Prequisites
It is recommended that all George Mason University students familiarize themselves with the University Course Catalog to locate their designated program and courses. The catalog provides detailed course descriptions, enrollment restrictions, and prerequisites, which are essential for planning academic progress.
The Costello College of Business curriculum is designed to meet the accreditation standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and to help students develop foundational knowledge in each subject before advancing to more complex courses. As part of this structured approach, students are not allowed to enroll concurrently (co-requisite) in courses that require a prerequisite.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all prerequisites for a course are met before registration. If you have questions about prerequisites or your course schedule, we encourage you to meet with a Business Academic Advisor. You can set up an appointment or visit during drop-in hours for assistance.
Examples of Common Prerequisites
- ACCT 303 and FNAN 303: You must complete MATH 108, ACCT 203, and BUS 210 prior to registering for these courses. Additionally, you must have at least 30 earned credits.
- BUS 303: You must complete BUS 103 and have at least 30 earned credits before registering for this course. If you have a waiver for BUS 103, please contact your academic advisor for a registration override.
- OSCM 303 and BUS 310: You must complete BUS 210 before registering for this course.
- MGMT 303, MKTG 303, MIS 303, BULE 303: You must have at least 30 earned credits before registering for these courses.
- ENGH 302: You must complete ENGH 100/101 and a Literature course before registering for ENGH 302.
- BUS 498 and MKTG 471: You must have at least 90 earned credit hours before registering for these courses.
- This is not a complete list of prerequisites for all Business courses and students should always consult the catalog to clarify requirements in advance of registration.