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    MBA/MA in Design Leadership

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    Baltimore, USMa/mbaOnline2 years
    $123,935.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    66
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

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

    About the program

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

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $110,625.00
    Avg starting salary
    $24,967.00
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    Frequently asked questions

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