The George Washington University School of Business

What The George Washington University School of Business does

The George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) is the business school of The George Washington University, a private nonprofit research university in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1928, GWSB delivers undergraduate, graduate, MBA, doctoral, and certificate programs in accountancy, analytics, finance, marketing, information systems, sport management, tourism, real estate, and emerging fields such as AI in business. Recent additions include the STEM-designated MS in Artificial Intelligence for Business (MSAIB), a Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing (a cross-university first), and an undergraduate Strategic Management and Public Policy program.

The school's underlying technology is a hybrid education delivery platform combining on-campus instruction at the Foggy Bottom campus with online programs (Online MBA, Online Healthcare MBA, online graduate certificates) and global degree partnerships such as the ACE triple-degree program with Luiss University (Rome) and Renmin University (China). Multiple research centers — CFEE, CLAI, ICR, IITS, and GW-CIBER — and the housed International Council for Small Business (ICSB) form an applied-research infrastructure backing curriculum and external engagement.

GWSB generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic program fees billed per credit hour per semester, with credential stacking across undergraduate majors, specialized master's degrees, MBA variants, doctoral programs, and 18+ graduate/professional certificates. Customers are individual students (and their sponsoring employers) rather than enterprise accounts; recruitment goes through traditional admissions channels, info sessions, and career-center channels such as a new formal World Bank Group partnership. No equity funding, M&A activity, or external investors apply; the school is governed within the university under Dean Sevin Yeltekin (joined 2025).

Name

The George Washington University School of Business

Legal name

The George Washington University

Website

https://business.gwu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The George Washington University School of Business is the business school of a private D.C.-based research university offering undergraduate, graduate, MBA, doctoral, and certificate programs — including the new MS in AI for Business — serving individual students globally via on-campus, online, and international degree-partnership delivery models.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Business education
• MBA programs
• Graduate certificates
• Undergraduate business degrees
• Doctoral business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Program Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, graduate, MBA, doctoral programs, and professional certificates billed per credit hour. Graduate certificate programs are 12 credits each, with tuition rates per credit hour published on student accounts website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The George Washington University School of Business delivers business education through undergraduate bachelor's degrees, MBA programs (Full-time, Online, Global, Flex, Accelerated, Healthcare), specialized master's degrees, doctoral PhD programs, and graduate/professional certificates. Programs span disciplines including Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, Information Systems Technology, Sport Management, Tourism, and the newly launched MS in Artificial Intelligence for Business (MSAIB). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition billed per credit hour across these academic programs.

Product overview

The George Washington University School of Business is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs rather than a unified software product. The portfolio spans undergraduate bachelor's degrees (BS in Business with multiple concentrations), graduate degree programs including Full-time/Part-time MBA variants (Online, Global, Flex, Accelerated, Healthcare), specialized master's degrees (MS in AI for Business, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems Technology, Marketing, Project Management, Sport Management), doctoral PhD programs across six disciplines, and graduate/professional certificates in 18+ specializations. Newer offerings include the STEM-designated MSAIB program launched in 2025 and the Affordable Housing graduate certificate. The institution also offers professional certificates through its International Institute of Tourism Studies covering Sustainable Tourism Destination Management, Hospitality Management & Leadership, and Cultural Tourism Enterprise Training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Business Programs Bachelor's degree programs including BS in Business with concentrations in Accountancy, Business Analytics, Business Economics & Public Policy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, Information Systems & Technology Management, International Business, Marketing Strategy and Analytics, Real Estate, Sport Event and Hospitality Management, Strategic Management & Public Policy, and Individualized Concentration. Designed for prospective undergraduate students seeking foundational business education with experiential learning, study abroad, and career development resources.
• MBA Programs Full-time and part-time MBA programs including Online MBA, Global MBA, Flex MBA, Accelerated MBA, Online Healthcare MBA, and Joint/Dual Degree options for working professionals seeking business leadership credentials.
• MS in Artificial Intelligence for Business (MSAIB) STEM-designated graduate program that trains professionals to deploy and govern AI in organizational settings, combining business strategy with technical AI competencies.
• MS in Business Analytics Specialized master's program focused on data analytics, statistical methods, and business intelligence to drive organizational decision-making.
• MS in Finance Graduate program covering financial analysis, investment management, corporate finance, and financial markets for careers in finance sector.
• MS in Information Systems Technology Graduate program focusing on information systems management, technology strategy, and IT leadership for business environments.
• MS in Marketing Graduate program covering marketing strategy, consumer behavior, digital marketing, and brand management for marketing careers.
• MS in Project Management Graduate program focused on project planning, execution, risk management, and leadership skills for project managers across industries.
• MS in Sport Management Graduate program covering sports business, event management, marketing, and operations in the sports industry.
• Doctoral Programs PhD programs in Accountancy, Decision Sciences, Finance, Information Systems and Technology Management, International Business, and Management and Strategy for academic and research careers.
• Graduate Certificates Various 12-credit graduate certificates including Accountancy, Affordable Housing, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Cloud Applications and IT, Creativity/Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Crisis Management, 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, and Sport Management.
• Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management Online certificate program taught in six courses covering sustainable tourism development, destination governance, marketing, product development, investment, and stewardship planning for tourism professionals. Priced at approximately $2,700 total with $495 per individual course and bundle of 3 courses at $1,350 options.
• Professional Certificate in Hospitality Management & Leadership Six-course online program covering global talent development, sustainable hospitality strategies, business analytics, financial management, digital marketing, and leadership effectiveness for hospitality professionals.
• Cultural Tourism Enterprise Training Program Self-paced 12-hour training series with 15 modules for Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs covering visitor readiness, customer experience, legal operations, marketing, product development, and operations management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Undergraduate students earned second place at Georgetown's McDonough Business Strategy Challenge - highest finish in GW Business history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• World Bank GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Formal partnership connecting students with global development careers through access to World Bank events, presentations, internship pipeline, mentorship, research opportunities, and site visits. The collaboration reflects shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and strengthening the talent pipeline.
• Luiss University (Rome)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in the ACE triple degree program where students earn degrees from GW, Luiss University in Rome, and Renmin University of China
• Renmin University of China (Beijing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in the ACE triple degree program where students earn degrees from GW, Luiss University in Rome, and Renmin University of China
• International Council for Small Business (ICSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICSB is housed at GW Business and is the oldest and largest non-profit organization devoted to advancing small business research and practices, represented in over 150 countries through 23 knowledge hubs
• Native American Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership developing the Cultural Tourism Enterprise Training Program for Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs, operators, and suppliers in the U.S.
• TriiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for the Cultural Tourism Enterprise Training Program developed with GW IITS and Native American Development Corporation
• World Bank GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Bank Group Partnership provides students with access to events, presentations, internship pipeline, and mentorship through the Fowler Career Center

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business: Private research university business school with similarly sized portfolio across undergraduate, MBA, MS, and doctoral programs. Highly relevant as Dean Yeltekin previously served as Senior Associate Dean of Education there, signaling alignment in strategic approach.
• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business: Elite private university business school in the same Washington D.C. market with comparable program portfolio (undergraduate, MBA, specialized masters, executive education) and similar U.S. News ranking tier. Most directly comparable competitor for DC-based students and faculty.
• New York University Stern School of Business: Major private university business school with broad portfolio across undergraduate, MBA, MS, PhD, and executive education. Comparable in scale and program breadth, and competes for similar international and professional student segments.
• American University Kogod School of Business: Another DC-based private university business school with overlapping MBA, specialized masters, and certificate offerings. Competes for similar DC-area professional and undergraduate student pool.
• University of Southern California Marshall School of Business: Major private research university business school with similarly comprehensive program portfolio including multiple MBA formats, specialized masters, doctoral programs, and international programs. Comparable in scale and program breadth.
• University of Rochester Simon Business School: Private research university business school offering comparable MS, MBA, and PhD portfolio. Most relevant peer for benchmarking since Dean Yeltekin was previously Dean of Simon, bringing direct continuity of strategic approach.

Broad incumbents

• Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management: Elite-tier private research university business school where Dean Yeltekin previously served as faculty. Larger and more established, but provides strategic continuity reference and competes for top MBA candidates nationally.

Regional players

• Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School: DC-area private research university business school with overlapping MBA, MS, and certificate offerings. Regional competitor in the Baltimore-Washington corridor for working professionals and graduate students.
• University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business: DC-area public research university business school with full portfolio of undergraduate, MBA, MS, and doctoral programs. Regional competitor for DC-metro students, particularly in working professional and executive segments.
• George Mason University School of Business: DC-area public university business school with overlapping MBA, MS, and undergraduate offerings, particularly strong in analytics and technology management. Regional competitor for Northern Virginia and DC metro students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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