McDonough School of Business

Master of Arts in International Business and Policy

This signature Georgetown program blends the strengths of the most highly regarded foreign service school in the world with a top-tier business school that educates global, principled leaders.

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What is MA-IBP?

Georgetown’s Master of Arts in International Business and Policy (MA-IBP) delivers a strategic blend of business knowledge and policy expertise to help you achieve your goals in our increasingly interconnected world.

This one-year interdisciplinary program designed for working professionals includes instruction in Washington, D.C., abroad, and online so that you can grow your network and advance your career without pausing it.

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Curriculum at the Intersection of Business & Geopolitics

The curriculum provides an understanding of the frameworks and mechanisms that drive business and international relations and explores those concepts in contemporary global issues.

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One Year Hybrid Program for Working Professionals

The program is delivered in six one-week modules (four on-campus and two international) and two four-week online courses over a 12-month period.

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Top Tier Business School and Highly Regarded Foreign Service School

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.

1stin the world for Policy Careers in International Relations Master’s ProgramsForeign Policy Magazine 2018
4thin the world for value of the school’s brandBloomberg Businessweek 2019
12thbest business school in the United StatesFinancial Times 2018

Program Details at a Glance

12

month program (January-December)

2

International Residencies

GMAT/GRE

Not Required

Who is MA-IBP for?

The Master of Arts in International Business and Policy is designed for working professionals who want to broaden their perspective and advance their careers without pausing it.

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Minimum Recommended Years of Experience

35

Average Age

14

Industries Represented

Attend An Upcoming Event

Alumni Panel

Thursday, March 21

12 – 1 p.m. ET

Location

Online

Sample Class: Political Economy of Globalization (Trade and Migration)

Tuesday, April 9

12 – 1 p.m. ET

Location

Online

Admissions Meeting

Weekly

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Location
Online or In Person

Resume Review

Weekly

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Location
Online or In Person

Application Tips

Weekly

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Location
Online or In Person

Why Choose Georgetown’s Master of Arts in International Business and Policy

McDonough School of Business & Walsh School of Foreign Service Rankings

The Master of Arts in International Business and Policy (MA-IBP) program builds off of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and Walsh School of Foreign Service’s broader reputation for academic excellence, faculty thought leadership, and student satisfaction, as reflected in national and international rankings of our school and programs.

Join Our January 2025 Intake

The next MA-IBP intake launches in January 2025. We welcome the opportunity to connect with you throughout the admissions process to learn more about your background and interests.

Questions? Contact Our MA-IBP Admissions Team

ma.ibp@georgetown.edu / +1 (202) 687-0971/ Frequently Asked Questions