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Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business strives to educate future business leaders of the highest ability and integrity, who are committed to improving the world for themselves and for others.
dear future hoya, Congratulations on your admission to Georgetown University’s Full-time MBA Program. Through a rigorous admissions process, you stood out as a candidate who will add value to, and benefit from, our distinguished community. The McDonough School of Business will prepare you for a lifetime of professional and personal achievement, and I look forward to you joining the Class of 2015. Attending Georgetown will change your life. You will be challenged by faculty who have a passion for teaching and who are committed to your learning. You will embrace new ideas, new cultures, and new ways of thinking. You will learn to make difficult decisions when there are no easy answers. You will succeed whether you are doing business in New York or Shanghai, Dubai or São Paulo, Mumbai or San Francisco. Above all, you will have the network and skills to take advantage of opportunities you never knew existed. Dream big. Work hard. Achieve success. At Georgetown, you can realize your potential to make a difference in the international community and create a better world for yourself and for others. Sincerely,
David A. Thomas Dean and William R. Berkley Chair @ProfThomas
table of contents Your Georgetown Community
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McDonough School of Business Global Alumni Network Contact Information
The World Is Your Campus
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Global Experience Study Abroad Opportunities International Business Diplomacy Certificate Global Social Enterprise and Development Graduate Fellows Program A Global Student Body
Academics 9 Ethics and Honor Code Fall Registration Cohorts and Study Teams Engaging Leadership Holistic Learning Coursework Outside of Georgetown McDonough Course Waivers Books and Course Materials Dual Degrees
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Your Competitive Candidacy The Georgetown Network The Recruiting Advantage Employment Profiles
Student Life Student Organizations In the Business of Giving Back Work Hard, Play Hard
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table of Contents Living in Washington, D.C.
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Transportation/Parking Fitness Facilities Partners Association Child Care
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Office of International Programs I-20 Process Communication Tools for Success: Pre-MBA Business English Course Employment Authorization Social Security Numbers Global Career Conference & Expo
Tuition, Expenses, and Financial Aid
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Estimated Tuition and Expenses Financial Aid
your next steps Admitted Student Welcome Website Your Admissions Manager Submit Your Deposit Welcome Weekends
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ounded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. What began as Georgetown College, a small gathering of 12 students and a handful of professors, has grown into a major international research university that includes four undergraduate
schools, as well as internationally respected business, foreign service, law, medical, and public policy graduate programs. Georgetown University expands on its Jesuit heritage in our commitment to justice and the common good, our intellectual openness, our international character, and in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.
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Distinguished by its emphasis on global business and immersive approach to practical learning, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business focuses on developing ethical international leaders who can build a better world for themselves and others. The McDonough School of Business is located in Washington, D.C., the center of world business, politics, and policy. Each year, 1,400 undergraduates, 1,000 MBA students, and 1,200 participants in executive education programs study business with an intensive focus on principled leadership and a global perspective.
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The school was founded in 1957 by faculty in the School of Foreign Service, who believed that an understanding of commercial markets was essential to worldwide political stability. The school was named for Robert Emmett McDonough, a major benefactor and a 1949 graduate of the School of Foreign Service. McDonough was a four-term member of the Georgetown University Board of Directors and held numerous other advisory and alumni board positions. Today, the McDonough School of Business resides in the Rafik B. Hariri Building. This five-story, 179,000-square-foot innovative space was funded entirely by alumni and
supporters and balances the tradition of Georgetown University with forwardthinking functionality. The facility houses 15 classrooms, 34 breakout rooms, 15 conference rooms, 11 interview rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, two large student lounges, and 120 faculty offices. Student space is replete with data ports, flat-screen monitors, and video-conferencing capabilities, allowing for global connectivity. The building is named in memory of the late Rafik B. Hariri, a two-time prime minister of Lebanon, noted philanthropist, and ardent advocate of education.
Global Alumni Network Georgetown’s alumni network comprises more than 175,000 alumni from all 50 states and 110 countries. As alumni of Georgetown McDonough, you will be inducted into a supportive global network that is invested in your future and serious about your success. Georgetown alumni provide powerful career- building support and work closely with the MBA Career Center. Alumni regularly return to campus to hire MBAs for summer internships and post-MBA positions, prepare students for challenging MBA interviews, and provide industry insight to those making career transitions.
“Georgetown MBA represents and promotes academic rigor, ethical integrity, and a strong sense of community. These values are now a part of my personal brand and will stay with me throughout my career.” Diana Bernal MBA Candidate, Class of 2013 Corporate Banking Summer Associate Citibank, New York
Your Georgetown Community McDonough School of Business Contact Information
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Full-time MBA Admissions 390 Hariri Building 202-687-4200 GeorgetownMBA@georgetown.edu
Office of Student Accounts White-Gravenor Hall, Lower Level 202-687-7100 studentaccounts.georgetown.edu
MBA Program Office 320 Hariri Building 202-687-7638 mbastudentservices@georgetown.edu
Office of Student Financial Services Healy Hall, Room G-19 202-687-4547 finaid.georgetown.edu
MBA Career Center 285 Hariri Building 202-687-3741
Student Health Insurance Henle Village, Room 31 202-687-4883 studentaffairs.georgetown.edu/insurance
McDonough School of Business Technology Center 180 Hariri Building 202-687-4721 technology.msb.edu
Office of Student Health Darnall Hall, Ground Floor 202-687-4500 shc.georgetown.edu Office of International Programs 3520 Prospect Street, NW Car Barn, Suite 210 202-687-5867 oip.georgetown.edu
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eorgetown University’s McDonough School of Business integrates international experiences throughout its curriculum. From the very start, the Fulltime MBA Program is filled with classroom and experiential learning opportunities that will develop you into an innovative, principled, and entrepreneurial leader with a global perspective to make a substantial impact on business and society.
Global Experience As a first-year MBA student, you will begin your studies with a three-week, highly
integrated course on the Structure of Global Industries led by internationally renowned professors of world trade and economies. Later courses explore the political and cultural realities of doing business across—and even without—borders. In the fall of your second year, you will begin The Global Business Experience, the signature capstone of the Georgetown McDonough MBA. Through classwork and hands-on experiences consulting for organizations around the world, you will demonstrate the core competencies, cultural awareness, and global mindset needed to succeed in business. Past Global Experience
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locations have included Argentina, Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Students have worked for clients ranging from 3M and Philips Electronics to the World Bank and Yahoo!
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Georgetown McDonough has partnered with top international universities to provide you with additional opportunities to expand your global mindset. During the fall of your second year, you can study in one of five overseas locations: IAE Business School in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Fudan University in Shanghai, China; London Business School in England; HEC Paris in France; or ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Each of our partners provides a global approach to business and offers courses in both English and their native language.
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You also can study in England during the summer between your first and second year through the six-week, six-credit, Graduate Business Program in International Management at Oxford University. As a participant, you will gain first-hand knowledge of international management from a European perspective. As an exchange student, you are fully immersed in the student community and have full access to career management resources at the host institution. Applications are accepted in the spring of the first year for fall enrollment the second year.
International Business Diplomacy Certificate The Karl F. Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy (IBD) was created at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service to train a new generation of leaders in
international business, public policy, and business-government relations. A highly selective honors program, the IBD has criteria for admission that include academic performance, economics background, foreign language proficiency, international experience, and an interest in a transnational career. Students apply in the fall of the first year for enrollment in the introductory IBD gateway course in the spring semester. Those who earn a grade of A- or better will be invited to pursue the certificate. Students use their Georgetown MBA program electives to fulfill course requirements for the IBD Certificate.
Global Social Enterprise and Development Graduate Fellows Program Georgetown University’s Social Enterprise and Development Graduate Fellows Program is a collaboration between the Global Human Development program of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service (SFS) and the McDonough School of Business. This program is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the role of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable development and to prepare them to become leaders and change-agents in a rapidly changing world. Graduates of this fellowship program will gain a deeper understanding of their entrepreneurial aptitude while being prepared to develop, critique, and lead new business strategies in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. They will gain the skills to critically assess business proposals for viability and impact as a potential donor or investor. Students apply in the fall of the first year.
“I chose Georgetown because of the leadership opportunities afforded by the MBA program that empower students to take an active role in charting their own rewarding MBA experience. If you identify an opportunity to create value, Georgetown gives you the room and resources to make it happen.” Vanessa Ting, MBA ’08 Co-Founder & CEO, Buyerly, LLC
The World is Your Campus “There is a truly palpable sense of community at Georgetown. We genuinely care about each other’s success, and the program provides students ample opportunity to get involved, become leaders, and leave behind a unique legacy.” Jennifer Tindle, MBA ’12 Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, KIPP NYC
A Global Student Body Georgetown McDonough students’ professional achievements, personal accomplishments, and varied work experiences are as diverse as their geographic locations. The global mindset of the student body is a key feature of the Full-time MBA Program, as evidenced by 77 percent of the Class of 2014 reporting living, studying, and/or working outside of their home country and the entire student body representing 45 countries from around the world. Georgetown MBA clubs also reflect the international spirit of our program and promote a variety of social, cultural, and professional activities for the entire student body. Organizations include: the Asia Business Consortium; the European Business Association; the Greater China Business Association; the Japan Society; the Latin American Business Association; the Middle East Graduate Association; and the South Asian Business Association.
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The Full-time MBA Program’s Student Government Association (SGA) board has a vice president for international students, a position designed to represent international students and encourage cultural awareness within the entire student body. Each year, the SGA hosts the International Festival, an event celebrating the diverse heritage of students enrolled in Georgetown’s Full-time MBA Program. One of our most popular activities, this event draws nearly 300 participants to an enriching day of ethnic foods, costumes, music, and fun for everyone.
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he Georgetown Full-time MBA Program prepares you to lead in the global business environment. The curriculum immerses you in real-world issues, challenges you to prove yourself in an international consulting project, and enables you to build the skills necessary to reach your career goals. The curriculum cuts across the functional areas of business and emphasizes the skills employers value most: an understanding of the global business environment, the ability to think analytically and creatively, the confidence to take on the
unknown, the capability to work on teams, and a focus on ethical leadership.
Ethics and Honor Code The Georgetown Full-time MBA Program prides itself on the high ethical standards of our students and community. For that reason, our students abide by three primary standards of conduct during their time at Georgetown. First, all Georgetown University students are held to a campus-wide Ethos Statement. The Ethos Statement outlines the values that stand
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Georgetown University Ethos Statement Choosing to come to Georgetown University means joining a distinctive community. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Georgetown places special emphasis on the dignity and worth of every person and the love of truth. Membership in this community carries with it high expectations regarding the ways in which each person will act both within and beyond Healy Gates. In particular, students are expected to honor the following commitments in all their actions: A commitment to the highest standards of honesty and personal integrity both inside and outside the classroom.
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A commitment to treat others in a respectful manner, regardless of differences such as race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
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A commitment to open discourse and the free exchange of ideas. A commitment to exercise mutual care and responsibility in all relationships. A commitment to an active concern for the safety, security, and well-being of each individual and a respect for individual, communal, and university property.
as the foundation upon which the university’s Code of Student Conduct is supported. Further, Georgetown MBA students also abide by the Academic Integrity System, which outlines the expectations for appropriate study and collaboration in the classroom. Finally, Professional Standards: Policies & Procedures details expectations for the professionalism of all MBA students. These standards serve as the foundation of our ethics and honor code within the MBA program and will be reviewed in detail at MBA Orientation in August.
Fall Registration You will automatically be registered by the MBA Program Office for your first semester of MBA coursework. Schedules will be announced in mid-July. Additional information regarding the fall course schedule is available on the Welcome Website.
Cohorts and Study Teams Your class will be divided into four cohorts (Hoya, Saxa, Blue, and Gray) that take all core courses together. Cohorts are specifically designed to encourage inclusion and community within your MBA class and tend to become a cohesive “family” of students who support and challenge one another throughout the program. A series of events take place throughout the year that provide an opportunity for your group to engage in friendly competition to see which cohort comes out on top. Cohorts will be announced in mid-July. In addition, your cohort is broken into study teams of four or five students for group projects and support. Your teams will work together in all core classes and will be reassigned every term. Your first study team will be announced shortly before classes begin.
Engaging Leadership The McDonough School of Business’ focus on principled leadership is evident both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to coursework in leadership and business ethics, students have unparalleled access to world and business leaders. Outside the classroom, you will attend several speaker events designed to expose you to top leaders from the business community. Recent speakers have included: Sandy Douglas, President of Coca-Cola North America Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Estée Lauder Companies Julius Genachowski, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
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YEAR 1 Opening Term (3 weeks)
Accounting Fundamentals Structure of Global Industries
Fall Term (12 weeks)
Analysis and Reporting of Financial Information Managerial Statistics Firm Analysis and Strategy Financial Markets and Corporate Decision Making Marketing Analysis and Customer Strategy
Principled Leadership in Business and Society Six (6), six-week electives
Spring Term (12 weeks)
Leadership and Social Intelligence Analytical Problem Solving Intensive Learning Experience (1 week) Operations Management (6 weeks) Global Business Environment (6 weeks) Two (2), six-week electives
Global Business Experience Six (6), six-week electives
Sheila Johnson, Co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and current part-owner of the Washington Capitals (NHL), the Washington Wizards (NBA), and the Washington Mystics (WNBA) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India Robert Kimmitt, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Ted Leonsis, Founder, Monumental Sports and Entertainment Gary Locke, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Jim Moffatt, Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting Alexis Ohanian, Co-Founder of Reddit Tim O’Shaughnessy, CEO and Co-Founder of Living Social
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Antonio Vazquez, Chairman of International Airlines Group Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank
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Holistic Learning The Georgetown MBA provides students with a variety of learning opportunities in both simulated and real-world business environments to gain practical experience. Examples include student organizations such as the Graduate Student Investment Fund, class projects in courses such as the Small Business Clinic, and workshops such as Georgetown’s Case Certification Program.
Opening Term The Opening Term is a three-week, intensive term designed to introduce students to the academic foundation of a Georgetown MBA. Accounting Fundamentals meets once per day, instructing students in the fundamental language of business through the use of realworld financial statements that will continue into the fall term. The Structure of Global Industries
(SGI) is a hands-on, experiential course that meets twice per day to give you lessons in economics, ethics, and communications necessary for understanding the world economy. SGI begins with the concept of a “blank slate,� where you are a business leader exploring new opportunities in a global industry. The Opening Term dives deeply and rigorously into the topics that will distinguish you as a Georgetown MBA, globally minded with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of business.
Core Coursework Core classes at Georgetown are meant to give you both breadth and depth in business topics that the professional world expects from MBA graduates. Offered primarily in semester-long, 12-week increments, the core includes subjectbased classes such as Marketing, Finance,
Statistics, Accounting, and Operations along with integrated classes such as Leadership and Social Intelligence, Analytical Problem Solving, Principled Leadership in Business and Society, and Global Business Environment. The Georgetown MBA core curriculum provides you with the tools necessary to succeed in business and also the critical thinking skills and integrated mindset needed to apply those concepts as leaders in your chosen professions.
Elective Coursework As a Georgetown MBA student, you earn a degree in general management that allows you to customize your coursework according to your personal and professional interests. Electives are offered in six-week increments called modules and span six primary subject areas: Accounting and Business Ethics,
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Academics the classroom and the mindset you have developed throughout the program to engage in a professional-level consulting project for an international client. Global spans the entire spring semester of your second year, including an overseas trip to your client just before spring break and ending with an on-campus conference at the end of the program.
Coursework Outside of the McDonough School of Business
Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations and Information Management, and Strategy.
Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) Intensive Learning Experiences (ILEs) are an essential part of the new MBA curriculum and provide the opportunity for concentrated learning and engagement on a diversity of topics. Some of the ILEs will take advantage of innovative pedagogies encouraged by a concentrated time format, such as experiential learning, project work, and off-campus activities. Other ILEs may make use of more conventional teaching techniques. ILEs are offered in a one-week “block” format and occur the week before spring break.
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Global Business Experience Your Georgetown MBA will culminate in The Global Business Experience, an application of everything you have learned in a capstone course and consulting project. Referred to simply as “Global,” this experience will build upon the tools you have gained in
To help maximize their graduate business education experience, students can take a total of 12 credits outside of the McDonough School of Business—six of those can be outside of Georgetown University. These graduatelevel courses are typically taken at the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown Public Policy Institute, or Georgetown Law Center. Students are also eligible to take courses at
other universities that are members of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area. You can read more about the Consortium at www.consortium.org.
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Course Waivers
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If you have earned professional credentials or completed extensive training in a particular functional area, you may petition the Waiver Committee to take an exam that tests core knowledge in the subject. The standards used to evaluate waiver petitions are very high, and the exam used to test out of a course is quite rigorous. Course waiver exams are available for ACCT500: Accounting Fundamentals and OPIM550: Managerial Statistics. Information about waiver exams will be available on the admitted student Welcome Website (see Next Steps).
Books and Course Materials Most classes require a textbook and/or course pack (cases/readings). Textbooks can be purchased either in the bookstore or from online sources. Information regarding the purchase of course packs comes directly from your professor. A list of the fall required course materials will be available in late July. You will have sufficient time to buy them before classes begin. You will need to purchase a financial calculator for the fall semester. Faculty recommend the Texas Instruments BA-II plus ($30) or a model with similar functional capability.
Dual Degrees The McDonough School of Business has partnered with the Walsh School of Foreign
Georgetown McDonough. The school’s culture is so learning in a truly global environment.” Karn Aggarwal MBA Candidate, Class of 2014
Academics “Georgetown’s values resounded with who I am and the kind of education I was looking for. I wanted to be challenged, to be trained as a leader, to think on a global level, and to continually remember what it means to give back to the community. I found that in Georgetown.” Michelle Kim, MBA ’12 Consultant, Deloitte Consulting
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Service, Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine, and Georgetown Public Policy Institute to help meet the growing demand for business executives with additional cross-functional expertise. You can maximize your graduate business school experience by taking advantage of Georgetown University’s rich community of scholars and complete two graduate degrees at an accelerated rate. Candidates not yet enrolled at Georgetown who are interested in dual-degree programs must submit individual applications to each school simultaneously. The admissions processes are conducted separately, and admissions decisions are made independently by the Admissions Committees of each school. Additional information is available online: msb.georgetown.edu/mba/academics/dual. Current dual-degree candidates can contact Lauren Grainger, director of academic affairs, in the MBA Program Office at lug2@ georgetown.edu for assistance.
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s a graduate business student at the McDonough School of Business, you will be among the world’s best and brightest. As your career development team, we are committed to help you to arrive at a constructive career perspective, to distinguish your value proposition, to hone your competitive job search skills, and to position yourself to win job offers, where what you do best and enjoy most will make the biggest difference.
Industry Alignment Organized by industries of interest, MBA Career Center coaches, peer advisors, and
student organizations work together to educate Georgetown MBA students about their value to potential industry employers, and then connect them with recruiters who seek the global talent our MBAs offer. By holding in common the business interests of MBA students and employers, Career Center team members can readily identify synergies. Our services align with these industries: Consulting C onsumer Goods and Retail Energy and Clean Tech Entertainment and Media Entrepreneurship
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Financial Services Government Healthcare H ospitality and Tourism International Development M anufacturing and Transportation Not-for-Profit/Social Impact Real Estate Technology
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Career Development Strategy We take a strategic approach to your candidacy for job change or promotion and support you with a 7-Phase Career Development Strategy. This system takes you from (1) the early assessment of your strengths to; (2) evaluating your career options; (3) building your story line; (4)
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producing a networking plan; (5) completing job applications; (6) interviewing successfully; and (7) negotiating best and final offers.
Career Courses We have designed three MBA-specific courses that put these strategic concepts into practical frameworks and products. The modular format delivers concentrated content efficiently. Multiple schedules create convenience. Choose a course that meets your need: Job Search Course Promotions Course Global Executive Presence Course
MBA Career Marketing Portfolio For any career advancement campaign, you will need a set of reliable career marketing materials. The career coursework and associated deliverable schedules have been
arranged so that you can produce a complete career marketing portfolio in time for important, career advancing conversations with coaches, alumni, and employers.
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Early and Essential Preparation Our preparation begins in June with the MBA Career Ignition – Summer Webinar Series, which will equip you to produce your Level One career portfolio products, including your Georgetown McDonough-standard MBA résumé. Your summer submissions will be professionally reviewed, enabling you to arrive on campus with a wellconsidered career hypothesis, an initial value proposition, and a working MBA résumé.
policy debates and political
Industry-specific Career Coaching Each member of the MBA Career Center staff holds the Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC) credential. The CCMC program is approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF) as an Accredited Coach-Specific Training Hours program meeting the highest coaching industry standards. Through dedicated one-on-one coaching, we will ensure that your individual career plan makes the most sense for you and that you are prepared to execute that plan with confidence. Since one size may not fit all, we offer specialty coach support as well. Students needing further clarification on job search options will benefit from working with our Career Clarification Coach once on site; those anticipating international job searches can develop an international search strategy with our International Coach; and those who are preparing for internal promotions can benefit from working with our Promotions Coach.
Shelley M. Rood, MBA ’10 Senior Legislative Associate and AJFCA Washington Director, The Jewish Federation of North America
public sector, it is essential to remain in touch with current issues. Georgetown attracts the best guest speakers, professors, and faculty from Washington, D.C., and across the globe to engage students in relevant policy discussions.”
mba career center “At Georgetown McDonough, the community of students is incredibly supportive and determined to help one another succeed. This collaboration is the driving force that sets
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MBA Career Central This dynamic intranet environment puts all MBA Career Center resources at your fingertips. From surveying potential MBA careers, to choosing career events, to connecting with the right coach and making that relationship productive, this online content helps you systematize the career development process. Everything you need is searchable from this site.
Georgetown apart. “
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Mark Waks MBA Candidate, Class of 2013 Healthcare Innovation; Experienced Commercial Leadership Development Program (ECLDP) Johnson & Johnson
Employer Relationship Development The MBA Career Center team brings a partnership commitment to a portfolio of employer relationships, on-campus, offcampus, and online. We help employer representatives connect with you in ways that are effective, enjoyable, and facilitate best matches. Employer representatives often teach in our classrooms, serve on expert panels, or provide informational interviews. Whether making formal presentations to detail career opportunities, hosting followup receptions, or holding mock interviews to get to know you in a less formal setting, employers’ experiences at the McDonough School of Business are top notch. Alumni Engagement In addition to employer relationships and student support, the MBA Career Center regularly reaches out to loyal alumni to develop relationships, discover new opportunities, and make meaningful connections that support your success. You will encounter alumni from the beginning at the Orientation career panel; from there, you will interact with alumni in a variety of settings ranging from the career
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days, career treks, mock interviews, employer events and receptions, to on-campus interviews. We will invite you to harness the power of the Georgetown alumni network through various virtual platforms, helping you to explore your career options and earn the chance for qualified internal advocacy with leading multinational companies. In addition, the Georgetown University network gives students exceptional access to alumni and new employers with global interests and reach.
Professional Development Series Students and alumni from the Full-time, Evening, and Executive programs are invited to campus four times each year to network and consider advanced career management topics with the community of affiliated professionals in Washington, D.C. Offered in a Friday evening social format, the Professional Development Series provides access to national career experts and the opportunity to expand your Georgetown network. Student Organization Career Events The MBA Career Center values its strong relationships with student organizations and
regularly collaborates with club leadership to provide top programming that allows you to develop relationships within your industry and your employers of choice. Some of these events include: Inside the Internship Career Days (Finance Day, Marketing Day, Consulting Day, etc.) Career Treks (aligned with industry, functional, and geographic preferences) MBA Professional Conferences Co-sponsoring of speakers and industry guests
The Recruiting Advantage Employers Seeking Georgetown MBAs Through the MBA Career Center’s branded recruiting platform, employers interested in Georgetown MBA students can easily organize recruiting events, review candidate credentials, post jobs, and extend invitations to interview. This is a confidential electronic environment that supports relationships with employers
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mba career center Career Management Timeline Admitted
First Year Fall
spring
Second Year Fall
spring
Essential Preparation
MBA Internship Market
MBA Internship Market
MBA Graduate Market
MBA Graduate Market
MBA Career Ignition – Summer Webinar Series
Job Search Course and Clinics
On-campus Recruiting
On-campus Recruiting
Virtual Recruiting
Career Days
MBA Careers 101
Virtual Recruiting
Virtual Recruiting
Inside the Internship
Job Search Teams
MBA Career Conferences
Job Search Teams
MBA Careers 201 Level One Career Marketing Portfolio Development and Delivery
Student Clubs
Job Search Course Begins
MBA Career Conferences
1-on-1 Coaching
Employer Presentations Career Treks
1-on-1 Coaching Global Career Conference & Expo
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Branded Outreach 1-on-1 Coaching
Career Coaching Access to Industry-Expert Career Coaches for Life Alumni Job Postings Alumni Networking Events
Mock Interviews 1-on-1 Coaching Level Two Career Marketing Portfolio Development and Delivery
who want to hire Hoyas. Here you will find employer profiles, alumni and recruiter contacts, a calendar of employer presentations, and interviewing schedules.
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Global Career Conference & Expo Each year, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, in partnership with ESADE Business School in Spain, hosts the Global Career Conference & Expo on Georgetown’s campus in the late fall. Targeting first- and second-year MBA candidates who are international students, as well as U.S. students seeking global opportunities, this event brings together exceptional global organizations and talent from select top-tier MBA programs.
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MBA Career Conferences In addition to on-campus recruiting, each fall, hundreds of recruiters travel to national MBA Career Conferences in search of top MBA talent. MBA Career Conferences offer valuable opportunities for students and employers to meet face-to-face. This is especially important if those employers are not visiting Georgetown. The MBA Career Center team is diligent in preparing you for these largeformat events, and representatives from the team are on site to coach students for walk-up introductions and first-round interviews.
Class of 2012 Employment Profile Offers and Acceptances Received Offer by Graduation
Accepted Offer by Graduation
Received Offer within 3 Months of Graduation
Accepted Offer within 3 Months of Graduation
All Graduates Seeking Employment
76% 68% 92% 89%
With Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
79% 69% 92% 89%
Without Permanent U.S. Work Authorization
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MBA Employers Hiring Three or More Graduates American Express*
IBM Corporation*
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch*
Johnson & Johnson*
BMO Capital Markets*
M&T Bank Corporation*
Boston Consulting Group*
Marriott International, Inc.*
Capgemini*
PricewaterhouseCoopers*
Capital One Financial Corporation*
Samsung Electronics*
Citi*
Wells Fargo Securities*
Deloitte*
Additional Employers that Hired MBA Class of 2012 Graduates 3M Company
AT&T Services, Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton*
A.T. Kearney
Audi of America, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Accenture
B Revolution
Cartica Capital
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Bain & Company
Censeo Consulting Group
Advisory Board Company
Baxter Healthcare
City First Bank
AEW Capital Management
BeClose
Cognizant*
American Land Lease
Bel Air Investment Advisors
Cohen & Steers
Applegate Farms
Bellwether Education Ptnrs
ConAgra Foods
Archstone
Blackboard
Constellation Energy*
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mba career center Additional Employers that Hired MBA Class of 2012 Graduates (continued) Corning Inc.
Haitong Securities Co.
PepsiCo Inc.
Corporate Executive Board
Hershey’s
Photon Infotech
Credit Suisse
Hewlett-Packard*
Potash Corporation
CSC
Hilton Worldwide
Qiagen
CTF Hotels
HGST
Regions Bank
CWCapital Asset
Humana
Reliable Software
Management
Resources, Inc.
Cypress Group
JetBlue
Sabre Holdings
Deutsche Bank*
JPMorgan*
Samsung Corning
DISH Network
KIPP NYC
Samsung Heavy Industries
DTE Energy
Liberty Mutual*
SCS Energy LLC
Duff & Phelps
Macy’s
Socratic Labs
Eastdil Secured
Maxim Integrated Products
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
EmCare, Inc.
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Tantrum Street
Ernst & Young LLP
McMaster Carr Supply Co.
TD Bank
Eskimo, S.A.
Medical Imaging and Tech.
Teleperformance
Excella Consulting
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The Coca-Cola Company
Facts Global Energy
Menicon China Co., Ltd.
The Washington Post*
Fatigue Technology Inc.
MetLife
The World Bank*
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Milestone Consulting
Tory Burch LLC
MITRE
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Investigation* First Annapolis Consulting, Inc.* First Quartile Consulting
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GlaxoSmithKline*
Nomura*
Vitolo Consulting
GORUCK, LLC
Northrop Grumman
Grosvenor
Ocean’s Edge
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Oriental Lureal Textile
Employers listed with an asterisk (*) hired more than one Georgetown McDonough MBA graduate. Employers listed in bold hired an MBA graduate without permanent U.S. work authorization.
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Top Intern Employers American Express* Education Pioneers* AT&T*
Ernst & Young LLP*
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Johnson & Johnson*
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Additional Class of 2013 Intern Employers 3GreenMoms Adidas Albert Einstein Healthcare Alstom Power Inc. Alvin Valley Amazon American Airlines* ARM Holding Ascend Global Investments Ashoka Axa Equitable Bain & Company Barclays Capital* BASF* Baxter International Inc. Bayer*
BDO Blackboard* BMO Capital Markets Booz Allen Hamilton* Boston Consulting Group Casa Dragones Censeo Consulting Group Chevron Corporation Citadel Capital ConAgra Foods Council on Competitiveness CSC D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development D.C. Mayoral Fellowship
D.C. Small and Local Business Department Deckers Outdoor Corporation Delta Faucet Company Department of Homeland Security Department of Health and Human Services Department of the Treasury Deutsche Bank Development of Finance International Energy Ventures Analysis EstĂŠe Lauder* Federal Reserve Bank of New York
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mba career center Additional Employers that Hired MBA Class of 2013 Interns (continued) First Annapolis Consulting, Inc. First Quartile Consulting FLO Wine Fraunhofer Moez General Electric Georgetown University Gilfus Education Group Global Diversified Fund Groupon Harris SBSB HelloWallet Hilton Worldwide HSBC* ICMA Retirement Corporation IndexIQ InSight at Pacific Community Ventures Inter-American Investment Corp.* International Finance Corporation Invact Technologies JPMorgan* Key Bridge Partners Kiva KPMG LLP Kraft Foods, Inc.* Landmark Africa Las Vegas Sands Corporation Liberty Mutual* LinkedIn Liquidity Services, Inc. LivingSocial L’Oreal Lowe’s
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M&T Bank Corporation Macquarie Capital Marriott International, Inc. Marsh & McLennan* Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Moet Hennessy Mystery Brewing Company Navy Federal Credit Union* Nestle* Network For Good New Sector Alliance New York Presbyterian Hospital Nomura* Novartis Taiwan Overseas Private Investment Corporation* PepsiCo Personal, Inc. PFC Energy* Pfizer PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC* Procter & Gamble Promontory Financial Group Pulse Experiential Qiagen RealTerm Global Reckitt Benckiser Results For Development RLJ Lodging Trust Rockefeller Financial Rooney Holdings Sabre Holdings Sealed Air Corporation
Shorebank International Shunwecapital Social Finance Inc. Softbank China Venture Capital Staples Stifel Nicolaus Weisel Success Academy Charter Schools Susquehanna International Group Sweetgreen T. Rowe Price The Ackman- Ziff Real Estate Group The Bozzuto Group The Center for Audit Quality The Clinton Foundation The Coca-Cola Company* The Tony Elumelu Foundation The Washington Post Tiga Warna Citra Tishman Speyer Properties Toyota Financial Service UBS Under Armour Inc. Unilever* Vanguard Vestergaard Frandsen W.P. Carey & Co. LLC Wall Street Without Walls Waste Management Wells Fargo Securities ZS Associates
Employers listed with an asterisk (*) hired more than one Georgetown McDonough MBA graduate. Employers listed in bold hired an MBA graduate without permanent U.S. work authorization.
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student life Student Organizations Ranging from professionally focused clubs to interest associations, student organizations are the stewards of campus life and a great way to get involved. Student organizations play an integral role in organizing events, hosting prominent speakers, and planning and executing industry career days. You are encouraged to join several of the organizations listed below and might even want to consider running for a leadership position.
Student Government Association The MBA Student Government Association (SGA) serves the student body of Georgetown’s MBA Program. In this capacity, the SGA is the primary interface between the student body and the faculty and administration. The Student Government Association also plans social events and boosts alumni relations. SGA exists to make students’ time at the McDonough School of Business as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
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student life intersection of business and government policy and assists those seeking careers in government service or with companies and organizations doing business with the government.
Asia Business Consortium The Asia Business Consortium assists students with job and internship opportunities, promotes the Georgetown University and McDonough School of Business brands in Asia, further develops the Georgetown MBA-Asia alumni network, and brings Asian culture to the Georgetown MBA community through the sponsorship of different events.
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California Business Alliance The California Business Alliance facilitates West Coast recruitment across many industries and functional areas, including organizing an annual career trek to the Bay Area each January to visit companies of interest and host networking receptions. Each year, several participants receive interviews, internships, and full-time job offers as a result of the career trek. Greater China Business Association The Greater China Business Association strives to enhance the link between McDonough School of Business and the greater China community, from both cultural and business aspects and is becoming one of the most active clubs at the McDonough School of Business.
Black MBA Association The Black MBA Association (BMBAA) encourages excellence in academic preparation and professional development of MBA candidates of African descent, cultivates the presence of students of African descent as members of the Georgetown community, enriches the academic and professional environment at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, and engages in structurally organized activities in the areas of recruitment, retention, and placement of students of African descent.
Emerging Markets Network The Emerging Markets Network promotes student business interests in emerging and developing economies. The network combines regional interests with business concentrations such as finance or consulting to help Georgetown MBA candidates explore the challenges and rewards of professional careers in these countries. The Emerging Markets Network promotes Georgetown MBA candidates’ career development by connecting them with resources at Georgetown University and in the Washington community.
Business and Government Club The Georgetown Business and Government Club informs MBA students about the
European Business Association Providing an active link between the MBA program and the European business world, the
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European Business Association was founded to address student, professional, and cultural issues from a European perspective.
Gay and Lesbian Alliance The Gay and Lesbian Alliance fosters a supportive environment for professional development, provides a forum for the discussion of business issues related to sexual orientation, and facilitates social interaction and networking among students, alumni, and professionals. GALA serves members who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), as well as those who support this community. Georgetown Christians in Business (GCiB) Drawing from Georgetown’s Jesuit tradition, Georgetown Christians in Business fosters an environment where students can develop their unique gifts through spiritual reflection, service, and intellectual inquiry. GCiB is a non-denominational Christian organization that meets regularly to encourage students to use their talents integrated with Biblical principles to transform communities. Georgetown Energy and Cleantech Club The Georgetown Energy and Cleantech Club supports students as they explore career opportunities and industry trends within the energy industry through guest speaker events, career treks, and group discussion. The club addresses the areas of clean technologies and energy, including oil, gas, electric, renewable and clean technology, energy conservation, consulting, investments, management, trading, corporate finance, assets development, energy services, strategy and planning, business development, and policy.
“Georgetown McDonough’s collaborative environment was highly appealing to me. I have strenghtened my teamwork skills while undertaking real-world case studies and projects.” Matthew Quintana MBA Candidate, Class of 2013 Associate Brand Manager Intern, Unilever
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Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance The Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance offers MBA candidates opportunities to learn about the media and entertainment industries and provides an approach to seek job opportunities in those industries. Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship Club The Georgetown MBA Entrepreneurship Club provides resources, opportunities, and education for students wishing to start a new business immediately after graduation as well as to students interested in working in small businesses, venture capital, cutting-edge technology companies, or larger corporations that promote the entrepreneurial spirit.
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Georgetown Women in Business A chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs, Georgetown Women in Business (GWiB) is dedicated to educating and promoting the role of women in the workplace. GWiB seeks to accomplish this goal by hosting networking, recruiting, and
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career-building events for women throughout the MBA program via a variety of mentorship opportunities and leadership workshops.
Global Operations and Management Association The Global Operations and Management Association (GOMA) provides opportunities for students interested in operations and supply chain management to connect, exchange ideas, and organize activities related to the supply chain management function. Graduate Investment Fund The Graduate Investment Fund (GIF) is a student-managed fund comprising endowments and alumni contributions. The club aims to bring the various theories expounded in economics and techniques presented in finance to life by allowing members to make real investment decisions. Graduate Marketing Association The Graduate Marketing Association (GMA) is dedicated to education and
career development for students interested in a marketing career. The association seeks to enrich the marketing education of members, assist members with career planning and development, and foster the reputation Georgetown’s marketing MBAs to prospective employers.
Graduate Student Consulting Group The Graduate Student Consulting Group (GSCG) offers members career assistance, skills development opportunities, and forums to learn about the consulting industry. The GSCG has maintained a consistent membership of about 170 members as students continue to evaluate consulting as a professional career. Human Capital and Leadership The Human Capital and Leadership (HCAL) club serves students who are interested in leadership development as it relates to human capital. The organization seeks to educate future business leaders on the importance of human capital as a source of competitive advantage. As a student chapter of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), HCAL provides networking and learning opportunities with human resource professionals across different industries.
Japan Society The Japan Society serves the community’s academic and professional needs, strengthens the reputation of Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business in Japanese business society, networks with alumni throughout the world, and supports club members in their internship and job searches. Jewish Business Alliance The Jewish Business Alliance aims to bring members of the Jewish community and those interested in Jewish cultural issues together for networking and educational purposes. Latin American Business Association The Latin American Business Association focuses on building awareness of the Latin American business environment and its cultural richness. LABA also provides academic and career development support for its members. MBA Finance Club The MBA Finance Club educates students about careers in finance and provides resources to support their career searches. The Finance Club augments the MBA curriculum by creating a forum where students with like
Healthcare Business Alliance The Healthcare Business Alliance maintains a specific focus on how healthcare uniquely relates to other areas of business. Club members seek to learn more about how healthcare is connected to the fields of finance, information technology, consulting, government policy formulation, marketing, and management/ administration through research and education, as well as from outside specialists.
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student life leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world. Georgetown University’s Net Impact chapter was formed in 1993 as a charter chapter, and with more than 100 MBA members, Net Impact is one of the largest clubs on campus.
interests can share professional information and advice on career opportunities through professional speaker programs, information sessions, mentor programs, résumé reviews, and specific finance-related events.
McDonough Military Association The McDonough Military Association assists in the professional development and job search process of members, mentors incoming students, promotes camaraderie among members, develops and maintains professional relationships with Veteran alumni, and raises awareness and support for the military community at Georgetown McDonough. Middle East Graduate Alliance The Middle East Graduate Alliance (MEGA) promotes this region to the Georgetown McDonough community. Through business and cultural events, the alliance develops a greater understanding of the Middle East and provides a network for students who are interested in career opportunities in the Middle East.
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Net Impact A three-time gold status club chapter, Net Impact is a network of emerging business
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Real Estate Society The Real Estate Society enhances student access to the wealth of resources located at Georgetown and within the greater Washington community in order to help students educate themselves about real estate and prepare for successful careers in this dynamic industry. South Asian Business Alliance The South Asian Business Alliance (SABA) encourages excellence in academic preparation and professional development of students of South Asian descent at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. Technology and Innovation Club The Technology and Innovation Club provides a social and professional community for students interested in making a difference in all business aspects of technology. The club aims to reach local and national business leaders by serving as a forum for ideas and exchanges about the latest in innovation and technology.
In the Business of Giving Back Students in the Georgetown MBA Program are committed to making the world a better place. The Student Government Association has dedicated a position on its board to community service, and a number of organizations and initiatives are designed to create leaders in service to business and society, including the Community Fellows
program, which recognizes students who complete at least 100 hours of community service by graduation. Below is a description of the many ways Georgetown MBAs really are in the business of giving back.
MBA Volunteers Working together with the SGA VP for Community Affairs, MBA Volunteers operates as a central location for community information and coordination of events. The MBA Volunteers Club strives to provide a variety of opportunities for students to become involved with the Washington, D.C., community. Ultimate 4 The Georgetown Ultimate 4 Basketball tournament is the largest and longest running MBA basketball tournament in the country. This tournament is a two-day event and involves students from the top MBA programs across the nation. Ultimate 4 is hosted by the McDonough School of Business and provides financial support to a local nonprofit organization each year. Social Impact Investment Fund The Social Impact Investment Fund provides financial support to first-year Georgetown
MBA students interested in summer internship opportunities within organizations promoting social impact worldwide. SIIF raises support by hosting a silent auction each spring. Items are donated by students, faculty, administrators, and businesses.
Work Hard, Play Hard The MBA program at Georgetown is a lot of work, but students find the time to unwind and have fun outside of the classroom. A variety of ad hoc athletic groups in the MBA program bring like-minded athletes together. Pick-up basketball and soccer games often can be found on the weekends, the Running Club coordinates training runs for upcoming races like the Cherry Blossom Run and the Army Ten-Miler, and the Explorers Club plans local hikes and outdoor activities for you to enjoy.
Annual Report This Georgetown MBA tradition showcases wry humor and talent. The Annual Report comedy show is a way to release tension near the year’s end. After months of crunching numbers and burning the midnight oil, Georgetown MBA students bring comedy to the stage for the enjoyment of MBA classmates, alumni, and faculty. Beer Appreciation Society Exploring an interest in beer, the craft of brewing, and the brewing industry, the Beer Appreciation Society provides members with knowledge of different types of beer and their significance, with an emphasis on sharing craft brewed beer. The organization also provides valuable networking opportunities among students, staff, and administrators within the
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International Festival An institution of the Georgetown MBA program, the International Festival is a tradition with something for everyone. Students and their families come together to celebrate the many cultures and countries represented in the program with food, music, native dress, and fun. Georgetown Gourmet Society The purpose of the Georgetown Gourmet Society is to learn about different cultures through food and promote the global mindset of members and non-members alike. McDonough Cup The McDonough Cup brings together students and alumni to compete in athletic and academic competitions to earn bragging rights. The McDonough Cup is a great opportunity
for Full-time and Evening Program students to get to know one another.
Georgetown MBA Partners Association Georgetown Partners is a group of students and their spouses/significant others whose purpose is to make the transition into Georgetown MBA life a little easier. The Georgetown Fulltime MBA Program adds a new dimension to family relationships. Georgetown MBA Partners organizes social and educational functions on campus and around the Washington area. Events take place throughout the year. Georgetown Wine Society The Georgetown Wine Society gives students, faculty, and staff interested in wine a comfortable setting for networking. The Georgetown Wine Society augments the Georgetown MBA curriculum with an interactive wine education series that brings personal, social, and business benefits. MBA Golf Club The MBA Golf Club is dedicated to bringing classmates together on the golf course in a relaxed setting away from the classroom while providing an enjoyable experience for participants. McDonough Sports Club The McDonough Sports Club connects Georgetown McDonough students interested in sporting activities, teaches new sports to students, and organizes sporting events.
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Outdoors Club The Outdoors Club is an organization that fosters both adventure in wilderness and cultures of the world. The club brings students together to develop leadership and partnership skills.
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Living in the Washington, D.C., Metro Area
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From major international corporations to a growing number of high-tech, startup ventures, the city is a great place to network. As a student in the Full-time MBA Program you can take full advantage of all that our location has to offer. The MBA Program office has developed a “bucket list� program for students to engage in uniquely Washington, D.C., experiences. In past years students have taken tours of the White House and U.S. Capitol, as well as taken part in inauguration
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activities. Students also have visited the Newseum, National Zoo, International Spy Museum, taken a moonlight trolley tour of the monuments, and attended the Cherry Blossom Festival. Through the Dine Out D.C. campaign you can enjoy Washington’s burgeoning culinary scene with classmates.
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D.C. Neighborhoods and Nightlife Washington, D.C., and nearby Maryland and Virginia are home to many vibrant neighborhoods that make up this international region. Students generally live in the Georgetown neighborhood, Dupont Circle, or Arlington, Va. Adams Morgan: Eclectic Adams Morgan is where buttoned-up D.C. lets its hair down. The neighborhood is a global village, lined with restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, and at night transforms into one of the city’s hottest spots for music, dancing, and fun. Capitol Hill: Neighborhood landmarks include the United States Capitol, Supreme
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Court, Library of Congress, and more. This largely residential area has great restaurants, a terrific year-round farmers market, and is in close proximity to the Atlas District – a hipster haven for drinks and fun. Union Station— D.C.’s Amtrak station—is also located here. Downtown/Chinatown: A crossroads of culture and entertainment, downtown D.C. shares the streets with trendy restaurants and lounges. Chinatown is nestled in the heart of the city, which also is home to the Verizon Center, an arena that hosts college and professional sports action, including Georgetown Hoya basketball, and concerts all year. Dupont Circle/Kalorama: With beautiful Victorian architecture, charming cafes, and trendy shops and galleries, Dupont Circle is quintessential Washington, D.C. Bistros, bars, and boutiques line the streets, and the largest concentration of international embassies sits just northwest of the circle, giving the neighborhood an extra dash of global flavor.
Foggy Bottom: Nestled between Dupont Circle, Georgetown, and the White House, this corner of the city plays host to diplomats, dignitaries, and celebrities who visit neighborhood landmarks such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. Department of State, and the Watergate. Foggy Bottom stretches down to the Potomac shoreline, welcoming runners, bikers, and water sports enthusiasts to the southernmost point of Rock Creek Park. Georgetown: Founded in 1751, historic Georgetown is known for its designer and mainstream boutiques, picturesque historic house museums, and its seemingly endless list of cafes, restaurants, and bars. Walk in the footsteps of presidents, scholars, athletes, and socialites as you take in the sights and stories of this action-packed waterfront neighborhood. Arlington, Virginia: Arlington is home to the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon Memorial, and the U.S. Air Force Memorial. Neighborhoods in Arlington include Rosslyn (just minutes from Georgetown) and Clarendon, which boast great shopping and restaurants. As you begin your search, be sure to review the Georgetown Housing Overview, located on the Welcome Website (see Next Steps).
Transportation/Parking Getting to campus: Public Transit – Metrorail and Metrobus Washington’s Metrorail is a clean, convenient subway system with three stops within a 20–30 minute walk to Georgetown: Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom, and Dupont Circle. Students can also use Metrobus to reach campus. The cost is
“Washington, D.C., was the perfect backdrop for my educational experience. I was exposed to a number of federal government and policy organizations in Washington, such as the U.S. ExportImport Bank, where I did my summer internship.” Al Ribeiro, MBA ’07 Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Operations-Policy, External Affairs and Communication, Pfizer
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approximately $2.25 per ride with options for weekly and monthly passes. More information can be found at www.wmata.com.
Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS) The GUTS Service operates five shuttle routes connecting the campus to Metro stations at Dupont Circle (D.C.), Rosslyn, and North Arlington (Va.), the GU Law Center on Capitol Hill, and university offices on Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Students with a valid Georgetown ID can ride at no charge. Service maps can be found at otm.georgetown.edu/guts.
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DC Circulator The DC Circulator is a convenient bus service with routes serving the center city; a North/
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South route between the Convention Center and the Southwest Waterfront and an East/ West route from Union Station to Georgetown every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is only $1. More information can be found at www.dccirculator.com.
On-Campus Parking Generally, parking is not available for students on campus. However, a limited number of daily parking spaces are available in the Southwest Garage, which MBA students sometimes use in emergency situations. Students (with valid ID) may park in the Southwest Garage after 5 p.m. for a fee of $3. Parking in the Southwest Garage is free on the weekends. More information can be found at otm.georgetown.edu.
Registering Your Car Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland require automobile inspections prior to registering a vehicle. It is beneficial to register your car locally if you plan to park on the street, as many neighborhoods require residential parking permits (neighborhood stickers), which extend the allowable parking time for local residents and may overrule restrictions on available parking spots. Students who choose not to register their car locally may still obtain a “reciprocity parking permit” for select areas. To learn more about parking permits and reciprocity agreements in the District, go to dmv.dc.gov/serv/parking.shtm. Capital Bike Share With the installation of bike lanes, bike signals, and Capital Bikeshare, the nation’s capital has become very friendly to cyclists. Capital Bikeshare provides an alternative to your commute by offering bicycle access 24 hours a day, seven days a week at more than 175 stations across the D.C. area. To learn more about this membership-based service, visit capitalbikeshare.com.
Fitness Facilities All full-time students automatically are enrolled in the Yates Field House. This oncampus recreation center includes cardio equipment, tennis and basketball courts, and a pool. Information about Yates Field House, including fees, can be found at yates. georgetown.edu. There are several additional fitness facilities in the area to choose from, and many offer discounted student plans. Some options include Washington Sports Club, Gold’s Gym, Results Gym, and several yoga studios.
“I was drawn to the McDonough School of Business’s collaborative culture and its emphasis on teamwork, as well as its hands-on learning style. McDonough offers a solid background in problem solving, engaging, and leading effectively.” Erica Swenson, MBA ’11 HRMA, Consumer Compensation, Citi
Living in the washington, d.c., Metro Area “Georgetown McDonough is a vibrant and diverse community of professionals from all walks of life. It has been an exhilarating experience for me to work and become friends with my amazing classmates.” mike edeke, MBA ’12 Supervisor, Supply-side Operations, McMaster-Corr
Partners Association The Georgetown MBA Partners Association provides a social outlet, support system, and professional network for the partners’ spouses, and significant others of Georgetown MBA students. The purpose of this group is to help significant others transition to living in Washington, D.C., and adjust to the demands of the MBA schedule and lifestyle. For members who are new to the Washington, D.C., area, the association also can help overcome the challenges of moving to a new city, finding a new job, and making new friends.
Child Care Georgetown University has an on-campus child care facility, Hoya Kids, for children 18 months of age and older. They are dedicated to providing the highest-quality child care in a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. (Note: Hoya Kids often has a waiting list for enrollment.) More information can be found at www3. georgetown.edu/hr/hoya_kids. The Washington Child Development Council operates a child care information, resource, and referral service and maintains data on all licensed child care facilities located in D.C. More information can be found at daycareindc.org.
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International Students
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eorgetown McDonough is proud of its international student body and actively recruits students from around the world. As an international student, there are numerous ways for you to get involved and share your diverse perspective. Many student organizations focus on specific regions of the world. These student organizations often host networking events, connect with regional alumni, discuss business development opportunities, and organize cultural events and activities—including the popular International Festival. As an international student, there are several programs and topics for you to keep in mind.
Please make sure to review the information listed below thoroughly. Also note that the Full-time MBA Program will host a mandatory orientation for all international students. Additional details will be available on the Welcome Website (see Next Steps).
Office of International Programs The mission of the Office of International Programs (OIP) is to foster the international character of the university by promoting, supporting, and developing international and intercultural educational opportunities
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for members of the Georgetown community. International students will work with OIP to process visa requirements and use the many resources of OIP to make the transition to the United States as easy as possible. Learn more about the services of OIP at oip.georgetown.edu.
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All admitted non-U.S. citizens (including U.S. permanent residents) must complete an Online International Student Immigration Questionnaire (IQ). OIP will typically make the IQ available in February of each year. Students requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 form from Georgetown University to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad must complete an IQ and submit additional supporting documentation in order to facilitate the issuance of the immigration document. Supporting documentation includes financial materials demonstrating your ability to meet
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the expense estimate for the first year of the program. If you will be attending Georgetown using a status other than F-1 or J-1 sponsored by the university, you must complete the online IQ. You will not need to submit any additional information. While there is no specific deadline for submitting your I-20 paperwork, most students submit the I-20 request at the same time they submit their deposit. Please keep in mind that it usually takes up to two weeks upon receipt of complete paperwork to process your I-20 or DS-2019 form and that OIP will not begin to process your I-20 until your deposit is received. You will then need to consider how much time it will take to schedule an appointment with your U.S. Embassy or Consulate and receive your student visa. You may enter the United States with your Georgetown I-20 or DS-2019 form up to 30 days before the start date listed on your document. More information on the I-20 process can be found here: oip.georgetown.edu.
Communication Tools for Success: Pre-MBA Business English Course
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You will find the first semester of the MBA program to be intense and fast paced. Even the most proficient speakers of English have some difficulty acclimating to the rapid speech patterns of American professors and students. Success in the classroom and in the workplace depends upon your ability to take in large amounts of information and to understand rapid-fire communication using specific business terminology and concepts. In order to sharpen your skills, we are pleased to offer Communication Tools for Success, where you will learn practical techniques and effective strategies for reading large volumes of business writing quickly and efficiently; understanding rapid speech, unfamiliar accents, and idiomatic language; negotiating project ideas and plans with your study group; writing clear analyses of case studies; and researching and presenting a live case study. Communication Tools for Success will run in late July through early August with an application deadline in late May. Application details will be sent out in March, or you can contact our partner, the Center for Language Education and Development, at cled. georgetown.edu/programs/professional/premba.
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Employment Authorization During the first year of study, international students may work on campus only and are limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week during the school year, although most students work only five hours per week. Most international students who choose to work
Georgetown McDonough because of the program’s a city I love, and growth trajectory. I’ve enjoyed working with classmates who add constant color to my life- and gaining a global outlook.” Maureen Coiro MBA Candidate, Class of 2013 Intern, Individual Marketing Group, T. Rowe Price
International Students “I wanted to pursue my MBA in the United States and chose Georgetown because it offers a top general management degree. The program provides a close-knit, collaborative environment and promotes a global mindset amongst its students.” Vanessa Weissenberger, MBA ’12 Product Manager, Johnson & Johnson
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take graduate assistantship positions working with faculty or administrators on research, teaching assistance, or administrative projects. A list of positions will be available in early August for consideration. Second-year students are eligible to work 20 hours per week.
Social Security Numbers In order to work in the United States, international students must obtain a Social Security card. Information on how to obtain a Social Security card is provided by the Office of International Programs.
Global Career Conference & Expo Each year, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, in partnership with ESADE Business School in Spain, hosts the Global Career Conference & Expo at Georgetown University. This event targeting first- and second-year MBA international candidates, as well as U.S. students seeking global opportunities, brings together exceptional global organizations and talented MBA students. Employers attending this event seek talent for full-time and internship positions.
Tuition, Expenses, and Financial Aid Estimated Tuition and Expenses for the Georgetown MBA Program The Office of Student Accounts, located on the lower level of White-Gravenor, is responsible for billing and collecting payments from students for university charges. You may
contact Student Accounts by phone at 202-687-7100 or via e-mail at studentaccounts@ georgetown.edu. The fax number is 202-687-1133. The 2012-13 tuition rates included in the table on the following page are provided as a guideline. Tuition for the 2013-14 academic year will be determined in March.
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Tuition (and fees) Yates Fee (gym) Health Insurance* Transcript Fee (one-time) Subtotal:
Indirect expenses 2012-13
$49,440 $360
Average Room & Board
$19,894
Average Books
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Average Travel
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$2,075 $50 $51,925
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*You may waive the Student Health Insurance plan through MyAccess beginning in July, provided that outside coverage meeting university requirements is documented. (Additional information about MyAccess can be found in the Technology Section of the Welcome Website.) Tuition rates for 2013-14 will be determined in March. Check the Welcome Website for updated tuition information.
Tuition Billing Information Students are billed a flat tuition rate on a semester basis. Your fall tuition bill will be available online the first week of July and is due in mid-August. Your spring semester bill will be available online the first week of December and is due in early January. If you select a tuition payment plan, bills are available online the first week of each month with a payment deadline of the 27th of each month. Tuition Payment Plan Through Georgetown University’s monthly payment plan, all or a portion of your bill may be paid in monthly scheduled installments over 10 months. Additional information can be found at studentaccounts.georgetown.edu/ Payment/PaymentOptions/GUMPP.
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Payment of Outside Sponsorship You must report all expected “outside” resources, including scholarships, grants, fellowships,
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tuition benefits, veteran’s benefits, or any other financial resources to the Georgetown University Office of Student Financial Services. Under federal law and university policy, Georgetown must consider your outside resources when deciding what other aid or loans you may be eligible to receive. Outside awards may reduce your eligibility for other financial aid or loans. Additional information may be found at www8.georgetown.edu/admin/provost/osfs/ ugoutsidepayments.htm.
Veterans Education Benefits If you are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Veterans Administration, please contact David Shearman, Veterans Office Coordinator, at Georgetown University. David can be reached via email at veteranservices@ georgetown.edu. To discuss the type and amount of education benefits available to you, please speak with a Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits counselor at 888-GI BILL 1
(888-442-4551), or visit www.gibill.va.gov. The tollfree number and website provide information on VA education benefits 24 hours a day and seven days a week. In addition, the website provides up-to-date forms required to claim a VA benefit. Georgetown University is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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Georgetown University provides graduate students access to funding assistance in the form of scholarships and loans.
Scholarships All Full-time MBA Program applicants are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship as part of the admissions process. Scholarship notification is included in your decision letter. If your offer letter is silent with regard to scholarship, the Admissions Committee was unfortunately unable to provide you with a merit-based scholarship. Scholarship awards are renewable for your second year of study as long as you maintain good academic standing. These competitive awards are granted based on your academic and professional record of accomplishment, work experience, interview, and potential for leadership. New scholarships are not awarded in year two. Students are also encouraged to search for scholarships from external sources. Additional information may be found at finaid.georgetown.edu. Loans Georgetown University assists eligible graduate students with processing of student loans, including Federal Stafford loans and private loans. Please note that eligibility for the
program capitalizes on the increasingly important intersection between business and policy. Classroom study upon important decisions being made mere miles away, and both business and government leaders often visit the campus.” Jason McCarthy, MBA ʼ11 Founder, GORUCK
Tuition, Expenses, and Financial Aid federal loans is based on financial need while most private loans are not. In order to apply for need-based financial aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (School Code 001445) as well as the Georgetown University Graduate Supplement. Links to both forms can be found at finaid. georgetown.edu/apply-now/forms In addition, Student Financial Services reserves the right to request further documentation in support of your aid application, if in its discretion more information or clarification is deemed necessary. It is in your best interest to respond to all requests for information as quickly as possible.
When to Apply Student Financial Services accepts financial aid applications from graduate students throughout the academic year. If you are a newly admitted student and have not yet applied for aid, begin the process at your earliest opportunity. Students must reapply for financial aid each year they intend to enroll at Georgetown. Required Information for Loan Processing On the application for admission, we asked for your Social Security number. If you did not submit your Social Security number on your application, your loan will not be processed at the university. Contact the MBA Admissions Office immediately to provide this information.
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International Students (Non-U.S. Citizens) The Office of Student Financial Services attempts to assist qualified applicants who have financial eligibility to meet their educational and living costs. International students may
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also be eligible for financial support from the government of their home country or other agencies, but they are not eligible for federal funding from the United States. For information on funding for international students, please go to the International Student Resource page at finaid. georgetown.edu/apply-now/international
Student Financial Services Counselors Student Financial Services staff can answer general questions or provide individual counseling about financing educational costs, applying for financial aid, eligibility, and programs available to assist students. Counselors are available to help you Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are seen on a walk-in basis whenever possible, and appointments are also available. Financial Services is located in Healy Hall, Room G-19. To contact the counselors, call 202-687-4547 or fax 202-687-6542. Financial Aid Process Steps Below are the initial steps for completing the graduate student loan process. Submit deposit. If you did not include your Social Security number on your application, contact the MBA Admissions Office immediately. Your loan paperwork will not be processed at the university without a valid Social Security number. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www. fafsa.ed.gov, FAFSA school code 001445, and the Georgetown University Graduate Supplement Form. Next steps and additional information on financial aid can be found on the Welcome Website (see Next Steps).
Your Next Steps Admitted Student Welcome Website The Welcome Website is the primary communication portal for the Georgetown MBA Class of 2015. This website will be an important resource to you as you prepare to attend Georgetown University. On the Welcome Website you will find key dates, information on upcoming events, MBA Career Center information, contact information for current students and alumni, additional resources for living in Washington, D.C., tuition, financial aid, and outside funding opportunities.
Once you have read through the Welcome Binder, visit the password protected Welcome Website. Login Information: URL: welcomeftmba.georgetown.edu Username: mba2015 Password: hoyasaxa
Your Admissions Manager When you submitted your application to the Full-time MBA Program, you were assigned an Admissions Manager. This staff member is your personal connection to the MBA program and will help you navigate the final steps of completing the admissions process. Contact information for your admissions manager can be found on the Welcome Website.
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Your Georgetown Complete your admission Community Deposit Deadlines Initial Deposit Date and Amount
Second Deposit Date and Amount
Round 1
Feb. 15: $1,000 deposit
June 1: $500 deposit
Round 2
May 1: $1,000 deposit
June 1: $500 deposit
Round 3
June 1: $1,500 deposit
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Submit Your Deposit for the Georgetown MBA Class of 2015
Welcome Weekends — Please Join Us!
Indicate your intention to enroll by logging in to your online application account. Complete the steps for enrollment — including submission of your nonrefundable tuition deposit — by the deadline stated in your admission letter. Candidates admitted in Rounds 1 and 2 will pay a two-tiered deposit. The initial deposit is in the amount of $1,000, and the second deposit is in the amount of $500. Round 3 candidates will submit a single deposit in the amount of $1,500. Please see the schedule above. Note that your admission letter will be specific with regard to the amount and timing of your initial deposit. Instructions for the second deposit will be sent in May. Your total deposit will be credited on your fall tuition bill.
Meet your future classmates and current members of the Georgetown MBA community at these special events designed specifically for admitted students. Activities will include an interactive mock class; faculty, student, and alumni panels; an MBA Career Center session; a financial aid overview; and an introduction to the Washington, D.C., area. You also will have opportunities to get to know your future classmates, alumni, and current students at informal social events during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to the Georgetown MBA community! › Welcome Weekend for Round 1 Admitted Candidates: January 25-26, 2013 › Welcome Weekend for Round 2 Admitted Candidates: April 5-6, 2013 › Open Visits for Round 3 Admitted Candidates: Beginning May 15, 2013
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