Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at George Mason University's Costello College of Business is designed to equip students with a diverse skill set and global perspective to solve complex organizational challenges. The program is 100% online, with a duration of 3 years and a total of 48 credits.

Program Summary

• Duration: 3 years
• Credits: 48 total
• Cost Per Credit: $1,105.50
• Degree: MBA
• Accreditation: AACSB
• College/School: Costello College of Business
• Next Start Date: 1/12/2026

Program Description

The Costello Online MBA program connects students to America's epicenter of policy, economy, and thought leadership. It cultivates the next generation of business, government, and public institution pioneers. The program adheres to AACSB accreditation requirements and emphasizes four primary areas of study:

• Collaborative Communication and Leadership
• Knowledge of Functional Business Disciplines
• Analytical Decision Making
• Contemporary Issues in Business

Global Residency Option

Online MBA students have the option to participate in the Global Residency program, spending a week abroad to visit and study companies in a foreign country while completing a team project.

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (BA)

The optional Business Analytics Graduate Certificate can be integrated into the MBA curriculum, providing an additional credentialed skillset in the collection, study, and delivery of data to make better business decisions and predictions.

Application Details

Who Should Apply

The Costello Online MBA is ideal for professionals seeking a high-caliber education within a flexible, competitively priced, part-time program. A minimum of two years of professional work experience is required to apply.

Application Deadline

The program accepts applications on a rolling basis and is currently accepting applications for Fall, Spring, or Summer start terms.

Application Requirements

• Completed online application
• $75 application fee
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Undergrad GPA - minimum 3.0 (submit all college transcripts)

Career Opportunities

Costello's MBA graduates go on to fulfill a range of in-demand leadership roles, including:

• Business Operations Analyst
• Project Manager
• Finance Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Senior Associate for Strategy and M&A
• Program Manager
• Senior Manager for Government Compliance
• Market Research Specialist
• Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Courses

Courses for the Costello Online MBA are offered in a convenient, part-time online asynchronous format. An optional, in-person, one-week residency abroad can be used to satisfy the global course requirement. A graduate certificate in Business Analytics can also be built into the MBA curriculum.

Required Courses

• MBA 633 – Statistics for Business Decision Making
• MBA 653 – Organizational Behavior
• MBA 603 – Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm
• MBA 623 – Marketing Management
• MBA 638 – Operations Management
• MBA 643 – Managerial Finance
• MBA 612 – Managing Costs and Evaluating Performance
• MBA 613 – Financial Reporting and Decision Making
• MBA 662 – Management of Information Technology
• MBA 678 – Strategic Management

Electives

• MBA 712 – Project Management
• MBA 703 – Financial Markets
• MBA 706 – Investment Analysis
• MBA 702 – Corporate Financial Policy
• MBA 721 – Marketing Research
• MBA 720 – Marketing Analytics
• MBA 725 – Leadership
• MBA 726 – Negotiations
• MBA 711 – Entrepreneurship
• MBA 738 – Data Mining for Business Analytics
• MBA 739 – Advanced Data Mining For Business Analytics
• MBA 795 – Global Business Perspectives
• MBA 716 – International Business Strategy

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition is $1,105.50 per credit hour, with an additional charge of $35 per credit hour for a Distance Learning fee. For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid.

What Makes the Costello Online MBA Unique

• Renowned faculty of experts and innovators
• No GRE or GMAT required
• Proven career, salary, and position advancement for Costello MBA graduates
• Multiple paces; complete in as little as 16 months or up to three years
• Flexible online format designed to accommodate busy working students
• Competitively priced value for a respected master's degree program
• Financial aid programs and life-time access to Costello's Office of Career Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Take Courses Without Applying

Only students who are admitted to the Costello College of Business' MBA program may take classes in the program.

How Long Does It Take to Complete the Program

The online MBA is 48 credit hours; complete in as little as 16 months or up to three years.

When Are Classes Held

MBA classes for part-time online students are offered in an asynchronous format, meaning they can be viewed interactively at your convenience.

How Much Does It Cost to Apply

There is a $75 application fee.

What Are the Credit Requirements

Requirements: 48 total credit hours

Accreditation

George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The Costello College of Business and its MBA degree programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation Standards (AACSB).