Your Guide to the Mason MS in Management

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Mason MS in Management

Mason’s MS in Management (MSM) staff and faculty have a singular focus—our students.

From helping prospective students through the admissions process to planning celebratory graduation events, our staff and faculty work together to provide you foundational business knowledge to improve your competitiveness in the job market.

Our Master’s in Management students accelerate their career and job opportunities by completing an intensive full-time, day-time program focused on enhancing their business acumen and professional development skills. The MSM is an 11-month master’s degree designed for students with non-business undergraduate degrees.

Our distinguished faculty offer relevant courses providing not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills. Our well-connected career services team works one-on-one with students throughout the program on résumé and cover letter writing, utilization of job search tools, and placement in internships. In addition, our career services programming exposes students to a variety of job opportunities through networking events, professional panels, and access to our vast alumni network.

The culminating experience of the program is the global residency course. This course exposes students to elements of international business including political, cultural, and economic forces through an immersive global experience.

The Mason MS in Management student community is strong. Because of the cohort structure our students form close-knit groups through shared classroom and extra-curricular experiences (and the occasional happy hour!). We invite you to learn more about what the Mason MS in Management can do for you.

Message from the Director

PrograM at a glance

Paige Wolfassistant dean, Graduate Programs

Career Ready. Develop a solid foundation of business management principles and learn the fundamentals of

leadership, analytical decision making, global understanding, and social responsibility.

Convenient. Morning courses three days a week on our Metro-accessible Arlington campus leave time for internships

and work experiences.

Accelerated. Complete our Master’s in Management program in less than a year (11 months) and jumpstart a career in

your chosen field of work.

Global. All Mason MS in Management students participate in a global residency to gain exposure to the dynamics of

working in a global economy.

Networked. In addition to the professional development skills learned from the career services component of the

Masters in Management, you gain access to a network of more than 27,000 business alumni.

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George mason university School of business..........................................4about usPrestigeContact information

mS in management......................................................................................8CurriculumCoursesSample ScheduleStudent LifeLocation

Career Services..........................................................................................13Career Placement dataCareer Programs

innovation and entrepreneurship............................................................14Center for innovation and entrepreneurshipmason innovation Labdean’s business Plan Competition

Finance your education.............................................................................16

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admisssions................................................................................................18

international Students...............................................................................19

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about Us

Dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, the Mason School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships.

Ranked in 2014 among the top 100 undergraduate business school programs and part-time MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

The School of Business is fully engaged with the regional business community, graduating highly qualified business students, producing research that informs business policy and operations, and providing venues for the region’s business leaders to work with our students in the classroom and to learn from each other. Business leaders and organizations are actively engaged through executive education programs, speaker engagements, classroom lectures, case competitions, internships, and career placement.

FacultyOur faculty is deeply engaged in the regional, national, and international business communities and their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice. Faculty members have provided expert testimony before nearly every federal agency and have served as consultants to organizations such as NASDAQ, the FDIC, and the Department of Defense.

Our faculty brings relevant research and new insights into the classroom. Many of our instructors have achieved international renown because of their ground-breaking work in areas such as executive compensation, effects of insider trading on stock and e-commerce, and internal work groups and teams.

“I try to leverage the diversity of the backgrounds represented in each cohort to illustrate concepts in ways to show students how each might apply their learning to meet their personal and professional needs.”

Richard Klimoski, PhDProfessor of Management

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“I had written off graduate school during my senior year, but was enticed by a masters degree in one year. With a degree in psychology, I realized that to get a decent job out of college I would be better suited with a graduate business degree.

I hope to gain knowledge of how to operate within a business as a professional. I also want to learn a base set of business skills that I can use in any job I get.”

Daniel Singer MSM ’15

AlumniWhen you choose George Mason University, you are not only choosing a top business school, you are choosing the vast opportunities open to Mason graduates through our large (27,000 members and counting) business alumni network. This is a rich source for professional contacts as you progress in your career.

Our national alumni network includes headquarters in Richmond, New York, and San Francisco, and our distinguished alumni span the globe (some of which you may meet on your global residency). They represent a large variety of professional fields including finance, accounting, real estate, national defense, consulting, and technology, to name a few.

As a Mason alumnus, you will graduate with a deep network of professional contacts as well as retain access to our Career Services staff. This is a wealth of career support available to you throughout your career.

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The School of Business at George Mason University is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Organized in 1916, AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. The School of Business is one of only 25 percent of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by the AACSB International. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous

and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Accreditation is important to higher education institutions because it permits our students to have access to federally-subsidized financial aid, allows our faculty to compete for federal research grants, and ensures that the courses and degrees our students earn will be recognized by other institutions.

U.S. News & World Report•Mason’s MBA program is #69 on the “Best Part-time MBA” list•Mason’s Online EMBA program is #36 on the “Best Online MBA Program” list•Mason’s Online EMBA program is #31 on the “Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans” list•The School of Business is #62 on the list of “Best Undergraduate Business Programs”•George Mason is the nation’s #10 university to watch on the list of “Up-and-Coming Schools”

G.I. Jobs Military Friendly SchoolsGeorge Mason University has consistently been ranked on the G.I. Jobs “Military Friendly Schools List.”

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance MagazineKiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine has listed Mason as one of the “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” for the past eight years.

Princeton ReviewMason was included in The Princeton Review list of “The Best Southeastern Colleges” and ranked 11 for most politically active students.

Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesOf the more than 19,000 universities worldwide, George Mason is ranked in the top 200 in the Academic Rankings of World Universities.

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contact Information

MS Management AdmissionsGeorge Mason University (Fairfax campus)Enterprise Hall, Lower Level, Suite 038Mailing Address: 4400 University Drive, MS 5A2Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: 703-993-2136Email: [email protected]

Career CenterGeorge Mason University (Fairfax campus)Enterprise Hall, Lower Level, Room 008Mailing Address:4400 University Drive, MS 5A1Fairfax, VA 22030


Student AccountsGeorge Mason University (Fairfax campus)Student Union Building I, Suite 1600Mailing Address:4400 University Drive, MS2E2Fairfax, VA 22030


Financial ServicesGeorge Mason University (Fairfax campus)Student Union Building (SUB) I, First FloorMailing Address:4400 University Drive, MS3B5Fairfax, VA 22030


Health InsuranceGeorge Mason UniversityStudent Health ServicesFairfax campus: SUB 1, Suite 2300Arlington campus: Founders Hall, B102Phone: 703-993-2827 or 703-993-7634Email: [email protected]

International ProgramsOffice of International ProgramsStudent Union Building I, Suite 4300 (Fairfax campus)Mailing Address:4400 University Drive, MSN 4C3Fairfax, VA 22030


Military ServicesOffice of Military ServicesJohnson Center, Room 245 (Fairfax campus)Mailing Address:4400 University Drive, MS 3A4Fairfax, VA 22030




curriculum

The practical business knowledge you learn in the Master’s in Management combined with the specialized skills earned in your undergraduate degree program give you a multi-disciplinary mindset and a well-rounded background that broadens your scope of potential job opportunities.

In addition to functional business principles, our 11-month program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, analytical decision making, global understanding, and ethics and social responsibility.

High-impact activities outside the traditional classroom setting allow you to integrate theory with practice—to advance your leadership and management abilities.

Global ResidencyYour Mason MS in Management degree is designed to make you a valuable member of an organization in the competitive global arena.

This commitment is underscored by the global residency course (BMGT 695, Global Business Perspectives). This required three-credit course includes a week-long international study tour led by an MSM professor. You meet business and government leaders, participate in seminars, and visit local and/or multi-national companies.

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courses

bmGt 603 economics for Successful Firm managementProvides fundamental understanding of applying microeconomics concepts to managerial decision making. Explores principles of microeconomic theory, including market supply and demand, production and cost functions, industry structure, and product and resource pricing.

bmGt 612 Performance evaluation through CostmanagementExamines impact of cost and cost allocation on performance and evaluation.

bmGt 613 Financial reporting and Firm analysisFocuses on economics and analysis of business transactions and related financial reporting issues. Topics include introduction to accounting framework used in financial reporting and analysis of financial statements, economic events and their impact on financial reports, and impact of accounting methods on financial reports.

bmGt 623 marketing and Firm PerformanceDevelops market-based knowledge and skills for effective marketing decision making, strategy design, implementation, and evaluation in wide variety of institutional and competitive situations. Addresses the importance of companies being market-driven and customer-focused.

bmGt 633 Statistical analysis for managementUses statistical methods as analytical tools for understanding and solving business problems and supporting business decision making. Includes descriptive statistics, sampling, inferencing and regression. Extensive use of applied business scenarios to illustrate concepts and computer software for data analysis.

bmGt 638 managing business operations in a Global environmentFocuses on design, planning, and control activities to produce and deliver goods and services in modern organizations. Introduces a wide range of operations management decisions, such as operations strategy, process analysis and design, capacity planning, supply chain management, total quality management, and project management.

bmGt 643 Financial management in a Global environmentIntroduces theory and practice of finance within corporations. Topics include intertemporal choice, valuation, capital budgeting and structure, working capital management, and risk and return analysis.

bmGt 653 Fundamentals of behavior in organizationsEmphasizes development of conceptual tools for understanding and analyzing individual and group behavior in organizations and organizational processes. Considerable focus on developing relevant skills for working in groups and teams.

bmGt 662 management of itCovers the strategic, economic and managerial aspects of managing an organization’s IT assets. Assesses the business value of IT in context of its impact on an organization’s structure and strategy.

bmGt 678 business Strategy and Firm LeadershipCapstone course focusing on strategy development at business unit and corporate level. Helps students develop analytical, organizational, and managerial skills to analyze complex business situations and provides opportunities to integrate knowledge gained in prior course work.

bmGt 692 Professional development experienceProvides students with an opportunity to gain practical, professional experience in conjunction with academic development. Hands-on experience is an important part of academic and career preparation and may be completed by an internship, consulting project, independent study or additional global experience.

bmGt 695 Global business PerspectivesIncludes a weeklong international student study tour lead by a full-time School of Business professor. Students interact with business and government leaders, participate in seminars, and visit sites of local or multinational companies. Focus on developing an increased understanding of global markets, competition, business strategy, and business opportunities in addition to the social and cultural dimensions of global business.

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Sample Schedule

Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. each week at the Arlington Campus. Afternoons and Thursdays and Fridays are free to complete coursework or participate in internships.

Sample Scheduleterm Course titleTerm 1 BMGT 613 Financial Reporting & Decision Making (Fall) BMGT 633 Statistical Analysis for Management BMGT 653 Fundamentals of Behavior in Organizations Term 2 BMGT 603 Managerial Economics BMGT 623 Marketing Management BMGT 638 Managing Business Operations in a Global Environment

Term 3 BMGT 612 Managing Costs(Spring) BMGT 643 Financial Management in a Global Environment BMGT 662 Management of Information Technology

Term 4 BMGT 678 Strategic Management BMGT 692 Professional Development Experience BMGT 695 Global Residency

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Student life

Cohort ModelJust as important as who you’re learning from is who you’re learning next to. Students graduating from top graduate business programs have long-term success because they leave not only with strong relationships with their classmates, but also with the know-how to establish long-term “win-win” relationships.

The advantages of the cohort style are networking and relationship building among classmates, as well as learning to work with a group of people across multiple subjects for a specified length of time.

-AACSB’s getbschooled blog

Each group in the program progresses through the core curriculum together and develops meaningful relationships.

More importantly, a cohort environment teaches the framework for successful business environments by encouraging teamwork and critical thinking.

Cohort formats have been known to:•Improve communication and problem-solving skills•Encourage collaboration and in-depth explorations of ideas to improve learning

•Strengthen an individual’s confidence and thinking processes

•Improve emotional and psychological well-being during stressful times

George Mason is a large university with all the research, facility, technology, and recreation benefits you would expect to find. Yet, our distinctive cohort structure allows you to retain the benefit of small classes, individualized advising and instruction, and a strong sense of community and support.

“What is really great is how we all work with each other and help each other get through. It’s nice being in a cohort.” Amanda Denger MSM ’15

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location

All MS in Management classes are held on our Arlington Campus in Founders Hall. Located just two blocks from the Virginia Square Metro station, you are a short walk from a varity of restaurants and nightlife options. You will also be a short drive or Metro ride from downtown Washington, D.C.

School of Business students will benefit from a graduate student lounge and breakout rooms that can be utilized to study, work on group projects, or meet with faculty. Students can also take advantage of computer labs and a library in Founders Hall and a copy center in the adjacent Hazel Hall.

Einstein Bros Bagels is located on-site for a coffee fix or quick bite to eat. An underground parking garage is available as a convenient parking option.

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career Programs & Services

Students in the MS n Management program benefit from professional development experiences and coursework built into the program.

Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. Monday through Wednesday leaving time to complete internships. Our dedicated career services professionals are available to students throughout the program and even after students graduate.

Individual Services•Career Action Planning•Résumé / Cover Letter Critiques•Finding a Job / Internship•Mock Interviewing •Salary Negotiation•Networking Strategies•Marketing Your Graduate Degree•Leveraging Social Media•KSA Preparation

“I wanted a reliable office job, which I didn’t expect to get from my BFA. I think I want to work for the government or for an arts organization. Job security and reliable paychecks are my highest priority.”

Ian Mostrom MSM ’15Bachelor’s in Fine Arts

Group Programming•“Ask the Professionals” Panel & Networking Series: Network with alumni and employers from a range of predetermined industries

•JobQuest: Networking event for business students and potential employers

•Webinars

Career Fairs•Mason University-wide Career Fair: Open to all Mason undergraduate, graduate students and alumni.

•CareerQuest: Largest graduate career fair in the Mid-Atlantic region!

Additional Resources•HireMason (Jobs, internships, contacts)•Vault Career Insider (Online career research)•CareerShift (Integrated online career management)•InterviewStream (Practice interviewing)•Passport Career (International job hunting resource)•On-Campus Interviewing (Registration required)•Cooperative Education (Career appointment required)

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Innovation & entrepreneurship

Innovation and entrepreneurship as a field of study crosses many disciplines within George Mason University. As such, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed to be a strong bridge working collaboratively so that the School of Business can provide support to students, faculty, staff, and alumni throughout the university community.

The center focuses on providing experiential learning through academic programs as well as hands-on programs for Mason students interested in innovation, invention, early stage startups, and entrepreneurship.

“If you’re highly entrepreneurial and have real-world experience but you may be lacking the acumen or the confidence to move forward, then Mason is a great way to get that last piece to be a successful business person.”

David Gwathmey MBA ’06Owner

Grape + Bean

Mason Innovation LabThe Mason Innovation Lab serves as a crucial node in Mason’s innovation eco-system. The lab provides physical space, a community and a process that serves to support and accelerate teams of Mason innovators and entrepreneurs.

While the Lab is managed by the School of Business, its programming is available to innovators and entrepreneurs from all of Mason’s colleges and schools. Teams accepted to the program complete an innovation and entrepreneurship curriculum, receive dedicated space in the lab, work with experts and mentors, and participate in activities designed to move their project forward and towards a strong business model. Participating teams receive small innovation stipends during their time in the Mason Innovation Lab.

Teams accepted to the Mason Innovation Lab benefit from:•Mentor matching with expert faculty from across Mason and domain/industry experts from throughout Northern VA and Washington, D.C.

•Business model and product development curriculum; including sessions with dynamic thinkers and practitioners throughout the Washington, D.C., innovation and entrepreneurship community

•Stipends for team members allowing greater freedom to focus on their projects

•Dedicated workspace for team members in the Mason Innovation Lab

•Regular meetings with their peers and mentors; regular pitch practices

•Public Patriot Demo Day attended by investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy makers, and Mason community members

•Company and onsite visits throughout the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., innovation and entrepreneurship community

•Opportunity to learn from and with other teams in the Lab during regular cohort meetings and day-to-day work on projects

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Innovation & entrepreneurship Innovation & entrepreneurship

dean’s business Plan CompetitionThis annual business plan competition is open to student teams from across Mason, in any major or discipline. Selected teams present their plans for a new business or venture before a live audience and panel of judges comprised of successful entrepreneurs.

Through the generosity of our donors, the School of Business has established the Mason Student Venture Fund and awards cash and in-kind services to winners of the competition.

“It felt as though we were in a dream and we finally have the opportunity to start our business without worrying about obtaining funds elsewhere.”

Reem Almulla MBA ’142014 Dean’s Business Plan Competition Winner and Founder, TAKALEED



Finance Your education

The Mason MS in Management offers highly competitve tuition rates for both Virginia and out-of-state residents. This creates a high value degree that enables you to maximize your return on investment. Because that is what a graduate business degree is, an investment in yourself.

Tuition and fees can be viewed by visiting msm.gmu.edu.

ScholarshipsThe Mason Masters in Management awards merit-based scholarships to highly-qualified students who demonstrate intellectual promise in the business field through past academic performance, GMAT test scores, and previous relevant experience. Scholarships are awarded during the admissions process and students do not need to submit an additional application. All qualified applicants, including international students, are eligible for consideration. If you are granted a scholarship, award information will be included in the MSM acceptance letter.

For tips and resources on applying for additional scholarships, visit financialaid.gmu.edu/scholarships.

LoansMason’s Office of Financial Aid provides information about the types of loans available to help finance your education. financialaid.gmu.edu/loans

Application for Virginia In-State Rates ProcessApplication and process information can be viewed by visiting admissions.gmu.edu/domicile. The Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates, commonly referred to as the domicile application is initially reviewed by the MSM Admissions Team and should be submitted with your admission application. Based upon the information provided by the applicant and parents (if required), the MSM Admissions Team will render one of three decisions:

•The applicant will be classified as in-state for tuition purposes

•The applicant will be required to provide additional documentation

•The applicant will be classified as out-of-state for tuition purposes

Graduate Research and teaching AssistantshipsEach year the School of Business seeks currently enrolled George Mason University graduate students for graduate research/teaching assistantships in the areas of accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, management, and marketing.

George Mason University Graduate Research and Teaching Assistants must be:

•Admitted to graduate study at Mason. Once admitted, remain in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and no recent unsatisfactory grades;

•Enrolled in at least six hours for a full-time assistantship or three hours for a part-time assistantship (exceptions may be considered for students who need fewer than six hours to complete degree and graduate);

•Achieved a score of at least 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam, if native language is not English (copy of test results required if hired).

“I had the opportunity to apply the new skills I was learning in a very unique way: by teaching it to others!”

Abigail Isaac MBA ’13Executive DirectorBowen McCauley Dance

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Finance Your education Housing

Mason Housing ResourcesHousing and Residence Life Phone: 703-993-2720housing.gmu.edu

Off Campus Housingoch.gmu.edu

Arlington Apartments*(local apartment listings)

ballston neighborhoodBallston Place901 N. Pollard StreetArlington, VA 222031-888-592-1874(.39 miles from campus)

Buckingham Village Apartments4319 Pershing DriveArlington, VA 222031-877-346-4280(1.29 miles from campus)

The Gallery at Virginia Square901 N. Nelson StreetArlington, VA 222031-888-313-2368(.23 miles from campus)

Lincoln Towers850 N. Randolph StreetArlington, VA 222031-888-592-5989(.60 miles from campus)

Richmond Square900 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 222031-703-908-0900(.55 miles from campus)

Clarendon/Courthouse neighborhoodThe Barton House2525 North 10th StreetArlington, VA 222011-703-525-2600(.73 miles from campus)

The Meridian at Courthouse Commons1401 North Taft StreetArlington, VA 222011-703-522-8700(1.27 miles from campus)

Potomac Towers2001 North Adams StreetArlington, VA 222011-866-570-1908(1.55 miles from campus)

The Residences at the Market Common2800 Clarendon Blvd, Ste. 980Arlington, VA 222011-888-300-0493(.63 miles from campus)

Sheffield Court701 North Wayne StreetArlington VA 222011-866-915-5179

Circle Condominium2030 N. Adams St.Arlington, VA 222011-703-527-9109(1.01 miles from campus)

rosslyn neighborhoodThe Gallery at Rosslyn1800 N. Oak StreetArlington, VA 222091-888-592-5960(1.79 miles from campus)

London/Normandy Apartment Homes1701 N. Kent StreetArlington, VA 222091-888-381-4759(2.32 miles from campus)

Marbella Apartments1301 N. Queen StreetArlington, VA 222091-703-243-6650(1.52 miles from campus)

Rosslyn Heights1804 North Quinn StreetArlington, VA 222091-888-832-1025(2.16 miles from campus)

Van Metre Fort Georgetown Apartments2100 N. Pierce StreetArlington, VA 222091-888-296-4107(2.66 miles from campus)

South arlingtonThe Brittany4500 South Four Mile Run DriveSouth Arlington, VA 222021-703-824-1760(3.46 miles from campus)

Dominion Plaza Apartments1200 South Courthouse RoadSouth Arlington, VA 222021-703-920-2000(2.54 miles from campus)

Lenox Club401 Twelfth Street SouthArlington, VA 222021-866-913-8089(3.47 miles from campus)

Metropolitan at Pentagon Row1401 S. Joyce StreetArlington, VA 222021-866-849-3621(3.22 miles from campus)

Warwick House1221 & 1331 South Eads StreetArlington, VA 222021-703-418-4000(3.44 miles from campus)

external Resources*Apartment Guidewww.apartmentguide.com

Washington Post Classifiedswww.washingtonpost.com

Washington City Paper Classifiedswww.washingtoncitypaper.com/class/classifieds.html

transportationMetrorail/Metrobuswww.wmata.com/

Mason to Metro shuttle.gmu.edu/masontometro.html

Arlington Transitwww.arlingtontransit.com

Parking at the Arlington campusparking.gmu.edu/arlingtoncampusparking.html

Capital Bike Sharewww.capitalbikeshare.com

*Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by George Mason University. Students are solely responsible for securing their own housing.



admissions

George Mason’s Masters in Management is designed for non-business majors who have completed their bachelor’s degree within the past two years. Students with a minor in business do qualify for application to this program. We seek well rounded individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives.

If you are interested in the Masters in Management, but have more than two years of work experience or have earned a bachelor’s degree in business, please contact one of our admissions specialists at 703-993-2136 to discuss your options and find the graduate business degree that is the best fit for you.

eligibility Requirements•Bachelor’s degree in a non-business major from an accredited institution or recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree

•Strong undergraduate academic record•Less than two years of work experience

Application Requirements•Online application and application fee•A current résumé•Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (send to [email protected])

•Official GMAT score or GRE score (waivers considered)•Two letters of recommendation (one from a professor in the applicant’s undergraduate degree major department)

•Two essays (visit msm.gmu.edu for details)•Additional requirements for international students and applicants who hold undergraduate degrees from outside the United States

Your résumé, recommendations, and essays must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Send GMAT or GRE scores and official transcripts to:

George Mason University4400 University Drive, MS 5A2Fairfax, VA 22030Email: [email protected]: 703-993-4128

We request that you do not submit any documents to the program prior to submitting the online application. Please send the documents only after you have completed the online application.

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admissions International Students

International Student Application RequirementsIn addition to our standard MSM program application requirements, students who hold undergraduate degrees from outside the United States must submit the following:

•English Proficiency Score (minimum scores: TOEFL = 88, IELTS = 6.5, or Pearson = 59 overall score). We look for these scores to be competitive for admissions. TOEFL=93 and IELTS= 7.0.

•Official transcript evaluation: All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, by an organization certified by www.atanet.org and submitted for evaluation to the graduate school to which the applicant is applying. Once translated, Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation of up to an additional 6-8 weeks. For expedited service, students can submit their documents to a recognized U.S. evaluation service at their own expense. A list of recognized evaluation services is available in Mason’s Admissions Office or at www.naces.org.

•Official transcripts and proof of degree conferral

Please do not submit materials prior to submitting an application. This ensures your application materials can easily be matched with your application.

office of International Programs and ServicesThe Office of International Programs and Services educates, celebrates and serves the Mason community, including international and domestic students, faculty and exchange visitors, by helping them reach their highest academic and personal goals.

The Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) have created “iCenter@Mason” for newly admitted international students. It is an online guide where you can find information about I-20/DS-2019, visa, and travel to the US, check-in and orientation. Visit oips.gmu.edu/new-students for more information.

OIPS processes document requests in the order they are received. Depending on the time of year and the number of requests, processing time varies, usually 5-10 business days, from the time we receive your request. Simple document requests (travel endorsements, invitation letters) can also be processed when you meet with an advisor during walk-in hours.

Types of documents processed by OIPS:•New and reissued I-20s and DS-2019s•Invitation letters•Travel signatures•Employment paperwork•Program extension letters•Reduced course load

Stay connected with the GeorGe MaSon UniverSity School of BUSineSS

call: 703-993-2136 email: [email protected]

www.facebook.com/georgemasonBusiness www.twitter.com/georgemasonBiz www.youtube.com/masonSOm

We invite you to learn more at one of our Graduate Program Preview Nights.

Please visit business.gmu.edu/eventcalendar to view our calendar and register for our next event. Our program staff is happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

Call Us: 703-993-2136

email Us: [email protected]

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