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'.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
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.
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, IELA 175 (165 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
| 11 January 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 165 (155 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 100. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 11 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
| 11 January 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 175 (165 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 10 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 165 (155 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 100. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 10 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 175 (165 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
| 11 January 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 165 (155 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 100. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 11 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
| 11 January 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 175 (165 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 10 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.
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, IELA 165 (155 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 100. |
| 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 |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 10 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.0. B or better in all course work. No grades of NC, IN, or W permitted. Statement of purpose. 1 letter of recommendation.