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Program checklist · BS

Business, BS

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
52.0101
Total credits (published)
21
Credits (computed from items)
404-406
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_0ec768b9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Mason Core Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Foundation Requirements

    2 items
    1. Written Communication (upper and lower level)
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    2. Oral Communication
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Core Requirements

    major core · 4 items
    1. Arts
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. Literature
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. Natural Science 1
      Not resolved to a course
      7
    4. Global History
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Business Foundations

    12 items
    1. ACCT 203
      3
    2. BUS 100
      Business and Society
      As published: “Business and Society (Mason Core) 2”
      3
    3. BUS 103
      3
    4. BUS 200
      Global Environment of Business
      As published: “Global Environment of Business (Mason Core) 2”
      3
    5. BUS 210
      Business Analytics I
      As published: “Business Analytics I (Mason Core)”
      3
    6. BUS 310
      3
    7. ECON 103
      Contemporary Microeconomic Principles
      As published: “Contemporary Microeconomic Principles (Mason Core)”
      3
    8. ECON 104
      Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles
      As published: “Contemporary Macroeconomic Principles (Mason Core)”
      3
    9. Select one course from the following: 1
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    10. MATH 108
      Introductory Calculus with Business Applications
      As published: “Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core)”
      3
    11. MATH 113
      Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
      As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”
      4
    12. MATH 114
      4

    Business Core

    major core · 8 items
    1. ACCT 303
      3
    2. BULE 303
      3
    3. BUS 303
      3
    4. FNAN 303
      3
    5. MGMT 303
      3
    6. MIS 303
      Introduction to Business Information Systems
      As published: “Introduction to Business Information Systems (Mason Core)”
      3
    7. MKTG 303
      3
    8. OSCM 303
      3

    General Electives

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 19-20 Credits 1
      Not resolved to a course
      19-20

    Capstone

    2 items
    1. BUS 498
      Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models
      As published: “Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models (Mason Core)”
      3
    2. Total Credits
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Concentration in Accounting (ACCT)

    concentration · 0 items

      Required Courses

      6 items
      1. ACCT 311
        3
      2. ACCT 331
        3
      3. ACCT 332
        3
      4. ACCT 351
        3
      5. ACCT 361
        3
      6. ACCT 461
        Assurance and Audit Services
        As published: “Assurance and Audit Services (Mason Core) 3”
        3

      Electives

      electives · 15 items
      1. Select one course from the following: 1
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ACCT 370
        3
      3. ACCT 372
        3
      4. ACCT 390
        3
      5. ACCT 408
        3
      6. ACCT 411
        3
      7. ACCT 433
        3
      8. ACCT 441
        3
      9. ACCT 451
        3
      10. ACCT 462
        3
      11. ACCT 472
        3
      12. ACCT 491
        3
      13. ACCT 492
        75
      14. ACCT 499
        1-3
      15. BULE 402
        3

      600 Level Courses for Student's in the Accelerated Master's Program

      13 items
      1. ACCT 611
        Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting
        As published: “Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting 2”
        3
      2. ACCT 621
        GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting
        As published: “GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting 2”
        3
      3. ACCT 630
        Advanced Financial Accounting
        As published: “Advanced Financial Accounting 2”
        3
      4. ACCT 633
        Advanced Issues in Financial Reporting
        As published: “Advanced Issues in Financial Reporting 2”
        3
      5. ACCT 636
        Fraud Examination
        As published: “Fraud Examination 2”
        3
      6. ACCT 651
        Advanced Issues in Taxation
        As published: “Advanced Issues in Taxation 2”
        3
      7. ACCT 661
        Advanced Accounting Analytics I
        As published: “Advanced Accounting Analytics I 2”
        3
      8. ACCT 665
        Advanced Accounting Analytics II
        As published: “Advanced Accounting Analytics II 2”
        3
      9. ACCT 670
        International Accounting
        As published: “International Accounting 2”
        3
      10. ACCT 672
        Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
        As published: “Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 2”
        3
      11. ACCT 673
        Advanced Accounting Information Systems
        As published: “Advanced Accounting Information Systems 2”
        3
      12. ACCT 696
        Directed Studies in Accounting
        As published: “Directed Studies in Accounting 2”
        1-3
      13. ACCT 697
        Special Topics in Accounting
        As published: “Special Topics in Accounting 2”
        1-3

      Required Courses

      6 items
      1. ACCT 311
        3
      2. ACCT 331
        3
      3. ACCT 332
        3
      4. ACCT 351
        3
      5. ACCT 361
        3
      6. ACCT 461
        Assurance and Audit Services
        As published: “Assurance and Audit Services (Mason Core)”
        3

      Concentration in Business Analytics (BUSA)

      concentration · 0 items

        Required Courses

        4 items
        1. MIS 310
          3
        2. MIS 430
          3
        3. MIS 431
          Data Mining for Business Applications
          As published: “Data Mining for Business Applications (Mason Core) 1”
          3
        4. MIS 433
          3

        Electives

        electives · 18 items
        1. Select three courses from the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          9
        2. FNAN 430
          3
        3. FNAN 436
          3
        4. MIS 432
          3
        5. MIS 436
          3
        6. MIS 490
          3
        7. MIS 492
          Internship in Management Information Systems
          or: OSCM 492 Internship in Operations and Supply Chain Management
          75
        8. MKTG 351
          3
        9. MKTG 352
          3
        10. OSCM 352
          3
        11. OSCM 435
          3
        12. OSCM 452
          3
        13. STAT 463
          3
        14. SYST 473
          3
        15. MSBA 610
          Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making
          As published: “Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making 2”
          3
        16. MSBA 615
          Database Management for Business Analytics
          As published: “Database Management for Business Analytics 2”
          3
        17. MSBA 618
          Programming for Business Analytics
          As published: “Programming for Business Analytics 2”
          3
        18. MSBA 625
          Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
          As published: “Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization 2”
          3

        Concentration in Finance (FNAN)

        concentration · 0 items

          Required Courses

          8 items
          1. Select three courses from the following: 1
            Not resolved to a course
            9
          2. FNAN 311
            3
          3. FNAN 321
            3
          4. FNAN 341
            3
          5. FNAN 401
            3
          6. Select one of the required Writing Intensive Courses below:
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          7. FNAN 477
            Student Managed Investment Fund
            As published: “Student Managed Investment Fund (Mason Core)”
            3
          8. FNAN 498
            RS: Contemporary Topics in Finance
            As published: “RS: Contemporary Topics in Finance (Mason Core)”
            3

          Electives

          electives · 31 items
          1. Select three courses from the following:
            Not resolved to a course
            9
          2. FNAN 311
            3
          3. FNAN 321
            3
          4. FNAN 341
            3
          5. FNAN 351
            3
          6. FNAN 401
            3
          7. FNAN 411
            3
          8. FNAN 412
            3
          9. FNAN 421
            3
          10. FNAN 430
            3
          11. FNAN 431
            3
          12. FNAN 432
            3
          13. FNAN 436
            3
          14. FNAN 440
            3
          15. FNAN 441
            3
          16. FNAN 444
            3
          17. FNAN 451
            3
          18. FNAN 454
            3
          19. FNAN 462
            3
          20. FNAN 472
            3
          21. FNAN 477
            Student Managed Investment Fund
            As published: “Student Managed Investment Fund (Mason Core)”
            3
          22. FNAN 483
            3
          23. FNAN 491
            3
          24. FNAN 492
            75
          25. FNAN 498
            RS: Contemporary Topics in Finance
            As published: “RS: Contemporary Topics in Finance (Mason Core)”
            3
          26. FNAN 499
            1-3
          27. MSF 603
            Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm
            As published: “Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm 3”
            3
          28. MSF 632
            Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance
            As published: “Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance 3”
            3
          29. MSF 643
            Financial Economics and Statement Analysis
            As published: “Financial Economics and Statement Analysis 3”
            3
          30. MSF 672
            Corporate Finance and Governance
            As published: “Corporate Finance and Governance 3”
            3
          31. MSF 683
            Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance
            As published: “Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance 3”
            3

          Any other 300-400 level FNAN courses 2

          0 items

            Concentration in Financial Planning and Wealth Management (FPWM)

            concentration · 0 items

              Required Courses

              6 items
              1. FNAN 390
                Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management
                As published: “Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management 1”
                or: ACCT 390 Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management
                3
              2. FNAN 311
                Principles of Investment
                As published: “Principles of Investment 1”
                3
              3. ACCT 351
                3
              4. ACCT 408
                Taxes Insurance and Risk Management
                As published: “Taxes Insurance and Risk Management 1”
                3
              5. ACCT 441
                3
              6. ACCT 493
                Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone
                As published: “Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone (Mason Core) 2”
                or: FNAN 493 Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone (Mason Core)
                3

              Electives

              electives · 14 items
              1. Select one course from the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. FNAN 341
                Introduction to Firm Valuation
                As published: “Introduction to Firm Valuation 1”
                3
              3. FNAN 411
                3
              4. FNAN 444
                3
              5. FNAN 483
                3
              6. FNAN 492
                Internship in Finance
                As published: “Internship in Finance 1”
                or: ACCT 492 Internship in Accounting
                75
              7. ACCT 315
                3
              8. ACCT 372
                3
              9. ACCT 451
                3
              10. MSF 603
                Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm
                As published: “Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm 3”
                3
              11. MSF 632
                Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance
                As published: “Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance 3”
                3
              12. MSF 643
                Financial Economics and Statement Analysis
                As published: “Financial Economics and Statement Analysis 3”
                3
              13. MSF 672
                Corporate Finance and Governance
                As published: “Corporate Finance and Governance 3”
                3
              14. MSF 683
                Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance
                As published: “Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance 3”
                3

              Required Courses

              6 items
              1. FNAN 390
                Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management
                or: ACCT 390 Introduction to Financial Planning and Wealth Management
                3
              2. FNAN 311
                3
              3. ACCT 351
                3
              4. ACCT 408
                3
              5. ACCT 441
                3
              6. ACCT 493
                Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone
                As published: “Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone (Mason Core)”
                or: FNAN 493 Financial Planning and Wealth Management Capstone (Mason Core)
                3

              Concentration in Management (MGMT)

              concentration · 0 items

                Required Courses

                2 items
                1. MGMT 313
                  Organizational Behavior
                  As published: “Organizational Behavior (Mason Core) 2”
                  3
                2. MGMT 321
                  3

                Electives

                electives · 21 items
                1. Select five courses from the following:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  15
                2. BULE 402
                  3
                3. MGMT 325
                  3
                4. MGMT 412
                  3
                5. MGMT 413
                  3
                6. MGMT 421
                  3
                7. MGMT 431
                  3
                8. MGMT 441
                  3
                9. MGMT 451
                  3
                10. MGMT 452
                  3
                11. MGMT 453
                  3
                12. MGMT 454
                  3
                13. MGMT 461
                  3
                14. MGMT 462
                  3
                15. MGMT 463
                  3
                16. MGMT 464
                  3
                17. MGMT 471
                  3
                18. MGMT 491
                  3
                19. MGMT 492
                  75
                20. MGMT 499
                  1-3
                21. GBUS 653
                  Organizational Behavior
                  As published: “Organizational Behavior 3”
                  3

                Any other 300-400 level MGMT courses 1

                0 items

                  Human Resources Management

                  2 items
                  1. MGMT 421
                    3
                  2. MGMT 431
                    3

                  Management Consulting

                  3 items
                  1. MGMT 412
                    3
                  2. MGMT 463
                    3
                  3. MGMT 464
                    3

                  Entrepreneurship

                  4 items
                  1. MGMT 451
                    3
                  2. MGMT 452
                    3
                  3. MGMT 454
                    3
                  4. BULE 402
                    3

                  Concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS)

                  concentration · 0 items

                    Required Courses

                    3 items
                    1. MIS 310
                      3
                    2. MIS 320
                      3
                    3. MIS 330
                      Systems Analysis and Design
                      As published: “Systems Analysis and Design (Mason Core) 1”
                      3

                    Electives

                    electives · 28 items
                    1. Select four courses from the following (at least two must be MIS):
                      Not resolved to a course
                      12
                    2. MIS 341
                      3
                    3. MIS 350
                      AI - Assisted Programming for Business Applications
                      As published: “AI - Assisted Programming for Business Applications 2”
                      3
                    4. MIS 410
                      3
                    5. MIS 412
                      3
                    6. MIS 415
                      3
                    7. MIS 420
                      3
                    8. MIS 430
                      3
                    9. MIS 431
                      Data Mining for Business Applications
                      As published: “Data Mining for Business Applications (Mason Core)”
                      3
                    10. MIS 432
                      3
                    11. MIS 433
                      3
                    12. MIS 436
                      3
                    13. MIS 441
                      3
                    14. MIS 462
                      3
                    15. MIS 490
                      3
                    16. MIS 491
                      3
                    17. MIS 492
                      75
                    18. MIS 499
                      1-3
                    19. GBUS 662
                      Management of Information Technology and The Digital Enterprise
                      As published: “Management of Information Technology and The Digital Enterprise 3”
                      3
                    20. MSBA 610
                      Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making
                      As published: “Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making 3”
                      3
                    21. MSBA 615
                      Database Management for Business Analytics
                      As published: “Database Management for Business Analytics 3”
                      3
                    22. MSBA 618
                      Programming for Business Analytics
                      As published: “Programming for Business Analytics 3”
                      3
                    23. MSBA 625
                      Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
                      As published: “Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization 3”
                      3
                    24. OSCM 352
                      3
                    25. OSCM 435
                      3
                    26. OSCM 456
                      Quality Management
                      As published: “Quality Management (Mason Core)”
                      3
                    27. OSCM 465
                      3
                    28. OSCM 493
                      3

                    Concentration in Marketing (MKTG)

                    concentration · 0 items

                      Required Courses

                      3 items
                      1. MKTG 312
                        3
                      2. MKTG 351
                        3
                      3. MKTG 471
                        Marketing Management
                        As published: “Marketing Management (Mason Core) 1”
                        3

                      Electives

                      electives · 23 items
                      1. Select four courses from the following:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        12
                      2. MKTG 307
                        3
                      3. MKTG 310
                        3
                      4. MKTG 311
                        3
                      5. MKTG 313
                        3
                      6. MKTG 315
                        3
                      7. MKTG 316
                        3
                      8. MKTG 332
                        3
                      9. MKTG 333
                        3
                      10. MKTG 335
                        3
                      11. MKTG 352
                        3
                      12. MKTG 353
                        3
                      13. MKTG 355
                        3
                      14. MKTG 407
                        3
                      15. MKTG 415
                        3
                      16. MKTG 437
                        3
                      17. MKTG 450
                        3
                      18. MKTG 455
                        3
                      19. MKTG 462
                        3
                      20. MKTG 481
                        RS: Marketing in the Nonprofit Sector
                        As published: “RS: Marketing in the Nonprofit Sector 3”
                        3
                      21. MKTG 491
                        3
                      22. MKTG 492
                        75
                      23. MKTG 499
                        1-3

                      Any other 300-400 level MKTG courses 2

                      0 items

                        Concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)

                        concentration · 0 items

                          Required Courses

                          3 items
                          1. OSCM 320
                            3
                          2. OSCM 456
                            Quality Management
                            As published: “Quality Management (Mason Core) 1”
                            3
                          3. OSCM 493
                            3

                          Electives

                          electives · 27 items
                          1. Select four courses from the following (at least two must be OSCM):
                            Not resolved to a course
                            12
                          2. OSCM 330
                            3
                          3. OSCM 352
                            3
                          4. OSCM 430
                            3
                          5. OSCM 435
                            3
                          6. OSCM 440
                            3
                          7. OSCM 452
                            3
                          8. OSCM 460
                            3
                          9. OSCM 462
                            3
                          10. OSCM 465
                            3
                          11. OSCM 490
                            3
                          12. OSCM 491
                            3
                          13. OSCM 492
                            75
                          14. OSCM 499
                            1-3
                          15. MIS 310
                            3
                          16. MIS 350
                            3
                          17. MIS 412
                            3
                          18. MIS 430
                            3
                          19. MIS 431
                            Data Mining for Business Applications
                            As published: “Data Mining for Business Applications (Mason Core)”
                            3
                          20. MIS 432
                            3
                          21. MIS 433
                            3
                          22. MIS 436
                            3
                          23. GBUS 638
                            Operations Management
                            As published: “Operations Management 2”
                            3
                          24. MSBA 610
                            Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making
                            As published: “Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making 2”
                            3
                          25. MSBA 615
                            Database Management for Business Analytics
                            As published: “Database Management for Business Analytics 2”
                            3
                          26. MSBA 618
                            Programming for Business Analytics
                            As published: “Programming for Business Analytics 2”
                            3
                          27. MSBA 625
                            Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization
                            As published: “Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization 2”
                            3

                          Co-Curricular Requirements

                          1 item
                          1. BUS 498
                            Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models
                            As published: “Capstone Course: Advanced Business Models (Mason Core) (Honors Section)”
                            3

                          Honors Concentration Course

                          concentration · 0 items

                            ACCT

                            1 item
                            1. ACCT 462
                              3

                            BUSA

                            1 item
                            1. MIS 462
                              3

                            FNAN

                            1 item
                            1. FNAN 462
                              3

                            FPWM

                            1 item
                            1. FNAN 462
                              3

                            MGMT

                            1 item
                            1. MGMT 462
                              3

                            MIS

                            1 item
                            1. MIS 462
                              3

                            MKTG

                            1 item
                            1. MKTG 462
                              3

                            OSCM

                            1 item
                            1. OSCM 462
                              3

                            BAM-MS Accounting Pathway Requirements

                            0 items

                              Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required)

                              4 items
                              1. ACCT 630
                                3
                              2. ACCT 633
                                3
                              3. ACCT 651
                                3
                              4. ACCT 670
                                3

                              Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits):

                              7 items
                              1. ACCT 611
                                Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting
                                As published: “Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting 1”
                                3
                              2. ACCT 621
                                GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting
                                As published: “GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting 1”
                                3
                              3. ACCT 636
                                Fraud Examination
                                As published: “Fraud Examination 1”
                                3
                              4. ACCT 661
                                Advanced Accounting Analytics I
                                As published: “Advanced Accounting Analytics I 1”
                                3
                              5. ACCT 665
                                Advanced Accounting Analytics II
                                As published: “Advanced Accounting Analytics II 1”
                                3
                              6. ACCT 672
                                Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
                                As published: “Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 1”
                                3
                              7. ACCT 673
                                Advanced Accounting Information Systems
                                As published: “Advanced Accounting Information Systems 1”
                                3

                              BAM MS in Business Analytics Pathway Requirements

                              0 items

                                Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required):

                                4 items
                                1. MSBA 610
                                  3
                                2. MSBA 615
                                  3
                                3. MSBA 618
                                  3
                                4. MSBA 625
                                  3

                                BAM MS in Finance Pathway Requirements

                                0 items

                                  Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required):

                                  5 items
                                  1. MSF 603
                                    3
                                  2. MSF 632
                                    3
                                  3. MSF 643
                                    3
                                  4. MSF 672
                                    3
                                  5. MSF 683
                                    3

                                  Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program:

                                  5 items
                                  1. MSF 603
                                    3
                                  2. MSF 632
                                    3
                                  3. MSF 643
                                    3
                                  4. MSF 672
                                    3
                                  5. MSF 683
                                    3

                                  BAM-MSM Pathway Courses

                                  0 items

                                    Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required):

                                    6 items
                                    1. GBUS 613
                                      3
                                    2. GBUS 623
                                      3
                                    3. GBUS 638
                                      3
                                    4. GBUS 643
                                      3
                                    5. GBUS 653
                                      3
                                    6. GBUS 662
                                      3

                                    Advanced Standing:

                                    0 items

                                      Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required):

                                      5 items
                                      1. REAL 602
                                        3
                                      2. REAL 605
                                        3
                                      3. REAL 615
                                        3
                                      4. REAL 625
                                        3
                                      5. REAL 635
                                        3

                                      Reserve Credit:

                                      0 items

                                        Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits; grade of B- or better is required):

                                        6 items
                                        1. REAL 601
                                          3
                                        2. REAL 602
                                          3
                                        3. REAL 605
                                          3
                                        4. REAL 615
                                          3
                                        5. REAL 625
                                          3
                                        6. REAL 635
                                          3
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