THE MASON MBAMBA. You learn from the same Harvard case studies as your Harvard MBA counterparts. Textbooks, lectures, and class discussions are supplemented with role-playing, simulations,

An innovative curriculum.

A world-class education.

The key to unlock opportunity.

T H E M A S O N M B A

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A PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONU.S. News & World Report ranks Mason’sSchool of Management among the top 100U.S. business schools.

AN ADVANCED CURRICULUMRigorous and relevant coursework is a staple of the MasonMBA. You learn from the same Harvard case studies as yourHarvard MBA counterparts. Textbooks, lectures, and class discussions are supplemented with role-playing, simulations,projects, and guest speakers.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTYYou learn from the best minds and recognized experts in theirrespective fields—faculty who are committed to supporting yourprofessional goals. Many have done significant research andpublished extensively, and serve as consultants to Fortune 500companies—which means they have the credentials and the perspectives to provide you with the best of both worlds: theoretical learning and practical application.

HIGH-CALIBER PEERS AND DEEP BUSINESSCONNECTIONSWe have developed working partnerships with leading businessorganizations in the region. From the very first session, you havethe opportunity to connect with leaders in the area businesscommunity and learn first-hand from them. These experiencedprofessionals serve as valuable educational and networkingresources for you—providing you with insights and support during your course of study and beyond, as well as opportunitiesfor internships and full-time employment.

GLOBAL, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGHands-on experience is the hallmark of our global residency program—and a valuable opportunity for you to gain insights intoother business cultures. We were among the first public universities in the U.S. to require a week-long international experience of our MBA students. We rotate the residenciesevery year among South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—where students meet with prominent business leaders andserve as consultants, developing solutions to real time globalbusiness challenges.

CORPORATE BENEFITSMason’s program delivers valuable benefits to employers by cultivating leadership talent, increasing capacity for strategyexecution and decision-making, and contributing to a learningculture in their organizations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTYou benefit from a dedicated career management staff thatoffers individualized career counseling, employment and networking opportunities, and online resources. Our strong relationship with the business community affords you a varietyof opportunities to connect with and gain valuable insights fromarea business professionals.

TOP-TIER TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICESGeorge Mason embraces state-of-the-art technology to ensureaccess to resources inside and outside the classroom, foster theexchange of ideas, and support the work/life balance.

EXPANSIVE ALUMNI NETWORKA Mason MBA instantly connects you to a national businessschool alumni network of more than 22,000 individuals—a richsource for professional contacts as you progress in your career.

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YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.

RIGHT HERE.

RIGHT NOW.The business world is more complex and the competitive challenges greater than ever before. To succeed intoday’s global marketplace, you need more diverse skills, broader insights and the confidence that comes from knowing you are truly prepared to assume a critical leadership role. The MBA program at George MasonUniversity School of Management can help you create the career possibilities you want. It’s a programdesigned to help prepare you to capitalize on the opportunities—and maximize your potential—in the next few years and for the rest of your professional life.


Choose the Mason MBA programthat’s right for you.You’re ready to take the next step in your career development. And you want to make the right choice in an MBA program. Students from a variety of backgrounds have found the MBA program at George Mason UniversitySchool of Management offers the comprehensive and innovative business education they’re looking for. Through rigorous coursework and real-world experiences, you develop the management knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, and leadership abilities to blaze new trails in your career. You acquire a multidimensional perspective on the continually changing global business environment in which you must compete. And you gainthe confidence of knowing you’re better prepared for the unknown challenges that lie ahead.

You’re looking to fast track your career growth and can commit thetime and resources to invest in going to school full-time. TheTraditional MBA is designed to give you an intensive and personallearning experience—and the chance to focus your energies exclusively on preparing for your future.

The Traditional MBAA Full-time Program to Accelerate Your CareerThis challenging full-time program is designed for students who want to maximize their time in school to earn a degree in a traditional timeframe. Our full-time classes are small by design—averaging 45-50 students per cohort—to ensure personal exposure to faculty and career services. Full-time studentsalso qualify for research or teaching assistantships with the School ofManagement. These awards are merit-based and awarded to a select group of qualified students each year.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

■ Admission to the Traditional MBA is only available at the Fairfax campus

■ Fall start date only

■ Students complete the degree in 21 months

■ Classes are typically scheduled during the day and late afternoons four days per week

■ There are no summer courses, although students are encouraged to complete an internship

■ The MBA degree requires a total of 48 credits:

- 33 credits of required courses, including a 3-credit global residency

- 15 credits of electives

GRADUATEASSISTANTSHIPSWe offer graduate assistantships forboth teaching and research positions,each providing a partial or full tuitionwaiver. Scholarships and assistantshipsare only awarded to full-time MBA students with a minimum 3.00 GPA,who demonstrate intellectual promisein the business field through past academic performance, GMAT testscores, and previous relevant workexperience. A graduate assistantshipenables you to cover your expenses andgain unparalleled access to educationaland research opportunities with theSchool of Management.


You’re working full-time but still want to make a commitment to advancing your career and broadening your professional perspectives.You’re also looking for an educational experience that’s relevant to what you’re doing now—and where you want to be a few years down the road. The Evening MBA was designed specifically with you in mind.

The Evening MBAA Flexible Option for Professional GrowthRated the most selective part-time MBA program in the region by the Washington Post Guide to Business Education, this is an ideal option if you’re looking for a high-caliber program that is flexible, personal, and relevant. With campuses centrally located in Fairfax and Arlington, it’s convenient for you to earn a degree without interrupting your career.

Another advantage is that your fellow part-time students are experienced professionals with proven leadership skills—and you can draw on each other’s backgrounds for team projects and other coursework. The knowledge you gain will be a real time benefit in your professional role. Your colleagues will serve as a rich educational and networking resource for your professional, career, and businessdevelopment.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

■ The Evening MBA is offered at boththe Fairfax and Arlington campuses

■ Option of fall and spring (Fairfax campus only) start date

■ Students complete the degree in 33-37 months of classes by takingtwo courses (6 credits) each semester for eight consecutivesemesters

■ Students attend class two eveningsper week in the fall and spring termsand take one course during the summer semester

■ A total requirement of 48 credits:

- 33 credits of required courses,including a 3-credit global residency


#2 UP-AND-COMINGUNIVERSITY

You’re currently a member of the armed services, looking to make the most of yourcareer opportunities in the future. George MasonUniversity School of Management offers an idealopportunity to gain an advanced businessdegree and the critical skills you need for success in the military and beyond.

The U.S. Military MBAA unique program to serve men andwomen in uniform

This 16-month MBA program is designed for active duty military personnel,

who are on leave to attend graduate school.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

■ The U.S. Military MBA is only available at the Fairfax campus

■ Fall start date only

■ Students complete the degree in 16 months

■ Classes are typically scheduled during the day and late afternoons four

days per week

■ The MBA degree requires a total of 48 credits:

- 33 credits of required courses, including a 3-credit

global residency


FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATIONWith nine specializations, you can select

courses to fit your interests and meet your

specific career goals, regardless of your

field of endeavor.

■ Accounting

■ Entrepreneurship

■ Financial Management

■ Information Systems Management

■ International Business

■ Marketing

■ Project Management

■ Real Estate Finance

■ Tourism and Events Management



Some of the best learning experiencesoccur outside the classroom.At the School of Management, you have the opportunity to seamlessly connect your studies with thecontemporary business environment. High-impact activities outside the traditional classroom settingallow you to integrate theory with practice—to advance your leadership and management abilities.You use your creativity and problem-solving skills to address the kinds of challenges you experienceon the job, no matter which industry or what country your career takes you to.

MBA CONSULTING PROGRAMWe offer a yearlong consulting project that gives you the opportunity towork directly with a partner organization on a business plan, productlaunch, or market research. This hands-on course allows you to take business theory from the classroom and apply it in a corporate setting.

Depending on the nature of the organizational challenge, you will develop:■ An analysis of the situation

■ Recommendations related to goals and organizational structure

■ A plan of action integrating marketing, human resource development,organizational design, finance and operations and utilizing theories ofcommunication and change management

CENTER FOR REAL ESTATEENTREPRENEURSHIPThe Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship providesyou with valuable opportunities to gain extensiveknowledge in the areas of real estate developmentand finance. If you’re interested in this field, you willfind the Center an invaluable resource—offering seminars, workshops, symposia and forums thatexamine the current state of the real estate industryand anticipate future trends, opportunities and challenges.

THE MASON MBA:

FROM D.C. TO SANTIAGO, THE

CONFIDENCE TO NEGOTIATE.

ALUMNI PROFILE: BRENDAN O’MARA (2010)

“As a contract negotiator for the Department of Defense, I am constantly analyzing cost and pricing data submitted by contractors and using the resultsof these analyses in my negotiations. My Mason MBA coursework in costaccounting and negotiations techniques, in particular, have really provided mewith a solid base of tools and skills to refine this process on the job.”

“Getting an MBA has given me the confidence that I know what I’m talkingabout. When I negotiate business deals now, I feel more at ease, more certainin my knowledge and my negotiating position. I can talk confidently about thingslike return on investment.”

A graduate of the University of Richmond, with a BA in economics, Brendan hasworked for the Department of Defense since 2004 and continued his job therewhile pursuing a MBA part-time.

“The most exciting—and worthwhile—part of the Mason MBA program was theMBA 795 Global Business Perspectives course,” explains Brendan. “Our class

traveled to Chile—and it was theexperience of a lifetime. Ourgroup’s assignment was to create a business plan forlaunching a particular U.S. company with a unique business model in Santiago.”

“The students I worked with onthe business plan have becomesome of my closest friends. Withlots of weekends and eveningscollaborating on the assignment—we started waybefore we traveled to SouthAmerica—we really developed aclose bond.”

“Our team received a lot of positive feedback from businessleaders in Santiago. Apparentlywe made such a convincing case

for launching the company, the Chilean executives suggested we go ahead anddo it for real. It was very gratifying.”

“This past January, I completed a month-long course at the University ofVirginia’s Darden School of Business, called the Navy Business ResourcesManagement Program. It was really gratifying for me to see that much of thematerial we were taught in the course I already knew from my classes atMason. I realized there and then that I had received an outstanding MBA education at George Mason. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life.”


“Getting an MBA hasgiven me the confidencethat I know what I’mtalking about. When Inegotiate businessdeals now, I feel moreat ease, more certain inmy knowledge and mynegotiating position. I can talk confidentlyabout things like returnon investment.”


THE MASON MBA:

INVALUABLE INSIGHTS TO

GROW A START-UP COMPANY.

ALUMNI PROFILE: J.J. CAMPBELL (2010)

“When I came into the program, I had very little knowledge of what marketing even was,”said J.J. Campbell, a 2010 graduate of theMason MBA program. At the May commencement, he was chosen as the MBAOutstanding Student of the Year, an awardgiven by the faculty. “My coursework gave mea whole new window into a field that hasturned out to be crucial to my success on thejob. I learned how to segment markets andthe importance of refining product offeringsto address those segments.”

The father of two children, with one on theway, J.J. received his undergraduate degree in

civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He worked in real estate for 9 years beforegoing back for a graduate degree in business, and continued to do so while pursuing his degree part-time.

J.J.’s experiences as an MBA student were somewhat unique in that he was ableto apply his learning to a start-up construction company he was managing—asmall subsidiary of the real estate firm where he currently works. “It was like apetrie dish,” explains J.J. “I took everything we were studying in marketing, strategy and business development and applied it to my experiences on the job.It’s made me a much better manager.”

“Before my MBA program, all our marketing efforts were like a shot in the dark—no planning. What I learned helped me fine-tune our entire approach to salesand business development. And we’ve been a lot more successful in our salesefforts as a result.”

“When I was looking at business schools, I wanted the best value. George Masonis a state university, and the tuition was more reasonable than other schools Iwas considering. But I don’t regret my choice one bit. I have been very impressedwith the quality of program and with the caliber of the professors and students. I feel I received as good, if not better an education, than I would have receivedfrom any other MBA program anywhere. It certainly has made me a more well-rounded person.”

“Another important lesson I learned from my exchanges with other students. The Mason MBA program attracts a wide mix of students—people from all different backgrounds: IT, the nonprofit sector, finance. Everybody brings unique perspectives, but I also came to realize that all businesses basically face thesame types of problems and challenges. That gave me more confidence. I realizeI can transfer the problem-solving skills I have honed in real estate to otherfields. It will give me a lot more flexibility in my future career endeavors.”


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EVENING MBA STUDENT PROFILE

There’s no typical MBA student here at

George Mason. You and your peers come

from all over the world, speak many

different languages—and have experience

in a broad range of industries and

environments. Two things you have in

common: You both want to be the very

best in your respective fields and are

looking to take an active role in shaping

your future. One of the best aspects of our

MBA program is the opportunity to learn

from each other—and make friendships

that will last a lifetime.

MBA Employment (Class of 2009)

Median Base Salary............

Average Signing Bonus...........

$92,000$6,300

Top Employers

Booz Allen Hamilton Northrop Grumman

Lockheed Martin U.S. Federal Government

SAIC


Open your eyes to the world. Embrace cultural differences.

Although you’ll find the coursework rigorous and stimulating, some of the best learning will take place miles from the Mason campus. An integral part of the MBA program is the opportunity to gain an invaluable global perspective—and a rich appreciation for other cultures and points-of-view. Given the increasing globalization of all business enterprises, this kind of broader focus has becomeessential for today’s up-and-coming business leaders.

EXPANDING YOUR WORLD VIEWToday the Washington, D.C., area is home to more than 1,000 international firms from 50 countries.And the opportunities don’t end at our front door.

Mason’s MBA program prepares you to embrace cultural differences by providing first-hand globalexperience. No matter how good the classroom curriculum, there’s nothing like visiting a differentcountry and encountering different ways of conducting business. Embracing another culture meansrespecting others’ viewpoints and working within the boundaries of those cultures. It also developsyour ability to adapt quickly to the unexpected and act decisively in a variety of culturally complex situations.

Our dynamic global residency exposes you to critical topics in international business management,regulation and entrepreneurship. The experience includes hands-on projects to illuminate management challenges in some of world’s major business and financial centers.

THE GLOBAL RESIDENCY: MBA 795, GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVESThe Mason MBA program is fully committed to preparing managers to lead their organizations in thecompetitive global arena. Each component of the program explores the role of management in thecomplex world economy and examines the risks and opportunities inherent in global commerce.

This commitment is underscored by the global residency (MBA 795, Global Business Perspectives).This required three-credit course includes a week-long international study tour led by a full-time MBAprofessor. You meet business and government leaders, participate in seminars, meet professors andMBA students from other universities, and visit sites of local or multi-national companies.

The global residency is offered at the completion of the core curriculum, before you begin your electives and areas of concentration, which enables you to integrate what you have learned from theglobal experience into your elective courses. While venues change with the world economy, past residencies include Chile, China, Central Europe and Western Europe. Some travel costs, such aslodging, meals and ground transportation, are included in your tuition.

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER STUDY ABROADSpend a summer broadening your international perspective by studying in Bogotá, Colombia. In partnership with Universidad de los Andes’ School of Management, you can take cutting-edge courses that offer advanced learning in specialized management fields and are taught by expertsfrom prestigious universities around the world such as ESADE (Spain), Cornell University, HullUniversity (United Kingdom), University of California at Berkeley, Audencia Nantes (France), BabsonCollege, York University (Canada), and Indian School of Business (India).

In addition to gaining access to leading business professors and taking specialized courses that maynot be offered within our program, you can earn up to six elective credits toward your MBA degree.


An experiential learning environmentrich in cultural perspective.The broad diversity of the Mason campus offers you a variety of cultural experiences—inside and outside the classroom.According to The Princeton Review, George Mason is the fourthmost diverse institution of higher education in the U.S.

At the School of Management, nearly half of the students arewomen and 39 percent are minorities. SOM students comefrom 85 different countries and speak 63 native languagesother than English. And many of our students and faculty members can share their skills and knowledge in a languageother than their native tongue.

Our community is a realistic reflection of the global workplace—a mosaic of knowledge and experiences that you’ll find stimulating, enlightening, and fun.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGYAdvanced technology is integrated into everyaspect of our program. You have access to aweb-based learning platform to facilitate email,file transfer, and other communications betweenMBA students and faculty. We also offer onlinebillboard and chat room functions so studentsand faculty can exchange real time commentson course-related topics.

COHORTSThroughout the program’s core curriculum, youtake all classes within your cohort, consisting of45-50 students, depending on the number of students entering the program in a given semester.

The combined career experiences of those withinyour cohort provide an enriched classroom experience. You immediately form a network ofbusiness professionals you can rely on for helpwithin the classroom and in a professional capacity upon graduating. You also form “learning teams,” smaller groups of students you study and work with on various projects and assignments. Many of the colleagues youmeet in these learning teams will end up beingyour friends for life, your support group—andmaybe even your future business partners.

At the elective stage of the program, you join the students from the various MBA cohorts and campuses in elective and concentration coursesto study topics of common interest.


Learn From the

Best and

the Brightest

In Their

Respective Fields.

FACULTY QUICK FACTS■ 27.5% minority faculty members

■ 4 faculty members are Fulbright Scholars

■ 42 articles by faculty published in prestigious publications

■ 10 faculty members serve as editors of top-ranked academic journals

■ 7 grants received for research studies

■ Rank 84th in the U.S.—and 99th worldwide—for research contributions to top business journals, according to the Universityof Texas at Dallas Business School's Research Ranking.

Our MBA faculty live, work and consult in the Washington, D.C., area and draw on their real-world experience to enrich classroom instruction—partnering with business leaders and bringing relevantresearch and new insights into the classroom. In addition to theirteaching duties, they serve as your mentors and are involved in everyaspect of your educational program. They also do outside research intheir areas of expertise—whether it’s accounting, finance, informationsystems and operations management, or marketing. Many of ourMBA instructors have achieved international renown because of theirground-breaking work in areas such as executive compensation,effects of insider training on stock and e-commerce, and internalwork groups and teams.

School of Management faculty members bring both theoretical andapplied expertise to the classroom and advocate real-world learning.MBA faculty members incorporate daily opportunities to connectbusiness theory with reality. Role-playing, simulations, projects, andguest speakers are used to illuminate learning from textbooks, lectures, and discussions. Some professors also use the Harvardcase study method in their instruction—the gold standard for business schools. Which means you study the same cases Harvardbusiness school students encounter in their program, derived fromactual business situations. And you receive the same kind of rigorousand challenging coursework at a fraction of the cost.

#83 BESTUNDERGRADUATEBUSINESS PROGRAM


ROBERT JOHNSTONFinancePhD, MS, BS, University of Alabama

Research focuses on applications of financial theory principally to valuation problems confrontingorganizations and financial management practiceswithin the telecommunications industry.

LAURIE MEAMBERMarketingPhD, University of California, Irvine MBA, University of California, Riverside BA, University of California, Davis

Research interests include aesthetics in consumer, marketing, and consumption of thearts, and the sociological, technological, and cultural aspects of daily life that drive marketingand consumption practices.

AMITAVA DUTTAInformation Systems and OperationsManagementPhD, Purdue University MS, University of California BS, Indian Institute of Technology

Research interests include telecommunicationsand electronic commerce, business simulation,and decision support systems.

PAIGE WOLFManagementPhD, MS, Virginia TechBA, University of Delaware

Wolf has more than 12 years of experience as an internal and external consultant on strategichuman resource initiatives and maintains anactive consulting practice through her own company, Performance Matters LLC.

EDWARD DOUTHETTAccountingPhD, MBA, University of Georgia BS, Pennsylvania State University

Research interests focus on the economics ofaccounting and auditing in U.S. and internationalsecurity markets.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARSSeminars allow you to interact with members of the area business community on current business topics—and gain valuable real-world insights.

CAREER SERVICESHuman resource professionals in the School of Management’sOffice of Academic and Career Services are trained careercoaches and provide tailored consultations to help you developa road map to meet your professional development goals.

ADVANCED SKILLS AND EXPANDEDKNOWLEDGEYou bring enhanced intellectual capital and advanced analytical skills to your organization across all functional areas,giving your employer an advantage in today’s competitive business environment.

GLOBAL EXPERTISEYour organization gains specialized expertise in internationalbusiness, thanks to your participation in our international residencies. These global experiences provide firsthand insightinto the challenges of doing business in South America,Europe, Africa, or Asia.

EMPLOYEE RETENTIONEmployees routinely cite professional growth opportunity as animportant factor in job satisfaction. Career enrichment not onlyimproves employee retention, it boosts management performance on the job.

More and more multinational companies are

coming to the Washington, D.C., area to take

advantage of all it has to offer. It is the fourth

largest economy in the U.S. with the nation’s

most educated workforce. The greater

Washington area is ranked as the nation’s fourth-

best metropolitan area for attending college,

surpassing New York and San Francisco. It also

ranks third in entrepreneurial activity. According

to Inc. Magazine, the Washington, D.C.,

metropolitan area has the largest number of

fastest-growing private companies in the nation.

With so many career opportunities available to

you, you’ll want to take advantage of the variety

of services offered by the Office of Graduate

Career Management. Staffed by dedicated career

management professionals, who provide

individualized services, employment and

networking opportunities, and online resources to

help you leverage your degree over the short- and

long-term. You also have access to career

workshops to meet your professional needs.


Mason is with you for thelong-term—committed to assisting you with careerplanning and professional

development.

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Global Community

Albania

Argentina

Austria

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

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Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Cameroon

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Chile

China

Colombia

Costa Rica

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#4 MOST DIVERSE UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S. (2008)

■ One of the largest universities in Virginia with more than 32,000 students enrolled

■ Students come from all 50 states and more than 125 countries, creating an environment rich in cultural perspectives.

■ 65 Languages spoken on campus


Our students have access to an extensive network of high-level business leaders and policy-makers. Each year we welcome a number of distinguished visitors as guest lecturers inthe classroom and as part of the School of Management’s Johnson & Strachan Distinguished Speaker Series.

EventsCorporate Governance and Fraud Prevention ConferenceBrings together scholars working on current issues in the broad area of corporate governance, fraud and ethics. The program is relevant to scholars inaccounting, finance, economics, andmanagement who have an interest in corporate governance issues.som.gmu.edu/cgfp

Corporate Governance SymposiumForum for accountants, auditors, audit committee members, corporate attorneys, CFOs, and members of academia to hear first hand from expert speakers about new trends in accounting industry. som.gmu.edu/cgs

Dean’s Business Plan CompetitionAnnual business plan competition includes an additional prize for the bestplan that includes sustainable development. som.gmu.edu/bizplan

Distressed Assets and the CommercialMortgage Crisis ConferenceCo-hosted with NAIOP Northern Virginia.Features a panel of industry and academic experts on the distressed assetprograms in the marketplace, the currentstate of the commercial loan market, aforecast of defaults, and the problemsassociated removing distressed assetsfrom bank portfolios.

Federal Enterprise Risk ManagementSummitParticipants share in the insights presented by recognized best practiceentities and discover what leading federalagencies are doing to take a more comprehensive view of risk management. Covers real world examples from industryand government, with discussions and feedback from senior government and private sector executives.som.gmu.edu/ferm

Mason Entrepreneurship Research ConferenceA community of researchers are encouraged to initiate collaborative research projects that explore newtrends, opportunities, and challenges inentrepreneurship and related fields ofstudy. som.gmu.edu/merc

Workplace Diversity: Practice and Research ConferenceBrings diversity professionals (executives, managers, practitioners,professors, and researchers) together toexplore the latest best practices and research in diversity management andto further collaborative initiatives in diversity management and business education. som.gmu.edu/diversity

Distinguished Speakers

Johnson & Strachan Distinguished Speakers Series:A diverse group of corporate leaders and government officials discuss the strategicand operational issues critical to the nation’s ability to sustainand enhance its competitiveedge in a global economy. som.gmu.edu/jsspeakerseries

Newt GingrichFormer Speaker of the House

John AllisonChairmanBB&T

John KoskinenChairmanFreddie Mac

Knox SingletonPresident & CEOInova Health System

Walter Havenstein

John Koskinen

Additional Speakers:

Vivek KundraFederal CIO Federal Government

Ken FeinbergSpecial Master for TARP Executive CompensationU.S. Treasury Department

Andrew Ross SorkinReporter and Best Selling Author of "Too Big to Fail"N.Y. Times

Walter HavensteinCEOSAIC

Ian CarterPresident, Global OperationsHilton Worldwide


Take an important step inyour future career growth.Explore the challenges and opportunities that Mason’s MBAprogram has to offer. Admission is highly competitive and isbased on a number of factors: your fit within the program andpotential contribution to a collegial learning environment, relevant work experience, leadership potential, letters of recommendation and a competitive GMAT score.

APPLY TODAYEarly application is advised since enrollment is limited. Programapplications are available online at som.gmu.edu/mba.

Students are also required to submit:■ Online application and fee

■ A current résumé

■ Two official transcripts from all colleges or universitiesattended

■ Official GMAT score

■ Two professional letters of recommendation

■ A personal career goals statement

■ Professional essay (choice of two topics provided)

An interview is required for applicants for the full-time programand is by invitation only. We will notify you if you have beenselected to interview.

PRIORITY DEADLINEPROGRAM SECOND DECISION DEADLINE

Traditional MBA January 15 April 15

International Students January 15 March 15(Fall Term Only)

Evening MBA March 15 May 1(Fall Term)

Evening MBAOctober 15 November 15(Spring Term)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS■ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or

recognized qualifications equivalent to a degree.

■ One college-level calculus course

Two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professionalemployment is recommended. Mason MBA students enterthe program with an average over six years of experience.Students come from a wide variety of industries and specializations, such as consulting, development, technology, marketing, engineering, accounting, financeand government.

No portion of the portfolio is weighted more than another;the admissions committee considers the entire applicationto ensure that they have a complete profile of a candidate’s professional and academic qualifications.

GET TO KNOW USWe encourage you to learn more about our program by visiting our classes, by attending one of our informationsessions where you can speak directly with the director,staff, faculty, alumni and current students.

For more information, please contact the MBA Office at703-993-2136 or visit som.gmu.edu/mba.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT I THE EXECUTIVE MBA 19

4400 University Drive

Enterprise Hall, Lower Level

Fairfax, VA 22030

703-993-2136 • [email protected]

som.gmu.edu/mba

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THE MASON MBAMBA. You learn from the same Harvard case studies as your Harvard MBA counterparts. Textbooks, lectures, and class discussions are supplemented with role-playing, simulations,