Registration Information
Executive Certificate Programs - Registration Information
To Register for a Program
Admissions Criteria
Fees and Payments
Pricing Structure and Group Registration
Cancellations, Substitutions, and Transfers
Cancellation of Open Enrollment Programs
Additional Policies
To Register for a Program:
Please complete an application as early as possible to ensure a place in the program. We recommend completing and submitting applications at least four weeks in advance of the program start date.
Submit applications online by following the link on the program information page. All certificate program pages can be found here. Once submitted you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive this after 72 hours please contact us at ExecEd@msb.edu or 1(202)687-2704.
You may also submit your application via mail or fax to:
McDonough School of Business
Office of Executive Education
Attn: Maggie A. Skinner
Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474
37th & O Street, NW
Washington, DC 20057
Fax: 1(202)687-9200
Admissions Criteria
Applications are subject to acceptance by the Office of Executive Education in the McDonough School of Business. Qualified candidates are admitted on a rolling basis and admission is dependent on available space. The Office of Executive Education monitors the balance of industries, regions, functions and experience in each program session in order to optimize the learning experience for participants. Notifications of acceptance will be delivered via email, no more than two weeks after the submission of a completed application.
All programs will be delivered in English, unless stated as otherwise, therefore participants must be able to comprehend and converse in English.
In accordance with Georgetown University policy, Georgetown University provides educational opportunities without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family responsibilities, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran’s status or any other factor prohibited by law in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries regarding Georgetown University’s non-discrimination policy may be addressed to Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action, 37th and O St., N.W., Suite M36, Darnall Hall, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057.
Fees and Payments
Fees are due upon acceptance into the program. We accept credit cards (VISA or Mastercard only), wire transfers and checks made payable to “Georgetown University” with the name of the program written on the memo line. Program fees must be paid in full prior to the program start date.
The program fees cover tuition, program materials, lunches and breaks.
Pricing Structure and Group Registration
The Office of Executive Education in the McDonough School of Business offers the following pricing structure in 2011/2012:
Single registrant - published price
Georgetown Alumni* - 20% fee reduction
NGO, Government, or Organization with Multiple Participants to the same class - 10% fee reduction
Program discounts cannot be combined for one participant.
For questions on which discount applies or when there are more than five registrants from the same organization please contact Maggie A. Skinner on ExecEd@msb.edu
The Global Advanced Management Program is excluded from all special offers.
*For full-time or Executive degree alumni only
Cancellations, Substitutions and Transfers
All requests for cancellation, substitutions and transfers must be submitted in writing. Submit your request via email to Maggie A. Skinner, Program Manager (mas397@georgetown.edu) with the name of the program followed by
‘Cancellation’, ‘Transfer’ or ‘Substitution’ in the subject line, or mail to:
Maggie A. Skinner
Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 474
37th & O Street NW
Washington, DC 20057
The policies for such requests are as follows:
| Days before start date of program | Cancellation Policy | Transfer Policy | Substitution Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 30 days notice | $150 administration fee | $150 administration fee | $150 administration fee |
| 15 to 30 days notice | 50% refund | $150 administration fee | $150 administration fee |
| 14 days or fewer | 25% refund | $500 administration fee | $150 administration fee |
- One transfer per registrant to an alternative offering within 12 months is allowed.
- Substitutions are subject to there being enough time for the participant to prepare for the program.
- A transfer or substitution request followed by a subsequent cancellation will be subject to the application cancellation fees noted above.
Cancellation of Open Enrollment Programs
All courses are offered contingent upon sufficient enrollment. If a course must be cancelled, all students will be notified at least ten (10) calendar days before the course's start date. All students will receive a 100% tuition refund.
Additional Policies
Application, cancellation, transfer and substitution policies apply only to the Executive Certificate Open Enrollment Programs. Different policies are in place for Custom Programs and the Global Advanced Management Programs. Please see their respective pages for contact information.