Graduate Programs Overview
Kogod Graduate Academic Advisors guide students to understand and navigate the breadth of academic offerings and opportunities to optimize a learning experience aligned closely with career goals.
Academic advisors are the first point of contact for direction and assistance with:
Academic Requirements
- Graduate Degrees and certificate programs
- Course sequence and registration
- Elective or concentration selection
- Grades and GPA standards
- Academic progress
- Graduation certification
Special Registrations
- Global learning trips and study abroad
- Internships
- Independent study
- Consortium courses
Referrals to University Resources
- AU Central
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Faculty and academic departments
Graduate Academic Advisors
Brian McEntee
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Phone: (202) 885-1909
Email: mcentee@american.edu
Office: KSB 112
Brian McEntee is the Graduate Student Academic Advisor for the Part-time MBA, MS in Accounting, MS in Taxation, and MS in Sustainability Management programs.
Nichole Wood
Assistant Director of Graduate Programs
Phone: (202) 885-1988
Email: nwood@american.edu
Office: KSB 111
Nichole Wood is the Graduate Student Academic Advisor for the Full-time MBA, Professional MBA, JD/MBA, MA/MBA, MS in Finance, and MS in Real Estate programs.



