Bachelor of Science in Business

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Transfer Guidance

Transfer Admission Requirements

• Transfer applicants must present a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete an English composition equivalent to ENGH 101 (ENG 112). Students may provide secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete a college-level math course.

• GAA applicants must present a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA. For more information about Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements, visit: https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Important Links & Dates

• Office of Transfer Services: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/office-transfer-services

• Admission Application: By Oct 1 or March 1 at https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

• Financial Aid: https://www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college within your first year. College connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• A degree in Business teaches students how to be innovative and creative, along with the analytical skills and firsthand experience employers demand in the global marketplace.

• A degree in Business is challenging and requires successful completion of several quantitative based courses.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students who complete a VCCS transfer associate degree (AS, AA, AA&S, & AFA) will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education categories. To be eligible for the waiver, the students must provide the George Mason Office of Admissions with a final, official transcript reflecting the degree conferral date. As a prerequisite for ENGH 302, ENGH 101 is not waived. Students must complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, or an equivalent, with a C or higher.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Applicants are required to apply as freshmen.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit by exam may be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements. See: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first term of attendance at George Mason.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Fairfax within the National Capital Region. George Mason enrolls 26,000 undergraduate students, in 80 in-demand majors, from 50 states and 130 countries.

• 4,000 new transfer students choose George Mason each year. George Mason is consistently ranked as one of the most diverse universities in the U.S.

• Transfer students are welcome to live among our 7700-student residential community or off-campus. The Office of Contemporary Student Services is dedicated to the support of off-campus transfers.

• 66% of George Mason students receive financial aid.

• 22 Division I men's and women's teams and 475+ student organizations.

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at George Mason?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Students must select a concentration to complete their Business, BS. Concentration options include: Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Financial Planning and Wealth Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Operations and Supply Chain Management.

• A Business degree provides vast career opportunities for graduates. You can explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: TransferVA.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• The Costello College of Business develops career-ready graduates through rigorous, stimulating business programs based on a global perspective, industry demand, and leadership.

• The Costello College of Business prepares the next generation of business leaders through a range of innovative academic programs, hands-on learning opportunities and networking, and international alliances.

• The Costello College of Business is home to four centers including the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship, and Center for Retail Transformation. These centers serve as sandboxes for our students and faculty to explore how to best apply rigorous academic research to solve real-world challenges.

• The Costello College of Business is AACSB accredited and offers academic and career advising to business majors.

Do More With Your Degree!

• The Costello College of Business offers several accelerated undergraduate to graduate pathways.

• Business majors are eligible to participate in internship experiences.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students complete a writing intensive course as part of their concentration requirements.

• All business majors are limited to three attempts to pass business courses.