The Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
N/A |
| Application deadline (international students) |
N/A |
| Application fee |
$175 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
49.1% – Medium |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.31 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.85-3.78 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
173 |
| Average GMAT score |
686 – High |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
640-730 |
| Students with prior work experience |
253 |
| Average work experience (months) |
62 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
59.4% |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.32 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.75-3.83 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
123 |
| Average GMAT score |
660 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
610-710 |
| Students with prior work experience |
132 |
| Average work experience (months) |
65 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| GU seeks students who are serious about obtaining a rigorous business education to make a difference in business and society. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic performance at qualified colleges/universities (or international equivalent), work experience, recommendations, GMAT scores, and interviews. |
| Executive program |
| Admission to Georgetown’s executive degree programs is selective and based on work experience, academic achievement, leadership, professional objectives and potential contribution to the cohort. Competitive applicants have at least 8 years of professional experience and are evaluated on academic transcripts, professional resume, recommendations, essays, an interview and standardized test scores. |
| Part-time program |
| The MBA Evening Program seeks a diverse student body and encourages applications from candidates with a variety of professional backgrounds. The most competitive applicants have at least 3 years of professional experience and must hold a bachelor’s from an accredited college/university. Applicants are evaluated based on resume, transcripts, recommendations, GMAT/GRE scores, essays, and interview. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
| Director of admissions |
Kelly R. Wilson |
| Full-time program phone |
(202) 687-4200 |
| Full-time program E-mail |
georgetownmba@georgetown.edu |
| Full-time program website |
http://msb.georgetown.edu |
| Executive program phone |
(202) 687-2704 |
| Executive program E-mail |
emba@georgetown.edu |
| Executive program website |
http://msb.georgetown.edu |
| Part-time program phone |
(202) 687-6069 |
| Part-time program E-mail |
mbaeprogram@georgetown.edu |
| Part-time program website |
http://msb.georgetown.edu |
| Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (17) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
marketing |
| consulting |
not-for-profit management |
| economics |
production/operations management |
| entrepreneurship |
organizational behavior |
| finance |
real estate |
| general management |
supply chain management/logistics |
| human resources management |
technology |
| international business |
other |
| leadership |
|
| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
consulting, finance, general management, international business, marketing |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA, other executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
healthcare (medicine), law, public policy/administration, Foreign Service |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| GU’s MBA prepares students to be effective problem solvers in core and career-related disciplines. Combining our global and Jesuit heritage, we provides an integrative learning experience that trains globally minded, principled leaders in service to business and society. A highlight is the Global Experience, where students tackle real business problems for companies operating around the world. |
| Executive program |
| The Executive MBA covers key business disciplines, two global consulting projects, and courses in global business, finance, and public policy. The Georgetown-ESADE Global Executive MBA is delivered through six 12-day modules spanning four continents. The Executive Master???s in Leadership focuses on motivating groups, effecting organizational change, and improving personal leadership skills. |
| Part-time program |
| The MBA Evening Program’s curriculum is the same as the full-time MBA program, but is delivered over three academic years. The Evening Program is AACSB accredited and shares the same faculty as the Full-time MBA program. A student must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credits to earn the MBA degree. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| #24 |
Best Business Schools |
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(2) Ranking by Specialties
#12 in International
#14 in Part-time M.B.A.
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Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
65 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.6 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.4 |
| Acceptance rate |
49.1% – Medium |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$111,721 – High |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.31 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
686 – High |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
64.8% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
88.3% – Medium |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
508 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
508 |
| Minority students |
24.0% |
| International students |
27.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
372 |
| Minority students |
15.9% |
| International students |
5.1% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Patricia McWade |
| Financial aid phone |
(202) 687-4547 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $47,544 per year
Part-time: $1,386 per credit |
| Required fees |
$1,721 per year |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$24,802 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
$51,000 |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
17 |
| Teaching assistantships |
56 |
| Research assistantships |
57 |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
Georgetown University has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
254 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
213 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
64.8% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
88.3% – Medium |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
172 |
| Low base salary |
$30,000 |
| Average base salary |
$97,225 |
| High base salary |
$142,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$30,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$98,836 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$142,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$35,000 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$90,071 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$130,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
111 |
| Low signing bonus |
$2,500 |
| Average signing bonus |
$22,463 |
| High signing bonus |
$60,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$2,500 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$22,756 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$60,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$5,000 |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$20,500 |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$40,000 |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
16 |
| Low other compensation |
$2,000 |
| Average other compensation |
$22,500 |
| High other compensation |
$150,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$50,000 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$25,000 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$150,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$2,000 |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$15,000 |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$43,500 |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
27 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$55,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$92,982 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$125,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
4 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$83,330 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$100,832 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
11 |
| General management low salary |
$80,040 |
| General management average salary |
$93,322 |
| General management high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
53 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$35,000 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$95,755 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$115,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
2 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
44 |
| Consulting low salary |
$75,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$107,705 |
| Consulting high salary |
$135,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
2 |
| Human resources low salary |
N/A |
| Human resources average salary |
N/A |
| Human resources high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
29 |
| Other occupations low salary |
$50,000 |
| Other occupations average salary |
$88,369 |
| Other occupations high salary |
$142,000 |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
2 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
3 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$70,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$89,000 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$107,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
6 |
| Non-profit low salary |
$65,000 |
| Non-profit average salary |
$80,673 |
| Non-profit high salary |
$96,000 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
58 |
| Northeast low salary |
$69,000 |
| Northeast average salary |
$101,638 |
| Northeast high salary |
$130,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
66 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
$30,000 |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
$92,150 |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
$135,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
4 |
| South low salary |
$100,000 |
| South average salary |
$104,250 |
| South high salary |
$117,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
14 |
| Midwest low salary |
$85,000 |
| Midwest average salary |
$98,013 |
| Midwest high salary |
$125,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
6 |
| Southwest low salary |
$86,000 |
| Southwest average salary |
$94,667 |
| Southwest high salary |
$105,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
12 |
| West low salary |
$85,000 |
| West average salary |
$108,892 |
| West high salary |
$142,000 |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
12 |
| International low salary |
$35,000 |
| International average salary |
$90,167 |
| International high salary |
$125,000 |
