Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Software Engineering are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

Key Information

A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering

George Mason University

Academic Requirements

4 yr undergrad degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field. Degree must include Data Structures & Algorithms, Automata Theory & Formal Languages and Computer Architecture, including Assembly Language. Completion of Calculus I & II and a discrete mathematics course. 2.75 undergrad GPA.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6.

2026 Fall Start (August)

Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 16th December 2026

Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 16th December 2026

2027 Spring Start (January)

Degree start date : 11th January 2027 - Degree end date: 12th May 2027

Semester 1 spring: 11th January 2027 - 12th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 19,930.00

Approximate cost

$ 19,930.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

CS 530

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

3 Credit Units

EAP 401

Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students

1 Credit Units

EAP 507

Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines

4 Credit Units

INYO 504

Graduate Transitions for International Students

3 Credit Units

SWE 621

Software Design and Architecture

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

14 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering

George Mason University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Software Engineering

George Mason University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (August)

2027 Spring Start (January)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Notes

Progression