Students in the U.S. Military

If you are currently a member of the U.S. armed services looking to make the most of your career opportunities in the future, George Mason University School of Management offers an ideal opportunity to gain an advanced business degree and the critical skills you need for success in the military and beyond.

National Defense Executive MBA

Our National Defense Executive MBA is the only program of its kind in the world designed to develop leaders and managers in the U.S. defense industry. We combine a high caliber executive business education with the specialized knowledge and skills required to advance your career in the defense sector.

You will expand your knowledge across all business disciplines including executive leadership growth and industry intelligence. You'll also develop an expert skill set to support programmatic operations and budgetary decision-making in the defense sector.

The National Defense EMBA is offered in a hybrid or online format. Choose the delivery format that best fits your busy schedule.

Program at a Glance

• Spring start date for hybrid in-class program. Three start date option for online program.
• Completed in a twenty (20) month period
• Classes held every other weekend, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (One Friday a month and every other Saturday)
• Cohort of experienced professionals
• 5-day national defense residencies
• Optional global residency (at an additional cost)
• Total of 48 credit hours
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Traditional MBA

Our Traditional MBA program is a full-time program that is completed in 18 months program. This program is designed for business professionals looking to accelerate their careers or active duty military personnel who are on leave to attend graduate school.

Program at a Glance

• Available at the Fairfax campus only
• Fall start date only
• Completed in 18 months
• Classes typically scheduled during the day and late afternoons four days per week
• One 7-10 day global residency
• 9 areas of emphasis
• Total of 48 credit hours
  • 33 credits of required core courses, including a 3 credit global residency
  • 15 credits of electives
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To learn more about the services offered at George Mason University for military members, please visit our Military Services Office.