Undergraduate Admissions

Serving business and society with a global mindset

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

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Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

Dear Students and Parents,

This is an exciting time at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. To prepare future global leaders, we have created new majors in International Political Economy and Business; Managerial Computing; and Management, Leadership, and Innovation. And, in addition to offering an opportunity to study abroad at nearly 70 institutions worldwide, we have developed three summer programs specifically aimed at business in the global arena: Global Entrepreneurship in Barcelona, International Finance in Oxford, and Intercultural Communications in Shanghai.

As a business school within the Georgetown University academic community, we build upon the Jesuit heritage and mission of Georgetown by developing lifelong learners who are intelligent, ethical, and socially responsible civic leaders.

Our faculty and the Undergraduate Program staff develop transformational experiences that foster academic excellence, create community among students, and encourage students to view an undergraduate business education as broad-based academic preparation for a future as a leader in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

We invite you to expand your academic horizons by participating in our First Year Seminar, Entrepreneurship Fellows Program, Alumni Mentor Program, and Peer Ambassador and Leadership Program. Our students prepare themselves to serve business and society with a global mindset by volunteering and working with numerous organizations — both in Washington, D.C., and around the globe.

We hope you will explore the unique offerings at Georgetown McDonough, and we look forward to seeing you on the Hilltop.

NoreaN r. Sharpe, ph.D.Senior Associate Dean andDirector of Undergraduate ProgramsMcDonough School of Business

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Founded in 1789 to educate leaders of a new nation, Georgetown is one of the oldest, most

prestigious universities in the United States. Undergraduates at Georgetown receive a liberal

arts education steeped in the Jesuit traditions of social justice and cura personalis, or “care

of the whole person.” The university is committed to helping students grow intellectually,

spiritually, and emotionally as well as encouraging them to become thoughtful and caring

members of society who contribute to the greater good.

Georgetown University

Helen LiHometown: Houston, TXmajor: International Business and FinancewHat is tHe best tHing about being a Hoya?There are way too many things to name. I love how a typical weekday might consist of motorcades around the school because a prime minister is on campus. I love that in a class of 24, the person to your right might be interning at the White House while the person to your left could actually be the Prince of Jordan. I love the basketball games. I love Georgetown Day. I love homecoming weekend. I love that my friend is also my bank teller at the student-run credit union. I love that if you name any language, there is bound to be a Hoya that speaks it. Fluently.

The McDonough School of Business resides in the 179,000-square-foot, LEED®

Silver-certified Rafik B. Hariri Building.

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Hometown: Eden Prairie, MNmajor: International Business and MarketingwHy did you cHoose georgetown university?Georgetown was exactly what I was looking for in a college — a traditional campus located right in the middle of a major city. More than that, the friendliness and enthusiasm of every student I met showed me that Georgetown would be the perfect fit for me. The courses offered at the McDonough School of Business sounded exciting, and I can remember wanting the opportunity to take as many of those classes as possible. The atmosphere of Georgetown’s campus, combined with the McDonough School of Business’ reputation, made college selection an easy choice for me, and I can’t imagine being any happier!

Kelsey Becker

Georgetown stands out as the home to a remarkable community of scholars. Students examine some of the most serious issues confronting the world today and are exposed to a myriad of events, speakers, and service oppor-tunities that foster thought about the world beyond the Healy Gates. This is a university where students will have the chance not only to learn and live with some of the most talented and accom-plished students and faculty, but also to be a part of a true community with them, joined by respect and friendship and a shared sense of mission.

Many Georgetown alumni have become leaders in the fields of busi-ness, politics, science, religion, and education. Successful alumni include presidents, Supreme Court justices, more than 20 members of Congress, CEOs of prominent corporations, and many other notable scholars and leaders.

GeorGetowN UNiverSity StatiSticS

• Established: 1789

• Founder: John Carroll

• Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Jesuit

• Motto: Utraque Unum (both into one)

• Colors: Blue and Gray

• Nickname: The Hoyas

• Cheer: Hoya Saxa (What Rocks)

• Mascot: Jack the Bulldog

• Enrollment: 7,000 undergraduate students

• Countries Represented: 49

• Geographic Distribution:

West/Northwest

Southwest

Central/Midwest

Southeast

Puerto Rico/Guam/Virgin Islands

International

NewEngland

Mid-Atlantic

13% 10%

4% 16%

34%

1% 10%

12%

DiStiNGUiSheD FacUltyThe faculty members at the McDonough School of Business are world-class scholars engaged in pioneering research; professionals who have corporate, nonprofit, and government leadership experience; and entrepreneurs who mentor students starting in business. As academic and industry leaders, they incorporate scholarship and expertise into their teaching practices, inspiring students to become stewards in business and serve society.

“�Professor�Doran’s�classes�gave�me�an�exceptional�foundation�in�finance,�and�she�really�works�

hard�to�connect�her�students�with�job�opportunities.”�–�Georgetown McDonough student quoted in Bloomberg�Businessweek, in which Lynn Doran, Ph.D., Teaching Professor (pictured left) was voted one of America’s favorite undergraduate business professors.


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Aramide AlakaHometown: Houston, TXmajor: UndeclaredwHy did you cHoose georgetown university mcdonougH scHool of business?I chose Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business because my objective has always been to connect to the rest of the world, and I knew a business school of this caliber could extend my network. Georgetown McDonough is internationally recognized, and the courses that it offers continuously encourage us to think globally.


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Quintin EusebioHometown: Manila, Philippinesmajor: Finance and OperationswHat advice do you Have for incoming Hoyas?Try to step out of your comfort zone and take advantage of all the opportunities available. Also, form relationships with your professors and members of the undergraduate office — they want to and will help you to succeed in life. Hoya Saxa!

Founded in 1957 and

named in 1998, Georgetown

University’s McDonough

School of Business is a

world-renowned institution

respected for its academic

rigor and international focus.

Situated at the hub of global busi-ness and policy in Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business integrates traditional business coursework with an under-standing of the political and social realities that shape global markets.

The McDonough School of Business offers a premier undergraduate pro-gram designed to shape the business leaders of tomorrow. Students prepare for a career in business while being immersed in a diverse atmosphere of world-class research, teaching, and service that take place at Georgetown University. Through their engagement in both academic offerings and co-curricular opportunities, students are encouraged to make the most of their time on the Hilltop.

GeorGetowN UNiverSity McDoNoUGh School oF BUSiNeSS eNrollMeNt StatiSticS• Student Enrollment: 1,304

• Average Class Size: 36

• Full-time Faculty: 82

• Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1

• Male:Female Enrollment: 61% Male and 39% Female

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The Peer Ambassador and Leadership Program utilizes the experiences, knowledge, and leadership skills of selected upper-class students to help new students transition to Georgetown as undergraduates.

The Rafik B. Hariri Building features sunlit study space, including 15 class-rooms, 34 breakout rooms, 15 conference rooms, 11 interview rooms, a 400-seat auditorium, two large student lounges, and 120 faculty offices.

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Patrick WymanHometown: Denver, COmajor: Finance and Marketingname a transformative educational moment:One of the most defining moments for me was my first marketing class at Georgetown. I had my heart set on majoring in finance and finance only. After my first class in marketing, all that changed. I loved it. I considered switching tracks completely and only majoring in marketing, before realizing that there was no reason I couldn’t combine the two. Find your interests and pursue them, no matter how disparate they may seem.

The curriculum at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business combines

business and liberal arts to give students a strong foundation in critical thinking and reasoning.

Students must complete 40 three-credit courses and 120 semester hours of classes in liberal

arts, a business core, and a chosen major(s).

Curriculum

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Huda IbrahimHometown: Arlington, VAmajor: Finance and International BusinesswHat is tHe best tHing about being in wasHington, d.c.?The diversity of the city is unparalleled, not just with regards to ethnicity and background but also with what the city has to offer, from the opportunity to attend congressional hearings on the Hill to listening to spoken word at Busboys and Poets to casually running into athletes, celebrities, and influential game-changers on M Street.

During the first and second years, the primary academic emphasis is on the liberal arts core. Students complete courses in subjects such as English, philosophy, theology, his-tory, and economics, while beginning the Georgetown McDonough busi-ness coursework by taking classes in accounting, business statistics, finance, marketing, management, and busi-ness law. In their junior and senior years, students follow a business core in operations and information management and in strategy, before completing coursework in their major. The McDonough School of Business strongly supports students who choose a minor in one of the nearly 50 liberal arts disciplines. This path allows students to explore and merge diverse interests into their educational pursuits. Approximately 25 percent of Georgetown McDonough students minor in a liberal arts subject.

The undergraduate program at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business prepares all stu-dents to pursue careers and advance their education in business administra-tion by providing a comprehensive foundation in core business disci-plines. In addition, Georgetown’s global mindset boosts students’ awareness of and familiarity with international enterprise.

Building on this shared foundation, Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with six majors:

Majors*• Accounting• Finance• International Business

» Track I: Regional Studies » Track II: International Political

Economy and Business• Management, Leadership,

and Innovation• Marketing• Operations and Information

Management » Track I: Operations, Analytics,

and Systems » Track II: Managerial Computing

*60% of Georgetown McDonough undergraduates double-major

First year Seminar (FyS) The First Year Seminar entitled International Business, Public Policy, and Society is an exciting way for first-year business students to explore the nature of scholarship, think about important ideas in business, and foster intel-lectual and personal growth while adapting to the rigor of college-level courses. With an emphasis on global perspectives, these seminars establish mentoring relationships with faculty, strengthen critical academic reading and writing skills necessary for success

in college, and introduce students to the importance of giving back to the community. The program culminates in a case competition in which stu-dents develop a strategic solution that addresses current business challenges facing a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C.

entrepreneurship Fellows program (eFp) Through a blend of coursework and co-curricular activities, the Entrepreneurship Fellows Program helps students understand their personal entrepreneurial aptitude, learn from entrepreneurial mentors and faculty, bond with their peers and experienced mentors, and prepare them to pursue an entrepreneurial career in new or existing organiza-tions. Many students are unaware of how to go about pursuing an entre-preneurial career; EFP gives them the knowledge and the tools to do so. Students apply to the program in their sophomore year.

In addition, the Undergraduate Program Office teams up with Hilltop Consultants, a student-run nonprofit consulting group, for an annual non-profit case competition at Georgetown University. The case competition, called the Business Strategy Competition at Georgetown University, garners par-ticipation from students at the nation’s top undergraduate business schools. Associate Professor Jeffrey Macher teaches

a course on strategic management.

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John McMahonHometown: Morristown, NJmajor: Undecidedname a transformative educational moment:The case competition for the First Year Seminar program was a defining moment of my first year. Developing a social media strategy for a nonprofit organization and actually having the opportunity to present the plan to them was very exciting.

Co-Curricular ProgramsGeorgetown McDonough offers unique co-curricular programs that allow students to combine

classroom topics with hands-on experience.

“ Case competitions give our student teams a unique opportunity to apply what they are learning, including problem-solving skills, marketing skills, finance knowledge, strategic thinking, and communication abilities. And students carry the Georgetown University flag as they represent our school against other top schools from around the world. Every team I work with says this is one of the most memorable experiences of their time at Georgetown. Of course, it’s also great to win first place in a world-class competition like the prestigious one in Copenhagen and get to meet the Crown Prince of Denmark.”

—tHomas Hajduk, Ph.d. , Teaching Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship

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Carlos CheungHometown: San Francisco, CAmajor: Managementname a transformative educational moment:I came in my freshman year thinking I needed to study investment banking or work on Wall Street before I could pursue my dream of starting my own company. I quickly learned that I was just making an excuse for myself, and, in fact, I can start my business while I’m still in school.

alumni Mentor program (aMp)The McDonough School of Business Alumni Mentor Program links cur-rent undergraduates with the best and brightest Georgetown alumni in both the Washington, D.C., and New York City metropolitan areas. Participants engage in group events as well as casual individual meetings with their mentors. This program helps students network with recent graduates from a vast array of companies and industries. Students also have the opportunity to seek advice about job searching, interview skills, career choices, academics, and extracurricular activities to make their college career a satisfying one.

case competitionsStudents who take part in case com-petitions develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills. The McDonough School of Business sponsors teams of students at numerous case competitions and leadership conferences both nationally and internationally. The competitions present challenging cases that require students to apply knowledge from all areas of busi-ness to reach innovative solutions. In March 2012, a team of McDonough students finished first in the presti-gious Copenhagen Business School Case Competition.

Undergraduate Summer research Fellowship programThe McDonough Summer Research Fellowship is an extraordinary oppor-tunity for undergraduates wishing to conduct independent summer research under the mentorship of a Georgetown McDonough faculty member. Undergraduate research experience is invaluable—from

creating the project to drafting the timeline, sustaining independent work, writing up the research, and eventually presenting the findings. The skills gained through securing and completing a summer research grant are immeasurably helpful for a strong undergraduate record, future graduate school admissions and study, and post-graduate fellowships.

“ Participating in the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program is a unique way for students to do research on a topic of interest to them. By working one-on-one with a faculty adviser, students learn how to use the research process to inform a real problem that is of interest to them. In its inaugural year, students worked on topics as varied and complex as deter-mining what influences one’s career choice to understanding why people fail to appropriately change their behavior after nearly catastrophic non-events. The Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program is a great way for students to supplement their classroom learning by doing hands-on research.”

— kurt carlson, Ph.d. Associate Professor of Marketing and Research Director of the Institute for Consumer Research

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Dana MitchellHometown: Gates Mills, OHmajor: International Business and Accounting, Spanish minorwHat made you cHoose georgetown university mcdonougH scHool of business?I chose the Georgetown McDonough because it offered a wonderful study abroad program at ESADE, in Barcelona, Spain. I could not find a program like this at any other school I explored. I learned about my favorite subjects in an amazing foreign city while getting a completely different perspective in the classroom. What could be better? And I got to brush up on my Spanish!

Undergraduate study abroad with the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

encompasses partnerships with more than 70 foreign universities and colleges in 39

countries. As a result, approximately 60 percent of McDonough undergraduates study abroad.

Studying abroad allows students to grow and develop, think critically, expand their views and

understanding of global issues, gain perspective on the United States and its policies, and

enrich their undergraduate experience. The Undergraduate Program Office has worked with

the faculty to develop three unique Georgetown McDonough summer programs in Barcelona,

Spain; Oxford, England; and Shanghai, China.

Global Programs

eSaDe Summer programThe Georgetown – Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ESADE) Summer Program offers Georgetown business students the rare opportunity to study entrepreneurship and international marketing at one of the world’s most prestigious business schools. This five-week program combines intensive classroom instruction with cul-tural activities and visits to key centers of economic activity, with particular emphasis on the many small local businesses that play a vital role in Barcelona’s economy and exemplify the city’s entrepreneurial environment.

oxford Summer programGeorgetown University’s Summer Program in Comparative Strategic Management at Oxford University is a six-week session for advancing students’ knowledge of management and international finance. Students attend lectures and traditional Oxford tutorials at Trinity College, and they visit such preeminent businesses as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Goldman Sachs, and the Bank of England to gain insights into commerce from a non-American perspective.

Shanghai Summer programGeorgetown University, jointly with the Fudan University in Shanghai, conducts a five-week summer program on intercultural communication and comparative business with a special focus on the Asia-Pacific market. This program provides students with a basic understanding of strategic business management and intercultural communication in the Pacific context.

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Viviana JaramilloHometown: Revere, MAmajor: Accountingname a transformative educational exPerience:My Alternative Spring Break experience revolved around working with migrant farm workers and their families in Immokalee, Fla. To this day, it has been both the most transformative and educational moment. I realized that even though I was interested in business it didn’t mean that I only had to do business. My passion for education does not mean I have to be a teacher, but that I can use my business education to contribute to education reform and Latino movements.

Student Life

Student organizationsNumerous professional organizations within the McDonough School of Business offer students the chance to network with peers and faculty, take on leadership roles, add depth to their studies, and prepare for careers in business. Students can develop leadership skills through student government by participating in the McDonough School of Business Academic Council. Made up of 12 stu-dent representatives, three from each class, the council acts as a liaison among students, faculty, and staff to enhance the business school experience.

Other popular organizations include Hilltop Consultants, Georgetown University Student Investment Fund, Financial Management Association, Georgetown Accounting Society, Undergraduate Marketing Association, OPIM Majors Group, Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (GAMBLE), Net Impact, McDonough Retail and Luxury Association, and McDonough Global Student Association.

community ServiceIn the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, the McDonough School of Business recognizes the impact that serving the community can have on a student’s development. The McDonough School of Business strongly encourages students to participate in community service activities either on their own or through opportunities created by the busi-ness school.

other campus organizations and activitiesStudents at Georgetown share a passionate interest in the world around them and the energy to take action. The university is home to both the largest student-owned corporation in the nation, The Corp, and the largest student-run credit union. Students are also involved in arts organizations, sport clubs, the cable TV station, a range of publications, and political and social activism. And, in the spirit of cura personalis, or development of the whole person, students have the opportunity to participate in campus ministry programs. Programs are developed around many faiths to embrace the entire Georgetown community.

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internship and Job placementThe Georgetown McDonough Undergraduate Program Office works to enhance classroom learning with co-curricular and extracurricular career development activities to help students compete in a variety of industries. The Professional Development Series offers students a variety of opportunities to interact with industry leaders and alumni who come to campus to participate in panels and workshops created specifically for Georgetown McDonough students.

In addition, all students who attend Georgetown University have access to the university’s Cawley Career Education Center. The Cawley Career Education Center engages Georgetown students at the crossroads of academic learning and professional life. The professional staff is committed to helping students identify meaningful ways to apply the talents they have honed through study and service while at Georgetown to the world of work. Students learn about themselves and future careers as they work with career counselors, attend career development events, perform mock interviews, participate in employer-sponsored information events, and interview with employers for internships and full-time employment on campus.

Career Advising

“ The goal of the Cawley Career Education Center is to provide innovative career services to equip you for life-long career development and prepare you to make a difference in the world. You are encouraged to explore our many programs and services including career counseling, employment advising, interview preparation assistance, career development workshops, pre-law advising, and walk-in consultations. I hope you visit us often and take advantage of the many resources available.”

— mike scHaub, Ph .d . , Executive Director, Georgetown University Cawley Career Education Center

top eMployerS oF GeorGetowN McDoNoUGh GraDUateS

• Accenture• ACE American

Insurance Co.• ADP (Automatic Data

Processing, Inc.)• American Eagle

Outfitters• Bank of America• Barclays Capital• Bloomingdale’s• BNP Paribas• Booz Allen• Capital One• Citi• Credit Suisse

• Deloitte• Deutsche Bank• Ernst & Young• Fannie Mae• Freddie Mac• General Electric• Goldman Sachs• Google Inc.• Grey NY• IBM• Investment

Technology Group• JPMorgan Chase & Co.• KippsDeSanto• KPMG

• McKinsey & Co.• MetLife• Monitor Group• Morgan Stanley• Navigant Consulting• NYSE Next• Perella Weinberg Partners• PNC Financial Services• PwC• RBC Bank• Royal Bank of Scotland• RTC Relationship

Marketing• Sargent Advisors• Teach for America

top JoB FUNctioNS

22%Investment Banking

17%Consulting

11%Finance, Non- Banking

7%Accounting

37%Other

6%Sales & Trading

top iNDUStrieS

52%Financial Services

15%Consulting

Accounting9%

20%Other

4%Fashion/Retail

priMary poSt-GraDUatioN activity

5%Grad/Prof. School

90%Full-time Employment

4% Other1% Undecided

Admissions InformationUndergraduate students interested in studying business

apply to the university as a whole, but should indicate their

college preference. University Admissions are handled

through the Undergraduate Admissions Office in White

Gravenor Hall. Please visit the Undergraduate Admissions

website for information on the application process and

deadlines, alumni interviews, and campus visits/tours.

Georgetown UniversityOffice of Undergraduate AdmissionsRoom 103, White Gravenor Hall37th and O Streets, NWWashington, D.C. 20057(202) [email protected]

http://uadmissions.georgetown.edu

Georgetown UniversityMcDonough School of BusinessUndergraduate Program OfficeRafik B. Hariri Building, Suite 12037th and O Streets, NWWashington, D.C. 20057(202) [email protected]

http://msb.georgetown.edu/prospective/undergraduate/admissions

“ Georgetown University has a soul, animated by the Catholic and Jesuit tradition that for hundreds of years has integrated learning, faith, and service. As a university, we strive for academic excellence, promoting the unfettered search for truth and depth of learning. As Catholic, we seek to bridge faith and reason, to foster inter-religious understanding, and to care for the whole person — mind, body, and spirit —- in the uniqueness of one’s talent and promise. As Jesuit, we educate for justice, summoning students and faculty to put their learning in the service of others, particularly for the most poor and vulnerable. In the end, we at Georgetown are measured not simply by what our students do but who they become as persons — more wise, more courageous, more committed, and more loving.”

— Rev. Kevin F. O ’BRien, S .J . , Vice President of Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

Rafik B. Hariri Building

37th and O Streets, NW

Suite 120

Washington, D.C. 20057

Tel (202) 687-3851

Fax (202) 687-5209

msb.georgetown.edu

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