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Dec 19, 2025

Why an MBA? It’s a program that delivers

With access to a global alumni network, up-to-date research, and relevant business skills and experiences, Carey’s Full-time MBA program delivers in more than one way.

Thinking about going back to school to enhance your skills and career trajectory? You’re not the only one. Many professionals choose to pursue an MBA after their undergraduate studies, gaining a few years of work experience, or even after already finding career success. 

A Full-time MBA is the next step for many professionals who want to build on their experience and position themselves for greater success and impact. Beyond advancing business knowledge, an MBA can help you sharpen critical leadership skills across key areas of business. Strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving are essential for leaders in today’s business world. 

Just as important as developing hard skills is the access an MBA provides to professional networks and career resources. From your peers and alumni to career coaches and employer connections, these relationships can open doors to new opportunities, support your career pivots, and jumpstart your long-term career goals. 

Our students and alumni leverage a global network of over 260,000 Johns Hopkins alumni and 30,000+ Carey alumni to find positions and advance their careers, no matter where they are in their professional journey.

Ahmed Almuhr (MBA ’23) found his role at the World Bank through Carey’s alumni network. Almuhr says those connections and his Carey education have been instrumental in shaping how he drives meaningful change in his career. Hear Almuhr reflect on his time in the MBA program, the strong connections he made, and how Carey continues to be a hub for innovation and AI that benefits the entire community. 

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Full-time MBA program
The Full-time MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School isn’t for the complacent. It is for the imaginative, the determined, the people who see possibilities in themselves and their industries. As one of the first 10 American business schools to earn a STEM designation for its Full-time MBA program, your degree will prepare you with advanced knowledge in data analysis and complex problem-solving to help you drive change in the fast-moving business world.

The next deadline to submit your application for the fall 2026 Full-time MBA cohort is January 7, 2026. If you’re ready to apply or need more details on the application process, please visit the Full-time MBA How to Apply webpage.