Global Economic Policy (Graduate Certificate)

Who should apply?

The Global Economic Policy Graduate Certificate at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government is designed for professionals and students who want to gain specialized knowledge in international economics, trade policy, and global financial systems while earning a credential from a top-ranked policy school.

This program is designed for:

• Career changers or professionals seeking to pivot into global economic policy, trade, or international finance — the program equips graduates to analyze trade policy, international financial policy, and emerging technologies like AI and machine learning.
• Public sector professionals working in government agencies, international organizations, or NGOs who need advanced skills in macroeconomic policy, open-economy analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Private sector professionals in multinational corporations, consulting, or financial institutions who want to deepen their expertise in global markets and policy frameworks.
• Graduate students who want to complete a focused credential before or alongside a master’s degree, potentially saving time and tuition.

Tuition & Financial Aid

All of Mason’s tuition rates and fees can be found on our Student Accounts site.

Please Note: In addition to the tuition and fees described above, various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

For information on loans, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding merit scholarships and Regional Pricing, please inquire with your graduate department. Additionally, visit the Office of Military Services for information about Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA), a benefit for eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact [email protected] or (703) 993-8099.

Why choose George Mason?

With George Mason University’s prime location in the Washington, D.C. area, Schar School students gain access to leading scholars and practitioners who bring real-world experience to the classroom, providing you with the mentorship and skillsets needed to advance in your career.

The Schar School as a whole has 80+ faculty members, as well as hundreds of adjunct faculty, allowing students to gain access to a variety of perspectives and subjects through elective courses. Full-time GCP professors have held positions at the World Bank, the US International Trade Commission, the United Nations Development Program, the US Treasury, the European Commission, the US Office of Technology Assessment, and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Beyond this, they have even more extensive consulting experience around the world.