Georgetown University

What you'll study

The International Business pathway is delivered through Georgetown's undergraduate business curriculum and balances core business disciplines with courses that emphasise global markets, cross-cultural management and international strategy. You will complete foundational coursework in accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, organisational behaviour and quantitative methods, then progress to international-focused modules such as international finance and trade, global strategy, cross-cultural negotiation, and emerging markets.

• Core business modules: financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing management, operations and supply chain fundamentals, business analytics.
• International modules: international economics/trade, multinational corporate strategy, international finance, global supply chain management, cross-cultural leadership and negotiation.
• Language and regional study: a language requirement and options to take area studies or regional business courses to develop linguistic and contextual competence for specific markets.
• Experiential learning: internships, practicum projects, case competitions and a capstone integrating business analysis with international contexts.
• Study abroad and exchange: semester-long exchanges, short-term global courses and the opportunity to study at Georgetown’s international centres as part of the degree.

Entry requirements

Applicants should present a strong secondary-school record demonstrating academic rigour and readiness for quantitative coursework. Admission to Georgetown’s business programme is selective and typically requires submission of the Common Application with the Georgetown supplement, official school transcripts, and teacher recommendations. Applicants from non-native English backgrounds are normally required to demonstrate English proficiency through recognised examinations unless exempted by prior study in English.

Successful candidates often have a background that includes mathematics and coursework in social sciences or business-related subjects; evidence of extracurricular engagement, leadership and relevant work or internship experience strengthens an application. Specific internal transfer or advanced-placement policies are available from the school and may allow exemption from some introductory courses.

Career prospects

Graduates with a degree in International Business go on to careers that require both core business skills and global awareness. Typical entry roles include business analyst, international marketing coordinator, trade and export associate, global supply chain analyst, corporate development or consulting positions with multinational firms. Graduates also find opportunities in financial services, international NGOs, government trade agencies, and sector-focused roles in technology, energy and consumer goods.

Many students supplement their studies with internships in Washington, D.C. and abroad, language proficiency, and study-abroad experience, which are advantageous for roles requiring cross-border negotiation, market entry strategy and international project management. The programme also prepares students for postgraduate study in business, international affairs or law.

Why study at Georgetown University

Georgetown combines a rigorous business curriculum with unique access to the international policy and financial community in Washington, D.C. The university’s business school emphasises ethical leadership and global engagement, offering connections to multinational companies, diplomatic missions and non-governmental organisations for internships and applied projects.

Students benefit from a tight-knit alumni network, faculty with international business expertise, and institutional resources that support study abroad, language development and career placement. The programme’s location and global partnerships make it particularly well-suited for students aiming to build careers at the intersection of business, policy and international markets.