Freshman Seminar

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

The First Year Seminar (FYS) courses are offered each fall semester and are designed for first-year students (sophomore transfer students also may apply to the program) enrolled in Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. With a variety of options from which to select, students explore unique topics that range from the patterns of global commerce and the intersection of global leadership and public policy to heroes and villains, ethics in business, and the impact of individual differences in the workplace affecting performance. Unique aspects of the FYS courses are: • Enrollment in each seminar is limited to 20 students, and prior knowledge of business or topics covered in the FYS courses is not necessary. • The small class size allows students to develop a mentoring relationship with their faculty, embrace learning through seminar-based lectures, and engage in discussions with their peers. • Each FYS course fulfills Georgetown University’s integrated writing requirement with an emphasis on strengthening students’ academic and business writing skills. • All FYS students participate in programming and activities outside of the classroom that lead to building community and connections.