McDonough School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Build Your Legacy With a Georgetown MBA

A Georgetown MBA isn’t just a degree; it’s a launchpad for lasting impact. You will develop the leadership, ethical decision-making, and AI fluency employers expect, preparing you to lead in a fast-changing global business landscape.

Our curriculum directly connects academic milestones to career outcomes. You will: 
– Personalize your core courses to fit your goals
– Choose electives aligned with the future of work
– Gain international experience through real-world consulting
– Join a global alumni network of 220,000+ professionals

You will graduate ready to lead, supported by Georgetown’s reputation and grounded in service to the common good.

Application Deadlines

Early Action Deadline | September 8, 2025
Round One Deadline | October 1, 2025 
Round Two Deadline | January 7, 2026
Round Three Deadline | April 1, 2026

MBA Application Components

Why Choose a Georgetown MBA?

Our MBA program offers:
– Career-Focused Curriculum – Early exposure to leadership “power skills” and a curriculum shaped by global trends.
– Washington, D.C. Advantage – Direct access to global organizations, policy leaders, and industry innovators.
– Expert Faculty – Professors who bring cutting-edge research and real-world industry insights into the classroom.
– Hands-On Global Consulting – Apply your learning through the Global Business Experience.
– Career Support – Individualized coaching and career resources from the McDonough Career Center.

10thFlex MBA U.S. News & World Report
20thFull-time MBA in the United StatesFinancial Times
24thFull-time MBA U.S. News & World Report

Choose your Georgetown McDonough MBA Program

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Full-time MBA

A new window of opportunities awaits as you take your next step in your career with our Full-time MBA program.

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Flex MBA

Meet your goal of completing an MBA while also prioritizing other important aspects of your career and life with our Flex MBA, now offered in either an in-person or online format.

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Flex MBA Online

Our Flex MBA Online combines the convenience of virtual classes with two week-long residencies in Washington, D.C. Learn how you can advance your career and benefit from our online format.

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The Program Brochure

View how our Full-time and Flex MBA Programs deliver a renowned business degree that prepares students to lead global organizations. We encourage you to learn about our transformational curriculum, employment outcomes, and how we leverage our location in Washington, D.C. Read more about the resources we offer to support our community and impact.

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Full-time MBA Career Highlights

$148,000Median Full-time MBA SalaryClass of 2024
$33,854Average Signing BonusClass of 2024
88.8%Received a Job Offer Within Three Months of GraduationClass of 2024

We Are Invested in Your Career Success at McDonough 

Our McDonough Career Center offers you high-touch, on-campus recruitment events, career conferences, treks, and more. You’ll also have access to a career coach tailored to your unique career interests and join a sizable Georgetown McDonough network of highly successful alumni.

MBA Careers

MBA Employment Reports

View the Full-time MBA Employment Report to see employment statistics from our graduates and internship statistics. Whether you are looking to switch careers or take on a leadership role in your current industry, we will connect you to new opportunities from some of the world’s top MBA recruiters and our powerful alumni network. We encourage you to learn more about the career resources that are available to help transform or advance your career.

Community and Impact

We seek to foster a welcoming environment for every member of our community and create opportunities to learn from each other. Our community in diversity includes support for our women, underrepresented U.S. minorities, veterans, international students, families and partners, LGBTQ+, and first-generation students.

All programs and activities are open to all Georgetown University students regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected under University policy or applicable law.

Diverse Communities

Life as a Hoya MBA Student

You will collaborate alongside a professionally and culturally rich cohort of peers and learn from world-class faculty who bring cutting-edge research, global case studies, and real-world industry experience and connections directly into the classroom. And you’ll be supported by a qualified team of dedicated MBA program staff to help you achieve your academic and career-related goals.

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MBA News

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Admissions

Gonzalo Guevara (MBA, MPP’26) Bridges Business and Policy Through Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree

Gonzalo Guevera (MBA, MPP’26) shares how Georgetown’s MBA/MPP Dual Degree connects business strategy and public policy through hands-on learning in Washington, D.C.

November 12, 2025

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Student Experience

After Finding a Military Community at Georgetown, Student Veterans Pay It Forward

Dax Deases (MBA’27) has discovered a vast community of military-affiliated students, faculty, and staff at Georgetown that understand his background and encourage him to grow in his civilian career.

November 10, 2025

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In the News

Real Humans of Georgetown McDonough’s MBA Class of 2027

Purpose-driven and globally minded, McDonough’s MBA Class of 2027 pairs D.C.’s policy-and-business crossroads with Jesuit values of cura personalis.

October 23, 2025

Choose your Georgetown McDonough MBA program

Full-time
Flex
Flex Online
Program Format
In Person
In Person
Online with two required week-long residencies in Washington, D.C., and one week-long global residency
Duration
21 months
24-60 months
24-60 months
Minimum Work Experience
2 years
1 year
1 year
Average Work Experience
5.6 years
5.1 years
5.8 years
Average Cohort Size4 cohorts, 60 students in each2 cohorts, 60 students in each
1 cohort, 40-60 students
Global Experience Travel RequirementYesYesYes
Snapshot

Plan to accelerate or switch careers, with a career and globally focused curriculum. Benefit from personalized core pathways, hands-on experiences, certificates, and a global consulting project.
Advance your career on your schedule. Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum, career center access, and renowned professors, with added timeline flexibility.

Our online format combines the convenience of virtual classes with two residencies in D.C. at the start of your first and second years, along with a third international residency through your Global Business Experience course. Benefit from the same professors and degree as our Flex MBA, while choosing the best modality fit to advance your career.