Master's and Certificate Virtual Open House Library

Master's and Certificate Virtual Open House Library

Thank you for attending the virtual open house for the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University! Below are video recordings by the program directors to introduce you to our top-ranked master's and graduate certificate programs as well as admissions information and additional resources.

For any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Schar School Graduate Admissions Office at schar@gmu.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE FOR MASTER'S AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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• Have questions about our academic programs or how to apply? Contact the Graduate Admissions Office at schar@gmu.edu - we're here to help!

WELCOME ADDRESS FROM DEAN MARK J. ROZELL

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MASTER'S IN BIODEFENSE

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• Learn more about the Master's in Biodefense and how to apply.
• Gregory Koblentz, our program director for the MS in Biodefense, can be reached at gkoblent@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE AND POLICY

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• Learn more about the Master’s in International Commerce and Policy and how to apply.
• Kenneth A. Reinert, our program director for the MA in International Commerce and Policy, can be reached at kreinert@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

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• Learn more about the Master’s in International Security and how to apply.
• Ellen Laipson, our program director for the MA in International Security, can be reached at elaipson@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

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• Learn more about the Master’s in Organization Development and Knowledge Management and how to apply.
• Tojo Thatchenkery, our program director for the Organization Development and Knowledge Management, can be reached at thatchen@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

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• Learn more about the Master’s in Political Science and how to apply.
• Mariely Lopez-Santana, our program director for the Master's in Political Science, can be reached at mlopezs1@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

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• Learn more about the Master's in Public Administration and how to apply.
• Stefan Toepler, our program director for the Master's in Public Administration, can be reached at stoepler@gmu.edu.

MASTER'S IN PUBLIC POLICY

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• Learn more about the Master's in Public Policy and how to apply.
• Bonnie Stabile, our program director for the Master's in Public Policy, can be reached at bstabile@gmu.edu.

AN OVERVIEW OF MASTER'S CAREER AND STUDENT SERVICES

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• Learn more about Master's Student Services and Career Services at the Schar School.

CONNECT WITH GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Have a question about your career goals, the academic experience, or application requirements? The Schar School's graduate admissions team is available to help. You can contact us via email at schar@gmu.edu. 

APPLYING TO THE SCHAR SCHOOL
Ready to start your application to the Schar School? Browse our application guides or start your application.