MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN

Welcome to the School of Management. I am pleased that you have decided to investigate our undergraduate programs, and I think you will like what you find. The School of Management’s business programs are fully accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. We offer degree programs in five areas of study including accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, management, and marketing.

Each student selects a major area of study, however, we believe in integrated business education that incorporates all the critical functions of business. In addition to your major courses, you will take core courses in accounting, finance, information systems and operations management, management, and marketing. This well-rounded education will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and insights needed for success in business.

Due to our close proximity of the nation’s capital and location in Fairfax County, a world-class center of commerce, trade and technology, our undergraduate programs offer our students unequaled opportunities to utilize enriching classroom experiences while connecting and working with professionals, firms, and agencies. Many of our students work fulltime while pursuing their degrees successfully balancing work, life, and education.

We offer many unique experiences for undergraduate students at the School of Management. Our world class faculty are experts in a multitude of areas including:  diversity management, non-profit accounting, insider trading, groups and teams, accounting regulatory practices, ethics, project management, e-commerce, strategic management, entrepreneurship, internet security, organizational consulting, and supply chain management to name a few.

The School of Management’s student body is diverse representing 61 different countries and a wide array of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are also proud of our integrated global business curriculum, and offer opportunities for study abroad. We offer a dual degree with our international education partner the University of Applied Science in Aachen, Germany, and we actively participate in the China 1-2-1 program.

Our mission states that we are equally dedicated to teaching and research. Our students benefit from our mission focus through exposure to our dedicated team of faculty and staff fully committed to supporting students in their academic, career and personal development. Please take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you at Mason, the School of Management, and in our neighboring communities.

If I can assist you further, please contact me directly.

Alison S. O’Brien
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs