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Orientation and Opening Term 2025
Orientation and Opening Term 2025
Slides and Recordings
Slides and Recordings
FT27 Orientation Day 1, July 30
FT27 Orientation Day 2, July 31
FT27 Orientation Day 3, Aug. 1
Community in Diversity Sessions, July 30
Advisor Cohort Lunch, Aug. 13
Download FT Orientation headshots here!
Welcome FT MBA Class of 2027!
Welcome FT MBA Class of 2027!
Congratulations on joining Georgetown University's MBA program. The MBA Program Office is thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey towards achieving your MBA. We are excited to embark on this transformative educational journey together. Your dedication, ambition, and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly propel you towards great success. Wishing you a remarkable and rewarding experience as part of the GU Community. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at mbaprogramoffice@georgetown.edu
Mark your calendar
Mark your calendar
1- MBA Orientation Week (July 28 - August 2, 2025)
All MBA Orientation details are available on the MBA Orientation page.
Please review it carefully to stay informed and prepared.
The Georgetown MBA program's Opening Term is an intensive three-week period that serves as an introduction to the curriculum, focusing on leadership development and global business through the "Leading Teams for Performance and Impact" and "Structure of Global Industries" courses. Click here to view the full Opening Term Schedule. Navigate to your cohort's tab to see your schedule. Note that the class schedule is subject to change.
Celebrate the End of Opening Term 2025! - We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Join the MBA Program Office for a festive sendoff as we wrap up Opening Term with a night of celebration. Enjoy light food, drinks, a DJ, and great company. Faculty will also announce the winners of the Best Opening Term presentations.
Event Details: MBA Opening Term Closing Celebration
🎓 Who: FT27, FX28, and FXO28 MBA Students Only.
No guests or partners allowed due to space constraints.
📅 When: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Where: Convene | 1201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Click here to view pictures of this event last year
3- Fall Classes Begin (Aug 27, 2025)
The fall semester officially kicks off on Wednesday, August 27. Please note: due to Monday holidays during the fall semester, classes will follow a Monday schedule on this day (i.e. classes normally scheduled to meet on Monday will meet on Wednesday, August 27).
Be sure to check the MBA Academic Calendar and prepare in advance based on your faculty's Canvas course sites.
Watch McDonough Foundations Videos (Deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025)
Watch McDonough Foundations Videos (Deadline: Sunday, July 27, 2025)
To streamline your onboarding, the MBA Program Office has curated a series of videos to introduce foundational information to start your MBA journey at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Please review all of the videos and information on this page prior to the first day of Orientation.
MBA Program Office Intro, Academics & Co-Curricular Videos
MBA Program Office
Meet the MBA Program Office Team, a group of professionals who will support you to achieve your goals inside and beyond the classroom.
MSB_Academics_2024_v2.mp4MBA Academic Experience
Lisa Kahn - Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs
In the Academic Experience Video, you'll learn more about opportunities and policies that will help you thrive in the classroom.
MSB_CoCurricular_2024_v1.mp4MBA Co-Curricular Experience
Juliana Olm - Assistant Dean, Strategy & Ops
In the Co-Curricular Experience Video, you'll learn more about opportunities beyond the classrooms.
MSB Technology Center Videos
MSB Orientation Part 1.mp4MSB Orientation Part 2.mp4MBA Specialized Certificates Videos
Earn specialized knowledge, experience, and credentials by completing an optional MBA Certificate in consumer analytics, global real estate, healthcare, nonmarket strategy, or sustainable business.
MSB_Cert-Sust 2024_v1.mp4Certificate in Sustainable Business
Professor Vishal Agarwal
MBA students have a the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Sustainable Business. The purpose of the certificate is to equip students with knowledge and practical experience to lead and manage successful businesses with a deep understanding of the complex social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century.
MSB_Cert_Nonmarket_2024_v1.mp4Certificate in Nonmarket Strategy
Professor John Mayo
The MBA certificate in nonmarket strategy promotes a deeper understanding of the ways in which business success and principled leadership are shaped by regulatory, legal, political, cultural, and social forces beyond the market and the critical relationships and interactions among firms, government,
and the public.
MSB_Cert_Healthcare_2024_v2.mp4Certificate in the Business of Healthcare
Professor Sandeep Dahiya
MBA students have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in the Business of Healthcare that equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead at the intersection of business and healthcare and understand the changing dynamics and pressures of the healthcare system.
MSB_Cert_ConsumerAnalytics_2024_v2.mp4Certificate in Consumer Analytics and Insights
Professor Simon Blanchard
Students who earn the MBA Certificate in Consumer Analytics and Insights will be prepared to identify sources of data to examine how an organization’s actions affect relevant decisions, select suitable methods to analyze these data, and understand the risks involved.
MSB_Cert_RealEstate_2024_v1.mp4Certificate in Global Real Estate
Professor Matthew Cypher
Certificate in Global Real Estate development emerged from research that included a growing interest in real estate and feedback from students, alumni, and real estate professionals. It builds upon the numerous offerings from the school’s Steers Center for Global Real Estate, as well as the strength of the alumni network.
Complete MBA Onboarding Track on HoyaConnect
Complete MBA Onboarding Track on HoyaConnect
The 2025 MBA Onboarding Track is your master checklist as an incoming Georgetown McDonough MBA student. It’s your centralized guide to completing essential prep tasks before fall classes begin. Most of the items may already be done—but this is the one place to track your progress, confirm what’s left, and check off each step to ensure you're fully prepared for the semester. Please complete all prior to the start of Fall classes on August 27, 2025.
More information on how to access HoyaConnect is available at the MBA Orientation Page (Summer 2025)
Last but definitely not least… Review MyHoyaMBA.com!
Last but definitely not least… Review MyHoyaMBA.com!
MyHoyaMBA is your one-stop shop for everything MBA—academics, career resources, student life, and more. Before classes begin, take some time to explore the key sections below (especially Academics, Career, Student Resources, and Student Orgs) to set yourself up for success. You’ll use this site throughout your MBA journey—bookmark it!
Looking for something specific? Use the search bar in the top right corner to quickly find what you need.
Questions? mbaprogramoffice@georgetown.edu
See you in the Hariri Building soon!
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