The Kogod School of Business was established in Washington, DC more than sixty years ago. At Kogod, we are building a more sustainable world through business through globally-minded programs that allow students to create positive and lasting changes around the world.
Kogod—and American University, at large—is a community that wants to make a positive impact. AU was the first US university to reach carbon neutrality, doing so ahead of our target year!
Kogod fosters a diverse and inclusive environment—an endeavor we believe deepens our understanding of a complex, global business world. We ground our programs in experiential learning, and students work alongside professors on hands-on projects. Our faculty and staff help build the path from passion to success, offering students the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to turn aspirations into outcomes. Graduates are leaders on Wall Street and in the corporate world as well as in non-profits, government agencies, and social-service organizations.
Kogod is the oldest accredited business school in Washington, DC. The school is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Admissions Office Contact
Campus and Location
The Kogod School of Business is located on American University's 84-acre campus in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, DC. Our campus is a certified arboretum and is ranked no. 4 for the most beautiful urban campus by Best Choice Schools. Students have abundant transportation options, from the nearby Tenleytown-AU metro station to multiple bus routes, and are only a few footsteps away from international embassies, government agencies, and non-profits with all the perks of a tranquil and green campus to come home to.
Individual day visits may be arranged to include:
- Kogod School of Business and AU Campus Tour
- Live class observation for the program of your choosing
- In-depth curriculum overviews
- Meeting with admissions staff
Facilities
Students will have access to the university library, sports center, and Metro U-Pass.
Contact
Lisa Francis
Director, Graduate Admissions
Director, Graduate Admissions
Address
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Graduate Admissions
Washington, DC 20016-8044
United States
Graduate Admissions
Washington, DC 20016-8044
United States
Phone
202-885-1913
Fax
202-885-1078
Email
kogodgrad@american.edu
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Admissions
Overview
From The School
The application process for the Kogod School of Business is an electronic process. Complete the online application at kogod.american.edu/apply.
Kogod application requirements include the following:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Official GMAT or GRE score and/or supplemental essay
- International Students: TOEFL or IELTS score
- Interview with a member of the Graduate Admissions Committee (MBA, MS in analytics, MS in marketing)
- $100 application fee
Rolling Admission Deadline - July 1
Round 1 - November 15
Round 2 - January 15
Round 3 - March 15
Round 4 - May 15
Applicants: 379
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.36
Years Work Experience: 4.7
Average Age: 29
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
-
GPA
3.0 - 3.63
Deadlines
Rolling Admission Deadline
July 1
Round 1
October 15
Round 2
December 15
Round 3
February 15
Round 4
April 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Non-Academic
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
On-campus Degrees:
Full-Time MBA
MS in Accounting (STEM track available)
MS in Analytics (STEM designation)
MS in Finance (STEM track available)
MS in Marketing
MS in Sustainability Management (STEM designation)
Online Degrees
Online MBA
Online MS in Accounting
Online MS in Analytics
Online MS in International Relations and Business
Online MS in Marketing Analytics
Online MS in Sustainability Management
Dual Degrees
MA/MBA
JD/MBA
LLM/MBA
Certificates
Forensic Accounting
Analytics
Business Fundamentals
Real Estate
Taxation
Islamic Finance
Academic Programs
Kogod's on-campus, full-time MBA program is designed as a career catalyst for ambitious professionals. The 49-credit program can be completed in 21 months; students complete their core courses in the first year, leaving the second open to electives. Several of our programs—including the full-time MBA—are now offered with a STEM designation designed to develop students' management and technical skills, producing a new class of executives with a strong understanding of business and technology.
A global consulting project is the highlight of the program. Students work with an international client to solve a problem integral to the company's operation. The project culminates in a site visit where students present their findings and recommendations in the client's home country. Past MBA cohorts have traveled to China, Colombia, India, Israel, Poland, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.
Kogod also offers specialized sustainability-minded master's programs in accounting, analytics, finance, marketing, sustainability management, and taxation that provide advanced training from real-world professionals and thought leaders. Kogod leverages its connections within each industry to help students broaden their knowledge about career options, current industry trends, and the general industry landscape. While Kogod offers various undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines, below is a sample curriculum from our full-time MBA program.
First Year Curriculum
Accounting (3)
Finance (3)
Strategic Decision-Making in a Global Environment I-II (6)
Marketing (1.5) Managerial Economics (1.5) Quantitative Methods I-II (3) Organizational Behavior (1.5) Legal, Ethical & Social Issues (1.5) Global Issues (1.5) Management Information Systems (1.5) Productions & Supply Chain Management (1.5)
Second Year Curriculum
Career Track Course (3)
Career Track Course (3)
Career Track Course (3)
Consulting Project/Elective (3)
Consulting Project/Elective (3)
Consulting Project/Elective (3)
Consulting Project/Elective (3)
Areas Of Interest
Accounting; Asset and Money Management; Consulting; Banking, Investment and Finance; Global Emerging Market; Entrepreneurship; International Trade and Global Supply Chain Management; Leadership; Marketing Management and Research; Real Estate; and Taxation.
Special Academic Programs
The American University Center for Innovation (AUCI) provides students with opportunities to build entrepreneurial mindsets and skills through hands-on learning experiences. AUCI hosts a series of pitch challenges and competitions, helps develop entrepreneurship coursework, and supports students and alumni in creating and sustaining their own startups.
The Center for Professionalism and Communications coaches students in career readiness skills ranging from writing and speaking to critical thinking, leadership, and technological know-how. Through the center's peer coaching model, students who excel in these skills tutor their classmates directly, creating a collaborative environment where students at all levels can continue to hone these vital skills.
Kogod in Practice encompasses learning opportunities such as pro bono consulting projects and the Kogod Cooperative Education Program (or Kogod Co-Op). Students participating in pro bono consulting work directly with small or mid-sized companies for three months and learn how to meet a business's unique needs and provide relevant results. Kogod Co-Op links students to a 6-12 month paid internship with a university-approved employer and gives them the chance to apply their classroom knowledge to the business world.
Faculty
Kogod has a total of 90 full-time faculty members and maintains a 13:1 ratio of students to professors. Students have unparalleled access to expert practitioners in their field of study. Your professors will know your name and help you pursue your passions, grow your brand, and make connections that can launch and elevate your career. Our faculty work alongside students to create groundbreaking research that changes the way governments and businesses operate.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
No
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
Yes
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
211
58
Part-time
42
Full-time
37
Female
Students Say
With an “emphasis on global learning” and fulfilling academics enriched by guest speakers from different industries, the Kogod School of Business at American University lets students enroll in an international program. Each of the first two semesters of the full-time program kicks off with a two-week intensive Signature Course that “prepares [students] for working in the global economy,” and Full-Time, Professional, and Online MBA options ensure that any qualified and willing student can make a Kogod program work for their schedule; the professional program even benefits from the school providing concierge style service to its members, which includes dinner before class.
“A very organized, easy-to-interpret class framework” sets the tone for these seamless programs, where a focus on presentation skills and case analysis runs throughout. Fulltime students can apply their knowledge to real-world client projects, choosing between a consulting focus, an elective schedule forged from Kogod’s variety of offerings, or a managerial emphasis. All full-time students must also complete a global consulting project with an international client in their second year (professional students do a study abroad trip).
Professors at Kogod are “genuinely interested in seeing us succeed and extend themselves as much as possible.” Their “willingness to help you with anything, whether its academics, external projects, or career advice” is a notable benefit of the small class sizes, and it means that “each student can ensure that they can get attention on a particular topic that they may be struggling with.” “I have had some great professors who have taken out the time to really go deep into the material being taught to make sure that the class is understanding and grasping the subject,” says a student. The administration is similarly “mindful of needs of working professional students and move quickly to increase the ease of our user experience” and is “active in addressing issues that we bring to them to ensure that we are getting the best possible education.”
Concentrations
Accounting
Finance
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Real Estate
Finance
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Real Estate
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Finance
Marketing
Strategy & Leadership
Sustainability Management
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Finance
Marketing
Strategy & Leadership
Sustainability Management
Certificate Programs
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Business Foundations
Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Real Estate
Taxation
Analytics and Information Management
Business Foundations
Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Marketing
Real Estate
Taxation
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center
Kogod Tax Center
AU Center for Innovation
Sustainability Management
Blockchain and Emerging Tech
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Optional
Description
The requirements of the sustainability courses depend on the program. https://kogod.american.edu/learn-more/sustainability-management?&utm_feeditemid=&utm_device=c&utm_term=american%20university%20sustainability%20masters&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ds_search&utm_campaign=kogod_paid_fy23_brand_ms-smgt_dssearch&hsa_cam=690305445&hsa_grp=41257270291&hsa_mt=p&hsa_src=g&hsa_ad=677154279296&hsa_acc=%7B837-219-2617%7D&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_kw=american%20university%20sustainability%20masters&hsa_tgt=kwd-1723841094217&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrIixBhBbEiwACEqDJbu0EqM0j9TXtIqsNSOGT2BHCDnKArm_9H-dnljtGIyyRC-Q7-jFTBoCAwsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
School's environmental commitment 1:
MS in Sustainability Management
School's environmental commitment 2:
Sustainability courses are required as a part of the MBA core.
School's environmental commitment 3:
Gamechangers in Sustainability speaker series - https://kogod.american.edu/news/gamechangers-in-sustainability
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
The Office of Career Engagement empowers students and alums to build meaningful relationships and careers. We provide guidance, skills, and networking opportunities to turn aspirations into meaningful outcomes.
Students receive one-on-one guidance on relationship building, transitioning to new business jobs, crafting their resumes, and utilizing social media in their job searches. We also partner with employers to connect them with students and alumni who align with their professional needs.
The average starting salary for our 2022 residential graduates (MBA and MS programs) is $93,309, with 83.9% of graduates accepting a position of employment within three months of graduation.
Average Starting Salary
$113,333
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
90%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
60%
School Facilitiated
30%
Graduate Facilitated
Source Of Internship Acceptances
70%
Graduate Facilitiated
30%
School Facilitiated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
30%
General Management
20%
Operations/Logistics
20%
Finance/Accounting
10%
Marketing
10%
Consulting
Graduates Employed by Region
50%
Mid-Atlantic
20%
West
10%
Midwest
10%
Northeast
Students Say
All employment services are done through the Kogod Center for Career Development, which sets up site visits with employers and interested students, provides one-on-one counseling on résumés and job searches, and sponsors numerous industry-specific career fairs throughout the year. Students appreciate the “individual attention for career help and public speaking assistance” they receive through the KCCD, including the always popular Business Leadership in D.C. Luncheon Series that brings together top executives and students in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere. The “central location to large business centers” and “connection to politics and international affairs are a major plus” in terms of networking; graduates end up in a number of industries, with around a third going into consulting.
Recent employers of Kogod grads include CSC, Deloitte Consulting, LLP, TaylorMade Experience, PricewaterHouse Coopers, Capgemini, World Bank, and Raytheon, with an average starting salary of $74,183.
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Management | 30% | $96,000 | $100,000 | $84,000 | $120,000 |
| Finance / Accounting | 20% | ||||
| Operations / Logistics | 20% | ||||
| Consulting | 10% | ||||
| Marketing / Sales | 10% |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Products | 20% | ||||
| Government | 20% | ||||
| Consulting | 10% | ||||
| Financial Services | 10% | ||||
| Manufacturing | 10% | ||||
| Non-profit | 10% |
Prominent Alumni
Robert P Kogod
Former Co-Chairman & CEO, The Charles E Smith Commercial Realty Inc
Gary Cohn
Former President and CEO, Goldman Sachs
Loretta Sanchez
Former US Representative, California
Khaled Olayan
Founder & Chairman, The Olayan Group
Richard T Clark
Former Chairman and CEO, Merck Pharmaceutical Company
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
2023-2024 Tuition Fees:
49 credits
$1,922 per Credit
$94,178 Total Tuition
2023-2024 One-Time Fees:
Enrollment Fee $1,000 (applied toward tuition)
Spring Global Experience $2,700
2023-2024 Fees per Semester
HTML Table
| Fees | Full-time (9+ credits) | Part-time | Summer Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Center | $65 | $30 | $0 |
| Grad Activity | $30 | $30 | TBA |
| Student Technology | $120 | $40 | $0 |
| Metro U-Pass | $136 | $0 | $0 |
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$48,000
Tuition (Out-State)
$48,000
Fees (In-State)
$3,230
Fees (Out-State)
$3,230
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$22,858
Academic Expenses
$1,650
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
46
In State
56.0%
Out of State
44.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
8
Demographics
38.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
24.00%
International
56% female
44% male
Campus Life
From The School
Our students come from diverse global backgrounds. Our small class sizes allow students to foster meaningful connections with professors, staff, and their classmates. At Kogod, students will meet future business partners and make lifelong friendships.
Students Say
There is a distinct “emphasis on cooperation rather than competition” across all three programs, and “even though we all want to do our best, we do not tear each other down to do so.” There are “lots of good clubs” on this “very active” campus that is “small and easy to get around,” and students form study groups to help each other understand the information being taught and meet regularly. The small cohorts of the professional program tend to grow especially close: “After every exam, almost the entire class meets up at a local watering hole afterwards to talk about our personal lives, not the test we just took,” says one student. “It takes a certain type of character to work full-time and go to school, but these people do it flawlessly.”
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
