Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

[Anonymous]

Thoughts on Masters programs? Does it have a campus feel?Are all the classes at night?

[Anonymous]

For what

[Anonymous]

Integrated marketing communications

[Anonymous]

Which Master's program? I can only speak to HR based on my experience. I completed the SCS HR Management Master's program in 2014 but admittedly haven't been involved much as an alumni after the first couple years post-graduation, so things have changed since then. However, the program was solid - good professors (with the exception of one), intellectually challenging coursework, good reputation even for a "School of Continuing Studies" because of the Georgetown name, strong connections and job opportunities in private industry and government, and most of my cohort and I have gone on to have successful careers. The program allowed me to convert from a Pathways student internship to a permanent fed position after graduation, and I'm currently a Supervisory HR GS-14. I was working, so took night classes part time but was still able to finish in 2 years by taking summer courses as well. My first semester we were on main campus, then moved to the current Chinatown location.

They also offered an international summer immersion class when I was there which was a great experience. However, tuition was far more reasonable then imo.

I would say that I strongly disliked my Capstone experience - I didn't find the professor or TAs to be competent, which doesn't help when you're already in a stressful position of having to produce a Master's Thesis in one semester. And some shady stuff went down with the former administrator of the HR program, but I don't have all the details. Overall, would recommend based on my experience with the caveat that things have likely changed in the past decade.

[Anonymous]

PP, just saw that you're asking about Marketing. I interacted with a few folks from that program and they seemed to have had a positive experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP, just saw that you're asking about Marketing. I interacted with a few folks from that program and they seemed to have had a positive experience.

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[Anonymous]

I run the Marketing Department at Georgetown SCS and would be happy to connect you with the Master's in IMC team if you'd like to ask more questions. They also have a webinar in a week (Tue 3/28 at noon) if you want to register to get more information: https://scs.georgetown.edu/news-and-events/event/8997/integrated-marketing-communications-webinar-2023-03-28

All that to say, I have proudly worked for Georgetown SCS for 10 years. It's an amazing school that creates programming geared towards adult, professional learners who are often juggling work, family, and school. Our degrees and certificates are industry-specific, so that you can focus on learning skills that will help you advance your career. Our students go on to do great things!: https://scs.georgetown.edu/programs/410/master-of-professional-studies-in-integrated-marketing-communications/success-stories. And as an ED of Marketing myself, I can say that the IMC program is really something special. The Faculty Director, Wendy Zajack, is incredible and cares deeply about her students.

PS - I'm a new mom myself (1-year-old boy) and love to see parents continuing their education!