Graduate Pathway in Global Commerce and Policy

George Mason University

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Global Commerce and Policy

George Mason University

Academic Requirements
Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergrad GPA.
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.

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

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 18 August 2025 - Program end date: 13 May 2026

  • Semester 1 fall: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 18 August 2025 - Program end date: 13 May 2026

  • Semester 1 fall: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 12 January 2026 - Program end date: 16 December 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
  • Semester 2 fall: 17 August 2026 - 16 December 2026
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 12 January 2026 - Program end date: 16 December 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026
  • Semester 2 fall: 17 August 2026 - 16 December 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 41,590.00

Approximate cost

$ 41,590.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

Undergrad Course
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course
3 Credit Units
EAP 506
Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I
4 Credit Units
GCP 504
Microeconomics and Trade Policy
3 Credit Units
INYO 504
Graduate Transitions for International Students
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 Credit Units

Semester 2

Undergrad Course
Upper-level Undergraduate Mason Core Course
3 Credit Units
GCP 503
Macroeconomic Policy in the Global Economy
3 Credit Units
EAP 507
Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines
4 Credit Units
EAP 401
Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students
1 Credit Units
INYO 505
Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate
2 Credit Units
Total credit units
13 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

Global Commerce and Policy-M.A.

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