FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE + THE KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Liberal arts thinkers meet business builders.
Join Kogod's perpetual experiment in the heart of the nation's capital.
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From Lancaster to Capitol Hill
Pair your liberal arts strengths from Franklin & Marshall College with business fluency from Kogod.
Where optimism meets action.
Kogod is built for students who want to do more than talk about big ideas—they want to build them. With a constantly updated business curriculum, you'll learn what’s current, relevant, and in demand. Innovation is paired with practical business skills, and as the nation’s first AI-first business school, you'll be career ready for whatever comes next.
Learn and live in the nation's capital.
You’ll be in the heart of Washington, D.C. taking classes where you’ll work directly with real clients and real challenges. You'll get access to Kogod’s Career Development team with connections across government, nonprofits, industry, and startups. Outside the classroom, DC delivers: history, culture, music, museums and the Smithsonian, incredible food, and iconic sights. You’ll also join a 28,000+ alumni network rooted in DC and connected around the world.
Exclusive benefits for F&M students.
If you’re a qualified Franklin & Marshall student, you automatically receive a guaranteed $20,000 scholarship toward any of Kogod’s specialized master’s degrees—plus a waived GMAT/GRE requirement and application fee (use code METKOGOD).
The professors at Kogod are truly one of a kind and being in Washington, DC has been amazing. The opportunities here are unmatched."
Sustainability Management graduates report 93% employment within six months of graduating from our graduate programs.
$97,332
Average Salary
In a survey conducted in 2025, respondents indicated an average salary of $97,332 within six months of graduation.
30.7%
Avg Salary Growth
In a survey conducted in 2025, respondents indicated a 30.7% average salary growth compared to prior to entering the program.
What You’ll Walk Away With
A global perspective
Our location in Washington, DC, offers networking, internship, and job opportunities in all areas of business. Its vibrant international community exposes you to the international market from day one. Plus, as part of the MBA's international consulting project, you will gain experience working with clients abroad.
An enthusiastic network
Our alumni network is extensive and global, with more than 28,000 graduates across every continent ready and willing to help you from day one.
Your dream job
As a Kogod graduate student, you will receive one-on-one guidance on résumé creation, job searches, interview preparation, and more. Most importantly, you’ll gain access to an exclusive network of contacts—employers and alumni who are eager to help you launch your career.
Why American University's Kogod School of Business?
Exclusive benefits for F&M students.
$20,000 in Scholarships
Qualified F&M students are automatically eligible for a $20,000 scholarship to any of Kogod's specialized master's degrees—no extra application is necessary!
Expedited Admission Process
F&M students can take advantage of an expedited admissions process. To apply, submit your:
+ Completed application + Résumé + Statement of purpose + Transcript + English Language Proficiency exam results + Two letters of recommendation (one from an F&M rep)
No GMAT or GRE is required, plus we'll waive your application fee!
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