Schar School of Policy and Government

About

The Schar School, a vision of excellence that melds theory with practice, prepares you to advance the public good.

Description

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.

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Mission

The mission of the Schar School of Policy and Government is to advance the public good. We provide our students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders and managers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. These graduates 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.

Products

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, USAID, the World Bank, the United Nations, the National Endowment for Democracy, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many others.

For a full list of degrees and programs, visit: https://schar.gmu.edu/prospective-students/programs

"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. The Schar School has approximately 2,000 students, 80 full-time faculty members, and 11 degree programs offered on Mason’s campuses in Fairfax and Arlington, Va. U.S. News & World Report ranked the school’s security studies programs No. 2 in the country, highlighting the Master’s in International Security program, emergency management trainings, and the Michael V. Hayden Center. The 2019 ShanghaiRanking placed the public administration program at No. 22 in the world, No. 11 in the U.S., and No. 1 in the Washington, D.C."