MS Management at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science in management degree is a perfect example of the School of Business's innovative approach to graduate education, combining core coursework with a flexible selection of graduate certificate courses that serve as electives. This format gives students a high degree of flexibility in designing a program tailored to their specific interests and needs, while giving them the management essentials that will serve them throughout their careers. The program is also especially well-suited for liberal arts or STEM students without an undergraduate degree in business.

Faculty: GW School of Business | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

12 credits in foundational courses selected from the following: 6 credits in graduate-level courses, numbered 6000 and above. *IBUS 6503 and IBUS 6504 must be taken as a set; however, they cannot be taken in the same semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our application process for designated degree and certificate programs is through a secure, electronic submission process. The application and uploaded electronic documents will be submitted directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions via a secure, online process. Please list your entire work history including start and stop dates. You can upload the resume in the Employment History section of the online application form. A Statement of Purpose is required for your application. Be sure to check your academic program of interest for any specific requirements regarding the statement. If there are no specific program requirements, your statement of approximately 500 words should address your

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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