
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University offers flexible part-time or full-time options for graduate certificate and master’s degree programs designed to teach applicable, real-world knowledge for in-demand careers.
Join our upcoming Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House for prospective students on Oct. 21. The online session will provide an overview of the Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree programs and graduate certificate programs, student services and admissions requirements.
Virtual Master’s and Certificate Open House
Thursday, Oct. 21
6:30 p.m. ET
Virtual Session
Graduate Certificate Programs (just five courses each)
Part-time and full-time options available
- Biodefense, Certificate
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Certificate
- Global Health and Security, Certificate
- National Security and Public Policy, Certificate
- Nonprofit Management, Certificate
- Public Management, Certificate
- Science, Technology, and Security, Certificate
- Strategic Trade, Certificate
- Terrorism and Homeland Security, Certificate
Master’s Degree Programs
Part-time and full-time options available
- Biodefense, MS (Offered on-campus, online, and through a combination of both)
- International Commerce and Policy, MA (Offered on-campus, online, and through a combination of both starting in 2022)
- International Security, MA
- Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
- Political Science, MA
- Public Administration, MPA
- Public Policy, MPP
To learn more about graduate programs at the Schar School, register for the October virtual open house or fill out our inquiry form.
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