Senior Honors Thesis

The Senior Honors Thesis program provides McDonough students the opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of a faculty advisor while earning a total of 4.5 credits in their senior year. In their final semester, students present their research to a committee, and their work can potentially be published in an academic journal. This program is an excellent resume builder for students and is beneficial for any future career or graduate school application.

After the successful completion and defense of their thesis, students will receive a notation of Senior Honors Thesis in Business on their transcript and will receive recognition for their accomplishment at Tropaia, our honors ceremony for graduating seniors.

Past members of the Student Honors Thesis Program have found it to be one of the most rewarding and memorable aspects of their time at Georgetown.

How to Apply

Applications for the Senior Honors Thesis Program are open with a rolling deadline to all rising seniors in the Class of 2027 who are in good standing. All students must:

• Complete the application.
• Submit an original research proposal.
• Begin the process of finding a primary faculty advisor who will work with you throughout the year.

To ensure an exceptional, personalized experience, the program offers a select number of seats. If you want to learn more about the program, take a look at the recording from a recent information session below:

• Virtual Information Session | Monday, March 23, 2026 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom Recording

Coursework

Once accepted, students will register for:

• BADM 4998: Senior Thesis I (3 credits) in the fall semester of their senior year.
• BADM 4999: Senior Thesis II (1.5 credits) in the spring semester of their senior year.

Please note: Fall meeting times are listed in the schedule of classes, and attendance is required to participate in the senior honors thesis program. Because the spring seminar follows a different format, the course instructor will work with the thesis cohort to find a time that accommodates all students. We strongly encourage students to treat the senior thesis seminar as a full class and register for no more than 15 credits in their senior year, ensuring they have sufficient time for research and writing.

Current Students

• Senior Thesis Elective Credit Application
• How to Find a Thesis Chair Advisor
• Senior Thesis FAQ

Questions about the Senior Honors Thesis Program?

Please contact Adam Loew, Managing Director of Undergraduate Research, with any questions.