Undergraduate Program

Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business educates students via the Jesuit tradition emphasizing superior teaching skills for distinguished professional performance, encouraging the continued pursuit of knowledge, and fostering a commitment to the service of others.

Through small class sizes and close interaction with Georgetown’s internationally recognized faculty, Georgetown students form a community of scholars and professionals working together to advance their understanding of international business environments.

Combining a comprehensive liberal arts education with instruction in core business disciplines, the curriculum at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business prepares students for professional achievement in the business world, as well as advanced graduate studies.
 
As you continue to learn more about what the McDonough School of Business has to offer, we invite you to view a short video detailing the school's current successes and future objectives.

Pre-registration for First-Year Students

If you are an incoming first-year student for the fall 2011 semester, please carefully review the course preregistration booklet.

Global Mind Set

Recognizing the importance of preparing students to lead in the global marketplace, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business builds greater international awareness through each of its course offerings and study abroad programs.

With a student body representing all 50 states and more than 50 foreign countries, Georgetown University attracts outstanding international students and faculty members. Plus, its integration within the Washington, D.C., community provides opportunities for students to enrich their global perspective.

Undergraduate Program Highlights

·         Are you looking to expand your academic horizons by studying abroad?  Look no further than the McDonough School of Business. Through partnerships with more than 70 foreign universities and colleges in 35 countries, roughly 45% of McDonough students study abroad over the course of their college careers. Most programs are completed during the third year of study and include options for fall semester, spring semester, full academic year, or summer programs. Among our most popular options are a full-year at The London School of Economics, and summer semesters at Oxford University and Fudan University in Shanghai.

·         Do you want to be a part of a community where you’re explicitly connected?  The McDonough School of Business Alumni Mentor Program (AMP) links current undergraduates with the best and brightest Georgetown alumni in both Washington, D.C., and New York City metropolitan areas. Here, students are able to network with recent graduates from a vast array of companies and industries. Participants engage in group events as well as casual, individual meetings with their mentors. In the 2008-2009 academic year, more than 25 students secured internships and/or full-time positions as a direct result of their involvement with the program.

·         Are you interested in sharpening your competitive edge?  The McDonough School of Business sponsors elite teams of students at numerous case competitions and leadership conferences throughout the country and internationally. The competitions present challenging cases which require students to apply knowledge from all areas of business to present innovative solutions. The Undergraduate Program Office teams up with Hilltop Consultants for an annual, non-profit, live case competition at Georgetown University. The case competition, called The Business Strategy Competition at Georgetown University, garners participation from students at the nation’s top undergraduate business schools. In addition, a group of McDonough students traveled to Copenhagen this spring to participate in the CBS Case Competition in Denmark. 

Do you need assistance with your job/internship search? The Career Education Center teaches students and alumni how to identify career opportunities that suit their individual strengths and interests and equips them with resources for life-long career management as confident, self-reliant professionals. 

       Student life in Washington, D.C.

Living in Washington allows students to expand their learning by immersing themselves in the energy of the nation’s capital. Georgetown encourages its students to take advantage of the civic institutions and cultural amenities unique to Washington.

The newly inaugurated Proud to be in DC initiative integrates Georgetown students with the Washington community and forges links to the many civic and cultural amenities found in the District, including visits to the Newseum, tour of the United States Capitol Building, and the White House.

The city's diversity also is displayed year-round during cultural events such as the Cherry Blossom Festival and the multitude of activities that occur on the National Mall. Get to know the city by browsing the following local news sources:

• The Washington Post
• The Washington Times
• The Washington City Paper 
• The Washingtonian 
• AOL CityGuide 
• Washington, D.C. Tourism

The New Home of the McDonough School of Business

The new building housing Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business provides an environment for teaching, learning, interaction, and collaboration for students, faculty, and staff. The Rafik B. Hariri Building’s modern design is a symbol for the school’s forward-thinking, world-class curriculum, while the stone façade replicates the look and feel of Georgetown’s historic Healy Hall.

• Size: 179,000 gross square feet in five stories and a two-level parking garage
• Classrooms: 15 classrooms, including eight case-style rooms, five tiered lecture rooms, and two flat-floor rooms
• Collaboration: 34 breakout rooms, complete with data ports, flat-screen video monitors, and white boards, with additional breakout rooms in the Technology Center to support educational projects
• Students: Undergraduate student common area on the first floor; graduate student common area on the third floor; locker rooms for graduate students
• Faculty: 120 faculty offices, providing space for new faculty hires
• Meetings: 11 interview rooms in the MBA Career Center, plus 15 conference rooms throughout the building that can hold up to 30 people each
• Auditorium: 400-seat, broadcast-ready auditorium
• Layout: The building’s design groups undergraduate education space on the first floor, MBA space on the second and third floors, executive education programs on the fourth floor, and faculty offices on the fifth floor.
• Cost: $82.5 million, funded entirely through philanthropic support