Admissions

Apply to the Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership program by submitting an online application through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences portal.

Deadline for Fall Start

July 1

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.

The Executive Master’s program requires a one-time, three-day onsite at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., during the fifth course in the curriculum (Interprofessional Experiences, Communication, and Collaboration). Once enrolled in the program, international students will work with the program and Georgetown University’s Office of Global Services to obtain their visa for onsite attendance.

Deadline for Spring Start

November 1

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.

The Executive Master’s program requires a one-time, three-day onsite at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., during the fifth course in the curriculum (Interprofessional Experiences, Communication, and Collaboration). Once enrolled in the program, international students will work with the program and Georgetown University’s Office of Global Services to obtain their visa for onsite attendance.

Application Requirements

Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadlines listed above. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.

The Online Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership at Georgetown University can admit domestic and international applicants.

Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for online programs from residents of the following countries:

  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Ukraine (Crimea and the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (DNR and LNR) within Ukraine)
  • Belarus
  • Russia
  • China
  • Taiwan

Georgetown University does not currently accept applications or enrollment requests for online programs from non-U.S. citizens who are residents of the following countries:

  • Canada (Exception: Online format is available for residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec)
  • Germany
  • Kenya
  • Spain

This online program uses Canvas, YouTube, Google Drive and other platforms. Students should confirm that they have a reliable internet connection and the ability to access each of these platforms before applying/registering. Every effort is made to ensure that course content and materials can be accessed by all students, but we cannot guarantee this. A variety of circumstances may affect the ability to access course content and materials, including internet access issues, firewalls and hardware limitations. Students who are unable to access course content and materials will not be able to complete the program/course, and will receive a refund consistent with Georgetown’s Main Campus refund policy .

A 4-year bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.

List your postsecondary institutions in your application, and upload a transcript for each institution.

WES or NACES credential evaluation services are highly recommended for international transcripts.

Follow the transcript instructions in Admissions FAQ  to ensure you upload proper documentation.

Recommendation letters must be from previous professors, research mentors, or employers in a position to appraise your potential for graduate study.

Write an essay explaining why you are interested in pursuing this specific master’s degree and why you are a strong candidate for the program. Your response should be one to two pages, typed and double-spaced. Please address the following questions in your response:

  • What are the specific academic and professional qualities you possess that could help you excel in this program?
  • What goals do you hope to achieve if you are accepted into this program?

List your relevant professional and academic experiences.

Applicants to any Georgetown program may choose to submit an Optional Statement that addresses diversity, personal background and contributions to community. A detailed prompt for the statement can be found in the application.

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Follow the TOEFL/IELTS instructions in Admissions FAQ  to determine whether you need to send us test scores to prove your English language proficiency.

Tuition

Students pay a per-credit rate and typically complete the master’s program in four semesters.

ProgramRate 2024-25
Online Executive Master’s in Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership$1,744 per credit

Scholarships

Georgetown University’s Executive Master’s and Certificate programs offer scholarships to incoming students based on service.

Financial Aid

Students may wish to apply for federal loans, private loans or outside scholarships. It is recommended that you begin the process of applying for federal financial aid as soon as possible after applying for admission. You may use the Estimated Cost of Attendance information in determining loan amounts.

For more information or to obtain financial aid forms, please contact osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu.