International Year One in Business
George Mason University
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
High school diploma; 2.3 minimum GPA equivalent.English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT 50 (10 all subscores), IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all subscores), PTEA 41, Duolingo 80, TOEFL Essentials 6.0 (5.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 3 or higher.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2026 Spring Start (March)
Program start date : 12th January 2026 - Program end date: 16th December 2026
- Semester 1 spring: 12th January 2026 - 5th May 2026
- Semester 2 summer: 13th May 2026 - 31st July 2026
- Semester 3 fall: 17th August 2026 - 16th December 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 45,595.00
Approximate cost
$ 45,595.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
AE 040
AE Level 4 Core (or higher)
0 Credit Units
AE 041
AE Level 4 Oral Communications Skills (or higher)
0 Credit Units
Total credit units
0 Credit Units
Semester 2
INYO 105
U.S. American Cultures
3 Credit Units
MATH 105 OR MATH 113
Precalculus Mathemathics OR Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4 Credit Units
INYO 103
Precalculus Support for INTO Mason Year One
1 Credit Units
INYO 103 OR INYO 104
Precalculus Support OR Linear Modeling Support
1 Credit Units
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credit Units
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credit Units
EAP 101
Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication
1 Credit Units
ENGH 123 OR ENGH 100
Language-Enhanced Composition OR Composition for Multilingual Writers
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
18 Credit Units
Semester 3
INYO 102
Transition INTO Mason II: Peer Supported
1 Credit Units
ECON 103
Contemporary Microeconomic Principles
3 Credit Units
BUS 100
Business and Society
3 Credit Units
EAP 102
Language Support for American Cultures
1 Credit Units
EAP 121
Enhanced Composition for Academic Purposes
4 Credit Units
MATH 108
Introductory Calculus with Business Applications
3 Credit Units
BUS 210
Business and Analytics
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
18 Credit Units
Notes
- * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableFinance - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Financial Planning - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Marketing - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Operations and Supply Chain Management - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Accounting - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Business Analytics - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Management - Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements
Management Information Systems -Business (B.S.)
2.85 cumulative Mason GPA.
Additional Requirements