Master’s in International Business and Policy

This signature Georgetown program blends the strengths of the most highly regarded foreign service school in the world with a top-tier business school to educate globally minded, principled leaders who intend to work in and alongside governments, international organizations, and multinational corporations.

Lead the Way for a Better World

Georgetown University’s Master’s in International Business and Policy in Dubai (IBP Dubai) harnesses the combined expertise from two top-ranked schools: Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service. We provide an immersive education at the intersection of business and international affairs with a focus on social impact.

Adapted from Georgetown’s signature M.A. in International Business and Policy, the Dubai-based version is designed for working professionals in the MENASA region who wish to experience an immersive education without pausing their careers. Small class sizes and a cohort format help you build lifelong friendships, and when you graduate, you will join the global network of more than 220,000 alumni  across all of Georgetown University’s prestigious schools.

View Brochure

Curriculum at the Intersection of Business and Politics

The IBP Dubai program is co-taught by professors from the McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service, providing a balanced perspective on how each area affects the other. The curriculum includes an understanding of conducting business at a global level and addresses the present and future challenges of engaging in business on a global scale. 

Courses have been developed to specifically address the business landscape of the MENASA region. The program culminates with a Social Action Project, where you will design and implement an initiative that benefits or inspires social change in your community or anywhere in the world.

Explore Curriculum 

The Georgetown Difference

For more than 200 years, Georgetown University has been educating tomorrow’s leaders on the global stage. We offer a reputation for academic excellence embodied by global projects, distinctive courses, and activities that leverage the rich fabric of our network. Through a values-based approach, a Master’s in International Business and Policy from Georgetown provides you more than the skills to succeed and a professional return on investment.

In a world where global multinationals wield the kind of power once reserved for nation-states and where governments are increasingly pressured to run countries like for-profit enterprises, Georgetown’s Master’s in International Business and Policy offers a unique opportunity to equip professionals with the theoretical frameworks and essential skills required to navigate today’s complex international landscape. The program offers a unique blend of coursework from both business and foreign policy disciplines, ensuring an equal opportunity for professionals ‒ whether joining from the public or private sector ‒ to encounter a proportionate educational challenge while also being able to contribute meaningfully. 

Michelle Bigold (IBP Alumna)

---

Understanding how international institutions facilitate agreements between countries and the historical events that created these institutions has been invaluable. It has allowed me to identify growing markets and the interdependencies within specific geographies. The faculty members were of the highest standards, and my cohort brought so much learned global experience to the classroom sessions that the faculty/cohort discussions were as educational as the readings and assignments. Even after all these years, the relationships and bonds we built as a cohort remain strong and enduring.

Dr. Lavan Srinarayanadas, M.D. (IBP Alumnus)

Master’s in International Business and Policy Dubai Admissions Details

The application for the IBP Dubai program’s September 2026 start is now open. We will review applications for the September 2026 start during the following rounds:

Georgetown IBP Dubai Admissions Deadlines

Round	Application Deadline
Round 1	January 19, 2026
Round 2	March 30, 2026
Round 3	May 11, 2026
Round 4	July 6, 2026

Connect with Us

Connect with Us