Undergraduate

The world needs bold, innovative, caring and committed leaders who can cast aside personal limitations for the good of society and all humankind. The McDonough Undergraduate Program seeks to expose, encourage and accelerate these leaders in all dimensions of human endeavor. There are no limits except those our minds create.

Why Choose Georgetown McDonough?

Since 1957, McDonough School of Business has educated global business leaders. A rigorous curriculum inclusive of experiential learning, international case competitions, research, and consulting projects for private and nonprofit clients all guided by world-class faculty will prepare you to lead ethically. Graduate ready for a transformative career.

Why McDonough Undergraduate Brochure Academics and Curriculum

Georgetown McDonough shapes students to be ethically responsible and effective business leaders, ready to tackle the world’s most complex challenges. Offering a truly transformative educational experience, McDonough provides you with fully established global programs, entrepreneurship opportunities, professional engagements, and experientially-rich curricular options to empower you to make a difference in the world.

#3Best Undergraduate Business School in the Nation (Poets & Quants)
$100,859Average Full-Time Salary(Undergraduate Employment Report 2023)
#3in International Business (U.S. News and World Report)
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Dikran Izmirlian Program in Business and Global Affairs

Georgetown’s prestigious and highly-selective joint degree from the McDonough School of Business and the Walsh School of Foreign Service equips leaders for today’s interconnected global landscape.

Learn more about the Izmirlian Program

Commitments and Values

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Our students see business as a solution to the world’s most pressing problems and a benefit to both shareholders and society.

Helping you become global ready

In today’s environment, business has no borders. Through courses like the Global Business Experience, and opportunities to study or complete an internship abroad, we’ll prepare you to lead on the global stage and graduate with a deep understanding of cultures and business practices around the world.

Fostering a diverse culture

Our students are smart, ambitious, and inclusive. We value a collaborative community, not cutthroat competition.

Introducing you to our Washington D.C. neighbors

Our vibrant location in Washington, D.C., provides incredible access to the movers and shakers of the world and opportunities to serve organizations that help our region’s most vulnerable populations.

Helping You Succeed

Our academic advisors and career coaches support our students throughout their time on the Hilltop and help them explore career paths, create job and internship strategies, and connect them to alumni for networking and mentorship.

Academics & Curriculum

At McDonough, a wide range of course offerings are available to undergraduate students. From business to liberal arts classes, there are a variety of opportunities for students to establish well-rounded academic and personally tailored experiences.

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Student Life

Lifelong friendships and meaningful relationships are built every day at McDonough. Through student-run organizations, academic programs, volunteer opportunities, and more — Hoyas can connect with their community in various ways.

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McDonough Career Center

The McDonough Career Center supports students through their process of self-discovery, career education, and network-building to create a career that will carry them throughout life.

For Parents

Parents and alumni play an integral part of an undergraduate’s college experience. In return, we offer several ways for parents and alumni to remain involved on the Hilltop.

Costs & Financial Aid

As you invest in your future, learn more about Georgetown McDonough’s tuition costs and financial aid information.


McDonough Success Fund

The McDonough Success Fund reduces financial barriers for Undergraduate Georgetown McDonough students pursuing academic, career, or professional development opportunities by covering emergency expenses due to extenuating circumstances and allowing students to pursue transformative global learning experiences.


Transfer Internally to the McDonough School of Business

Currently enrolled Georgetown University undergraduate students in the Georgetown College of Arts & Science, the School of Foreign Service, School or Health, or the School of Nursing, can opt to internally transfer to the McDonough School of Business.

Undergraduate News

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Georgetown Small Business Corps to Empower Local Urban and Under-Resourced Communities in Washington, D.C.

The SBC provides tailored, pro-bono consulting services delivered by Georgetown McDonough students Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has launched the Small Business Corps…

October 28, 2024

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Admissions

McDonough’s Undergraduate Program Welcomes Diverse Class of 2028 from Around the World

Georgetown McDonough’s Undergraduate Program recently welcomed a new class of students who bring diverse and global perspectives to the Hilltop.  The Class of 2028 is from 32 states and 21…

October 10, 2024

Alumni

Georgetown McDonough Alumnus Improves Mental Health Accessibility Through Headway Platform

Dan Cimaglia (B’20) believes in the transformative potential of business to create positive change. As an early employee of Headway, a platform dedicated to broadening access to mental healthcare,…

October 10, 2024