IBP Class Profile
Meet the 2026 class of the Master’s in International Business and Policy – a cohort of dedicated working professionals who are committed to building their international relations and business skills through leadership and collaboration among a diverse group of peers.
IBP Class Profile Transcript
The 43 students in the IBP Class of 2026 have an average of 7 years of experience and an average age of 31. 60% are women, 16% have military experience, and we have representation of 42% U.S. diversity* and 36% underrepresented minorities.**
Industries represented include government, nonprofit and social impact, consulting, technology and new media, education, and international development. 16% of the class holds a post graduate degree. 63% of students are based locally in the DC area, 28% are based out of state, and 9% are based internationally. 42% have international citizenship, and 88% have international experience, with 22 languages spoken across the cohort.
For professional background, 30% of students come from For Profit, 47% from the Public Sector, and 23% from Nonprofit. 33% of the class has under 5 years of experience, 51% has 5-10, 12% has 10-15, and 5% has 16+. 35% of the class is under 30, 51% is 30-34, 9% is 35-39, and 5% is 40+.
*Signifies Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian American
**Signifies Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and American Indian or Alaska Native
The absolute best part about MA-IBP for me were the lifelong friends I made in my cohort from all walks of life. Our cohort became extremely close throughout the program and we have remained in contact since graduating through group chats and have even vacationed together! I especially enjoyed connecting to cohort members who came from different parts of the country and world – it’s been wonderful to share perspectives and even introduce each other to new cuisine and catch phrases.
Sabrina Teichman (MA-IBP’20)
Countries Represented
The cohort experience is one of the most valuable components of the program. Working closely with incredible people from a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets allowed me to validate my professional strengths, explore new areas of interest, and witness how successful leaders are able to turn their personal passions into careers. I walked away with an incredible network and close friends who are truly making an impact on the world.
Clayton Root (MA-IBP’21)
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