George Mason University Online MBA - Business Analytics & General Concentrations

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Updated January 15, 2024

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The George Mason University School of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) with a general track or the optional integration of a graduate certificate in business analytics. The primary focus areas of the program include analytical decision-making, contemporary business issues, functional business disciplines, and collaborative leadership and communication. Students have the option of participating in a one-week global residency in which they study organizations abroad, complete a team project, and gain new perspectives on business.

The graduate certificate in business analytics focuses on data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting. Integrating this certificate into the MBA degree gives graduates an edge in the area of big data and helps them to make informed predictions and decisions and develop business strategies based on the data.

The online program is taught by the same faculty as the on-campus program and is offered part-time for greater flexibility for working professionals. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and two years of professional work experience. Students come from various backgrounds, including marketing, history, psychology, computer science, accounting, and politics to name a few. Mason is located in Fairfax, Virginia, a 40-minute drive from Washington DC.

What to Expect from the George Mason University Online MBA Program

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the online MBA must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Two years of professional work experience are required. Admissions materials include an online application, a current resume, two letters of recommendation, a goals statement (750 words or less), GMAT/GRE test scores, and an optional one-minute video introduction. A GMAT/GRE waiver is available for qualified applicants.

U.S. applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with their application but will need official transcripts if admitted. International students who do not have a degree from a country where the primary language is English must provide proof of English language proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS test scores. In addition, all transcripts must be translated into English and George Mason will provide a transcript evaluation at no charge to the student.

Study Plan: The online MBA is part-time and is designed to be completed in just 33 months. Students may begin in the fall, winter, or spring and can take up to six years to complete the program. Online courses last eight weeks and students take one course at a time. Online graduate students should expect to spend eight to twelve hours per week for each class. Students have the option of integrating the graduate certificate in business analytics into their program for a business analytics concentration.

Curriculum: The George Mason University online MBA program comprises 48 credits. Core courses include operations management, managing costs and evaluating performance, strategic management, marketing management, organizational behavior, the statistics for business decision making, the management of information technology, managerial finance, financial reporting and decision making, and managerial economics and decisions of the firm.

General track electives include several choices such as negotiations, entrepreneurship, leadership, financial markets, corporate financial policy, international business strategy, and more.

To earn a concentration in business analytics, students can integrate the graduate certificate in business analytics into their program in place of the elective requirements. Students must take data mining for business analytics and then choose three electives from the following: advanced data mining for business analytics, marketing research, fraud examination, or marketing analytics.

Online Experience: Courses for the online MBA are asynchronous and delivered through the Blackboard learning management system (LMS). Students collaborate through discussion boards, chat rooms, and online blogs. Assignments and assessments can be completed and submitted online through the available Blackboard technologies. Students access online courses through the myMason portal and should ensure they have all the required equipment to access courses.

Online students should set aside adequate time for class preparation and coursework, expect to collaborate regularly with faculty and fellow students, and be self-directed learners. Each course requires 8 to 12 hours per week. Graduates gain lifetime access to career services through George Mason University.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the online Mason MBA. Students may take the optional one-week study abroad experience to fulfill the global requirement. As always, students are welcome to visit campus at any time and participate in graduation ceremonies on campus.

Paying for the George Mason University Online MBA Program

George Mason University Online MBA tuition numbers for all online students (regardless of residency status) are listed in the tables below, and include a per-credit distance learning fee. Other fees are not included. Prospective online students should contact the admissions department of the George Mason School of Business for total costs.

George Mason University offers financial aid in the form of grants, merit scholarships, and federal loans through the FAFSA application. Online MBA students may also seek financial aid from outside resources such as community organizations and societies. In addition, prospective students can check with their employer concerning tuition reimbursement programs for employees seeking an MBA.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about entrepreneurial and general business topics, and providing detailed information on online MBA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.