Graduate Strategic Partnerships

Whether forming relationships with corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, or alumni we believe collaboration is the key to the future success of the Costello College of Business.

To bring affordable, educational opportunities to students and employees, The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is partnering with a number of universities and organizations across the countrythrough our educational partnership programs.

There is no cost to set up a partnership—only the willingness to encourage students and employees to pursue their graduate educational goals and provide referrals to the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. As a student (or employee) for one of our partnerships, you can take advantage of our Fast-Track Graduate Admissions process which requires fewer supplementary admission materials. 

    Benefits of a Formal Education Partnership

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    Expedited Admission Requirements
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    Priority Scholarship Consideration
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    Exclusive Events & Website
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    Direct Access to Advisor & Mason Resources

    Current Pathways

    Center for Government Contracting MBA Pathway

    The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to offer an exclusive pathway for applicants currently employed with any of our Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting Advisory Board organizations.

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    Center for Retail Transformation MBA Pathway

    The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to offer an exclusive MBA pathway for applicants currently employed with any of our Center for Retail Transformation advisory board organizations.

    Accounting Advisory Board Pathway

    The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to offer an exclusive MS in Accounting pathway for applicants currently employed with any of our accounting advisory board organizations.

    Current Partners

    Academic Institutions

    The University of Virginia's College at Wise

    The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is a public, four-year residential liberal arts college located in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia.

    Hampden-Sydney College

    Hampden–Sydney College (H-SC) is a private men's liberal arts college in Hampden Sydney, Virginia.

    Corporations

    Kearney & Company

    Established in 1985, Kearney & Company is the largest CPA firm in the country exclusively focused on the Government.

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    Community Partnership

    George Mason University's Costello College of Business invites local organizations to engage with the Graduate Programs Community Partnerships Pathway. This pathway will benefit the employees of your company by reducing application requirements, providing access to our program directors, and providing them with the skills to keep your organization competitive.

    College Partnership

    George Mason University's Costello College of Business invites other educational institutions to engage with our Graduate Programs College Partnerships Pathway. This pathway will benefit your students by reducing application requirements, providing access to our program directors, and providing them with the skills needed to stay competitive in the workforce.