Executive MBA Academics
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Curriculum
The Executive MBA is designed to allow working professionals to earn an advanced business degree without interrupting their careers. The program begins in August and spans 20 months. Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays of alternating weeks in addition to two international and two domestic week-long residencies, which immerse students in real-world business projects. In the first year, EMBA students master the fundamentals of business. The second year is tailored, with students completing three advanced business courses focused on relationships between geopolitics and business, as well as seven electives.

Sample Academic Calendar

The program begins in August and spans 20 months.
Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays of alternating weeks in addition to four week-long residencies.
Georgetown University reserves the right to modify the requirements for admission and/or graduation, the program curricula, tuition, fees, and other regulations affecting the student body.
EMBA courses may be adjusted due to developments related to COVID-19. Students will learn of further updates, if any, from the EMBA Program Office.
Faculty
EMBA classes are led by experienced faculty who offer practical and applicable knowledge and who are equally committed to our students as mentors beyond the classroom. This group of noted experts and educators understand the nuances of international business and deliver rich, practical insights to our Executive MBA students.
Professor Allison Koester
Teaches Financial Accounting
Professor Stephen Weymouth
Teaches Business, Government, and the Global Economy

A message from the Senior Associate Dean
“Our two-century presence in Washington, D.C., combined with the widely acknowledged expertise in other Georgetown schools, makes Georgetown McDonough uniquely poised to prepare our students as leaders who understand the existing complexities at the nexus of business, government, and policy.”
Bardia Kamrad Senior Associate Dean, Executive Degree Programs
Executive MBA Career Resources
Integral to the intensive EMBA experience is the opportunity to evaluate your career and define specific professional goals that form part of your journey with us. In addition to the stimulating academic learning experience, Georgetown McDonough provides you the personalized support you need to articulate your career aspirations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find out what to expect from your academic experience in the Executive MBA program.