McDonough School of Business

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 Viewbook 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.

#4Best Undergraduate Business School in the Nation (Poets & Quants)
$100,733Average Full-Time Salary(Undergraduate Employment Report 2024)
#3in International Business (U.S. News and World Report)
Students gather around a historic site

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

Jesuit value of women and men for others

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.

Apply Academics & Curriculum Global Programs Academic Learning Goals

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.

Student Life at McDonough Student Organizations Student Research

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.


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

All Undergraduate News
Kiumars Afrassiabi (B'28) in front of a snowy Healy Hall

Student Experience

How I Deal with Homesickness at Georgetown

Kiumars Afrassiabi (B’28) is a finance and accounting major from Dubai. He’s a residential assistant, consultant for Georgetown Ventures and works at the Tech Center.

November 25, 2025

Sarah Brannigan (B'28) in front of Healy Hall

Student Experience

The Little Things That Make The Hilltop Home

Sarah Brannigan (B’28) shares the moments and experiences that have shaped her time at Georgetown the most.

October 29, 2025

Undergraduate students at the Business Undergraduates Invested in Leadership Development (BUILD) program, a one-week, pre-orientation experience.

Admissions

Undergraduate Class of 2029 Begins Their Transformative Experience at Georgetown McDonough

Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business recently welcomed 322 undergraduate students from around the world to embark on an educational journey rooted in experiential learning, a global mindset, and ethical leadership. 

September 29, 2025