions about this benefit.

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the MBA/MS Health Care Management program will be required to meet the admissions criteria of the Johns Hopkins - Carey Business School. 

Program Requirements

The MBA portion of the MBA/MS Health Care Management requires students to complete a total of 60 Carey Business School credits. This includes 26 credits of full-time MBA Foundational Courses and 10 credits of Carey Business School elective courses. To reach the 54 credits for the MBA, Carey Business School will accept 18 credits of MS Health Care Management coursework. 

The MS Health Care Management portion of the dual degree requires 24 Carey Business School credits. Students will complete 14 credits of required MS Health Care Management coursework and 10 credits of MS Health Care-specific electives.

Dual degree recipients receive both diplomas upon completion of both programs.

Curriculum Outline

All courses are 2 credits unless otherwise noted. 

Required MBA courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BU.920.602	Accounting Foundations	2
BU.920.631	Behavioral Science: Leadership and Organizational Behavior	2
BU.920.633	Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively (Behavioral Science: Negotiating Collaboratively I)	2
BU.920.601	Business Communication	2
BU.920.607	Competitive Strategy	2
BU.920.623	Data Science: Big Data Consulting Project	2
BU.920.621	Data Science: Statistics	2
BU.920.604	Finance	2
BU.920.816	Innovation Field Project	4
BU.920.605	Marketing Management	2
BU.920.603	Microeconomics and Market Design	2
BU.920.606	Operations Management	2
BU.001.351	Professional Development for Career Success	0
Total Credits		26

Required MS Health Care Management courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BU.550.620	The U.S. Health Care System: Past, Present, and Future	2
BU.881.702	Frameworks for Analyzing Health Care Markets	2
BU.881.703	Health Care Law and Regulation	2
BU.881.705	Health Marketing and Access	2
BU.881.706	Health Innovation and Evaluation	2
BU.883.706	Health Care Organization and Management	2
BU.883.710	Health Analytics	2
Total Credits		14