Graduate Pathway in Systems Engineering
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Systems Engineering 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:
- 30 credit hour program
- 0-9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 21-30 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 30 credit hour program
- 0-3 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 27-30 credit hours (minimum) remaining towards 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.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA: 53, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Students entering the program must have completed the following academic courses in their educational background: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 19 December 2018 | 1 Semester | $21,150 |
| 15 January 2019 | 15 May 2019 | 1 Semester | $21,150 |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 1 Semester | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 13 May 2020 | 1 Semester | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (13+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA: 47, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Students entering the program must have completed the following academic courses in their educational background: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 15 May 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA: 53, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Students entering the program must have completed the following academic courses in their educational background: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 19 December 2018 | 1 Semester | $21,150 |
| 15 January 2019 | 15 May 2019 | 1 Semester | $21,150 |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 1 Semester | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 13 May 2020 | 1 Semester | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (13+ subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ subscores in reading and listening), PTEA: 47, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Students entering the program must have completed the following academic courses in their educational background: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 15 May 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |