The Georgetown program was well structured, well coordinated, and tailored to the lives of working professionals. The faculty actively solicits feedback on the program so that they can make it better. --Operations
Georgetown provides a very high-quality business education in a "non-business-oriented" city (Washington). It's a tough thing to pull off, but they really do it. That allows international professionals from the area who want a top-tier program to stay local -- the logistical demands of an executive program make that important.--Legal
The combination of location, educator talent, and experience, plus the experience level and professionalism of my classmates was peerless. The international experience was invaluable: We participated in consulting projects in China and in Mexico for real clients. Traveling to both of those places and learning about business practices, politics, and culture changed my life.--Marketing, Strategy, Operations
Georgetown offers a very strong EMBA program with an international focus. Not only does it have the best professors in the school, but it also offers invaluable practical experience through "residency" modules. These modules entail overseas projects with corporations, such as Exxon or Marriott International.--Finance
I don't think anybody could match Georgetown's faculty and program. The quality of networking I got exceeded my expectations. I think they did an excellent job balancing the class experience and backgrounds. Georgetown location is great and attracts a lot of international people, not to mention the high-level speakers from the Washington D.C. and Tech Corridor community that complement the program and make it a very unique one among EMBA's.--Marketing
The location, class hours, excellent staff, and personal attention to each IEMBA group, plus the quality of classmates as people and managers, would certainly lead me to choose this program again. I was very impressed with the selection of peers and with the instruction and assignments. There could have been better management of technical (financial) assignments -- some of it was a bit unorganized in terms of applying analytical learning to cases. Although that's a lot like the real world!--Operations
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] The instructors were well versed in their subject matters. They had strong, strategic relationships with various Fortune 500 clients. Thus they were in tune to current and past problems confronting corporations. Also, they were able to engage corporate leaders in our discussions; thereby creating a richer learning environment.--Strategy
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] In all honesty, I didn't see any weaknesses. Strengths were their commitment and passion. The expectations were high and justly so. As one instructor commented to me when I was frustrated with an options model: "if it was easy, your degree would mean nothing."--Operations
[Faculty strengths/weaknesses?] Strengths include the experience professors have gained through private- and public-sector work as well as ongoing consulting projects. I also felt that the professor's camaraderie and their knowledge of each other's research was a benefit. They are all very proud of the program and what they have achieved in a relatively short time.--Marketing
Excellent teachers! They were the best I've had in all my years of graduate and undergraduate programs. They were really good at drawing people into the discussion without being unnecessarily intimidating (not much attempt to embarrass). Instructors were, for the most part, very available and friendly and extremely knowledgeable as well as able to clearly express complex ideas.--Operations
[Changes to program?] We had a few CEOs/entrepreneurs speak to the class during some of our Friday evening sessions. These experiences were extremely enlightening. The curriculum would have benefitted by trying to include more of this type of guest lecturers during the evening sessions.--Operations
[Changes to program?] It was very difficult and challenging to balance an intense job, while attending school. Often times I had to leave class or answer e-mail messages during the lectures. I would have liked to find a way around that issue but tried my best. I guess that was part of the fun and challenge of the program!?--Business
[Changes to program?] Georgetown IEMBA is not a "quant" school. You get the necessary tools (and in a few areas, like statistics and options theory, you get more than that,) but you don't come out as a finance master of the universe. That's probably not a big deal in an area like Washington, but the school could do somewhat better when it comes to hard numbers.--Legal
[Changes to program?] The 11-hour Fridays tended to get tiresome, but considering we're completing the program in 19 months, I recognize the necessity.--Operations
[Changes to program?] More time! There's so much to learn. Even after the program, almost all of us continue to say, "I wish we were back in school." I learned so much and was able to directly apply it at work.--Strategy
[Improvements?] No more veggie or chicken wraps for lunch!--IT Consulting
[Improvements?] More space on campus. Executives were mixed with full-time MBAs with different lifestyles and conflicting agendas for booking conference rooms. Carreer services were not accessible for IEMBAs.--Strategy
[Improvements?] Get graded assignments back more quickly. The fast pace of the program can lead to overlap between the end of one class and the beginning of the next.--Marketing
[Improvements?] Georgetown IEMBA administration and staff hosted parties and social functions for students and family to create a community environment. I had a few work conflicts during the program, and the administration and faculty were very helpful in working out the logisitics for allowing me to meet my commitments. The students were a great asset to the learning experience, as the vast backgrounds, nationalities, and work experiences of the group provided for stimulating classroom discussions.--Finance
[Improvements?] Outstanding system of communication exists on intranet (Blackboard), but professors each choose to use their own personal preferred means. Standardization and greater use of this system would save time and improve communication of assignments and grades, etc. It would have been nice to have more interaction with full-time MBA students.--Business Development
[Corporate support?] My original company provided minimal funding for the program and required me to take vacation days to attend class. My manager was not as supportive as I would have wished.--IT Consulting
[Corporate support?] I switched companies mid-way through the program due to lack of support. While the company had agreed to my starting the program, I continued to work in exceess of 60 hours per week. In order to achieve balance and work fewer hours, I felt it necessary to transition to a new job.--Operations
[Corporate support?] I got excellent financial support and flexibility when it came to work times, travelling, and absence due to residencies.--Marketing
[Corporate support?] My company supported my participation in the program by allowing time away from work every other Friday and paying for almost all of the expenses. This was a voluntary effort on my part. I was not doing this for a bonus or a promotion upon completion. I was doing this program to enhance my skills and capabilities. The company supported me in that endeavor and met all of my expectations the process.--Finance
For me, the best part was recharging my batteries. It's easy to think that you understand everything in your line of work, and intellectual growth has "plateaued". It's extraordinarily invigorating, however, to take some time outside of the office every two weeks and learn something new. I am very glad that I did it.--Legal
I was so impressed with the level of involvement and caring of professors and classmates. The program produced a great network and friends for life. Strategy classes changed the way I approach business problems. International focus and travel to work on real consulting projects was top-notch and invaluable.--Management
Overall, this program exceeded my expectations. There's a base of outstanding professors in Strategy, Finance, and Economics that are at the top of their field. Most importantly, these same professors are committed to making the Georgetown EMBA program a "top five" program. There's no doubt in my mind that they will succeed!--Marketing
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