A Rigorous Blend of Business and Liberal Arts
At Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, the undergraduate curriculum integrates business and liberal arts courses to develop students’ critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and leadership skills.
Students must complete 120 semester hours across four key areas: the university and liberal arts core, business core, major requirements, and electives, ensuring a well-rounded and globally informed education.
Degree Requirements and Academic Policies
A complete list of academic policies and procedures can be found in the McDonough Undergraduate Bulletin.
All undergraduates complete the following liberal arts requirements:
All business students must complete the following courses, regardless of major:
Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business offers seven majors. See below for curriculum and elective course PDFs.
Effective writing is essential in business. At McDonough, students learn to write with precision, clarity, and purpose, developing skills for real-world formats such as:
Throughout the program, students complete writing assignments that form a professional portfolio to showcase to potential employers.
Offered in partnership with the College of Arts & Sciences, IBLC is an interdisciplinary degree emphasizing the importance of cultural and linguistic fluency in global business. Students explore major global topics, such as inequality, labor rights, and the environmental impact of commerce, through the lens of both language and business.
Learn More About IBLC
A collaboration between McDonough and the Walsh School of Foreign Service, the Izmirlian Program prepares students to lead at the intersection of business and public policy. The program includes signature co-taught courses and immersive experiences in Washington, D.C., and abroad. Students apply during their first year.
Learn More About BGAMcDonough students may pursue minors within or outside the business school. Options include:
To fulfill the 120-credit graduation requirement, students take 5–6 electives, which may include business or liberal arts courses.
Electives can be used to: