Georgetown University

What you'll study

This programme blends business fundamentals with technical and managerial information-systems training. You will typically study subjects such as database design and administration, systems analysis and design, programming fundamentals, networks and IT infrastructure, information security principles, and enterprise systems. Coursework also emphasises business-facing skills: data analytics for decision-making, IT project management, service management and digital strategy. Many curricula include a supervised capstone project or practicum that tasks students with solving a real organisational information problem, and opportunities to take elective modules in areas such as cloud services, user experience, business intelligence and ethical/legal aspects of technology.

Entry requirements

Entry to this programme is selective and focused on academic readiness and evidence of interest in both business and technology. Typical expectations include a strong secondary-school record with competence in mathematics; prior study in computing or related technical subjects is advantageous but not always mandatory. Applicants should submit academic transcripts and a personal statement that explains their motivation and relevant experience; many successful applicants also provide one or more academic or professional references. Georgetown evaluates applications holistically, considering extracurricular activities, work experience, and demonstrated leadership; international applicants are expected to meet the university’s English-language proficiency standards.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge business and IT. Common career paths include systems analyst, business analyst, IT project manager, IT consultant, data analyst, cybersecurity analyst, enterprise application specialist (for ERP/CRM systems), and IT service manager. Many alumni also move into product management, technology strategy roles, or further study in areas such as information systems management, data science, or MBA programmes. The programme’s practical orientation and emphasis on internships and industry projects help students build the workplace experience employers seek.

Why study at Georgetown University

Georgetown offers proximity to a wide range of employers in government, consulting, finance and technology, providing rich internship and networking opportunities in Washington, D.C. The university’s interdisciplinary approach allows students to combine technical information-systems training with courses across business, public policy and the liberal arts. Students benefit from access to faculty with practical and research experience in IT and management, career services that connect students with regional and international employers, and a global alumni network. The Jesuit educational tradition emphasises ethical reasoning and leadership, preparing graduates to consider the societal impacts of technology as they design and manage information systems.