Senior-Level Speakers Bring Business and International Relations Learning to Life
February 14th, 2020
Students in Georgetown’s Master of Arts in International Business Policy (IBP) program regularly have the opportunity to hear from senior-level s…
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.
Round 3 Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2020
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What is MA-IBP?
Offered by Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business, this one-year interdisciplinary program blends the strengths of the oldest and most highly regarded school of foreign service in the world with a top-tier business school that has proven experience in educating global, principled leaders who serve business and society.
The curriculum provides an understanding of the frameworks and mechanisms that drive business and international relations and explores those concepts in contemporary global issues. 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.
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. Our Class of 2020 has an average of 11 years of work experience, an average age of 36 and 39% female representation. Students come from 14 industries, 13 countries and we have 32% military representation.
In response to the emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Georgetown McDonough is taking proactive steps to ensure your health and safety, which is our top priority. With this in mind, we have transitioned our in-person events to a virtual format. We are excited to continue to meet our prospective students and to enable you to engage with our community.
If you were planning to visit campus, please note that our admissions team is following the Georgetown University telework policy. You can connect with our admissions team by scheduling a virtual meeting according to your convenience.
Upcoming Events
Tues., June 30, 2020
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Tues., July 14, 2020
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Thurs., July 30, 2020
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Georgetown’s 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.
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More News from the MA-IBP Program
For Georgetown IBP Students, Global Consulting Projects Focus on Social Purpose
January 16th, 2020
Before they graduate each December, Master of Arts in International Business and Policy (IBP) students at Georgetown University complete Social Act…
Alumni Leverage Master’s in International Business and Policy Degree to Boost Their Globally Oriented Careers
January 15th, 2020
James Sinocchi (IBP’17) was looking for ways to advance his career and move into a leadership position. At the time, he was a counterterrorism …
Alumni Share Advice With The Class of 2019
May 24th, 2019
In May, alumni from the undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, shared advice with the Class of 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out what to expect from your academic experience in our MA-IBP program.