Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service
MASTER OF ARTS IN
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
& POLICY For Leadership at the Intersection of Business and International Relations
Welcome Executive Education
PAUL ALMEIDA Deputy Dean of Executive Education and Innovation
Academic Directors
MARC L. BUSCH Karl F. Landegger Professor of International Business Diplomacy
DENNIS QUINN Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, and Public Policy
Today’s world of political change, economic uncertainty, and technological innovation requires leaders in the public and private sectors who have the necessary skills and knowledge to grow and, if needed, transform their organizations to better serve society. In light of the changing global economy, we are offering a one-year graduate program that blends the strength of the oldest and most highly regarded school of foreign service in the world with a toptier business school that has proven experience in educating global, principled leaders to serve business and society. We are pleased to introduce the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service. In this interdisciplinary program, students will participate in a series of six intensive modules — two of which are held abroad — along with two online courses designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. In keeping with the university’s Jesuit values, students also will complete a social action project that examines and addresses an issue of local or global significance. Thank you for your interest in this exciting new program. We invite you to learn more on our website, msb.georgetown.edu/programs/internationalbusiness-policy.
An Alliance with a Global Edge Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service have partnered to deliver a new Master of Arts in International Business and Policy that provides professionals with a foundation in global business and principled leadership alongside a nuanced understanding of the non-market forces that influence international economic and political relations. The M.A. in International Business and Policy interweaves the complementary strengths of each school with the university’s rich Jesuit history and positioning in Washington, D.C. — the nexus of global business and policy.
A Curriculum Designed for Working Professionals The 30-credit-hour, modular program is designed for working professionals who have the support of their organization to attend six, week-long modules, plus two online courses, during one calendar year. Four modules will take place on Georgetown’s Washington, D.C., campus. Two more modules will be held outside the United States in rotating locations such as Santiago, Chile, and Frankfurt, Germany. Georgetown University faculty and seasoned practitioners in business and government teach participants in a practical manner, challenging them to work together and draw upon their skills, knowledge, and backgrounds to explore contemporary global issues.
Themed courses are built into each residency to provide participants with relevant insights in different business environments around the world. Through a social action project during the academic program, participants also will explicitly engage the values of service that are fundamental to Georgetown’s mission to develop principled leaders.
TIMELINE OF PROGRAM MODULES
JANUARY MODULE 1: Introduction to the Global Economy Washington, D.C.
MARCH MODULE 2: The Mindset of a Global Manager Washington, D.C.
MAY MODULE 3: A Small Open Economy Goes Global Santiago
JULY MODULE 4: Global Business Strategy Washington, D.C.
JUNE Online Course
AUGUST MODULE 5: Crisis and the Future of Europe Frankfurt
OCTOBER Online Course
DECEMBER MODULE 6: The Future of the Global Economy and Graduation Washington, D.C.
Module Themes and Overview MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Examines the concept of globalization from both a country and company perspective. Students are introduced to frameworks of political economy, economic openness, and market access.
MODULE 4: GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGY Evaluates and develops relevant frameworks for devising global strategy for business and politics. Students observe the challenges and opportunities presented by international expansion.
MODULE 2: THE MINDSET OF A GLOBAL MANAGER
MODULE 5: CRISIS AND THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
Re-conceptualizes the business and politics of globalization for the manager working in a multinational corporation, international NGO, or government agency.
Considers the possible scenarios emerging from current financial and political uncertainty in Europe. With issues such as the “Brexit” vote, the Euro, and immigration, Europe will never be the same. How can organizations prepare for the imminent changes to the most global institution of all time?
MODULE 3: A SMALL OPEN ECONOMY GOES GLOBAL Investigates Chile’s decisions to open up to investment and free trade. Highly regarded in Latin America, Chile presents a model to evaluate when considering other developing countries and their global aspirations.
MODULE 6: THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Aggregates perspectives on the future challenges presented by market access, trade, investment, international institutions, currency integration, and anti-globalization.
A GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK Graduates of the program will receive a Master of Arts in International Business and Policy degree conferred by Georgetown University. They will join the global Georgetown University network of more than 178,000 alumni with deep and varied professional experience spanning business, multinational corporations, and government and non-governmental agencies. Alumni also have access to professional alliances and over 50 regional alumni clubs on six continents.
CONTACT US For more information, or to apply to the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy program, please contact: Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474 37th and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20057 (202) 687-0971 ma.ibp@georgetown.edu msb.georgetown.edu/programs/international-business-policy
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