Graduate Pathway in Accounting

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Accounting are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Accounting

George Mason University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in accounting or related degree. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6.
Class size

15

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025/26 Academic Year
Fall semester dates: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025
Spring semester dates: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 41,990.00

Approximate cost

$ 41,990.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 506
Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I
4 Credit Units
INYO 504
Graduate Transitions for International Students
3 Credit Units
Undergrad Course
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course
3 Credit Units
ACCT 551
Foundations of Taxation of Business Entities
3 Credit Units
ACCT 531
Foundations of Financial Reporting I
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
16 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 401
Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students
1 Credit Units
INYO 505
Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate
1 Credit Units
ACCT 532
Foundations of Financial Reporting II
3 Credit Units
ACCT 561
Foundations of Assurance Services
3 Credit Units
EAP 507
Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Accounting-M.S.

Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Additional Requirements