MiM Careers
The McDonough Master of Science in Management (MiM) career team within the McDonough Career Center supports students in the process of self-discovery, career strategy, leadership development, and network-building to empower them to become principled, global leaders.
Georgetown MiM Career Stats
This data conforms to the Career Services & Employer Alliance Standards for Reporting Specialty Master’s Employment Statistics.
Full-Time Jobs by Industry
- Consulting: 29%
- Consumer Goods/Retail: 8%
- Financial Services: 23%
- Government: 4%
- Healthcare: 4%
- Hospitality: 3%
- Manufacturing: 5%
- Real Estate: 4%
- Social Impact/Nonprofit: 14%
- Technology: 8%
Full-Time Jobs by Function
- Business/Data Analytics: 15%
- Consulting: 28%
- Finance/Accounting: 23%
- General Management: 13%
- Human Resources: 3%
- Marketing/Sales: 13%
- Operations/Logistics: 5%
- Strategic Planning: 1%
Pivot, Plan, Act
Finding a job is more than just editing a resume. The MiM career team prepares MiM students to plan ahead and execute a holistic job search strategy. Students use a variety of tools and resources to assess previous educational and work experience and pivot towards future goals. Employers gain access to an eager and well-equipped Georgetown McDonough pipeline of business talent.
As a student, you are supported and empowered to develop life-long, career-changing skills in self-discovery, branding, and networking.
MiM Customized Career Search Framework
A proactive job search involves multiple important steps:
- Reflecting on your values and goals
- Developing a strategy for career exploration
- Updating your career portfolio
- Identifying target companies and roles
- Practicing networking and interviewing skills
- Partnering with the McDonough Career Center every step of the way
Everyone’s career journey is unique! Through the McDonough Career Center, you will learn about all the resources available to you and how to implement them to your advantage.
Our MiM Director of Careers: Karen Kouagou
Karen advises students on career search strategies and manages relationships with employers and alumni. Her broad international consulting background in both corporate and nonprofit organizations includes several years as an executive recruiter at the World Bank. Throughout her career in multiple industries, she specialized in human resources consulting, recruitment and training. Prior to joining the MiM program as Director of Career Services, Karen was an Industry Practice Lead in the MBA Career Center focused on the Energy & Cleantech, Government, Social Impact/Nonprofit, and International Development industries. At the Georgetown McDonough School of Business, Karen places particular emphasis on career clarification and supporting the career journey of international students. Fluent in French, her global perspective was enhanced by experiences as a host family, university exchange student, and expatriate. Karen holds a master’s degree from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary. She is a long-time resident of the DC Metro area, so be sure to ask her about local hikes, film festivals, and specialty foods.
Contact the MiM Career Office
Master of Science in Management Career Services
Karen Kouagou, Senior Director of Career Services
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 287
Email: kek83@georgetown.edu
Questions about career curricula?