George Mason's Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM) program allows undergraduate students to complete both their master's and bachelor's in just five years.
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Confirm Your Eligibility
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current George Mason University undergraduate
- Earn at least 60 credits towards a bachelor’s degree before applying
- Able to take at least one BAM course in each of the final two semesters of their bachelor’s program.
Please refer to your chosen program below for additional eligibility requirements.
Program-Specific Eligibility Requirements
Biodefense, MS
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Global Commerce and Policy, MA
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- At least 12 credits of undergraduate Government, Economics, and/or Global Affairs courses
International Security, MA
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher
Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Political Science, MA
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- At least 12 credits of undergraduate Government courses
Public Administration, MPA
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- At least 12 credits of undergraduate Government courses
Public Policy, MPP
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- At least 12 credits of undergraduate Government and/or Economics courses
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Complete Your Application
Application Requirements
- Goals statement (750-1,000 word written statement of your goals and interest in the program)
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation (required to be from an undergraduate advisor or a Schar School undergraduate advisor)
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: June 1
Spring admission: December 1
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