QS Ranks Georgetown Programs Among Best in the World
Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business was recognized as a top business school in the QS Graduate Management Education rankings, including U.S. rankings of fourth for the Master’s in Management (MiM), 11th for the M.S. in Finance (MSF), 12th for the M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA), and 22nd for the Full-time MBA.
The QS ranking evaluates programs across five key dimensions: employability, measured through global employer surveys and career outcomes; value for money, a measure of the degree ROI based on factors such as salary growth and expected career progression; thought leadership, drawing on the QS academic survey of faculty scholars worldwide; return on investment; alumni outcomes; and class and faculty diversity.
“The strong performance of all of Georgetown McDonough’s graduate programs in this year’s QS rankings is a testament to the value and reputation of our academic offerings. These results reflect the school’s commitment to rigorous and innovative research and curricula, immersive global experiences, and comprehensive career support. Most importantly, they highlight the caliber and global readiness of our students, who leave McDonough exceptionally well-prepared to drive meaningful impact in their careers.”
Prashant Malaviya, vice dean for programs
Master’s in Management
For its first entry into the QS ranking, Georgetown’s MiM earned a spot in the top four nationally and 27th globally. Within the listed categories, Georgetown McDonough placed first in the United States for alumni outcomes, which measures the professional success of the school’s alumni network, and first for its international representation and gender ratios among students and faculty.
With a focus on dedicated career support, the program also placed in the top five for value for money and sixth for employability, as well as for the strength of the school’s reputation for thought leadership and faculty expertise.
“We are proud to be recognized as one of the top MiM programs – both here in the United States and across the world,” said Kenneth Sawka, academic director of the MiM program at Georgetown McDonough. “This placement reflects not only the strength and rigor of our curriculum but also the global readiness of our cohort, whose experiences and perspectives prepare them to lead effectively in today’s interconnected business world.”
Designed for students who recently earned a bachelor’s degree, the MiM degree is a 10-month, full-time, STEM-designated program that helps rising professionals develop the business, management, and technology skills necessary to succeed in a variety of industries. The curriculum incorporates a tech and innovation focus and extensive hands-on learning opportunities, including the signature Global Business Experience, where students collaborate with international executives to address a real-world business challenge.
MiM students benefit from a dedicated career services team that provides one-on-one career coaching, career workshops, curriculum, networking opportunities, and access to Georgetown’s worldwide network of alumni. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of industries, including consulting, financial services, technology, and consumer goods and retail. 91% of graduates in the Class of 2024 received a job offer within six months of graduation, with top employers such as Amazon, Capital One, EY, Goldman Sachs, and the World Bank Group.
M.S. in Finance
The blended online MSF program at Georgetown McDonough maintained its rank as 11th in the United States, reinforcing its reputation as a top program for academic and career readiness.
Ranked primarily among in-person programs in this ranking, the Georgetown MSF is distinguished by its unique blended learning experience, offering face-to-face learning opportunities, industry exposure, and connections to a worldwide network of alumni. As a result, the MSF continues to be ranked in the top programs nationally for exceptional alumni outcomes and for its value for money at fifth and 11th place, respectively, in the United States.
“The QS ranking reflects the strength of our innovative curriculum, immersive global experiences, and dedicated career support,” said Allan Eberhart, senior associate dean for graduate programs in finance at Georgetown McDonough. “Our students graduate ready to navigate the complexities of global finance, equipped with both deep technical skills and the real-world perspective that drives meaningful impact.”
As Georgetown McDonough’s first technology-intensive program, the MSF combines interactive asynchronous course content with weekly live classes – which students can attend in person or online in the MSF blended classroom – to create an unrivaled “blended experience” for students. The program offers flexible part-time and accelerated full-time formats that allow students to pursue the program at a pace that works best for their career goals.
The MSF program offers a robust career services curriculum, including a dedicated career services team, one-on-one career advising, executive coaching sessions, and interview preparation; Career Bootcamps; an in-depth career strategy course focused on career exploration and personal branding; immersive winter and summer clinics to engage in real-world projects with corporate partners; and access to industry panel discussions, career fairs, employer networking events, and a worldwide network of MSF alumni. Students in the program also travel abroad to complete a global consulting project.
M.S. in Business Analytics
The Georgetown online MSBA program also entered the QS ranking this year, placing 12th in the United States and 29th overall.
The Georgetown online MSBA joins the ranks of many in-person business analytics programs, reinforcing its credibility and strength as an online offering. Among the listed categories, Georgetown placed fifth for alumni outcomes and 17th for value for money and employability.
“We are thrilled that Georgetown’s online MSBA program is ranked highly in the QS ranking,” said Babak Zafari, academic director of the MSBA program at McDonough. “This recognition reflects the strength of our data-driven curriculum, the real-world applications our students engage with, and the dedicated career support that prepares graduates to excel as analytics leaders in a rapidly evolving global business landscape.”
Now offered part-time online and full-time in-person, the MSBA is characterized by close-knit cohorts, a dedicated career services team, and experiential learning. Students learn alongside a small class of peers, including an immersive final capstone project to solve a current business analytics problem with a local, national, or global sponsor. They also benefit from industry collaborations with Amazon Web Services for hands-on training and demonstrations in key cloud computing and analytics tools.
MSBA students benefit from a dedicated career services director, tailored career assessments, on-demand career workshops, resume and interview support, structured career coaching, and career strategy sessions. They also join a global network of professionals and alumni for ongoing networking and mentorship opportunities. As a result, Georgetown MSBA graduates continue to achieve top career outcomes – the Class of 2024 reported an average base salary of $123,250 and a 30% average salary increase. 70% of the cohort changed jobs after graduation.
Full-time MBA
Georgetown’s Full-time MBA was ranked 22nd in the United States out of 124 schools. Among the listed categories, the program placed second in the United States for value for money – demonstrating the school’s commitment to career readiness – and 14th for alumni outcomes.
“The QS ranking highlights the distinctive strengths of our MBA program, particularly the return on investment and the impact of our alumni network,” said Sudipta Dasmohapatra, senior associate dean for MBA programs at Georgetown McDonough. “We are proud that employers, scholars, and graduates alike recognize the value of a Georgetown MBA and the way it prepares principled leaders to thrive in a global business environment.”
Through a powerful alumni network and an immersive global education, graduates benefit from lifelong connections to leaders across industries. The McDonough Career Center offers a world class support system of industry practice leads, career coaches, student peer advisors, and alumni volunteers to support student and alumni career success. Career preparation is seamlessly integrated into the McDonough MBA experience, with strong collaborations among academics, co-curricular programs, student initiatives, and alumni engagement to help students build the skills and strategies needed to be successful in the evolving recruiting landscape.
The Full-time MBA is designed to develop principled leaders prepared to navigate complex global challenges. Through a rigorous curriculum that blends foundational business knowledge with experiential learning, students gain the skills to solve real-world problems while honing their strategic thinking, leadership, and data and analytics capabilities. Signature programs including the Global Business Experience consulting projects, the Ethics Project, and the Executive Challenge provide opportunities to apply classroom lessons in real-world business contexts, ensuring graduates are ready to make an immediate impact in their careers.
