Overview

The Management M.Sc. at George Mason University provides a versatile curriculum designed to empower students to tailor their postgraduate education to specific career aspirations. By combining core business fundamentals with a range of graduate certificates, the programme ensures that students develop a broad firm-level perspective alongside specialised expertise. This master's degree is structured to accommodate diverse schedules through flexible learning modalities and various study paces.

Why Management at George Mason University?

Students benefit from a "best value" education as recognised by U.S. News & Report and Forbes. The programme is delivered at Mason Square in Arlington, offering proximity to the Washington, D.C. business hub. Instruction is led by expert faculty who are active consultants and researchers in fields such as executive compensation and change management. The curriculum is highly adaptable, featuring hybrid flexibility that allows for real-time virtual participation or traditional on-campus learning.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 41124 per year
National fee: USD 41124 per year
Local fee: USD 18060 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum comprises 33 credit hours, including 18 credits of core business fundamentals and a 12-15 credit graduate certificate. Modules may include:

Business Analytics
Government Contract Management
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Environmental and Sustainability Management
Human Capital and HR Management
Information Security Management
Marketing
Non-profit Management
Public Management

Careers with Management

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across various sectors, including international sport enterprises, government contracting, and non-profit organisations. The programme focuses on developing interpersonal communication, team leadership, and ethical decision-making skills. Students gain the analytical tools necessary to handle complex global business challenges, making them competitive candidates for roles in human resources, marketing, and strategic management within diverse global industries.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Economics for Successful Firm Management

Performance Evaluation Through Cost Management

Financial Reporting and Firm Analysis

Marketing and Firm Performance

Management of Information Technology

Business Strategy and Firm Leadership

Behavior in Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree (in a non-business major) accredited by one of the organizations found on the following list or international equivalent.

No more than two years of professional work experience

Strong undergraduate academic record

Tuition Fees

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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

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