Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA)

George Mason University

Academic Requirements

4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA. 2 years prior work experience. Work experience does not need to be business-based and can include teaching, military service or government experience. The program requires the equivalent of two years of post-graduate full-time professional work experience.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), 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

EAP 401

Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students

1 Credit Units

EAP 508

Accelerated Graduate Communication in Disciplines

4 Credit Units

GBUS 613

Financial Reporting and Decision Making

3 Credit Units

GBUS 643

Managerial Finance

3 Credit Units

INYO 504

Graduate Transitions for International Students

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 Business Administration (MBA)

George Mason University

Key Information

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)

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