Faculty shouldn't just theorize, they should execute.

A program faculty that provides real world insights, a strong theoretical base, and applied learning opportunities will create a solid foundation for your business future.

"It's important for professors to have their own real world experience so that they can provide their students with a well-rounded education that goes beyond just what's in a textbook. Their insight into the field can help prepare students for the future and ensure they fully understand what to expect once they are working in that same field." -Jessica Lyons of educational-portal.com

In the Mason MBA program, you learn from instructors that have achieved international renown for their groundbreaking work in areas such as executive compensation, effects of insider trading on stock and e-commerce, and internal work groups and teams. You will have a chance to work with and learn from instructors that are on the cutting edge in their fields of expertise.

The Mason MBA faculty has on-going partnerships and relationships with business leaders in the Washington, D.C., metro area. These relationships give you a chance to learn in a real-world business environment and gain a much deeper understanding of specific industries that helps them achieve their career goals.

In the classroom, our instructors incorporate daily opportunities to connect business theory with business practice. Role-playing, simulations, projects, and guest speakers are used to illuminate learning from textbooks, lectures and discussions. Our instructors use the Harvard Case Study method so you spend your time thinking about real business problems, not just theory.

As you move through the George Mason University MBA program, your appreciation for your professor's applied knowledge will grow. You'll absorb the lessons they have learned during their decades in the business world and be able to apply them yourself.