Georgetown University

What you'll study

The programme combines a broad liberal arts education with a structured business curriculum. Early study focuses on foundational business disciplines — financial and managerial accounting, microeconomics and macroeconomics, corporate finance basics, marketing principles, and introductory statistics — together with Georgetown's college-wide core in writing, ethics, and the humanities.

In the major you will move into management- and operations-focused subjects such as operations management, supply chain fundamentals, process design, service operations, project management, business analytics and data-driven decision making. Courses typically emphasise quantitative tools (statistical analysis, optimisation, forecasting), information systems that support operations, and organisational behaviour and strategy to connect process improvement to leadership and change.

The curriculum usually culminates in integrative experiences: a capstone or strategy course that applies cross-functional knowledge to real business problems, team-based projects with industry sponsors, and opportunities for internships. Electives and seminars allow you to explore related areas such as technology management, sustainability in operations, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.

• Core business foundations: accounting, finance, marketing, economics, statistics
• Management courses: organisational behaviour, leadership, strategy, ethics
• Operations and analytics: operations management, supply chain, data analytics, information systems
• Experiential learning: capstone projects, consulting-style team projects, internships
• General education: writing, humanities, social sciences required by the university

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic performance in secondary school, with particular strength in mathematics and courses that develop analytical reasoning. Admissions typically consider the overall secondary transcript, college-preparatory curriculum, personal essays, and recommendations. Successful candidates usually show evidence of quantitative ability, leadership and extracurricular engagement.

Georgetown requires submission through its standard undergraduate application process and may request school reports and teacher recommendations. International applicants should demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests unless exempt, and provide credentials that allow assessment against U.S. secondary-school standards. Prospective students with advanced coursework (such as IB, A-levels, or AP subjects) may receive credit or placement guidance depending on departmental policy.

Career prospects

Graduates with a focus in management and operations are well placed for roles that combine analytical rigour with organisational leadership. Typical entry-level positions include operations analyst, supply chain coordinator, project coordinator, management trainee, and process improvement associate. With experience, alumni move into roles such as operations manager, supply chain manager, consulting, product management, and strategy within service and manufacturing industries.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in business, management, operations research, public policy or related fields. Georgetown's location and networks support internships and placements in consulting firms, multinational corporations, federal agencies, non-profits and start-ups.

Why study at Georgetown University

Georgetown's McDonough School of Business combines rigorous business training with the university's Jesuit liberal arts tradition, emphasising ethical leadership and global perspective. Located in Washington, DC, the university provides access to a wide range of organisations for internships, guest speakers and partnership projects.

Students benefit from experiential learning initiatives, career services with employer connections in consulting, finance and the public sector, and an active alumni network. Small-class interaction in upper-level courses, opportunities for multidisciplinary study across the university, and programmes that integrate international and policy perspectives make Georgetown particularly strong for students who want operations expertise alongside exposure to global business and public affairs.

Overall, the programme is suited to students seeking a balance of quantitative skills, management capability and hands-on experience in a city with broad professional opportunities.