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.
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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.
Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience
Dispatches From Vietnam: Bridging Theory and Practice Through IBP Residency
During our stay, we devoured street food, clung to the backs of scooters, walked across chaotic intersections (pro tip: don’t stop, just keep going), and dove into the city’s night markets. It was extraordinary in every way. Of course it wasn’t all phở and fun; we packed in rigorous coursework, eye-opening site visits, dynamic guest speakers, and an unforgettable trip to the Mekong Delta.
August 17, 2026
Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience
IBP Students Gain Real-Time Insights on Global Security and Policy at NATO in Brussels
As part of Georgetown’s Master’s in International Business and Policy (IBP) program, a joint degree from the McDonough School of Business and the School of Foreign Service, we spent a full day at NATO. The visit was part of Professor David Edelstein’s course on Diplomacy, Institutions, and International Business.
August 17, 2026
Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience
Dispatches From Brussels: Real-Time Insights on Global Business and Policy
For eight years, the IBP program held its European residency in Frankfurt. But this year, after thoughtful planning, we became the first cohort to experience it in Brussels. And while a visit to Germany and the European Central Bank is no small feat, Belgium was, quite simply, next level.
August 17, 2026
We can answer questions about making an investment in your future through the Master of Arts in International Business and Policy program.
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