Program Highlights
Global Experience
Work on an international consulting project with other MBA students. Past teams have traveled to countries like China, Colombia, and India to work on projects for Bloomberg, Cisco, Etihad Airways, and local organizations in a wide range of industries.
STEM-Designated Program
STEM-designated programs equip students with technological expertise and leadership skills vital to the US economy. The designation also allows international students to apply for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training, granting them the ability to work in the US for up to three years.
Internships in the Nation's Capital
DC means access to exceptional summer internship opportunities in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Past internships include the Democratic National Committee, FINRA, Indo American Center, Mpower Financing, OP Works, Phone 2 Action, Sirius XM, and more.
Business Leadership Luncheons
We offer weekly private talks with industry leaders and local business executives. Past speakers include senior executives from Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, Marriott International, Merck, PayPal, and United Way Worldwide.
Case Competitions
Participate in local, regional, and national case competitions under the guidance of Kogod faculty. Showcase your analytical, financial, and strategic skills and expand your professional network.
Dedicated Faculty
Our faculty are renowned experts in their field and key players in the profit and nonprofit sectors, government, and global organizations. As mentors, they are invested in your professional and academic success.
Koye joins us from West Chester, PA, and is continuing his academic journey at American University! He has a Kogod undergraduate degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. Why did Koye choose to continue his education at Kogod? Three reasons: his life-changing experiences as an undergraduate student, the small-town feeling of our beautiful campus without losing the benefits of what the big city has to offer, and, most importantly, Kogod's diverse community. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Koye to learn more about his reasons and his experience at Kogod.
John joins us from Houston, TX, and is pursuing a dual MBA/MA degree. He has a bachelor's degree in international affairs from Troy University. Why did John choose Kogod? Three reasons: our location, our ability to set students up for career success, and our MBA program's STEM designation. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with John to learn more about his reasons and his experience at Kogod.
Clyde joins us from Montego Bay, Jamaica, and is pursuing his MBA degree at Kogod. He has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from North Caribbean University. Why did Clyde choose Kogod? For the hands-on and individualized teaching approach Kogod's professors use. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Clyde to learn more about his reasons and his experience at Kogod.
Kaushik joins us from Mumbai and is pursuing an MBA at Kogod. He has a bachelor's of engineering from the Vidyalankar Institute of Technology. Why did Kaushik choose Kogod? He was impressed with the level of focus on experiential learning opportunities Kogod provides. The Global Consulting Project and Leadership Luncheon Series allow students to put theory to practice in real-world settings and heightens problem-solving and decision-making abilities in real time. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Kaushik to hear about his experience at Kogod!
Temurbek joins us from Tashkent and is pursuing his MBA degree. He has a bachelor's degree in finance, investment, & risk from Bangor University. Why did Temurbek choose Kogod? Three reasons: Our lecturers, the small and collaborative classes, which he believes are integral as an international student, and our location. But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Temurbek to learn more about his reasons and his experience at Kogod.
Yvonne joins us from Lagos, Nigeria and is pursuing an MBA degree. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Babcock University. Why did Yvonne choose Kogod? The community! She says, that "every single person I came in contact with from the beginning of my application process till the end was always willing and able to answer all my questions..." But don't take our word for it! Schedule a one-on-one appointment with Yvonne to learn more about her experience at Kogod so far!
Abolaji Omitogun (MBA '22) is investing in his own business savvy so he can invest in entrepreneurs back in his home country.
Find out how Kogod MBA student Trinity Sheppard not only landed an interview with Microsoft but got the internship AND a full-time job post-grad.
Ani Khachikian (MBA '21) gives back to the DC community through her involvement with the campus organizations Kogod Women in Business and Net Impact.
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