Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

What Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies does

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is the continuing and professional education unit of Georgetown University, a private Jesuit research university founded in 1789. Located at the Capitol Campus at 111 Massachusetts Ave NW in Washington D.C., SCS offers a portfolio of professional master's degrees (Applied Intelligence, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Technology Management, Project Management, Higher Education Administration, Integrated Marketing Communications, Real Estate, and others), graduate certificates, professional certificates, a part-time Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies completion program, and an interdisciplinary Doctor of Liberal Studies. The school serves working professionals, career changers, military and veteran students, international students, adult degree-completion learners, and organizations seeking workforce development, with flexible delivery across on-campus, fully online asynchronous and synchronous, and hybrid formats powered by Canvas LMS, Zoom video conferencing, and Google Workspace collaboration tools, plus Coursera for Campus access.

The business model is tuition-driven. Master's degrees are priced per credit hour at $1,685-$1,752, producing total tuition of $40,590-$57,816 for a 30-33 credit program; graduate certificates run $20,220 for a 12-credit program; and non-credit professional certificates are priced at $6,965 total with open enrollment. The school accepts rolling admissions with priority deadlines for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, supported by dedicated admissions recruiters, walk-in hours, admitted-student events, and consortium-style convenings such as the Georgetown Intelligence Studies Consortium. Discounts and benefits include a 30% "Once a Hoya Always a Hoya" alumni discount, corporate partner rates (Boeing 10%, EdAssist 10%), organization discounts (20% for 5+ employees), military GI Bill benefits, and Georgetown employee TAP coverage of 90%.

SCS is differentiated by the Georgetown brand and its positioning in the Washington D.C. policy and intelligence ecosystem, with applied curricula reviewed or accredited by industry bodies including PMI (Registered Education Provider) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The school leverages its location and faculty composition — drawing practicing intelligence community, cybersecurity, IT executive, and communications practitioners — to produce documented graduate placements across federal agencies (DHS, DoD, Air Force, FinCEN, ATF), financial institutions (Capital One, global financial firms), education, and media sectors. The 2026 commencement honors more than 800 graduates.

Name

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Legal name

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Website

https://scs.georgetown.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1789

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Professional Development

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Professional certificates
• Continuing higher education
• Master's degree programs
• Online professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate Degree Tuition: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition for master's degrees, doctoral programs, and bachelor's completion programs. Tuition varies by program with per-credit pricing ranging from $1,685-$1,752 per credit hour.
2. Professional Certificate Tuition: Non-credit professional certificates generate revenue through course fees. Programs like the Certificate in Project Management cost $6,965 total.
3. Graduate Certificate Tuition: Graduate certificates such as the Cybersecurity Risk Management certificate cost $20,220 total (12 credits at $1,685-$1,752 per credit).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Georgetown School of Continuing Studies delivers graduate and professional education through master's degrees, graduate certificates, a bachelor's completion program, a doctoral program (Doctor of Liberal Studies), and non-credit professional certificates across disciplines including Applied Intelligence, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Technology Management, Project Management, Higher Education Administration, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Real Estate. Programs are priced per credit at $1,685-$1,752 and are offered on-campus in downtown Washington D.C., fully online, and in hybrid formats via Canvas LMS and Zoom.

Product overview

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs, graduate certificates, professional certificates, and executive education across technology, business, and professional domains. The core product portfolio includes professional master's degrees (Applied Intelligence, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Information Technology Management, Project Management, Higher Education Administration) and stackable graduate certificates (Cybersecurity Risk Management, Competitive Business Intelligence, Lean & Agile Practices). The institution also offers bachelor's completion and doctoral programs. SCS provides multiple delivery formats including on-campus, online asynchronous, live online, and hybrid modalities. The school integrates with Canvas (LMS), Zoom (video conferencing), and Google Workspace tools for learning delivery and collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master's in Applied Intelligence A 33-credit professional master's degree preparing students for careers in intelligence analysis across law enforcement, homeland security, cybersecurity, and competitive business intelligence. Features four focus areas (Homeland Security Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Business Intelligence) and STEM OPT eligibility for F-1 students.
• Master's in Cybersecurity Risk Management A 33-credit interdisciplinary professional master's program examining cybersecurity through ethics, communications, management, law, security, and computer science lenses. Prepares students to design secure computer systems and respond to threats using machine learning aligned with NIST and NICE frameworks.
• Master's in Information Technology Management A 30-credit, $52,560 professional master's preparing professionals to become IT leaders. Offers four focus areas: AI and Digital Technology, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Project Management. Taught by industry CIOs and IT executives.
• Master's in Project Management A professional master's program preparing students to plan, manage, and execute complex projects. Curriculum aligned with PMI's PMBOK, covering Agile, traditional, and hybrid methodologies with case studies and simulation software. Allows students to earn a graduate certificate alongside the master's.
• Master's in Higher Education Administration A 30-credit professional master's providing practical knowledge for leadership roles in higher education. Features three optional focus areas: student affairs, administration, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications A professional master's program covering public relations, marketing, media relations, and internal communications, designed for professionals pursuing senior marketing and communications roles.
• Master's in Real Estate A professional master's program in real estate providing practical curriculum and case studies taught by faculty with deep industry knowledge.
• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies A part-time bachelor's completion program providing well-rounded liberal arts education for adult learners balancing personal and professional commitments.
• Doctor of Liberal Studies An interdisciplinary doctoral program distinct from traditional Ph.D. programs, bringing together different perspectives and fields of knowledge to address pressing issues for working professionals.
• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management A 12-credit, $20,220 graduate certificate preparing professionals to develop and implement risk governance frameworks with interdisciplinary coverage of cybersecurity governance, risk identification, and compliance. Credits are stackable toward the Master's in Cybersecurity Risk Management.
• Graduate Certificate in Competitive Business Intelligence A graduate certificate program focused on competitive intelligence analysis and organizational data assessment, with credits stackable toward the Master's in Applied Intelligence.
• Graduate Certificate in Lean & Agile Practices A graduate certificate in lean and agile project management methodologies, stackable toward the Master's in Project Management.
• Certificate in Project Management (Professional Development) A non-credit professional certificate for mid- and senior-level professionals seeking to lead projects on time, on budget, and within scope. Total tuition $6,965, 8.0 CEUs, PMI-approved for PDUs and PMP/CAPM exam preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research shows 70-80% of positions are filled through personal connections, making the Georgetown network valuable for career placement.
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Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rey Juan Carlos UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Hybrid Warfare in Europe study tour, delivered in Madrid. Rey Juan Carlos University provides local expertise on European security policy, intelligence studies, and technology governance as a key logistical and informational node within the European security architecture.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI reviews and approves Georgetown's project management programs. The programs are aligned with PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and satisfy education requirements for PMP and CAPM certifications.
• Capitol Campus Department of Public SafetyminorOthersThe Capitol Campus Department of Public Safety provides 24-hour emergency assistance, security escorts, and safety alerts for SCS students and personnel at the downtown campus location.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS contractors and agency connections provide internship and career opportunities for Applied Intelligence and Cybersecurity students. Students have conducted internships with DHS and its contractors.
• D.C. Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Georgetown SCS Red Cell (student-run alternative analysis unit) works with the D.C. Chamber of Commerce on cybersecurity initiatives, helping businesses protect themselves from cyber-attacks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanford Continuing Studies: Stanford's continuing and professional education program, offering graduate certificates and short courses with comparable Ivy-tier brand premium, practitioner faculty model, and hybrid format delivery.
• Columbia University School of Professional Studies: Columbia's school for professional and continuing studies, offering master's degrees, certificates, and bachelor's completion with similar Ivy League positioning, stackable credentials, and DC/NYC federal-corporate alumni pipelines.
• Harvard Extension School: Harvard's continuing and professional education arm, offering degrees, certificates, and pre-med programs with similar prestige-based positioning, hybrid/online formats, and working professional focus. Directly comparable in brand-driven premium continuing education.
• MIT Professional Education: MIT's continuing and professional education division offering short courses, certificates, and custom programs in technology, AI, and engineering with similar elite-brand positioning and corporate/government training channels.
• Boston University Metropolitan College (BU MET): BU's continuing education division offering professional master's degrees and certificates in cybersecurity, IT management, and project management with overlapping online/hybrid formats and similar pricing tier.
• University of Chicago Graham School: UChicago's continuing liberal and professional studies school, offering master's degrees, certificates, and pre-college programs with comparable prestige positioning, hybrid formats, and working professional focus.
• George Washington University College of Professional Studies: GW's professional studies school, also based in Washington D.C. and competing directly for federal agency, intelligence community, and policy students with overlapping programs in applied intelligence, cybersecurity, and political management.
• Northwestern University School of Professional Studies: Northwestern's continuing and professional education school offering master's degrees and certificates across similar verticals (PR/IMC, IT management, sports administration) with comparable brand-driven premium pricing.
• NYU School of Professional Studies (SCPS): NYU's continuing education school offering professional master's degrees, certificates, and diplomas across similar verticals (real estate, hospitality, PR, technology management) with comparable pricing, format mix, and target demographic.
• Johns Hopkins University School of Professional Studies in Business and Education: JHU's professional studies arm with STEM-focused graduate programs and certificates, particularly strong in cybersecurity, data science, and government/defense-adjacent programs—overlapping with SCS's Applied Intelligence and Cybersecurity offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GeorgetownSCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GeorgetownSCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgetownSCS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/2630840
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgetownscs

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Profiles7 records

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