George Mason University, Costello College of Business

School

Location

The GMU School of Business has two campuses located just outside of Washington, D.C. The Fairfax Campus is located on 677 acres of wooded land, 25 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Mason Square (formerly the Arlington Campus) is based in the busy urban area of Virginia Square.

Located in close proximity to Washington, D.C., both companies offer students and graduates vast internship and career opportunities. Not only is Washington, D.C. home to the seat of government, but also to some of the largest organizations in the world, such as Amazon, Deloitte, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Expedia.

Accreditations

The GMU School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Programs

The GMU School of Business offers six master’s programs: the Master’s in Accounting, the Master’s in Business Analytics, the Master’s in Finance, the Master’s in Management, the Master’s in Real Estate Development, and the Master’s in Technology Development. 

All master’s programs are highly flexible to accommodate students’ work schedules. Students can customize their study programs and choose part-time or full-time formats. Students can also choose to complete their program online.

Scholarships

The GMU School of Business offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities for master’s students. For most master’s programs, every applicant is automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship upon admission. In the Master’s in Management, for example, 100% of new students in the last three years have received scholarships, averaging US$8,500 per student.

Fun fact

George Mason University Business School is buzzing with innovation! Their Honey Bee Initiative, supported by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, emphasizes the critical role of honey bees in our ecosystem. Engaging in sustainable beekeeping, the initiative offers opportunities for MBA students to participate in scientific research, community engagement, and even study abroad programs centered around bee conservation.