Georgetown University Reviews

"The pros of this program is that the caliber of professors that teach in the program are industry professionals. You learn from first hand experience and can apply book knowledge to real life. The cons are that you are not on main campus because they just built a brand new building in the middle of downtown."

"School is in the best location for students interested in government, public interest, or international work. Pros: knowledgeable and accessible faculty, nation-wide alumni network, wide selection of courses and academic opportunities, prestige, location, large career services staff with a separate public interest career office, and one of the best loan repayment programs in the country. Cons: DC is expensive, popular classes are large, and it could be more diverse."

"At McDonough school of business, we all take pride in the very collaborative culture here. Academically its a very strong and intensive program with great focus on leadership and ethics. The new dean revamped the program and put in on track to be one of the best programs in United States. We take having fun very seriously and there is beer and pizza to unwind every Thursday. Also, being in Washington D.C. provides great networking opportunities and rub shoulders with who and who of business and politics. As for cons, D.C. is pricey, so consider your living expenses while making the decision. Also few students might find the academic environment too intensive to their taste."

"The full-time MBA program at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business has a rigorous curriculum with a strong global business focus. The student body is diverse, with many nationalities and professional backgrounds represented - this leads to engaging discussions in class and in group work settings. Students in the program place especially well into consulting and financial services industries for both summer internships and full-time positions."

"The McDonough MBA Program offers a challenging, collaborative environment with great faculty, supportive staff, exceptional facilities, a diverse student body, and a large array of extracurricular activities. The classes teach many practical skills that prepare students to succeed in a wide variety of business professions. The program is incredibly rewarding!"

"McDonough is a great program with a great community! The staff and faculty have created a quality environment - but the students really make the school wonderful! A great network for now and the future."

"Pros: Great student community, tons of support from classmates, rigorous academics and easy access to professors, location in DC, heavy student involvement in clubs/extracurriculars, strong leadership from the dean and general sense that school is moving upward in the rankings Cons: somewhat disjointed administration and career services, does not leverage employer network as much as it should, noncompetitive financial aid vs. other schools, tough academics sometimes considered more important than the career search"

"This is a great program for anyone who is switching function or field. Classes encourage you to draw upon and use your previous experience as well as give you new tools. In general, you will not end up an industry expert but will be comfortable entering most careers you choose. The school focuses on finance and consulting (especially the career office), but also provide a lot of strong academic background in marketing, strategy, operations, and entrepreneurship. If you are not coming here for your one of the two core tracks, be prepared to be resourceful. The resources are there, but you will need to be a lot more proactive."

"Georgetown is a great business program and you'll get an amazing education. However, it's a very rigorous program, and it's still a growing and changing program. I don't think it's reached its full potential, but I think it's way under-ranked for the quality of education you get."

"great program for those who are interested in a career in finance"

"Like most MBA programs, the Georgetown MBA FT program is academically rigorous; especially in the first semester. For students without any prior business background or coursework, taking the Accounting, Finance, and Statistics courses at the same time may seem daunting. Thankfully, many classmates will be super friendly CPAs and former Corporate Finance execs eager to help. The collegial atmosphere extends to career development, where we are known to collaborate to help each other prep for interview sessions even when competing for the same position. We believe in a positive karma! The Georgetown network (even beyond the business school - incl undergraduate and SFS alumni) is incredible and students are generally able to contact and network with alumni from other graduate programs for job placement purposes."

"The biggest pro of the Sports Industry Management program is that all of our professors currently work or have worked in the sports industry. They are able to give us credible feedback and help students network. The biggest con of the program is that most of our project schedules are the same for every class, so the work load can be a bit overwhelming, but doable."

"Georgetown University Law Center has an excellent Law program with a truly international focus. Students here are from over eighty countries, particularly those of us doing the Master in Laws. We share experiences with many JD and US trained students in our classes and as part of campus life. The faculty and administrative staff are supportive and responsive, with world class experience. There is a dedicated Graduate Career Development office that provides career guides, workshops and individualized support to help us with the US market job hunt and internships/externships (although the hiring opportunities for foreign trained graduates are very slim, modestly considered by some alumni I spoke with, to be less than 10% of a class of 200). The only challenge is the general separation if the Law School from the Main campus and ofcourse the cost of education and campus housing. DC is an expensive place, but what can be said for a driven student from an under-represented home region and diverse ethnic background..work hard and search for scholarships like a job!"

"The program is very good, MS in Physiology and Biophysics. It is very demanding and challenging, with a strict curriculum that strongly prepare you to be competitive in sciences, it is focus on human health. As I said the academic program is excellent, but extremely expensive as well as the area. DC is a very expensive place to live, which mean an economic overload even for basic expenses."

"Georgetown's Security Studies Program is a fantastic mix of theory and practice -- the professors make themselves available to students for advice related to (or not related to!) the course of study despite many of them being current practitioners in the field. Highly recommend!"

"I feel the MPS-Real Estate program at Georgetown University is building a foundation in all aspects real estate that I'm using to pursue a career in affordable housing development. Our cities need to have viable, subsidized housing to create diverse places to live. Georgetown's curriculum is incredibly geared toward making decisions based on morals which has significantly impacted my career decisions."

"Georgetown's MSFS program provides people with international experience to further their interests in foreign affairs. Alumni rave about the accessibility of faculty and how they are willing to open their personal networks to students. It is a very expensive program, however, with limited funding. This is a huge factor, especially for those who want to work in the non-profit or public sector."

"The components that make up the program at Georgetown are only minimal when paired with the value that one places upon the education and social experience on their own. Their are some things out of a students control but the collegiate experience at Georgetown is indeed worth everything. "

"This graduate program is very new, and has a few kinks that need to be fixed. The faculty is amazing, and are always willing to assist you with any issues. The school itself is great, but commuting to this campus is a nightmare. Driving to campus everyday is not feasible, unless you can afford to spend the money for parking. The school does try to alleviate some of the transportation issues with free shuttles buses."

"Georgetown University is a vibrant campus community in the heart of our nation’s capital - the experience of being so close to major events, leaders and policy making is hard to replicate. Overall, Georgetown is a great environment to learn, grow, and meet very dynamic people. There are always student-focused events going on around campus each day and tons of student-led organizations that make it easy to get involved on campus. The Jesuit history of the university also is a distinctive characteristic of the campus. Georgetown is open to all faiths, cultures and students are open to voice their opinions about current events as they arise. The experience as a master’s student is indeed different than that of an undergraduate student - we have more autonomy. However, there were plenty of opportunities to connect with classmates and fellow graduate students across campus. In fact, I made many close friends during my time as a grad student at Georgetown. Coursework is challenging yet engaging, and the professors really want students to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. I was pleased to find that most of my courses were quite small which meant more personal interaction with instructors."