MEET THE SCHAR SCHOOL OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT
George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government prepares undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders and managers who solve problems and advance the public good in all sectors and levels of government—in the United States and throughout the world. Located where policy happens—just 3 miles from the Pentagon, 4 miles from The White House, and 6 miles from the U.S. Capitol Building—students are connected to jobs, internships, networking, and experiences that can only be found in the Washington, D.C., area.
It’s policy in action. Learning from professors with real-world experience, students gain the applicable skills and the practical knowledge to lead government agencies and nonprofit organizations, develop public policies and programs, create innovative consulting solutions, or provide expert policy analysis. Schar School alumni apply what they learned in the classroom to pursue fulfilling and meaningful careers. Graduates are doing consequential work at leading employers including the U.S. Department of State, the World Bank, the United Nations, the National Endowment for Democracy, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many others.
A Dynamic Education for an Evolving World
The Schar School of Policy and Government advances the public good through providing our students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders and managers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. As graduates, they apply the knowledge and skills gained in our classrooms at some of the most prestigious companies, consulting firms, nonprofits, multinational organizations, and government agencies in Washington, DC, and beyond. Decision-makers and the public use our faculty’s research to both understand and develop policy in a variety of areas. In addition, we are committed to public service in our professions and in regional, national, and global communities.
TOP-RANKED DEGREE PROGRAMS
As a Washington, D.C. area professional, interdisciplinary school that melds theory with practice, the Schar School offers cutting-edge degrees in a range of subjects.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Government and International Politics, BA
International Security and Law, BS
Public Administration, BS
Applied Computer Science: Technology Policy, BS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Biodefense, MS and PhD
Global Commerce and Policy, MA
International Security, MA
Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS
Political Science, MA and PhD
Public Administration, MPA
Public Policy, MPP and PhD
