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.