Master's Programs
With campuses in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia, the Schar School of Policy and Government is located just minutes from Washington, D.C. The Schar School’s prime location in the heart of U.S. policy offers students unparalleled access to one-of-a-kind professional opportunities. Learning from professors with real-world experience, you will gain the applicable skills and the practical knowledge to lead government agencies and nonprofit organizations, develop public policies and programs, create innovative consulting solutions, and provide expert policy analysis.
The majority of programs are available on both a part-time and full-time basis with evening classes, allowing you to earn your degree without interrupting your career.
OUR MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS:
This program will provide you with a foundation in microbiology and biotechnology combined with a broader security and organizational context. Graduates of this program are employed in biodefense and biosecurity, positions throughout academia, NGO’s, the security industry, and government.
George Mason University’s International Security Program (I-SEC) prepares professionals to assess and manage traditional security threats and the emerging security challenges of the 21st century.
In the Schar School’s Organization Development & Knowledge Management (ODKM) cohort master’s program, you will explore organizational development (OD) leadership theory and practice, the shift from hierarchical structures to group-based learning, and best practices to promote the creation of adaptive, collaborative work environments, and knowledge management (KM) strategies.
Deepen your understanding of political processes at all levels of government, improve your research skills, and gain a foundation in international relations, comparative politics, or American politics with the master's in Political Science.
Start your path toward a senior-level position in an organization that implements and manages public policies with the Master's in Public Administration (MPA). Gain a comprehensive understanding of how leadership, management, policy, and politics intersect, along with the tools to enhance your communication, budgeting, and analytic skills.
Gain the theoretical grounding and hands-on tools needed to address a vast range of public concerns, including terrorism, human trafficking, environmental hazards, and hunger with the Master's in Public Policy (MPP).
Our master's program in Transportation, Operations, and Logistics will train you in the advanced theory, policy, law, research, and practices required to effectively and efficiently supply and operate transportation facilities and services.
Additional Partnerships and Programs
The JD/MPP provides you with an opportunity to master the fundamentals of legal and public policy analysis. You will receive full legal training and a solid understanding of public policy, and you will be prepared for careers in legal academia, government, and policy making. The program provides students with a mastery of the fundamentals of legal and policy analysis, and upon completion, candidates will receive both a JD from the School of Law and a Master’s of Public Policy from the Schar School.
LEARN MOREEnhance your IT leadership career and be at the forefront of addressing cyber security challenges with the Master's in Management of Secure Information Systems. Gain the leadership and management expertise you need while addressing the specific technology and policy challenges of modern information systems and networks. This interdisciplinary program is offered by the School of Business, the Volgenau School of Engineering, and the Schar School.
LEARN MOREThe Schar School of Policy and Government offers students the opportunity to take comprehensive, graduate-level courses without formally pursuing a degree.
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