Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Program Summary
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Duration: 3 years
Credits: 48 total
Cost Per Credit: $1,105.50
Degree: MBA
Accreditation: AACSB
College/School: Costello College of Business
Start Date: 5/16/2025
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Program Description
Connect to America’s epicenter of policy, economy, and thought leadership with George Mason University’s online MBA. We are cultivating the next generation of business, government, and public institution pioneers. The online MBA equips students with a diverse skill set and global perspective to solve a wide range of complex organizational challenges.
Students develop their analytical, managerial, and interpersonal skills in a rigorous, engaging business and management curriculum. The online MBA program adheres to AACSB accreditation requirements and emphasizes four primary areas of study:
Read More- Collaborative Communication and Leadership
- Knowledge of Functional Business Disciplines
- Analytical Decision Making
- Contemporary Issues in Business
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Global Residency Option
Online MBA students have the option to participate in our Global Residency program. Spend a week abroad; visit and study companies in a foreign country while completing a team project and gaining a transformative view of business from another country’s perspective.
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (BA)
The optional Business Analytics Graduate Certificate can be integrated into the MBA curriculum. Earn an additional, credentialed skillset immediately upon graduating with a focus on the collection, study, and delivery of data to make better business decisions and predictions.
Online Student Experience
As an online MBA student at George Mason University, you are able to learn in a flexible online environment allowing working professionals to access the curriculum from anywhere. Learn more about what you can expect from this program by viewing this video highlighting the online student experience.
Application Details
Who should apply?
George Mason’s online MBA is an ideal fit for professionals who are seeking a high-caliber education within a flexible, competitively priced, part-time program. A minimum of two years professional work experience is required to apply. Our online MBA students come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, including:
Politics, accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, anthropology, media arts and design, economics, criminal justice, history, international affairs, psychology, communication, marketing, electrical engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, music, foreign language, and law.
Application Deadline
The MBA online program accepts applications on a rolling basis and is currently accepting applications. The program has Fall, Spring, or Summer start terms. Applicants for both the online and on-campus MBA should apply here.
What are the application requirements?
- Completed online application
- $75 application fee
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Undergrad GPA-minimum 3.0 (submit all college transcripts)
How do I apply?
Applicants for both the online and on-campus MBA should apply here.
Career Opportunities
George Mason’s MBA graduates go on to fulfill a range of in-demand leadership roles, including:
- Business Operations Analyst
- Project Manager
- Finance Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Senior Associate for Strategy and M&A
- Program Manager
- Senior Manager for Government Compliance
- Market Research Specialist
- Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
According to the Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth projections look strong for management positions typically filled by MBAs in the following sectors:
- Financial Specialists: 2.8%
- Management Analysts: 2.0%
- Business Operations: 3.9%
- Human Resources: 3.5%
- Marketing/Sales: 2.8%
Courses
Courses for George Mason’s online MBA are offered in convenient, part-time online asynchronous format. An optional, in-person, one-week residency abroad can be used to satisfy the global course requirement. A graduate certificate in Business Analytics can also be built into the MBA curriculum.
Required Courses
- MBA 633 – Statistics for Business Decision Making
- MBA 653 – Organizational Behavior
- MBA 603 – Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm
- MBA 623 – Marketing Management
- MBA 638 – Operations Management
- MBA 643 – Managerial Finance
- MBA 612 – Managing Costs and Evaluating Performance
- MBA 613 – Financial Reporting and Decision Making
- MBA 662 – Management of Information Technology
- MBA 678 – Strategic Management
Global Residency
The online MBA’s optional global residency gives students to the opportunity to travel for a week abroad, visiting and studying companies in a foreign country while completing a team project. To complete the global course requirement, students who cannot travel abroad take the online International Business Strategy course.
Certificate in Business Analytics
The optional Business Analytics Graduate Certificate can be integrated into the overall curriculum. Areas of emphasis include the collection, study, and delivery of data to help students make better business decisions and predictions in their future roles.
Electives
- MBA 712 – Project Management
- MBA 703 – Financial Markets
- MBA 706 – Investment Analysis
- MBA 702 – Corporate Financial Policy
- MBA 721 – Marketing Research
- MBA 720 – Marketing Analytics
- MBA 725 – Leadership
- MBA 726 – Negotiations
- MBA 711 – Entrepreneurship
- MBA 738 – Data Mining for Business Analytics
- MBA 739 – Advanced Data Mining For Business Analytics
- MBA 795 – Global Business Perspectives
- MBA 716 – International Business Strategy
New to online learning? Visit our Online Learning Tips and Strategies page to learn more about what to expect and how to succeed in an online course at George Mason.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Please note that students are responsible for airfare to and from the residency location. Lodging, transportation during the residency, and some meals are included with tuition.
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025):
Tuition is $1,105.50 per credit hour. An additional charge of $35 per credit hour applies for a Distance Learning fee.
Financial Aid:
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your admissions representative.
- Renowned faculty of experts and innovators who teach our on-campus MBA courses
- No GRE or GMAT required
- Proven career, salary, and position advancement for George Mason MBA graduates
- Multiple paces; complete in as little as 16 months or up to three years
- Flexible online format designed to accommodate busy working students
- Competitively priced value for a respected master’s degree program
- Financial aid programs and life-time access to George Mason’s career services
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take courses without applying?
Only students who are admitted to the Costello College of Business’ MBA program may take classes in the program.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The online MBA is 48 credit hours; complete in as little as 16 months or up to three years.
When are classes held?
MBA classes for part-time online students are offered in an asynchronous format, meaning they can be viewed interactively at your convenience. However, students still must meet all study deliverable requirements and deadlines.
How much does it cost to apply?
There is a $75 application fee.
What are the credit requirements?
Requirements: 48 total credit hours
Courses for George Mason’s online MBA are offered in convenient, part-time online asynchronous format. An optional, in-person, one-week residency abroad can be used to satisfy the global course requirement. A graduate certificate in Business Analytics can also be built into the MBA curriculum.
Virtual Open House
The George Mason University faculty dedicates time throughout the year to hold interactive sessions online for those who want to learn more about the programs we offer. If you would like to know what to expect from an online Master of Business Administration, watch our pre-recorded Virtual Open House at your convenience. For information on upcoming sessions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Accreditation
George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
The MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation Standards.
Contact
If you are unable to find the answers to your questions, submit a Request For Information form or contact our admissions representative via the contact information below.
Phone: 703-348-5006
Email: [email protected]
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