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 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6, or IELA 169. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
| 14 January 2020 | 13 May 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 5.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 162, or Duolingo 55. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6, or IELA 169. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2021 | 12 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*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 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 5.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 162, or Duolingo 55. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 12 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*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 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6, or IELA 169. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 18 December 2019 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
| 14 January 2020 | 13 May 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$21,780 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 5.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 162, or Duolingo 55. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$37,900 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 52, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6, or IELA 169. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2021 | 12 May 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*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 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44, Password: 6.0 Knowledge and 5.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 162, or Duolingo 55. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 yr undergrad degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or economics. Completion of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics and a computer programming course with an equivalent of B or better required. 2.75 undergrad GPA |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2020 | 12 May 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*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 |