Master’s in International Business and Policy Dubai
This signature Georgetown program blends the strengths of the most highly regarded foreign service school in the world with a top-tier business school to educate globally minded, principled leaders who intend to work in and alongside governments, international organizations, and multinational corporations.
Lead the Way for a Better World
Georgetown University’s Master’s in International Business and Policy in Dubai (IBP Dubai) harnesses the combined expertise from two top-ranked schools: Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service. We provide an immersive education at the intersection of business and international affairs with a focus on social impact.
Adapted from Georgetown’s signature M.A. in International Business and Policy, the Dubai-based version is designed for working professionals in the MENASA region who wish to experience an immersive education without pausing their careers. Small class sizes and a cohort format help you build lifelong friendships, and when you graduate, you will join the global network of more than 220,000 alumni across all of Georgetown University’s prestigious schools.
Curriculum at the Intersection of Business and Politics
The IBP Dubai program is co-taught by professors from the McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service, providing a balanced perspective on how each area affects the other. The curriculum includes an understanding of conducting business at a global level and addresses the present and future challenges of engaging in business on a global scale.
Courses have been developed to specifically address the business landscape of the MENASA region. The program culminates with a Social Action Project, where you will design and implement an initiative that benefits or inspires social change in your community or anywhere in the world.
The Career Center Teams from the McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service support each student with advisory, coaching, and guidance throughout their Georgetown journey. Through 1:1 coaching, skill building workshops, career advancement tools, and networking opportunities, our dedicated coaches will help you discover the next step in your career.
The Georgetown Difference
For more than 200 years, Georgetown University has been educating tomorrow’s leaders on the global stage. We offer a reputation for academic excellence embodied by global projects, distinctive courses, and activities that leverage the rich fabric of our network. Through a values-based approach, a Master’s in International Business and Policy from Georgetown provides you more than the skills to succeed and a professional return on investment.
Masters in International Business and Policy Dubai Admissions Details
The application for the IBP Dubai January 2026 is now open. We will review applications during the following rounds.
Georgetown University Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC Academy, Gate Village 2, Level 3 PO Box 74777, Dubai, UAE
Lana Dajani
Director of Admissions & Business Development
As the director of admissions and business development for Georgetown University in Dubai, Lana Dajani leads admissions, recruitment, marketing, and business development. She has more than 15 years of experience in higher education and the private sector. Prior to joining Georgetown, she worked for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in Dubai. Her experience includes business development, admissions, operations, strategic planning, and recruitment. Dajani also is the author of two children’s books. She is a graduate of Georgetown University, with a B.S. in foreign service and an M.A. in international law.
