Ideal for
Early- to mid-career professionals
Business Administration
Business Law
Create a personalized certificate by selecting a combination of courses in business administration, budgeting, finance, and marketing to meet your specific professional goals.
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to compete and succeed in an increasingly diverse economy. As a student in Georgetown’s Certificate in Multidisciplinary Business Studies, you will have the unique opportunity to customize your academic experience by selecting a combination of courses from different but related fields. This flexible, customized program will enable you to meet your specific professional goals.
Whether you’re looking to develop a specific skill set or a deeper understanding of core business concepts, our academic advisors will help you build the right program for you. Choose six targeted classes from thirty course options in business administration, budgeting, finance, and marketing to help you land a promotion or even switch careers.
Ideal for
Early- to mid-career professionals
Duration
6 months to 2 years
Tuition
$5,970 - $6,600
Format
Live Online
Schedule
Friday evenings & Saturdays
Semester of Entry
Fall, spring, summer
Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be able to:
Georgetown recognizes that the nature of work and required competencies in the 21st century is rapidly evolving. Flexible, customizable programs of study are essential in meeting the growing diverse needs of professionals and organizations.
Jeffrey Warner Director of Professional Certificate ProgramsOur classes are taught online in real-time by Georgetown instructors using Zoom video conferencing. They are designed to provide our professional learners with a high-quality, engaging educational experience. For more information, please contact Program Support at pdcprograms@georgetown.edu.
Students must complete and receive approval of their Academic Statement of Purpose before registering for courses in the MBS certificate. For more information and assistance please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu.
You must successfully complete six courses from the lists below for a total of 10.80 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which is equivalent to 108.0 contact hours. All six courses must be completed within a two-year period.
All courses listed award 1.8 CEUs upon successful completion.
Georgetown faculty deliver exceptional educational experiences based on a human-centered approach that integrates the needs of professional learners and the possibilities of technology. Live online classes are kept small to support interactive engaged learning and collaboration.
Course Name | Semester and Section |
MBS Electives Courses | |
Business Accounting |
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Principles of Finance |
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International Finance |
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Principles of Marketing |
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Communication in Organizations |
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Capital Markets and Valuations |
XFIN-658-201
| Status: Open
Live Online
Fri 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2023 Fall 2023
Live Online
Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2023 Fall 2023 |
Principles of Management |
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Financial Modeling |
XFIN-656-201
| Status: Open
Live Online
Fri 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2023 Fall 2023
Live Online
Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nov 11 to Nov 18, 2023 Fall 2023 |
Business Policy |
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Financial Statement Analysis |
XFIN-655-201
| Status: Open
Live Online
Fri 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Dec 1 to Dec 8, 2023 Fall 2023
Live Online
Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2023 Fall 2023 |
Introduction to Budgeting |
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Please review the refund policies in our Student Handbook before completing your registration.
You must hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in order to enroll in our certificate programs. For each cohort, an application review committee offers admission to a diverse group of students to enrich the classroom experience.
International students who enter the U.S. on a valid visa are eligible to enroll in certificate courses. However, Georgetown University cannot sponsor student visas for noncredit professional certificate programs.
A TOEFL examination is not required for non-native speakers of English but students are expected to read, write, and comprehend English at the graduate level to fully participate in and gain from the program.
Students from most countries may register for our online certificate programs, however, due to international laws, residents of certain countries are prohibited from registering.
Tuition varies by course. Total program tuition for all 6 courses will range from $5,970 - $6,600. Most course materials are included.
Noncredit professional certificates do not qualify for federal financial aid, scholarships, grants, or needs-based aid. However, several finance and funding options do exist, as listed below.
Some employers offer funding for employee education or professional development. If an employer guarantees payment for employee education and training, Georgetown will accept an Intent to Pay form. If you are using employer sponsorship or training authorizations, you must submit an Intent to Pay form with your registration.
If your employer will pay for your tuition, select “Third-Party Billing” as your method of payment when you register for courses online. Please submit an Intent to Pay form indicating that your employer or another third party should be billed for tuition. Invoices will not be generated without this form on file.
Georgetown accepts Standard Form-182 (SF-182) for training authorizations from the federal government.
*Federal employees should ask the appropriate budget officer about training budgets available.
Eligible Georgetown employees may use their Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits to fund 90% of the certificate program tuition—employees will be invoiced for the remaining 10% of tuition and must pay any other charges associated with their certificate program. Employees using TAP benefits may work directly with the HR Benefits Office to ensure payment prior to the start of any course. This payment option is only valid if registration occurs at least 10–14 business days prior to the start date of the first course. Any fees incurred due to course withdrawal are the student’s responsibility and are not funded by Georgetown University TAP. For questions regarding TAP benefits, please contact the HR/Benefits Office at tapbenefits@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-2500.
SCS is registered with GoArmyEd.com to accept SF-182 training authorization forms. GoArmyEd.com is the virtual gateway for all eligible active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve soldiers to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online. GoArmyEd.com is also the virtual gateway for Army Civilians to apply for their Civilian education, training, and leadership development events.
The professional certificate programs offer an interest-free payment plan for certificate programs that are more than one month in duration and for which the total tuition is greater than or equal to $4,000. The payment plan is structured in the following manner:
A number of tuition benefits are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and under various parts of the GI Bill®. Please visit the Resources for Military Students page for additional information and instructions.
Some students choose to finance certificate programs with private education loans. Students are responsible for contacting lenders directly to find out if a noncredit professional certificate program is eligible for a loan. While Georgetown University will not recommend specific lenders, it will certify loans for eligible programs from approved lenders.
For eligible noncredit professional certificate programs, Georgetown University will certify loan amounts up to the full cost of tuition for the program. Tuition does not cover books, travel, or living expenses. Please see individual program pages for tuition rates.
Georgetown University has a unique campus code for Sallie Mae. Our Sallie Mae branch code is 001445-99.
You must be approved for a loan before registering for courses. Follow these steps to pursue a loan option:
Note: It is your responsibility to contact Georgetown University Noncredit Student Accounts at noncreditaccounts@georgetown.edu to ensure that your loan is processed.
While you may choose to complete your certificate program in one semester, many programs (but not all) allow up to two years to complete all requirements. As a result, you may choose to register for required and elective courses over several semesters to spread out the cost of tuition over time. We generally offer every course in a program each semester, so you'll have many opportunities to enroll in required and elective courses within the two-year time frame.
Only one tuition discount may be applied at the time of registration. Tuition discounts cannot be combined. Tuition discounts are not applied retroactively. Please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu with any questions.
Georgetown University alumni and SCS certificate completers are eligible to receive a 30% tuition discount for many certificates offered within SCS’s Professional Development & Certificates (PDC) portfolio. When registering for an eligible certificate through the SCS website, you will see the "30% Georgetown Alumni Discount" as an option. The Enrollment Team will then verify your eligibility status as a Georgetown University alumnus or certificate completer.
Georgetown SCS offers a 20% discount for eligible certificates to organizations that register 5 or more employees for the same certificate cohort at the same time. Eligible organizations include government agencies, nonprofit agencies, and for-profit businesses. Please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu for steps and procedures to ensure your group has access to the discount.
Employees of Boeing receive a 10% tuition discount on select programs and courses
Employees of companies that belong to the EdAssist education network may receive a 10% tuition discount on select programs and courses. Contact EdAssist directly to find out if you qualify.
Eligible federal employees across the country receive a 10% scholarship applied to the current tuition rate for all SCS degree programs and professional certificate programs each academic semester. Please contact pdcprograms@georgetown.edu for steps to be added to this discount group.
Still Have Questions?
Certificate Admissions and Enrollment
Email: pdcprograms@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 687-7000
Student Accounts
Email: noncreditaccounts@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 687-7696
Certifying Military Benefits
Email: pdcvabenefits@georgetown.edu
Phone: (202) 784-7321