Johns Hopkins University Flexible MBA in Health Care Management
“I want to thank the school faculty and program coordinators…It wasn’t easy, but with great support, everything is possible.”
Manjula Das, MBA, MSN, Johns Hopkins University Dual MBA-MSN Program Graduate
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School offers a Flexible MBA program with a Health Care Management concentration. Designed to fit into the demanding schedules of working professionals, the Flexible MBA can be completed online, on-site, or through a blended option comprising both modalities. The program prepares business leaders who can approach the most difficult issues in the health care industry using a business lens.
Bringing together the best in health care education with the most innovative approach to teaching business, the Flexible MBA’s Health Care Management concentration harnesses the power of Johns Hopkins University to deliver a world-class opportunity to reshape industry business models and improve public health in communities across the globe. The Carey Business School seeks to teach business with humanity in mind, meaning it produces business leaders committed to this ideal, whether in hospitals, private or charitable clinics, or pharmaceutical companies.
The Flexible MBA program provides opportunities to network with lawmakers, business leaders, physicians, and other professionals working across the health care industry. MBA graduates with concentrations in Health Care Management have gone on to positions as hospital administrators, pharmaceutical project managers, and clinical support services directors, among other leadership roles.
Meet the Expert: Manjula Das, MBA, MSN
Manjula Das is a dynamic and compassionate healthcare leader pursuing a DNP executive track program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON). She graduated from the Johns Hopkins dual degree MBA/MSN program.
Working as a lead clinical nurse at Howard County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins (JHHCMC), she brings a wealth of experience and expertise in critical care nursing and patient care management. Das is renowned for her skills in nursing leadership and advanced life support, consistently striving to enhance the safety and quality of patient care. Her role extends to precepting new employees and nurse residents, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest hospital policies and protocols.
Beyond her professional commitments, Das is a passionate dancer and an avid nature photographer, capturing the beauty and tranquility of the natural world through her lens.
MHAOnline.com: What is something most people don’t know about MSN/MBA programs?
Das: One lesser-known aspect of the MSN/MBA dual degree program is how it uniquely prepares graduates for leadership roles in healthcare professional settings and personal life, especially in budgeting and financial management. While many know that the program combines advanced nursing practice with business management skills, it also emphasizes integrating these disciplines to address complex healthcare challenges and provide patients and families with value-based and quality outcome care.
In addition, students learn about clinical care and healthcare policies, finance (corporate and healthcare), and strategic planning. This combination equips them to tackle healthcare delivery systems, patient care quality, and organizational management, making them valuable assets. Additionally, the program often includes opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students to work with peers from various fields and further enriching their educational experience.
MHAOnline.com: What advice would you give to a student considering an MSN/MBA dual degree program?
Das: I am so glad I could do an MSN/MBA dual degree program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and Carey Business School. I want to thank the school faculty and program coordinators who supported me throughout the program. It wasn’t easy, but with great support, everything is possible.
I would advise students to research the program and make sure it aligns with their future career and personal goals, understand and dedicate commitment to the program, leverage the nursing background to their advantage, network actively, focus on skills development, seek internships or practical experience, balance the time, stay open-minded, utilize resources, and reflect on your goals as you advance in the program.
By following these steps, students can maximize their experience and prepare for a successful career in the evolving healthcare landscape. Looking back, I don’t regret taking the MSN/MBA dual degree program; instead, I am so proud and confident. If I can do it, you can do it.
What to Expect from the Flexible MBA in Health Care Management
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Flexible MBA in Health Care Management must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, at least two years of relevant, professional work experience are required. Application requirements include an online application and fee, a resume, one letter of recommendation, two essays, GRE/GMAT test scores, and official transcripts of all post-secondary education. A GRE/GMAT waiver is available for qualified applicants.
International students must provide proof of English language proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE test scores as well as securing a course-by-course evaluation of transcripts by an approved agency such as WES.
Study Plan: Typically, students in the Flexible MBA in Health Care Management take two courses per term (four courses per semester). Students following the recommended program plan can complete the degree in 2.7 years, but students have up to six years to complete it. Courses are eight weeks long, with start dates available in fall, spring, or summer. The program is offered online, on-site at the Baltimore campus, or as a blend of both (certain MBA foundational core courses can also be taken on-site at the Washington, D.C. campus).
Curriculum: Johns Hopkins’ Flexible MBA in Health Care Management consists of 54 credits. This includes 30 credits in business foundations, 12 credits of concentration courses, and 12 credits of electives. Foundation courses include business law, business communication, business leadership and human values, accounting and financial reporting, negotiation, economics for decision making, the firm and the macroeconomy, among others.
Concentration courses in health care management include data analytics, health innovations and evaluations, applied and behavioral economics in health care, and client consulting practicum I and II. MBA foundational electives include entrepreneurial ventures, power and politics, wealth management, global strategy, and corporate governance.
Online Experience: Online courses are developed and taught by the same instructors who teach full-time and part-time students on-site. Although the learning environment is different, Carey strives to ensure course content and rigor are equal regardless of modality. The courses offer both hands-on instruction as well as traditional methods of teaching to expose students to a broad range of learning experiences.
All online students have access to the full gamut of student services, including academic advising, library services, 24/7 technical support, career counseling services, tutoring, and information technology services.
Online courses may include some synchronous activities with set dates and times, but they are mostly asynchronous, meaning learning can happen around your weekly schedule. Carey Business School uses a combination of Adobe Connect and Blackboard for online course delivery and management.
The Flexible MBA program has specific computer technology requirements. Students must have a microphone, webcam, and current virus protection. MBA students also need to have broadband internet and install several programs, for which they will need full administrator access to their computer. Carey Business School outlines other computer specifications for online students. Due to the types of programs used, some may not be available for Mac. Mac users may need a loaner computer during specific courses.
Residency Component: Flexible MBA students taking online sections of negotiation, business communication, and leadership in organizations courses are required to attend three on-campus residencies. The negotiation residency lasts 1.5 days. The business communications and leadership in organization residencies last 2.5 days. Activities include instruction, collaborative activities, and networking with fellow classmates, professors, alumni, and business leaders in attendance. If students take the on-site or blended format, no residencies are required. Students are also welcome to visit campus at any time and participate in campus graduation.
Paying for the Flexible MBA in Health Care Management
Tuition for the Flexible MBA program is listed in the tables below. Prospective online students should contact Carey Business School Admissions for cost clarifications and updates.
Flexible MBA students may apply for federal aid and graduate student loans through the FAFSA. Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for federal loans (4.5 credits per term). Carey Business School also offers merit scholarships of up to $10,000. Students are also encouraged to seek financial aid from outside resources and through tuition reimbursement programs through their employers. Prospective students can find out more by contacting Carey Business School Admissions.
Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School Flexible MBA - Health Care Management
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 54 |
| Time to Complete? | Graduate in 2.7 years, but you can take up to 6 years. |
| 100% Online? | No, on-site residencies required for 3 core MBA courses if taken online. |
| Program Accreditation | AACSB |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelor's degree or higher |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | GMAT waiver available for qualified applicants |
| Work Experience Required? | Yes, at least 2 years relevant, professional experience required |
| Credit Hours | 54 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $1,890 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $102,060.00 |
Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees, unless otherwise specified. Please check here for any tuition updates.
