Dikran Izmirlian Program in Business & Global Affairs (BGA)

Only at Georgetown

As business and politics become increasingly interconnected, Georgetown University has a first-of-its-kind degree to prepare leaders for today’s globalized world.

A single, joint degree from the Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business, the Dikran Izmirlian Program in Business and Global Affairs features hands-on experience in Washington, D.C., and around the world; dedicated resources at both schools; and a diverse cohort of students and alumni passionate about solving pressing global issues. 

Found only at Georgetown, this program offers you:

• An innovative approach to understanding complex interactions at the intersection of business, geopolitics, and global policy
• A four-year sequence of signature, interdisciplinary courses developed for this program and co-taught by the faculty of both schools
• On-location experiential learning in Washington, D.C., and around the world
• A cohort-based model that develops a close-knit learning community
• Academic and hands-on preparation for positions in multiple settings and sectors requiring practical experience and a global perspective

If you’re interested in applying to the Izmirlian Program, email Dean Skillman for more information about the application timeline and process.

Honoring the Values of Dikran Izmirlian

The Dikran Izmirlian Program in Business and Global Affairs Program—created by Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business and School of Foreign Service and transformed with a gift from Georgetown alumnus Sarkis Izmirlian (B’94, Parent’25, ’26)—honors Sarkis Izmirlian’s father, Dikran Izmirlian. Having experienced firsthand the displacement caused by world events, Dikran Izmirlian overcame adversity to become a self-made global business leader and philanthropist. Dikran Izmirlian recognized the importance of and prioritized education and philanthropy, values that he has ingrained in his family.

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