Program Overview
The Design Leadership MA at Johns Hopkins University is a MBA programme in Arts & Design over 20 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design Leadership MA programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design Leadership MA programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Design Leadership
- Collaboration, Interdisciplinary, and Multidisciplinary
- Creativity and Innovation
- Cultural Relevance & Awareness
- Forecasting and Realization
- The Competitive Advantage I
- Visualization & Prototyping
- Sustainability & Social Responsibility
- The Competitive Advantage II
- Intersections of Business and Design
- Business Communication
- Negotiations
- Business Leadership and Human Values
- Business Law
- The Firm and the Macroeconomy
- Economics for Decision Making
- Statistical Analysis
- Decision Models
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Marketing Management
- Leadership in Organizations
- Operations Management
- Investments
- Information Systems
- Carey Business School Elective 1
- Carey Business School Elective 2
- Carey Business School Elective 3
- Carey Business School Elective 4
- Carey Business School Elective 5
- Carey Business School Elective 6
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts
- must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Resume
- 2 Essays
- One letter of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE scores - requirement varies by program.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers. A waiver request form can be found on the online application.
Special instructions for coursework completed outside the U.S.
- All degrees earned or expected from outside the United States (U.S.) must receive an official course-by-course evaluation. The course-by-course evaluation must reflect that the applicant has the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 97,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-04-18
- Start Date 2018-05-28
- Language English
- Duration 20 months