Fields of the Future

Preparing Students for the Careers of Today and of Tomorrow

With a mindset that business can, and should, be a force for good in the world, Georgetown McDonough has developed academic programming, co-curricular activities, and research opportunities that call upon business to partner with other industries to solve the world’s most complex challenges. 

This “business and” approach has resulted in partnerships with Georgetown University’s other renowned schools and a cross-disciplinary mindset focused on fields of the future: AI, analytics, and the future of work; the business of health; and the business of sustainability. These fields will continue to shape the world, and McDonough’s graduates will be at the forefront to lead the dynamic change being brought about by each one.

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AI, Analytics, and Future of Work

To address how technology is changing how we work in a way that looks after those most disrupted by these changes, the AI, Analytics, and Future of Work Initiative, led by Professor Alberto Rossi, produces research, supports student learning, and convenes thought leaders around relevant issues. 

The M.S. in Business Analytics prepares students to use data to make value-based decisions. This is in addition to curricular updates that added more data and analytics courses for undergraduate and graduate students through the reimagined Operations and Analytics department. 

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Business of Health

The Business of Health Initiative prepares business leaders and medical professionals to tackle critical issues in the healthcare industry through multidisciplinary research and ongoing engagement with industry practitioners to inspire forward-thinking solutions to the national healthcare system. It is led by Sandeep Dahiya, Akkaway Professor of Entrepreneurship at Georgetown McDonough, who also holds a joint appointment in Georgetown’s School of Medicine as an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology.

McDonough also offers an MBA Certificate in the Business of Healthcare and the MBA/MD dual degree program, as well as co-curricular programming and events on healthcare and medicine throughout the year.

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Business of Sustainability

The Business of Sustainability Initiative explores the business case for sustainability to create long-term value for organizations by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental, and social developments. Led by Henry J. Blommer Family Chair in Sustainable Business and Professor of Operations Vishal Agrawal, one of the world’s leading researchers at the intersection of business and sustainability, the initiative produces influential research and convenes industry leaders around sustainability challenges and solutions. The initiative also focuses on student learning through the Undergraduate Sustainable Business Fellows and the MBA Certificate in Sustainable Business, in partnership with Business for Impact. 

M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management
The M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management, offered in collaboration with the Georgetown Earth Commons Institute and the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, blends science and business principles that prepare graduates to achieve global sustainability goals for their organizations. 

News

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McDonough News

New Business of Health Initiative at Georgetown McDonough Empowers Leaders to Address Challenges in Healthcare

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has launched a collaborative Business of Health Initiative to prepare business leaders and medical professionals to tackle critical issues in…

September 16, 2024

Echo Health Ventures Reception

Events

Georgetown Hosts Echo Health Ventures Reception on Campus

Georgetown McDonough hosted a reception with Echo Health Ventures, inviting the company’s board of directors and top executives from its four Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans to network with…

June 25, 2024

Business of Healthcare students convene in New York City with leading healthcare professionals

Events

Business of Healthcare Students Meet with Leading Industry Professionals in New York City

Georgetown McDonough MBA students who are pursuing a Certificate in the Business of Healthcare attended an intimate dinner in New York City where they spoke and networked with leading healthcare…

June 20, 2024