Student Organizations
All recognized McDonough undergraduate student organizations are overseen by the McDonough School of Business Student Advisory Board (MSAB), which operates under the guidance of the Undergraduate Program Dean’s Office. MSAB ensures alignment with school policies and fosters collaboration among student leaders to enhance the undergraduate experience.
For detailed guidelines, policies, and governance, please refer to the following resources:
McDonough Student Organizations Policies and Procedures
MSAB Constitution
University Access to Benefits Policy
Georgetown Student Organization Standards
McDonough School of Business Student Advisory Board (MSAB)
The McDonough School of Business Student Advisory Board (MSAB) is a student-run advisory board for McDonough Undergraduate student organizations. Seeking to provide transparency, oversight, and guidance to clubs, MSAB works directly with students to ensure that clubs are receiving proper resources to carry out their club functions in accordance with university policies. This seven-member group provides funding, training, and guidance to the following groups. Students may run to be a part of MSAB every Spring.
Have a question for MSAB? Contact them via email here.
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First Generation Investors (FGI)
First Generation Investors (FGI) x Georgetown proactively addresses economic inequality by working with high school students from underserved areas of D.C. Throughout an eight-week financial literacy curriculum, FGI’s tutors ensure students master paramount financial concepts such as stocks, bonds, credit, interest, and more. At the end of the eight-week curriculum, candidates receive a $100 portfolio to their name. Students choose their investments within the preset allocation: 70% will go into ETFs, 20% into bond-based funds, and the last 10% into stocks of the student’s choosing. The 501(c)(3) national nonprofit, First Generation Investors, supports the Georgetown chapter by providing curricular and logistical support and funds the portfolios of high school students. FGI x Georgetown is open to any undergraduate student.
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Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (GAMBLE)
Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs (GAMBLE) provides minority undergraduates with a holistic approach to career planning and employment opportunities. The ultimate goal is to broker a conversation about diversity and inclusion both on campus and in the workplace. GAMBLE supports this vision by helping minority scholars become tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs with the support of a strong community and alumni mentoring network.
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Georgetown Eco Consultants (GEC)
Georgetown Eco Consultants (GEC) is a pro bono, entirely student-run organization focused on green, community-based partnerships across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region and beyond. As Georgetown University’s only environmentally-centered consulting group, GEC seeks to grant students with interdisciplinary interests in business, sustainability, and policy the opportunity and personal growth to formulate sustainable solutions to real business problems. Through delivering tailored, impactful solutions, GEC aids both businesses and nonprofits alike in developing environmentally responsible practices and enhancing their long-term performance.
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Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance (GEMA)
The Georgetown Entertainment and Media Alliance Undergraduate Club (GEMAU) seeks to establish a community for students and support their desire to explore their interests in the world of media and entertainment as more than just passions or hobbies but as potentially fulfilling careers. The GEMAUharnesses the mentorship and guidance of its parent association while advancing its own mission. This mission can be distilled into three main pillars: build a strong community of like-minded undergraduates; expand professional development opportunities; and establish meaningful relationships with GEMAU alumni members.
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Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club
The Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club invites individuals to discover their entrepreneurial spirit and become part of the community. Whether someone is a seasoned entrepreneur, intrigued by the world of business and innovation, or a visionary eager to make an impact, the club welcomes all. At Georgetown, the club fosters a community of passionate individuals who leverage their creativity and expertise to tackle global challenges. As problem-solvers and change-makers, members believe in the power of big ideas and hands-on action. The club offers opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from real-world experiences, and contribute to the landscape of social innovation. Georgetown Entrepreneurship Club serves as a launchpad for those ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship.
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Georgetown FinTech Club
The Georgetown FinTech Club provides students with an outlet to discover and analyze various trends within the financial industry. Members explore any integration of technology within the global financial ecosystem through extensive research and current event blogs. The club’s ultimate goal is to foster an inclusive environment that educates students on cutting-edge ideas in a practical manner, integrating global politics, business, and governance.
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Georgetown Marketing Association (GMA)
The Georgetown Marketing Association (GMA) is the premier student-run marketing consulting group on the Georgetown campus. Its mission is to empower aspiring marketers by offering quality training, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities with industry employers. Within GMA, members participate in strategy and creative-focused training led by esteemed faculty from the McDonough School of Business. Additionally, students can apply their classroom knowledge by consulting for real-world clients through the agency branch, delivering robust and impactful marketing solutions for local businesses. GMA also organizes networking events with seasoned marketers and industry professionals to ensure its members are well-prepared for their career journeys. The organization fosters professional growth while cultivating a community, forging lifelong connections for students from Georgetown and beyond.
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Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association (GRLA)
The Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association (GRLA) is a student-run organization that brings the worlds of retail and luxury to the Hilltop, educating Georgetown students about the retail and luxury industries and professional opportunities within these fields. In the past, the organization has organized large-scale events featuring prominent figures such as Stuart Weitzman, CEO of Cartier Cyrille Vigneron, CEO of Glossier Kyle Leahy, CEO of Oscar de la Renta Alex Bolen, and CFO of UNIQLO Alex Goldelman. GRLA carries out its mission through four committees—Operations, Public Relations, Development, and Creative—that work collaboratively to plan and execute events. The organization fosters a community of visionary members, united by a shared passion for the retail and luxury sectors.
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Georgetown Student Capital Partners (GCaP)
Georgetown Student Capital Partners is Georgetown’s official private investing organization, dedicated to connecting the University community to the world of private equity, venture capital, and startups. Its comprehensive education program covers the fundamentals of finance and includes division-specific courses focused on developing hard skills in the private equity, venture capital, or startup sectors. After completing their education, student analysts advise private equity, venture capital, and startup clients on due diligence, valuations, industry research, and startup fundraising. The organization is currently advising leading investment firms with over $12 billion in combined assets under management and some of the most prominent and successful startups emerging from the Georgetown community.
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Georgetown University Business and Health Association
The Georgetown University Business and Health Association’s (GUBHA) goal is to expose students to the diverse careers available in the healthcare sector. The association seeks to enhance financial literacy in healthcare by connecting Georgetown students with industry experts, educating them about finance and investment strategies in the field, and offering access to internships, shadowing, and research opportunities. By providing practical experience and expert guidance, it aims to inspire curiosity and prepare students for meaningful careers at the intersection of business and healthcare.
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Georgetown University Public Real Estate Fund (GUPREF)
The Georgetown University Public Real Estate Fund (GUPREF) is an undergraduate student-run investment fund that invests solely in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). With $300,000 of assets under management, GUPREF is one of the largest student-run funds that invests in both real estate public equity and real estate public debt. As part of the Steers Center for Global Real Estate, the fund also has faculty advisors and investment committee members who possess significant experience in all facets of the commercial real estate field. The fund gives students an opportunity to learn investing fundamentals while also gaining exposure to the broader commercial real estate industry.
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Georgetown University Student Investment Fund (GUSIF)
The Georgetown University Student Investment Fund (GUSIF) provides its members with educational programming and opportunities that enable them to develop the passion and necessary skills to succeed in a career in finance. GUSIF currently manages over $1M on behalf of the Georgetown University Endowment and Alumni Association as the largest investment fund on campus. GUSIF invests in equities using a bottom-up, value-oriented, long-only approach to investing with the purpose of achieving strong risk-adjusted returns while supporting members through its semester-long education program, which introduces foundational finance concepts to interested students. Moreover, to connect students with the corporate world, GUSIF hosts many exclusive recruiting events with firms in fields such as private equity, investment banking, growth equity, venture capital, sales and trading, and more.
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Georgetown Ventures
Georgetown Ventures is Georgetown’s student-run startup accelerator. Each semester, Ventures runs an intensive startup program for a cohort of Georgetown founders to aid them in launching and scaling their companies. With the help of our team, founders can overcome significant barriers and gain the confidence to pursue their ventures full-time. With Georgetown Ventures’ student members working closely with the cohort across its strategy, technical, and creative divisions, the organization fosters a lively entrepreneurship community on campus and allows undergraduates to meaningfully assist real-world startups. Through increasing the number of venture-backable startups that come out of Georgetown and expanding opportunities for undergraduates interested in the startup world, Georgetown Ventures aims to bolster the entrepreneurial landscape at the university.
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Hilltop Consultants
Hilltop Consultants is a student-run consultancy organization that serves nonprofits and socially-minded enterprises in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area and around the globe. Hilltop aims to ignite social change by providing clients with incisive strategies to help them execute seamlessly on their respective missions and to redirect in the face of obstacles. Past clients include Teach for America, the American Diabetes Association, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, and Greenpeace. Hilltop also provides robust skills training, networking, and recruiting opportunities related to strategy and consulting to all of its members.
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Hoyalytics
Hoyalytics is a community of undergraduate students at Georgetown University passionate about data analytics. The organization aims to uncover insights, tell stories, and explore the growing significance of data analysis across various disciplines. Through hands-on learning and collaborative project teams, members gain valuable pre-professional experience at the intersections of data science, consulting, research, and education.
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Innovo Consulting
Innovo Consulting is a community of socially-minded and compassionate college students that provides pro-bono consulting services to organizations that make a social impact. Innovo provides innovative solutions in marketing, finance, management, strategy, operations, and more, with the ultimate goal of providing comprehensive service to nonprofits and social impact organizations that need the most help.
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McDonough Women
McDonough Women is a student organization dedicated to advancing women in business, connecting female students with successful alumni, and fostering a supportive community of undergraduate women within the business school. The organization provides opportunities such as private dinners with female leaders, resume-building workshops, and interview practice sessions. Additionally, McDonough Women collaborates with investment banks, consulting firms, and marketing companies to host exclusive recruiting events.
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Out@MSB
Out@MSB seeks to build a strong, diverse community of LGBTQ+ and allied students at Georgetown, fostering an environment where all individuals are welcomed and celebrated. The organization aims to provide a comprehensive set of professional development resources to support the career interests of its members. Additionally, Out@MSB strives to raise awareness among Georgetown faculty, staff, and students about the issues, experiences, and intersectional identities of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace and society.
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Philonomosian Society (Nomo)
The Philonomosian Society is Georgetown’s foremost debate organization, revived and adapted for modern times. Established in 1845 with the purpose “to promote eloquence and to acquire an accurate knowledge of history and of the leading social and political questions of the day,” the society fulfills this mission through weekly debates on topics related to business, public policy, ethics, law, and philosophy. Open to all participants and perspectives, the organization upholds the Chicago principles of free speech. Additionally, it fosters camaraderie and friendly competition through its unique cohort system.
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Scholars of Finance
Scholars of Finance Georgetown is part of a rapidly growing nonprofit organization spanning over 60 universities, dedicated to inspiring character and integrity in the finance leaders of tomorrow. The organization provides a lasting and relatable community where members can develop their full potential in finance. Through its programming, Scholars of Finance offers one-on-one mentorship with finance leaders, leadership development training, networking opportunities, regular speaker series, and technical workshops.
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Smart Woman Securities
Smart Woman Securities (SWS) is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate undergraduate women on finance and investments. Through educational seminars, mentoring initiatives, and exposure to successful professionals and businesses, SWS provides the guidance and resources upon which women can build greater knowledge of the financial industry. SWS is dedicated to educating its members in the classroom as well as providing interactive experiences that allow our members to engage with impactful individuals in the financial industry.
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Theta Investment Group
TIG’s mission is to empower students with financial literacy and foster strategic thinking. The organization encourages students to engage in deeper-level thinking by applying problem-solving tactics to the world of trading. TIG’s advanced investment strategies require members to explore the technical analysis of options, a highly complex derivative investment vehicle. Through its in-depth and comprehensive education system, TIG ensures that its members gain expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and derivative investments.
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Zeeba Investment Group
Zeeba Investment Group is a completely student-run investment fund focused on achieving exceptional returns from publicly-traded equities across the globe. Its mission is twofold: to educate its members and to achieve strong returns across its portfolios. Zeeba’s unique approach to investing is characterized by three key factors: being the only fund with a mandate to invest internationally; pioneering a distinctive 10-week proprietary education program; and managing unrestricted capital with the flexibility to invest in any company, regardless of size or risk. The group takes pride in identifying hidden gems and companies operating in niche industries that are often overlooked.
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