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PURSUE WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU At Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, we believe leadership begins with purpose. Here, you will develop the values, confidence, and global perspective to pursue what matters most to you while creating meaningful impact in the world. Guided by the Jesuit principle of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, you will be part of a community that supports your ambitions, challenges your thinking, and inspires you to reach your full potential. Through a rigorous MBA experience, you will gain the business knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities needed to navigate complexity and advance your career. In an era defined by rapid technological change, you will be prepared to harness the power of AI and data through a distinctly human lens, combining innovation with ethical judgment. As part of a collaborative community in Washington, D.C., you will learn alongside accomplished peers, engage with expert faculty, access a powerful global alumni network, and apply your learning through hands-on experiences that connect business, policy, and society. You will graduate prepared to solve complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and drive progress for your organization, your community, and the common good.
In Pursuit of Excellence. In Pursuit of Impact. In Pursuit of the Georgetown MBA.
"At Georgetown McDonough, we prepare leaders to be the best in the world at what they do and the best for the world through the impact they make. By combining our global perspective, values-based approach to business, and a future-oriented business education, we equip our graduates to lead with purpose in an increasingly complex world."
Paul Almeida
Dean and William R. Berkley Chair
PURSUE YOUR PROFESSIONAL EVOLUTION The McDonough Career Center is your partner in proactive career management, providing the hightouch coaching and strategic tools necessary to navigate an ever-changing global marketplace. Our intentional approach ensures your professional pursuit is supported at every turn as you pivot your career or scale your leadership.
COACHING Personalized Coaching Meet one-on-one with industry-specific Career Coaches and participate in small-group discussions tailored to your career goals. Peer Advisors Gain recruitment insights and expand your network through mentorship from second-year MBA students. MBA Micro Mentorship Program Connect with alumni mentors who provide personalized guidance, industry perspective, and career support.
NETWORKING Digital Networking Engage with Georgetown's global community through Hoya Gateway. Alumni Network Build meaningful connections with more than 28,000 McDonough alumni and 220,000 Georgetown alumni across 189 countries. EmpowerHER Network Join a community committed to advancing women in business through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
CAREER CONNECTIONS Hire-A-Hoya Campaign
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Benefit from the McDonough Career Center's partnership with our global alumni network to connect MBA talent with employers and career opportunities. Conferences Expand your network and explore new opportunities at leading conferences, including the National Black MBA Association, Reaching Out MBA, Forté, and The Consortium. Treks and iTreks Explore industries firsthand through student-led domestic and international experiences that connect you with alumni, employers, and organizations while deepening your understanding of diverse markets and communities. Georgetown MBA |
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PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Built upon a tradition of academic excellence, Georgetown McDonough is distinguished by its focus on a values-based approach to business, a global mindset, and preparing students to lead within critical fields of the future, including AI and the future of work. The Georgetown McDonough MBA is designed around three pillars: Curriculum, Community, and Career Pathways. We deliver our integrative curriculum through distinct MBA formats curated to your professional trajectory: Full-time, Part-time, and Online. Across every format, you will learn from renowned faculty through a curriculum that integrates AI and data literacy, ethical decision-making, and experiential learning to prepare you for leadership in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
"Georgetown McDonough was instrumental in helping me achieve my career goal to pivot into investment banking. I received tremendous support from the Career Center, peer advisors, and alumni who provided me with guidance throughout my recruitment journey and internship." — Anya Pandit (MBA’26)
CURRICULUM Our curriculum combines business fundamentals with the leadership, analytical, and communication skills needed to navigate today's complex business environment.
Hoya Way: Begin your MBA experience with an immersive, multi-week program that builds quantitative skills, explores ethical decision-making, and introduces key business concepts.
AI at the Forefront: Rather than a standalone specialization, AI is embedded throughout your academic journey, including through an AI Boot camp, Applied AI Lab and AI Leaders courses, and an array of elective choices.
Global Business Experience: Apply classroom learning through an international consulting residency. Students partner with organizations to solve real-world business challenges and present recommendations to executive leaders.
Executive Challenge: Conclude the Full-time Leadership Communications course by participating in a live business simulation, where approximately 150 alumni serve as senior executives and provide real-time feedback on your executive presence and decision-making.
COMMUNITY Learning extends beyond the classroom through experiences that strengthen leadership, collaboration, and Georgetown's commitment to serving others.
Ethics Project: Students receive funding to bring their ideas to life through a hands on project that creates meaningful community impact. Guided by Georgetown’s commitment to being People for Others, students partner with organizations locally or globally to turn values into action and make a measurable difference.
Small Business Corps: Partner with small businesses across the Washington, D.C., region to develop strategic solutions for real-world challenges, from market expansion and financial planning to operational growth. Gain hands-on consulting experience while creating meaningful impact for local entrepreneurs and organizations.
CAREER PATHWAYS Customize your academic experience to support your professional aspirations and recruiting goals.
Full-time Core: Tailor your curriculum by selecting the timing or focus of select core courses, allowing earlier exposure to subjects that align with your recruiting timeline.
Part-time and Online Core: Personalize your path by choosing the timing or focus of select core courses later in the program. Georgetown MBA |
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PURSUE A GLOBAL MARKET The Global Business Experience (GBE) pairs groups of students with executives from different organizations – from startups to multinational corporations to Fortune 500 companies – to address complex business challenges. The experience starts on campus, where you spend six to eight weeks as a consultant, applying strategic and analytical theories to develop solutions as you work remotely with your clients. This required course and consulting engagement include a week-long in-country residency, during which students conduct research, present findings, and receive feedback from executives. Part-time and Online MBA students participate in the same high-impact global consulting opportunities as Full-time MBA students. McDonough’s focus on global business leadership continues to attract students who are eager to gain handson, practical experience in an international setting.
SELECT PROJECT COMPANIES
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Dallara, Granado Pharmácias, HelloFresh, Hitachi, Marrriott, Marina Sands, Medtronic, NBA, Planet Farms, Oishii, Telefónica Tech, SAP, Stag Fund Management
Business Intelligence, Corporate Social Responsibility, E-Commerce, Environmental Tech, Logistics, Market Entry, Market Growth, Strategy, Product Distribution
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12,300 McDonough students have conducted Global Business Experience consulting projects across 41 cities and 32 countries since the project’s inception in 1995.
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GLOBAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Working in small teams, students partner with executives from multinational organizations to address complex business challenges. Scan to learn more about the GBE Experience.
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Global Treks and Study Abroad
Global experiences are an integral part of the Georgetown McDonough MBA. Through immersive courses, international exchanges, and student-led treks, you will deepen your understanding of global markets, engage with business leaders across industries, and expand your perspective alongside a worldwide community of Hoyas. iTreks Open to students across the MBA community, iTreks are organized and led by student organizations around regional and industry interests. Destinations vary each year and have included Botswana, Egypt, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, and Zimbabwe.
Semester Exchange Full-time MBA students can spend the fall semester of their second year studying at one of McDonough's partner business schools across Europe, Asia, and South America. These immersive exchanges broaden global perspectives, strengthen cross-cultural leadership skills, and foster lasting relationships with peers from around the world.
Hoya Global Intensive Course Designed for working professionals, the Hoya Global Intensive Courses offer MBA students the opportunity to earn academic credit through a one-week international residency in Grenoble, France or two-week international exchange with WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar, Germany. Students explore emerging topics at the intersection of innovation, technology, and data while collaborating with faculty, global classmates, and business leaders in two of Europe's leading innovation ecosystems.
"The GBE is one of the hallmarks of the Georgetown MBA; it brings together classroom learning and team collaboration to solve a real-world problem. When selecting a project, I wanted to go somewhere I had never been before, and work on a challenge outside my prior experience." — Hadi Uppal (MBA’25) Georgetown MBA |
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PURSUE AN MBA BUILT AROUND YOU Your Path Starts Here. At Georgetown McDonough, you'll choose from intentionally structured program formats, explore specialized areas of business through in-person certificates and STEM coursework, and apply what you learn through immersive, real-world experiences. Every opportunity is designed to help you develop the skills, perspective, and confidence to lead with purpose.
PROGRAM FORMATS • Full-time MBA In-person Format 21-month immersive, in-person program on Georgetown’s Hilltop campus.
• Part-time MBA In-person Format * 24-60 month program designed for working professionals on the Hilltop campus.
• Part-time MBA Online Format * 24-60 month online program with two Washington, D.C., residencies and one week-long global residency.
• STEM Designation Earn a STEM designation that prepares you to lead in an increasingly digital world and demonstrate your skills to employers.
“ The new MBA curriculum positions Georgetown McDonough firmly at the intersection of business, technology, and principled leadership.” —Sudipta Dasmohapatra Senior Associate Dean, MBA Programs
* Average duration 3 years.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Business of Healthcare Certificate Gain the knowledge and skills to lead at the intersection of business and healthcare and understand the changing dynamics and pressures of the U.S. healthcare system.
Consumer Analytics and Insights Certificate Leverage consumer data to help inform business decisions by identifying data sources, analyzing data, and recognizing underlying risks.
Nonmarket Strategy Certificate Explore the nexus of business, economics, and public policy in the heart of the nation’s capital. Experience how business and leadership are shaped by regulatory, political, and social forces.
Sustainable Business Certificate Make the business case for sustainability, exploring topics ranging from supply chains to product design and innovation to human resources.
Global Real Estate Certificate Build the experiences and skills necessary to compete in the commercial real estate job market and make an impact in the field.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Centers & Initiatives
Beyond the classroom, engage with the ideas and leaders shaping the future of business through the school’s 12+ centers and initiatives, including the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy, Steers Center for Global Real Assets, Business of Sustainability Initiative, and Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Intensive Learning Experiences
Fast-paced, 1.5- or 3-credit elective courses offered during academic breaks let you explore industry-specific topics in depth through an accelerated, immersive format designed to expand your expertise, broaden your perspective, and complement your MBA curriculum with timely, practical learning experiences.
"In the MiM program, I was eager to learn everything. Now, in the MBA program, I prioritize the classes that will directly advance my career."
- Dottie Ochoa Donoho (MBA’26)
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PURSUE A VALUES-BASED APPROACH TO BUSINESS Outside of the classroom, Georgetown McDonough fosters a culture that focuses on the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit, and encourages students to apply the university’s Jesuit character to their personal passions.
JESUIT VALUES FOR BUSINESS INITIATIVE A first-of-its-kind effort among business schools, the Jesuit Values for Business Initiative embeds Jesuit principles throughout the McDonough experience, helping individuals flourish personally, professionally, and spiritually as they discern their purpose in the world.
COMMUNITY FELLOWS The highest honor for graduating MBAs who completed community service hours between 75-100 total hours are recognized as Fellows or Advocates.
SPIRIT OF GEORGETOWN BOARD Brings together elected cohort representatives, faculty, and administrative offices to serve as the cultural stewards of the MBA program. These student leaders elevate the voices of various communities and develop cohort-level initiatives, ranging from policy advocacy to community service for an inclusive, healthy, and sustainable Hoya experience.
MONTH OF VOLUNTEERISM Led and supported by MBA Volunteers Club, the Month of Volunteerism mobilizes the entire MBA community for dedicated and collective action in the month of November.
"One of my favorite parts of being at McDonough has been the chance to engage with thought leaders in Washington, D.C., through Georgetownhosted events and initiatives. Programs like the Georgetown Dialogues Initiative, the Business of Sustainability Initiative, and events hosted by the Baratta Center for Global Business Education have been invaluable for networking, learning, and understanding how business leaders are thinking about climate, policy, and innovation. These forums allowed me to connect classroom learning with real-world impact and deepened my understanding of how to drive systemic change."
- Sheetal Madnani (MBA’26)
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IN PURSUIT OF COMMUNITY & IMPACT At Georgetown McDonough, we prepare students with the knowledge, skills, network, and confidence to inspire our community to make a difference to themselves and others.
"Research gives me the facts; teamwork gives me perspective. Together, they turn unfamiliar topics into confident conversations."
- Cristina De la Torre (MBA’26)
Clubs and Organizations Co-Curricular Opportunities Industry & Professional Organizations
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Social & Special Interest Organizations Adam Smith Society
Administration & Governance SORC Board (Student Organization Review Committee)
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Asian Business Student Alliance Black MBA Association European Business Association
Beer Appreciation Society
Georgetown Africa Business Alliance
Georgetown Explorers Club
Georgetown Christians in Business
Georgetown Gourmet Society
Georgetown Korea Association
Georgetown Graduate Cricket Club
Graduate Women in Business
Georgetown Partners and Families
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Affinity & Regional Organizations
Georgetown Tabletop Games Club Georgetown Wine Society Hoyas Playing Tennis MBA Golf Club MBA Volunteers MSB Soccer Club
Greater China Business Association Japan Society Jewish Business Alliance Latin American Business Association McDonough Military Association Middle East Business Association South Asian Business Alliance
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Business and Government Alliance Design. Experience. Innovate. Emerging Markets Network Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Finance Club Georgetown Consulting Club Georgetown Energy and Cleantech Club Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance Georgetown FinTech Georgetown Operations and Management Association Georgetown Real Estate Society Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association Graduate Investment Fund Graduate Marketing Association Healthcare Business Alliance Hospitality and Lodging Club McDonough Mentors and Consultants Technology Club
MBA Signature Events From orientation through commencement, Georgetown McDonough traditions bring our MBA community together year-round.
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Hoya Way Closing Celebration
Executive Challenge
Global Fest
McDonough Cup
MBA Awards & Gala
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This evening marks the first major milestone bringing together Fulltime, Part-time, and Online MBA students at the conclusion of the intensive first weeks at McDonough.
This experience for the first-year Full-time MBA leadership course simulates high-stakes scenarios in a boardroom setting and is judged by approximately 150 alumni executives. This daylong competition applies leadership training to realworld scenarios.
An annual celebration where MBA students showcase their cultural heritage through traditional cuisine, music, and performances, bringing together the entire MBA community to honor our global perspectives of our student body.
A week-long competition fostering cohort price through athletic, creative, and extracurricular challenges. Cohorts across all program formats compete for points, culminating in the crowning of a champion and the celebration of a shared Hoya identity.
A signature end-of-year celebration recognizing students, faculty, and staff for outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievements honoring those who make a lasting impact on the Hilltop.
K.E.G.S. (Keeping Everyone at Georgetown Social) ALL YEAR • WEEKLY
A quintessential, cannot miss MBA tradition. Once a week, a different student organization hosts a happy hour event in an on campus venue, the hub of MBA student life, or outside on Hariri's courtyard - bringing Full-time, Part-time, and Online MBA students together to expand their network and build a unified Hoya network.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
MBA Admissions offers more than $3 million in funding to support competitive MBA candidates across primary merit categories: Community in Diversity, Global Perspectives, Industry Specializations, and the Spirit of Georgetown. A few highlights include: Dean’s Fellowship: Awards Early Action applicants of outstanding professional merit who are ready to make a binding commitment. This fellowship includes a minimum of $25,000 annually and other priority benefits. Transformative Leadership Award Recognizes high-achieving working professionals applying to the Part-time and Online MBA programs who demonstrate professional momentum and community-minded leadership. The merit award minimum is $15,000. Select Partners: Consortium Forté Foundation Reaching Out MBA Military and Veterans Georgetown McDonough is proud to support our military community through GI benefits and the Yellow Ribbon Program, which covers the full cost of tuition for all eligible veteran students. In addition, Georgetown University has a dedicated Military & Veterans Resource Center to assist eligible students navigate their military benefits.
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CONNECT WITH US Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 390 37th and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20057 Email: GeorgetownMBA@georgetown.edu Phone: (202) 687-4200 Website: msb.georgetown.edu/mba