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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University’s International Business Major, offered through the McDonough School of Business, prepares students to succeed in global and cross-cultural business environments. The program offers two specialized tracks: International Business Regional Studies and International Political Economy and Business (IPEB). Both tracks combine rigorous business education with interdisciplinary coursework, foreign language proficiency, and experiential learning focused on global business dynamics.
Students build deep understanding of international markets, regional economies, global political systems, and trade policy, supported by Georgetown’s location in Washington, D.C. and its network of global institutions. The curriculum also emphasizes communication across cultures, ethical business practices, and economic development, positioning graduates for international roles in consulting, finance, NGOs, multinationals, or government agencies.
Course Overview
Language Requirement: Intermediate-level proficiency in a modern foreign language.
Major Requirement (18 credits): Choose one of the two tracks:
1. International Business Regional Studies (18 credits)
Focus: Business in specific geographic regions (e.g., Asia, Latin America, Middle East)
Required Courses (6 credits):
STRT-3260: International Business
STRT-4270: Advanced International Business
Regional Courses (6 credits):
Two approved region-specific area studies courses
Electives (6 credits): (Choose from the following)
BADM-4090: Global Business Experience
FINC-3105: Global Financial Institutions (1.5 credits)
FINC-3250: International Finance (1.5 credits)
MARK-3229: Marketing Across Borders
MGMT-3205: Intercultural Communications
OPAN-3280: Global Supply Chain Management
2. International Political Economy and Business (IPEB) (18 credits)
Focus: Trade, international institutions, and economic development
Required Courses (9 credits):
STRT-3260: International Business
STRT-4270: Advanced International Business
ECON-2543: International Trade
Political Economy Course (3 credits):
GOVT-2601: International Political Economy
INAF-2252: Intro to Econ & Political Development
STRT-2265: Business Government Relations (not double-counted if in core)
Experiential Requirement (choose one):
Approved international study abroad course
International internship with concurrent MGMT-4950 enrollment
BADM-4090: Global Business Experience
Additional Electives (3 credits): (Choose from the following)
BADM-4090: Global Business Experience
ECON-2544: International Finance
FINC-3105: Global Financial Institutions (1.5 credits)
FINC-3250: International Finance (1.5 credits)
MARK-3229: Marketing Across Borders
Global consulting projects (e.g., BADM-4090) with multinational firms
International internships in business, nonprofits, or government
Study abroad programs aligned with language and regional expertise
Capstone experiences in international policy and development
Access to the Walsh School of Foreign Service and global events in D.C.
Graduates placed at multinational corporations, development banks, NGOs, and consulting firms
Strong preparation for graduate study in international affairs, law, public policy, or MBA programs
High global mobility through language skills, regional knowledge, and practical experience
Career support via the McDonough Career Center, study abroad advisors, and alumni network
Graduates work in New York, London, Washington, Brussels, and global financial centers
Applications have to be done through their portal- https://uadmissions.georgetown.edu/applying/first-year-application/SAT/ACT Update: Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process. Candidates for admission should submit official score reports from the College Board and/or ACTSAT/ACT Scoring: Georgetown does not participate in Score Choice and requires submission of each applicant’s complete testing record, including all SAT, ACT, and/or SAT Subject test scores. Score Codes: (SAT Code 5244) & (ACT Code 0668).Final Results: If you will graduate from a school with a final examination such as the British A-Levels, Cambridge Pre-U, German Abitaur, French Baccalaureat, or International Baccalaureate, you will need to submit both Projected and Final results. These should be included in the Secondary School Report sent from your college counselor, teacher or the Head of School.Need-Blind Policy: International applicants to Georgetown follow the same application procedure and deadlines as US citizens. All candidates (including non-US citizens or non-permanent residents) are reviewed without consideration of a student’s financial resources. Thus, it is not necessary to send a Statement of Finances with your application. Plainly stated, our “Need-Blind” admissions policy applies to everyone.Recommendations: Please note that we are not on Naviance and cannot receive any materials sent through the Naviance portal. We strongly prefer that you use our Georgetown online system to submit the Secondary School Report, Teacher’s Report, and Midyear School Report forms. You will have access to these forms once your student has added your name and email address to their Recommendations Request form, which is one of the additional required application forms. Please use the unique link sent to you in these emails to securely submit all supporting documents.Accreditation: AACSBInternational ConsultantTrade AnalystGlobal Business StrategistForeign Service OfficerDevelopment EconomistInternational Marketing ManagerRisk AnalystNGO Program Manager
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