Georgetown's business school sits in the Rafik B. Hariri Building on the university's hilltop campus above the Potomac. McDonough teaches undergraduate business, a full-time MBA and several specialist master's degrees. Its location gives it a focus on business, policy and international affairs that few schools can copy. Many students work with the IMF, World Bank and consulting firms downtown.
Washington, DC, United States
Official website: msb.georgetown.edu
Georgetown University
1957
Rafik B. Hariri Building
Georgetown, Washington DC
$55,000 – $85,000
Programme tuition, approximate, varies by programme
$24,000 – $30,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on msb.georgetown.edu before you apply.
Full-time MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL: 100
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL: 100
MS Management
Masters DegreeDuration
10 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; TOEFL: 100
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL: 100
Business teaching that meets public policy in Washington.
A strong international business focus.
Consulting and finance recruiting through Georgetown's network.
MBA graduates join consulting, banking and technology firms, often in DC and New York.
Some move into roles with the World Bank, IMF or government-facing firms.
STEM-designated programmes can give up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Georgetown is a historic neighbourhood of brick townhouses and cobbled streets, with M Street's shops and the C&O Canal towpath at the bottom of the hill.
There's no Metro station in Georgetown itself, so students use buses or the Circulator to reach downtown. Washington is expensive, especially rent.
Form I-20 issued by Georgetown University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
The MBA runs several rounds from autumn to spring. Specialist master's programmes use rolling or round-based deadlines. International applicants should apply in an early round to allow for visa processing.
Most programmes start in August, with orientation in the summer for some.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Georgetown University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
The MBA, MS Finance and MS Business Analytics are popular with international students. You need a strong degree, GMAT or GRE for most programmes, essays, an interview and TOEFL 100 or equivalent.
McDonough offers merit fellowships to MBA and master's applicants, assessed from the application. Most awards cover part of tuition.
