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MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies

Break away from the pack by personalizing your coursework with a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (MIBS) at the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB). Dive deep into subject areas ranging from accounting and AI to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and taught through a combination of theory, tools and applied experiences. Explore the benefits of this flexible business studies program by selecting from dozens of interdisciplinary business electives to gain the insight and knowledge needed to excel in today’s dynamic marketplace. 

This program allows you the option to pick a STEM or non-STEM track. The innovative STEM-designated business innovation degree allows professionals to reskill and upskill by combining any two 12-credit graduate business certificates with six credits of electives for a one-of-a-kind STEM knowledge base that will help you stand out with employers.

 

 

 

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Program Features

 

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Full-time or Part-time

Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 1.5 years (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Entry semester: fall or spring.

 

 

 

See Where Our Graduates Have Landed

GWSB’s extensive network of over 60,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.

 

 

 

  • Amazon
  • Chevron
 

 

  • Deloitte
  • Lilly
 

 

  • Microsoft

 

 

Camila Zavala

"I chose the MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies because I'm able to combine multiple certificates to study everything I'm interested in. Plus, GW organizes a lot of events where we get to know a lot of people and celebrate that we are here pursuing a master’s degree in the States. For many of us, this is our first international experience."

Camila Zavala
MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (STEM) '24

 

 

 

Explore This Program

The modular, stackable and customizable MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies degree is designed to give graduates a competitive edge in their careers. Students select two graduate business certificates and add six credits of electives to build their own unique degree. For example, the business analytics and investments and portfolio management graduate certificates can be combined to provide an education of the depth and breadth needed to be successful on Wall Street, while at the same time building the technical skills needed to code and analyze data more effectively. Combining the cloud, applications, and information technology certificate with the artificial intelligence certificate gives students a highly technical background that helps prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of managing increased automation in the workplace. In order for students to pursue a MIBS STEM degree, both certificates need to be STEM designated. See STEM certificate options. Some certificates may have prerequisites; please check with your admissions team.

 

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Stackable Certificates

At the GW School of Business, you can combine certificates and courses to create a graduate degree program that's tailored to your vision.

 

 

 

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Admissions Team

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Why GW Business?

 

 

From the heart of Washington, D.C., this interdisciplinary business studies program offers extraordinary access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations for robust networking and job placement opportunities. Learn from esteemed faculty who will equip you with a customized set of essential business skills and leadership capabilities that you deem most relevant. The business world needs leaders with unique skill sets, and the MIBS program is designed to help you become one of those leaders.

 

 

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September 23, 2020

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Admissions

Admission to the MS in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (MIBS) program is highly competitive and enrollment is limited. Students operate in two cohorts throughout the academic year.

Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is highly recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and letters of recommendation also affect the admission decision. This program seeks social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in its student body.

Admissions Process

Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. We also offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree, from scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements.

Deadlines

Application Deadlines

Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission.

  • Spring 2025 - Closed
  • Summer 2025 - Closed
  • Fall 2025 - July 31, 2025

Please note that admission to the following programs is only offered for the Fall semester: Global MBA, Accelerated MBA, Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics, M.S. in Business Analytics, and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Summer admissions deadlines apply only to the Online MBA and Healthcare MBA programs; admission to all other programs is only offered for the Fall and Spring semesters. The MS in Finance and MS in Applied Finance programs, as well as our doctoral and executive education programs, each have different admissions deadlines.

Tuition & Financial Aid

 

 

 

20% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors

The GW School of Business is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GWSB is offering a 20% tuition discount for eligible prospective graduate students in 2025.

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