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Earn a Professional Graduate Degree and Transform Your Career

Learn the real-world knowledge to aid in your success as you earn a distinctive Johns Hopkins education — online or on campus. With Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division, you can earn an empowering graduate degree in a part-time or full-time format. Educational opportunities include graduate-level programs in data science, biotechnology, government, organizational leadership, and more. Discover the right program for your goals — and achieve them with JHU.

Leidos employees can achieve a graduate-level education at a 10% discount with a waived application fee through Johns Hopkins’ Advanced Academic Programs division. Learn more today.

Discover Empowering Graduate-Level Degrees

Johns Hopkins University offers masters degrees to Leidos employees that align with the following workforce fields.

Defense and Intelligence

Elevate your expertise in analytics to inform high-level decision-making in business, government, or the nonprofit space. This online program provides opportunities to delve into data mining, predictive analysis, data science, and visualization competencies for presenting insights to organizational leaders.

Developed around a convenient, interactive platform, this program helps you master the geospatial technologies within this dynamic, evolving field. Study leading-edge concepts through courses taught by thought leaders and innovators experienced in data science and GIS.

Gain the competencies needed to succeed in public or private sector intelligence roles. Led by top theorists and practitioners, the online coursework goes beyond theoretical study with a practical application of concepts. Enhance your skills in analytical thinking, persuasive communication, and data interpretation — and prepare for positions with intelligence agencies or at private companies.

Equip yourself with the analytic tools, policy knowledge, and theoretical foundations needed for leadership roles that shape today’s security environment. Study online or on campus to explore defense policy and intelligence, along with energy, environmental, and economic security. You will also examine cross-cutting issues that include cyber norms, transnational crime, and human security.

Life Sciences

Take part in immersive coursework that brings together computer science, bioscience, and bioinformatics disciplines. Join us online or on campus to explore computational modeling, molecular biology, systems biology, structural biology, proteomics, genomic sequencing, genomic analysis, microarrays, and microarray analysis.

Engage in a comprehensive exploration of basic science, applied science, and lab science — all presented through an industry focus. Study online or on campus to develop a solid foundation in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, and proteomics.

Prepare to meet the demands of academic, research, and business communities in the genomics and health sector. This online program allows you to engage in research and study applied sciences. The coursework includes epigenetics, human molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and individual genome analysis. You will also explore ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of individualized genomics.

Elevate your career by immersing yourself in specialized instruction focused on regulatory science. You will study advanced topics in the regulatory approval processes for global and domestic biotech products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Moreover, the online coursework offers you a flexible route to rewarding positions in the public and private sectors. Embrace this opportunity to become a key player in the ever-evolving field of regulatory science.

Discover the first graduate program in this field offered almost entirely online with just a one-week lab course residency. JHU’s seasoned faculty will help you acquire the expertise to develop life-saving therapies while exploring their ethical ramifications. Plus, take a direct path to your desired specialty through electives that delve into personalized medicine, pharmacology, bioinformatics, and beyond.

With this fully online program, you can explore the business side of biotechnology from marketing and finance to leadership and intellectual property considerations. Prepare to advance your career beyond the laboratory, elevate your status with your current biotechnology employer, or launch a successful biotech venture.

This master’s degree program prepares the next generation of science writers and editors to navigate writing across increasingly complex fields, such as science, medicine, and technology. Prepare for success as you hone a diverse skill set and complete a hands-on residency in areas such as journalism, communication, multimedia, and literary arts. Join us online to explore how to write clearly about complicated science issues that impact everyday life.

Energy

With this program, the next generation of interdisciplinary professionals prepare to address the challenges that climate change poses for institutions and ecosystems. Join us online or on campus to explore concepts relating to energy policy and climate, including the transformative potential of sustainable energy systems.

When you combine scientific knowledge with a passion for policy and progress, you can become a change agent in organizations dedicated to safeguarding our environment. Study online or on campus to establish a foundational understanding of core concepts within environmental science and policy. You can specialize in conservation biology, international environmental policy, sustainability, or climate and energy.

Business Development

Develop practical and applied knowledge by learning from social scientists who specialize in effective communication. Join us online or on campus to explore real-life communication issues, gain relevant communication skills, and build a strong portfolio. Throughout this program, industry experts present real-world lessons, experiences, and best practices to better prepare you for success in your career and in life.

Develop as an inspiring leader to advance the success of organizations across industries. Instructors with extensive leadership experience enable you to shape strategies, improve team cultures, and spur positive change throughout organizations. Once you attain this master’s degree, you will have greater expertise to motivate people and direct finance, human resources, marketing, and technology teams.

Government

Acquire the tools to examine governmental and social institutions in society, explore areas of reform, and bring about change. Available online and on campus, this program combines the theories and practices relating to government, politics, and policymaking.

Our online nonprofit management program instills the skills needed to lead, manage, and found a nonprofit or non-governmental organization. Develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills to find solutions to the most pressing challenges that these organizations face.

Discover new management methods for solving real-world governance and policy issues. Available online and on campus, this program empowers you to make strategic decisions and develop strengths in public management. The coursework explores policy analysis and evaluation, financial management, economics, fiscal policy, public policy, and administration.

Online and In-Person Graduate Program Deadlines

Within the Fall and Spring term applications, you will be asked to indicate whether you intend to study “Online” or “On Campus.” Selecting your modality provides a clear path forward. Please note, some master’s degree programs do not offer both modalities.

Applications for Online Programs are accepted year-round for fall, spring, or summer term starts, so, there is no application deadline. It is recommended you submit your application materials at least four-to-six weeks before the desired start date. International students should apply at least 3 months before the semester starts.

Within the AAP application, you will be asked to indicate your interest in an On-Campus Program and your preferred starting term. The combination of these two factors help to determine the timeframes during which you may receive an admissions decision. Fall and Spring Terms both include 3 rounds of application deadlines and review periods. Please visit the JHU AAP website for more information regarding deadlines.

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