Overview

By the end of the Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Entrepreneurship concentration M.A degree at George Mason University you will be equipped to analyze problems, develop strategies to solve them, and execute these solutions effectively. Mason’s commitment to innovation creates an environment where emerging social entrepreneurs can turn innovative ideas into reality.

Who's in the Program

Students range from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals, and include athletes, professionals working in the nonprofit, government, and private sectors, and people who want to start their own business.

A trait shared by those in the SOCE program is a desire to model and implement sustainable, practical, and ethical solutions to social problems, while working effectively within complex networks made up of divergent groups of stakeholders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MAIS ProSeminar

Social Innovation In Action

Leadership in a Changing Environment

Analysis of Financial Decisions

Special Topics in Graduate School of Business

Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The goals statement essay should express what the applicant hopes to achieve academically and/or professionally by studying Social Entrepreneurship at George Mason University. The essay should display the applicant's writing ability and the background and credentials that qualify the applicant for graduate study. The essay should convey that applying to this program has been an informed and thoughtful process.
The writing sample should be a formal piece of writing that demonstrates the applicant's ability to write and conduct research at the graduate level, use evidence to make an argument, cite sources, and engage in scholarly analysis.
Letters of recommendation should speak to the applicant’s character, work ethic, academic or professional achievements, and/or preparedness for graduate study. Ideally, at least 1 of the 2 recommendations will come from someone who can speak directly to the applicant’s previous academic performance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41124 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41124 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18060 USD / year

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Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Who's in the Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Financing

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