MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies
Step Outside the
Business Blueprint
Design Your Own Business Degree
Your career goals aren’t one-size-fits-all, and your graduate education doesn’t have to be either. Whether your sights are set on Capitol Hill or Wall Street, the United States or abroad, the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (MIBS) at the George Washington University School of Business lets you build a customized course of study around the knowledge and skills you want to develop.
Combine two graduate business certificates with six elective credits to create a distinctive master’s degree that brings together expertise from multiple areas. Explore disciplines such as business analytics, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and information technology, with STEM and non-STEM options available. You’ll graduate with a unique combination of skills designed around your goals and the direction you want to take your career.
Discover the GW Advantage
Washington, D.C. Is Your Classroom
Study in the heart of Washington, D.C., with access to the government agencies, global institutions and multinational organizations that shape business and policy. Tap into GW’s connections across the public and private sectors through networking, experiential learning, events and opportunities to learn from professionals working in the nation’s capital and around the world.
Stack Your Expertise
Design a master’s degree that aligns with your goals by using our graduate certificates as stackable building blocks. Pair two certificates with six credits of electives to create a distinctive blend of expertise that gives you a competitive edge.
Pair Business Analytics with Investments and Portfolio Management to develop financial expertise alongside data skills, or combine Cloud, Applications and Information Technology with Artificial Intelligence to build a foundation in emerging technologies. Choosing two STEM-designated certificates allows you to follow a STEM-track. You can also extend your learning through short-term overseas study and other experiential opportunities.
- Graduate Certificate Options
- Accountancy
- Affordable Housing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Business Crisis, Continuity & Recovery Management
- Cloud Applications & Information Technology
- Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing & Analytics
- Energy Systems Management
- Environmental Systems Management
- Financial Management
- Global Management
- Human Capital
- Management Leadership
- Management of Technology & Innovation
- Marketing & Brand Management
- Project Management
- Quantitative Business Foundations
- Sport Management
Career Success Backed by a Global Alumni Network
GW Business graduates go on to work across a wide range of sectors—from federal agencies and government contractors to consulting firms, major tech companies, global financial institutions, healthcare and life sciences organizations, nonprofits and the defense and intelligence community.
With a global alumni network of more than 60,000 professionals spanning Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and organizations across six continents, plus dedicated career support resources, you’ll gain access to mentorship, connections, and career opportunities that open doors and accelerate your impact.
Here are just some of the 260+ organizations where GW Business alumni are advancing their exciting careers:
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your career goals are unique. Your graduate degree should be, too. The GW MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies empowers you to customize your academic experience and gain the business knowledge, leadership skills, and versatility to advance your career.
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