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    MA in Design Leadership

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    Baltimore, USMAOnline2 years
    $123,935.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    66
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University is a 66-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in Baltimore, US. Tuition is $123,935.

    About the program

    Dual degree program combining design leadership from Maryland Institute College of Art and MBA from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Covers creative approaches to strategic decision-making and application to business challenges across industries.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Oct 22, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min not required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 100 (preferred minimum)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7.0 (preferred minimum)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $117,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University is $123,935 across 66 required credits.
    Is MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University online or in-person?
    MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University take to complete?
    MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University is structured around 2 years and 66 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University?
    Post-completion work rights for MA in Design Leadership at Johns Hopkins University: 12 months OPT (US)