MS in Management

Victoria Grady
Masters of Science in Management Program Director

Tiago Requeijo
Assistant Professor, Finance

Candace Deans
Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management

Harvey Singer
Associate Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management

Russell Abratt
Professor, Marketing

Maria Nykyforovych
Assistant Professor, Accounting

The program requires an initial advising meeting with a program advisor to create your personalized curriculum plan. Depending on your timeline and the availability of courses, your advisor will help you design a path that aligns with your academic goals and ensures you meet the necessary credit requirements.

No, the master’s in management is not a STEM-designated program. Graduating master’s in management students on an F-1 visa can be eligible for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). However, students can make their MSM into a STEM-designated program by pursuing a dual master’s degree with the MS in Business Analytics or the MS in Finance. With this STEM designation, F-1 students can extend their OPT period by up to 24 months or the equivalent amount of CPT. For information regarding individualized dual master’s degree programs of study, please contact the Graduate Admission Team. 

Yes, this program is open to all undergraduate majors, including business majors, with little to no work experience.

While in-person instruction for the Business Core courses will occur at the Mason Square (Arlington, VA) campus, students will also be able to participate virtually through Zoom. Certificate course schedules and locations will vary.

HyFlex means you have the freedom to decide whether to attend your Master of Science in Management business core courses in-person at our Mason Square campus in Arlington, VA or remotely, in real time, from the comfort of your own location.

Yes, international students are eligible for the program. Please ensure that you apply by the program deadlines to have enough time to secure a visa if admitted.

Under our test-optional policy, applicants are not required to submit their GMAT/GRE test scores or request a waiver. This means that our admissions committee will base their decision on an applicant's previous academic performance, personal statement, recommendations, and resume. If you would like to submit a GMAT/GRE test score with your application, we invite you to do so. Applicants are not penalized in the application review process for electing not to submit a test score.

If you elect to not submit your test scores: 

In your graduate application, you will be asked “Would you like to submit your official GRE/GMAT test scores to be considered as part of your admissions decision?”. Select “No”. The question will be under the “GRE/GMAT Waiver Request” section. 
 
Are there any situations in which it might be beneficial to submit a GMAT/GRE test score?  
 
Yes. A GMAT/GRE test score may:  

• strengthen your qualification for merit-based scholarships;  
• OR enhance your application package and provide evidence of your quantitative aptitude. Be aware that poor test scores could have a negative impact on your candidacy for the MS in Management program.  

If you elect to submit your test scores:

In your graduate application, you will be asked “Would you like to submit your official GRE/GMAT test scores to be considered as part of your admissions decision?”. Select “Yes”. The question will be under the “GRE/GMAT Waiver Request” section. Your application portal will be updated to include the GMAT/GRE test as a requirement.  

You will need to have your official test scores sent directly by the testing agency to our Office of Graduate Admissions. To submit your scores, please use Institution Code 5827. Test scores are valid for five years from the test date. It can take several weeks for test scores to be processed into your application package so we strongly encourage you to take the test at least 30 days prior to the application deadline.

Yes! We understand the importance of flexibility, and our program allows you to create a class schedule that accommodates your life so you can easily balance your professional and academic commitments.

Yes, there are merit-based scholarships available for the Master of Science in Management program toward classes offered through the College of Business.

Diversity is one of Mason's core values; everyone is welcome here. Mason was recently named the most diverse university in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Mason, visit the university's DEI website. Visit this page to learn more about DEI at the College of Business. 

After earning your Master of Science in Management from George Mason University, you’ll gain: 

1.  Professional Development:
   • Demonstrate active interpersonal communication skills.
   • Form, lead and work effectively with diverse organizational teams.
   • Develop effective written and verbal presentation skills.
2.  Knowledge of Functional Business Disciplines:
   • Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of business into a meaningful firm-level perspective.
3.  Analysis:
   • Analyze ambiguous, complex situations using appropriate tools, techniques, and information systems for decision-making.
4.  Current Business Challenges:
   • Demonstrate an awareness and consideration for complex global business awareness challenges.
   • Identify and define a set criteria for ethical decision making business practice.
   • Identify emerging business trends and implications.