Offered by Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business, this program blends the strengths of the oldest and most highly regarded school of foreign service in the world with a top-tier business school.
How to applyGeorgetown’s Master’s in International Business and Policy (IBP) is the only program world-wide that truly integrates international policy and business, equipping you with balanced skills required to navigate today’s complex international landscape.
This one-year, hybrid program located in Washington, D.C. is designed for working professionals who want to expand their perspective and advance their careers without pausing it.
Financial Times 2024
At the core of this program is Georgetown’s location and access within Washington, D.C. This is where business meets government, governments influence each other, and where both interact with multilateral institutions. As a student, you gain unparalleled opportunities and connections built on Georgetown’s centuries-long presence.
McDonough News
The program will be delivered at the DIFC Academy in DIFC, Dubai, with modules in Washington, D.C., and Jakarta, Indonesia.
September 29, 2025
Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience
Living the Case Study: Experiencing Global Business Firsthand in Washington, D.C., and Abroad
Margo Spiritus (IBP’25), a McDonough Student Ambassador enrolled in the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy (IBP) program, shares how the real-time and hands-on learning is preparing her for the next chapter of her professional career.
September 26, 2025
In the News
How a Shifting Global Trade Environment Could Impact the GCC
“The U.S. and China may have reached a tariff truce, but the global trading system is not returning to business as usual,” writes Brad Jensen, co-academic director of the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy at Georgetown University.
September 25, 2025
We can answer questions about making an investment in your future through the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy program.
ma.ibp@georgetown.edu / +1 (202) 687-0971 / Frequently Asked Questions