Andrew Hinton says the Design Leadership MA/MBA dual degree program gave him the tools to start and grow his company.
Innovation happens at the intersection of design and business. And that’s exactly what Andrew Hinton wanted as a managing partner and CEO of his company, GL Capital–to lead on both the business and creative side.
Hinton, a 2017 graduate of the Design Leadership MA/MBA program, credits his dual degree from Carey Business School and the Maryland Institute College of Art for giving him the tools he needed to succeed in starting and growing his company.
Hear more about his time at Carey.
Design Leadership MA/MBA at Carey
The Design Leadership MA/MBA dual degree program offered by Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and the Maryland Institute College of Art prepares students with the creative problem-solving skills and strategic business knowledge needed to drive meaningful change.
Designed for professionals who want to lead through innovation, students will gain expertise in human-centered design, business strategy, and leadership, all while earning two degrees. With a curriculum that emphasizes collaboration and real-world problem-solving through hands-on experience, the program will prepare you to transform industries and organizations.
If you’re interested in learning more about the program, visit the Design Leadership MA/MBA program page.
Applications for all Fall 2025 programs are open. Please visit our upcoming deadlines webpage to view all application, decision, and deposit deadlines.