Program Approval and Financial Aid Enhancement Agreed upon in June Gathering
Georgetown's board of directors recently gave the green light to two exciting new master's programs, scheduled to debut in fall 2026. Here's a lowdown on these innovative programs:
- Master of Science in Climate, Environment & Health
-Partners: This cutting-edge program is a joint venture between the School of Health and Earth Commons, Georgetown's Institute for Environment & Sustainability.
-Objective: The program zeroes in on climate-related challenges at the nexus of environment and health, particularly focusing on the most vulnerable. Its goals are to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools they need to tackle complex environmental issues that pose threats to human health.
-Location: This transformative degree program will be based at Georgetown's Capitol Campus in Washington, D.C.
- Executive Master of Professional Studies in Global Sports Operations & Strategy
-Collaboration: In partnership with a leading professional soccer club, this program is the brainchild of Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies.
-Curriculum: The program is designed to prepare professionals to lead in the dynamic, ever-changing world of sports. It offers a unique learning experience, with two residency experiences – one in New York City and another in Manchester, England.
At the gathering, the board also deliberated on various other crucial matters. For instance, they discussed updates on ongoing projects on the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses, as well as the university's financial commitments in response to shifts in federal funding landscapes. Additionally, they approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026, with an emphasis on financial aid, allocating $286 million, the most significant financial aid commitment in Georgetown's history.
Stay tuned for more updates as these new programs take shape, and Georgetown continues to make strides in addressing critical global issues and expanding educational opportunities in specialized, high-impact fields.
- The Master's program in Climate, Environment & Health at Georgetown University, a joint venture with the School of Health and Earth Commons, aims to research and address climate-related challenges at the intersection of environment and health, particularly focusing on the most vulnerable.
- The Executive Master of Professional Studies in Global Sports Operations & Strategy, a collaboration between Georgetown's School of Continuing Studies and a leading professional soccer club, is designed to offer business education in the realm of international affairs and the sports industry, providing online learning and two residency experiences in New York City and Manchester, England.
- Georgetown University has announced plans for online education in various domains, such as education-and-self-development, law, and research, furthering its commitment to global learning and providing access to international affairs and business opportunities.
- The board at Georgetown University, while approving the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026, has prioritized research, environmental conservation, and financial aid, allocating $286 million, the highest ever financial aid commitment in Georgetown's history, to support education in critical fields like law, online education, and education-and-self-development.
