Graduate Pathway in Arts Management
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Arts Management are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.
Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 36 credit hour program
- 8 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 28 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS level 5, or IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and listening). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include theater, music performance, conducting, literature, dance, art history, film studies, studio art and graphic design, arts management, cultural management, marketing/communications and management/business. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. Recommended: One year work experience (must be with an arts organization, but does not need to be full-time). |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS level 5, or IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and listening). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include theater, music performance, conducting, literature, dance, art history, film studies, studio art and graphic design, arts management, cultural management, marketing/communications and management/business. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. Recommended: One year work experience (must be with an arts organization, but does not need to be full-time). |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | * |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | * |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS level 5, or IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and listening). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include theater, music performance, conducting, literature, dance, art history, film studies, studio art and graphic design, arts management, cultural management, marketing/communications and management/business. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. Recommended: One year work experience (must be with an arts organization, but does not need to be full-time). |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS level 5, or IELA 176 (169 subscores reading and listening). |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include theater, music performance, conducting, literature, dance, art history, film studies, studio art and graphic design, arts management, cultural management, marketing/communications and management/business. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. Recommended: One year work experience (must be with an arts organization, but does not need to be full-time). |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | * |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | * |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |