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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Program Details at a Glance
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.
Attend An Upcoming Event
Find Us at Georgetown
Multilateral and Nonprofit Alumni Panel
Thursday, September 26th
12 – 1 p.m. ET
Location
Online
Sample Class: Implications of War in Ukraine with Professor David Edelstein
Thursday, November 14th
12 – 1 p.m. ET
Location
Online
Find Us on the Road
West Point Society of Baltimore Job Fair
Tuesday, September 17
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Location
Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD
CNCT Congressional Grad Fair
Wednesday, October 2
3 – 5:30 p.m. ET
Location
Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building, 27 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
2024 Virtual Forté Executive and Professional MBA Forum
Thursday, October 3
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Location
Virtual
Boston Coffee Chat
Tuesday, October 8
12 – 2 p.m. ET
Location
Pavement Coffeehouse BU, 736 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline, MA
GMAC Master’s Tour: Boston
Tuesday, October 8
4 – 6:30 p.m. ET
Location
595 Commonwealth Ave, Questrom Building, Boston University, Boston, MA
QS Master’s Connect: London
Saturday, October 12
12 – 2:30 p.m. local time
Location
133 Houndsditch, London
QS Master’s Fair: London
Saturday, October 12
3 – 5:30 p.m. local time
Location
133 Houndsditch, London
Access Masters Tour & Unimygrad Mexico City
Sunday, October 13
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time
Location
W Hotel, Campos Eliseos 252, Polanco, Chapultepec, 11560, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Coffee Chat
Monday, October 14
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. local time
Location
W Hotel, Campos Eliseos 252, Polanco, Chapultepec, 11560, Mexico City, Mexico
QS Master’s Connect: Milan
Monday, October 14
2 – 4:30 p.m. local time
Location
Superstudio Events, Via Tortona, 27, Milan
QS Master’s Fair: Milan
Monday, October 14
5 – 7:30 p.m. local time
Location
Superstudio Events, Via Tortona, 27, Milan
QS Master’s Fair: Bologna
Tuesday, October 15
6 – 8:30 p.m. local time
Location
Luogo, Royal Hotel Carlton, Via Montebello, 8, Bologna
QS Master’s Connect: Paris
Saturday, October 19
12 – 2:30 p.m. local time
Location
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, 3, Place du General Koenig, Paris
QS Master’s Fair: Paris
Saturday, October 19
3 – 5:30 p.m. local time
Location
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, 3, Place du General Koenig, Paris
GMAC Master’s Tour: DC
Monday, October 21
12:30 – 3 p.m. ET
Location
Campus of George Washington University, details TBD
QS Master’s Fair: Munich
Tuesday, October 22
6 – 8:30 p.m. local time
Location
Hilton Munich City Hotel, Rosenheimer Strasse 15, Munich
NYC Master’s Coffee Chat
Wednesday, October 23
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Location
Starbucks, 1500 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
GMAC Master’s Tour: New York City
Thursday, October 24
12 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Location
Baruch College, The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus, 1 Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave), New York, NY
NYC Working Professionals Coffee Chat
Thursday, November 21
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location
Wyndham’s New Yorker Hotel Lobby, 481 8th Ave, New York, NY
RSVP pending
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.
MA-IBP News
All MA-IBP News
Business and Global Affairs, Student Experience
From Kabul to Georgetown: My Journey in the MA-IBP Program and Residency in Vietnam
This story is part of the Student Voices series, which provides a firsthand perspective of the student experience at Georgetown McDonough. Who I Am and How I Arrived at Georgetown My name is…
September 12, 2024
Student Experience
His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi Encourages Graduates to Lead with Empathy and Hope
May 18, 2024
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