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Leveraging Georgetown’s prestigious Executive MBA, the program unfolds over 20 months and is designed to inspire visionary leaders in the Middle East to lead the way for a better world. Dubai, UAE, 15 September 2023 – In the presence of H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, minister of cabinet affairs, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business announced the launch of its new Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) program at the Dubai International Financial Center Academy. The Executive MBA is introduced for the first time in the UAE. The Executive MBA Dubai program – the only program in the region from a top…

The first cohort of Georgetown University’s Executive MBA (EMBA) in Dubai recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of the program’s inaugural Global Business Experience (GBE) course, where students work on real-world consulting projects in different countries. While the GBE courses for the school’s D.C.-based programs embark on global travel outside the United States, EMBA Dubai students are the only group who come to Washington to complete their consulting projects. Working in teams, students in the EMBA Dubai program worked on consulting projects with 10 organizations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia across a range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, electricity, and finance.  “We learned…

The New Program in Dubai Strengthens the UAE’s Role as a Regional Hub for Business and Policy Leadership Dubai, UAE, 29th September 2025 – Georgetown University has welcomed the inaugural cohort of students to its Master’s in International Business and Policy program in Dubai, marking the launch of a globally recognised academic offering in the UAE. Drawing upon the expertise of two of its top schools – the McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service (SFS) – Georgetown is poised to prepare business leaders and policymakers from the region with the tools to navigate complex global markets, supporting the…

The first cohort of students in Georgetown’s Executive MBA (EMBA) in Dubai program recently graduated, marking the end of a transformative educational experience. Fifty-one graduates traveled across the globe to celebrate the completion of their degree in Washington, D.C.  Launched in fall 2023, the EMBA Dubai program spans 20 months and equips senior decision-makers and executives with a deeper understanding of how to lead global organizations. Members of the Class of 2025 have an average of 10 years of management experience, representing an equal number of public and private entities including Emirates Airlines, the Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Chambers, and Emirates NBD Bank. …

Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business has announced the launch of a new Master’s in International Business and Policy (IBP) degree that will begin in September 2025. Developed by leading faculty from its top-ranked McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service, the Dubai-based program is adapted from the university’s signature IBP program that has been operating for nearly a decade.  The program bridges the realms of business and international affairs, emphasizing sustainable growth, innovation, and social impact. It teaches participants how business influences policy, how policy shapes business, and how to strategically engage the global economy, catering to both public…