Academics at George Mason University | Online MBA Degrees | Online Business Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Executive MBA Online

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

The online Global EMBA program includes an eight-day international residency in which students will learn from and consult with successful business leaders in locations such as Asia, Europe and South America. The online National Defense EMBA program includes a weeklong residency in Washington, D.C., where students will sharpen their skills as leaders and managers in the U.S. defense industry. The curriculum is the same as the on campus program, and is accredited by AACSB International.

School type

Public

Terms

Semester

AACSB accredited

Yes

ACBSP accredited

Yes

IACBE accredited

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

N/A

Concentrations offered

Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	22
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	Yes

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	9 full-time; 1 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	6
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	3 full-time; 2 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	25
Maximum class size	40

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online

Yes

Can earn degree entirely abroad

Yes

Possible in-person attendance requirements

Orientations	No
Classes	No
Group projects/simulations	No
Exams	No

Same academic track as campus-based program

Dedicated business school career center

Yes

Access to same career services as on-campus business students

Yes

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	1.5 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years