The Kogod School of Business, established in Washington, DC, more than sixty years ago, develops students who make a difference in the world. The school, and American University at large, is a community that wants to make a positive impact. Graduates are leaders on Wall Street and in the corporate world, but also work for non-profits, government agencies and social-service organizations.
Kogod fosters a diverse and inclusive environment—an endeavor we believe deepens our understanding of the complex, global business world. Students work alongside professors on hands-on projects, grounding our programs in experiential, applied learning. 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.
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 situated on American University's beautiful, 84-acre campus in one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods of Northwest Washington, DC. The school is located off the redline at the Tenleytown-AU stop, along with several bus routes.
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
Kogod also offers a variety of on-campus, online and "on-the-road"graduate admissions events throughout the year.
- On campus: Discover Kogod. Interact with our admissions officers, students, faculty and alumni. Attend live classes. Tour the Kogod building and American University's campus.
- On-the-road: Our admissions staff travel nationwide to meet with prospective students.
- Online: Attend graduate admissions information session online.
Contact
Jason Garner
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
Applicants: 142
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.27
Years Work Experience: 4
Average Age: 28
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
440 - 548
GPA
3.05 - 3.55
Deadlines
Regular Application Deadline
May 15
Rolling Admission Deadline
July 1
Round 1
October 15
Round 2
January 15
Round 3
March 15
Round 4
May 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
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
MS in analytics
MS in finance
MS in marketing
MS in real estate
MS in sustainability management
MS in taxation
Online Degrees
MBA@American
Analytics@American
Dual Degrees
MA/MBA
JD/MBA
LLM/MBA
Certificates
Forensic accounting
Entrepreneurship
Real estate
Non-profit management
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, giving students the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to turn aspirations into outcomes. Students complete their core courses in the first year, leaving the second open to electives.
The global consulting project is a 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 masters programs in accounting, analytics, finance, marketing, real estate, sustainability management, and taxation that provide advanced training from real-world professionals and thought leaders. Students gain expertise in their chosen field through a combination of classroom, practical, and career management experience. Kogod leverages its connections within each industry to help students broaden their knowledge about career options, current industry trends and the general industry landscape.
First Year Curriculum
Sample Full-Time 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
Sample Full-Time 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
Kogod offers an extensive set of interdisciplinary programs that include three dual-degree programs: LLM/MBA, JD/MBA, and the MA/MBA.
Faculty
Our faculty are experts in their fields and regularly conduct research in the industries distinctive to the Washington, D.C. region. In addition to their research and classroom responsibilities, our faculty curate Kogod's Business in the Capital Event Series, which focuses on multiple industry tracks and regularly brings experts to campus to expand our community's knowledge base.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
No
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
Yes
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
203
61
Part-time
39
Full-time
36
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
Real Estate
Finance
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Marketing
Real Estate
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Finance
Marketing
Real Estate
Sustainability Management
Taxation
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Finance
Marketing
Real Estate
Sustainability Management
Taxation
Certificate Programs
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
Taxation
Analytics and Information Management
Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
Taxation
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Information Systems/Information Technology
Information Systems/Information Technology
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center
Kogod Tax Center
AU Center for Innovation
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Optional
Description
http://www.american.edu/kogod/graduate/MS-SMGT.cfm
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
School's environmental commitment 1:
Interdisciplinary degree - MS in Sustainability Management
School's environmental commitment 2:
Green Certified Courses
School's environmental commitment 3:
Green roof
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
The Office of Career Engagement empowers students and alumni to build meaningful relationships and careers. We provide the 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 Office of Career Engagement helps build the path from passion to success, helping students, alumni and employers make informed and intentional career decisions.
Average Starting Salary
$74,699
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
60%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
58%
School Facilitiated
42%
Graduate Facilitated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
33%
Consulting
25%
Finance/Accounting
8%
Marketing
8%
Operations/Logistics
8%
General Management
Graduates Employed by Region
92%
Mid-Atlantic
8%
West
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 33% | $73,500 | $73,500 | $70,000 | $77,000 |
| Finance / Accounting | 25% | $88,500 | $83,265 | $58,000 | $103,294 |
| Strategic Planning | 17% | $80,000 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
| Marketing / Sales | 8% | ||||
| Operations / Logistics | 8% | $43,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| General Management | 8% | $72,500 | $72,500 | $72,500 | $72,500 |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 33% | $70,000 | $68,333 | $58,000 | $77,000 |
| Financial Services | 25% | $80,000 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 |
| Consumer Products | 8% | $43,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| Government | 8% | $103,294 | $103,294 | $103,294 | $103,294 |
| Non-profit | 8% | ||||
| Other | 8% |
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
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
Full-Time MBA and Master of Science Programs (2017-18 Academic Year)
Per Credit Hour Rate: $1,642 per credit hour
Graduate Student Fees:
Global Experience Project: $3,700
MSSM International Residency: $4,000
Graduate Activity Fee: $60
Graduate Technology Fee: $240
Sport Center Fee: $130
Metro U-Pass Fee: $272
The total cost for the Full-time MBA program is $80,458; the total cost for MS programs is approximately $50,000.
Scholarships are awarded by the academic departments and vary by program of study. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships; a separate application is not required for consideration. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.
Dates
Financial Aid Statistics
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$43,096
Tuition (Out-State)
$43,096
Fees (In-State)
$1,701
Fees (Out-State)
$1,701
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$18,108
Academic Expenses
$1,100
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
41
In State
15.0%
Out of State
85.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Demographics
41.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
9.00%
International
54% female
46% male
Campus Life
From The School
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."
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
