The Georgetown McDonough MBA program provides a whole-person education that prepares you for the fields of the future, expands your global perspective, and grounds your leadership in our Jesuit tradition and commitment to the common good.
Our rigorous Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, and Online MBA core curriculum equips you for internships, jobs, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Integrated across disciplines, core courses teach you the quantitative tools, analytical frameworks, and communication skills necessary to succeed in business.
In addition to mastering the core, you will select electives from approximately 70* different courses to develop specialized knowledge and focus on specific industries. These courses allow you to customize the curriculum to meet your academic and professional goals. Beyond standard module (half-semester) classes, you will also have the opportunity to take one- or two-week courses called Intensive Learning Experiences as electives.
The core culminates with the Global Business Experience, a professional-level consulting project that builds upon the knowledge gained from your courses. With guidance from a faculty member, you will work with a small group of fellow MBA students and partner with executives from multinational organizations to address complex business challenges. The work includes time abroad, where you will travel to the client’s country for a week-long trip to do field research, meet the client, and present preliminary findings.
Full-time students should expect occasional academic commitments in the evening and on weekends. Additionally, they often choose to take courses that are only offered in the evening. Part-time and Online students have evening and weekend commitments outside of their typical class nights as well. *Please note that not all electives are offered in the evening or in the online format.
Opening Term – your orientation to the MBA program and your first MBA course
Quantitative Preparation – academic resources to complete before arrival
Academic Calendar – dates to help you plan ahead (subject to change)
Fall Classes – course descriptions and an outline of your MBA curriculum
Waiver Exams and Transfer Credits – how to test out of certain courses and transfer credits for qualifying classes
Accommodations – how to obtain services for students with disabilities
Technology – information on the equipment you will need and details on the support services the Technology Center offers