Business Fundamentals (Graduate Certificate)
Program Summary
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Credits: 12 total
Degree: Graduate Certificate
College/School: Costello College of Business
Start Date: 8/25/2025
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Program Description
Develop a strong foundation in the core principles of business with a graduate certificate in business fundamentals from the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.
Designed to complement your current skillset by adding a fundamental understanding of effective business practices in key areas of business: accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
Career Opportunities
To learn more about the Impact of the Costello College of Business graduate programs on recent alumni, click here.
The CCB Career services team offers lifetime services to all current students and alumni of the MS in Accounting program, including resume and cover letter reviews, salary negotiation, navigating online job boards, networking, mock interviews, etc. Contact the Costello College of Business Career Services today.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
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Details
For the most current application requirements and deadlines, please visit our Costello College of Business Application Requirements page.
Tuition and Financial Aid
For the most accurate and up-to-date tuition rates, fees, and financial aid options, please visit our College of Business Graduate Tuition & Financial Aid page.
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Contact
The Graduate Admissions Team at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University is here to support you through every step of your admissions journey.
Reach out to us with your questions. If you have worked with any of our staff members previously, please contact them directly.
General Inquiries can always be directed to 703-993-8006 or [email protected]. For those interested in our PhD in business program, please email us at [email protected].
