The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) is an undergraduate liberal arts degree program for students who hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. It is designed primarily to deepen student knowledge in an academic area and foster critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and an ability to synthesize information.
An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is required for admission, providing a streamlined path to completion of traditional academic requirements leading to the baccalaureate degree. BAS meets students' professional and personal goals while developing a depth of knowledge and proficiency of skill that translates well to the workplace. Several concentrations offer Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's options.
Admissions
As a prerequisite to enrollment in the BAS, students must have received an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from an accredited two-year institution in an approved area of specialization. Students should review specific Admissions details on the program's website.
Policies
For policies governing all undergraduate degrees, see AP.5 Undergraduate Policies.
Change of Major
Mason students considering a change of major to BAS must hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree related to the BAS concentration of choice, and must have a Mason GPA of 2.50 or higher. Students who have been terminated from a College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) or Costello College of Business major may be unable to declare BAS as a major, since terminated students are not eligible to take CEC/Business courses.
Program Requirements
BAS students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor's degrees including Mason Core requirements, to include 45 credits of upper-level coursework. All Mason Core requirements must be met with either George Mason courses or transferrable equivalents.
The minimum credit requirement for a bachelor's degree is 120 credits; however, while there is some variation between concentration areas, fulfilling all Mason Core requirements and an academic concentration is likely to require most BAS students to complete at least 63-66 credits at George Mason, which may lead to over 120 credits of coursework in order to receive the degree.
Admitted BAS students will be academically advised by the appropriate BAS Program concentration advisor to plan their course of study including completion of the Mason Core, the BAS concentration, and any remaining requirements. See the website for more information.
The degree plan outlined is based on a student who transfers in a minimum of 30 credits from a completed AAS degree. Some of these credits may count only towards the elective requirement within the BAS degree.
Specific concentrations may have additional policies indicated in the Requirements tab.
Degree Requirements
Total credits: 120-126
Concentrations are intended to provide focus for the BAS curriculum in an area relevant to the student's AAS degree while allowing for the breadth of study associated with a liberal arts baccalaureate degree. Please note that determination of current transfer work for these concentrations may impact course requirements.
In addition to satisfying all Mason Core requirements, students must satisfy the requirements for one of the eight concentrations.
Students may choose to have two concentrations. To be eligible, the student must meet the admissions criteria for both concentrations. If two concentrations are declared, each concentration must have 12 unique credits that are not shared with the other concentration.
Concentrations
- Concentration in Applied Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ACAR)
- Concentration in Cyber Security (CYBS)
- Concentration in Cloud Computing (CCG)
- Concentration in Data Analytics (DNIC)
- Concentration in Health, Wellness and Social Services (HWSS)
- Concentration in Human-Centered AI (HCAI)
- Concentration in Managerial Leadership (MGL)
- Concentration in Technology and Innovation (TCNV)
Concentration in Applied Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ACAR)
This concentration is in collaboration with the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirement | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| CONF 101 | Conflict and Our World (Mason Core) | 3 |
| CONF 301 | Research and Inquiry in Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| CONF 302 | Culture, Identity, and Conflict (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution | ||
| Community, Group, and Organizational Conflict Analysis and Resolution | ||
| Global Conflict Analysis and Resolution (Mason Core) | ||
| Applied Coursework | ||
| CONF 300 | Conflict Resolution Techniques and Practice | 3 |
| Choose three credits of Skills Coursework from: | 3 | |
| Dialogue and Difference | ||
| Internship Field Experience | ||
| International Field Experience | ||
| Special Topics in Advanced Techniques and Practices | ||
| Mediating Conflict | ||
or foreign language completed at the 202 level. | ||
| CONF 490 | RS: Integration (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| In consultation with their advisor, students are required to take 18 credits of concentration coursework; at least 9 credits must be from the CONF department. The concentration list can be found in the catalog or on our website. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Cyber Security (CYBS)
This concentration is in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Computing and is only available to students who graduate with an AAS degree in Cyber Security from a partner school. Full admissions requirements can be viewed on the program website.
Students must have a C or better in any course that satisfies a prerequisite for an IT course. To graduate with the BAS with a Cyber Security concentration, students must have a C or better in their core, concentration, and technical focus courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| or BAS 492 | Capstone Development | |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or BAS 493 | BAS Capstone (Mason Core) | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| IT 104 | Introduction to Computing (Mason Core) | 3 |
| IT 105 | IT Architecture Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 223 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 304 | IT in the Global Economy | 3 |
| IT 343 | IT Project Management (Mason Core) (Fulfills writing intensive requirement) | 3 |
| IT 357 | Computer Crime, Forensics, and Auditing | 3 |
| IT 429 | Cyber Risk Management | 3 |
| IT 481 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| IT & Cyber Security Transfer Courses | 21-36 | |
| Specific courses taken at the community college fulfill this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor. The credits awarded vary, depending on coursework taken at the community college. | ||
| Technical Focus | ||
| Select 15 credit hours of required coursework from the following. Courses not listed here may be selected in consultation with the advisor. Not all Technical Focus courses listed here are offered online. Students pursuing CYBS online should meet with their advisor to select courses that are offered online. Note: Enrolled undergraduate students who are not declared in a School of Business major are limited to 9 credits of MIS courses. | 15 | |
| Cyber Security of Data and Software | ||
| Election Security | ||
| Cloud Infrastructure | ||
| Cloud Services Management | ||
| Applied Cyber Threat Analysis | ||
| Special Topics in Information Technology | ||
| Introduction to the Government Contracting Industry | ||
| Accounting in a Global Economy | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing a New Enterprise | ||
| Introduction to International Business (Mason Core) | ||
| Managing Projects and Operations | ||
| Corporate Finance and Investments in a Global Economy | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Introduction to Business Information Systems (Mason Core) | ||
| Database Management Systems | ||
| Networks and Security | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design (Mason Core) | ||
| Cloud Computing Essentials | ||
| Advanced Database Systems | ||
| Information Systems Audit and Control | ||
| Information Security and Assurance | ||
| Data Warehousing | ||
| Data Mining for Business Applications (Mason Core) | ||
| Advanced Data Mining | ||
| Cloud System Management | ||
| AI - Assisted Programming for Business Applications | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Introduction to the Intelligence Community | ||
| Intelligence Analysis Techniques | ||
| Counterintelligence | ||
| Digital Innovations in Professional Communication (Mason Core) | ||
ENGH 378 | ||
| Professional and Technical Writing | ||
| Cybersecurity Policy | ||
| Introduction to IT Methods for Healthcare | ||
| Introduction to Health Information Systems | ||
| Health Databases | ||
| Computer Programming in Health Applications | ||
| Health Data Mining and Analysis | ||
| Health Information Technology Project Management | ||
| Digital Futures | ||
| Ethics and Leadership | ||
| Leadership and Organizational Problem-Solving | ||
| Big Data, Technology, and Society | ||
| For students pursuing Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's, up to 12 credits of Advanced Coursework will substitute up to 12 credits of Technical Focus. Please consult with an advisor. | ||
| Total Credits | 69-84 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Cloud Computing (CCG)
This concentration is in collaboration with the Costello College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computing and is only available to students who graduate with an AAS degree in a related field. Full admissions requirements can be viewed on the program website.
To graduate with the BAS with a Cloud Computing concentration, students must have a C or better in their core and concentration courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| or BAS 492 | Capstone Development | |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or BAS 493 | BAS Capstone (Mason Core) | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Additional Concentration Requirements
In order to complete the Cloud Computing Concentration, students complete one of the two following areas:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Technology | ||
| MATH 108 | Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or MATH 113 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | |
| IT 102 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| or MATH 125 | Discrete Mathematics I (Mason Core) | |
| IT 104 | Introduction to Computing (Mason Core) | 3 |
| IT 105 | IT Architecture Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 106 | Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming | 3 |
| or IT 109 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| IT 300 | Modern Telecommunications | 3 |
| IT 341 | Data Communications and Network Principles | 3 |
| IT 343 | IT Project Management (Mason Core) | 3 |
| IT 442 | Cloud Infrastructure | 3 |
| IT 451 | Cloud Services Management | 3 |
| IT 461 | Application Development in Cloud | 3 |
| IT 481 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud System Management | ||
| MIS 303 | Introduction to Business Information Systems (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MIS 310 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| MIS 330 | Systems Analysis and Design (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MIS 341 | Cloud Computing Essentials | 3 |
| MIS 441 | Cloud System Management | 3 |
| Applied Coursework | ||
| Students pursuing Cloud System Management must select 15 credit hours of upper-level coursework from the following. Courses not listed here may be selected in consultation with the advisor. Students must meet the prerequisite requirements for their selected classes. | 15 | |
| IT Project Management (Mason Core) | ||
| Cloud Infrastructure | ||
| Cloud Services Management | ||
| Application Development in Cloud | ||
| Big Data on Cloud Systems | ||
| Cloud Security | ||
| Accounting in a Global Economy | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing a New Enterprise | ||
| Introduction to International Business (Mason Core) | ||
| Managing Projects and Operations | ||
| Corporate Finance and Investments in a Global Economy | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Networks and Security | ||
| Advanced Database Systems | ||
| Information Systems Audit and Control | ||
| Information Security and Assurance | ||
| Data Warehousing | ||
| Data Mining for Business Applications (Mason Core) | ||
| Advanced Data Mining | ||
| Programming for Analytics | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| For students pursuing Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's, up to 12 credits of Advanced Coursework will substitute up to 12 credits of Applied Coursework. Please consult with an advisor. | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Data Analytics (DNIC)
This concentration is in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Computing. Full admissions requirements can be viewed on the program website.
Students must have a C or better in any course that satisfies a prerequisite for an IT course. To graduate with the BAS with a Data Analytics concentration, students must have a C or better in their core, concentration, and applied coursework courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| or BAS 492 | Capstone Development | |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or BAS 493 | BAS Capstone (Mason Core) | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MATH 108 | Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or MATH 113 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | |
| STAT 250 | Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| STAT 350 | Introductory Statistics II | 3 |
| STAT 362 | Introduction to Computer Statistical Packages | 3 |
| STAT 463 | Introduction to Exploratory Data Analysis | 3 |
| IT 102 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| IT 109 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| or IT 106 | Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming | |
| IT 209 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| or IT 206 | Object Oriented Techniques for IT Problem Solving | |
| IT 309 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| IT 343 | IT Project Management (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Applied Coursework | ||
| Select 9 credit hours of applied coursework from the following. Courses not listed may be selected in consultation with the advisor. | ||
| Scientific Information and Data Visualization | ||
| Scientific Data and Databases (Mason Core) | ||
| Scientific Data Mining | ||
| Machine Learning for Information Sciences | ||
| Big Data, Technology, and Society | ||
| Experimental Design | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics | ||
| Applied Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Nonparametric Statistics and Categorical Data Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Survey Sampling | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | ||
| For students pursuing Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's, up to 9 credits of Advanced Coursework will substitute up to 9 credits of Applied Coursework. Please consult with an advisor. | ||
Concentration in Health, Wellness and Social Services (HWSS)
This concentration is in collaboration with the College of Public Health.
To enroll in this concentration, students must have an AAS in one of the following areas:
- Health Information Management
- Hospitality Management, Nutrition Management specialization
- Nursing
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| SOCW 200 | Introduction to Social Work (Mason Core) | 3 |
| GCH 205 | Global Health (Mason Core) | 3 |
| NURS 434 | Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Additional Concentration Requirements
To complete the Health, Wellness and Social Services concentration, students must complete one of the two following areas:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Administration | ||
| HAP 301 | Health Care Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| HAP 442 | Introduction to Health Care Politics and Policy | 3 |
| HI 360 | Introduction to Health Information Systems | 3 |
| SOCW 380 | Changing Social Policies and Systems | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and Mental Health Care Delivery | ||
| HAP 301 | Health Care Delivery in the United States | 3 |
| NUTR 295 | Introduction to Nutrition (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Health and Environment | ||
| Human Behavior from an Anti-Oppressive Lens (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Gerontology | ||
| Selected Topics in Social Work Intervention | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Human-Centered AI (HCAI)
This concentration is in collaboration with College of Engineering and Computing, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Schar School of Policy and Government.
Full admissions requirements can be viewed on the program website.
Students must have a C or better in any course that satisfies a prerequisite for an IT course. To graduate with the BAS with a Human-Centered AI concentration, students must have a C or better in their core and concentration courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| or BAS 492 | Capstone Development | |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or BAS 493 | BAS Capstone (Mason Core) | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MATH 108 | Introductory Calculus with Business Applications (Mason Core) | 3 |
| or MATH 113 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core) | |
| STAT 250 | Introductory Statistics I (Mason Core) | 3 |
| IT 102 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| IT 105 | IT Architecture Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 106 | Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming | 3 |
| or IT 109 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| IT 206 | Object Oriented Techniques for IT Problem Solving | 3 |
| or IT 209 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | |
| IT 343 | IT Project Management (Mason Core) | 3 |
| IT 371 | Applied AI for IT | 3 |
| IT 372 | Applied Generative AI | 3 |
| IT 374 | Big Data Analytics with AI | 3 |
| GOVT 463 | Artificial Intelligence: Technological and Societal Implications | 3 |
| PHIL 241 | Foundations of Ethics and AI | 3 |
| PHIL 441 | Ethics and AI: Practice and Projects | 3 |
| SOCI 391 | Big Data, Technology, and Society | 3 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Managerial Leadership (MGL)
This concentration is in collaboration with Costello College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MBUS 306 | Managing Projects and Operations | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| INTS 404 | Ethics and Leadership | 4 |
| INTS 435 | Leadership in a Changing Environment | 4 |
| CONF 300 | Conflict Resolution Techniques and Practice | 3 |
| CONF 302 | Culture, Identity, and Conflict (Mason Core) | 3 |
| CONF 320 | Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution | 3 |
| COMM 320 | Digital Innovations in Professional Communication (Mason Core) | 3 |
| COMM 401 | Interpersonal Skills for Career Development | 3 |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
Concentration in Technology and Innovation (TCNV)
This concentration is in collaboration with the Costello College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computing.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| BAS 300 | Building Professional Competencies | 3 |
| BAS 490 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| BAS 491 | Applied Sciences Capstone (Mason Core) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements 1 | ||
| IT 105 | IT Architecture Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 213 | Multimedia and Web Design | 3 |
| IT 214 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 223 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 304 | IT in the Global Economy | 3 |
| IT 343 | IT Project Management (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MBUS 300 | Accounting in a Global Economy | 3 |
| MBUS 305 | Introduction to International Business (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MGMT 303 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MIS 303 | Introduction to Business Information Systems (Mason Core) | 3 |
| MKTG 303 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
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All courses for this concentration are available in an online format with most offered as asynchronous delivery.
Electives (variable)
All BAS students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours of coursework. Students will work with their advisor to determine how to fulfill their outstanding credit hours to ensure they have met all major and university requirements. The number of elective credits that a BAS student may have available will vary by concentration and the amount of applicable transfer coursework the student has been awarded.
- Applied Science, BAS (Cyber Security Concentration)/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
- Applied Science, BAS (Cyber Security Concentration)/Digital Forensics, Accelerated MS
- Applied Science, BAS (Data Analytics Concentration)/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
- Applied Science, BAS (Data Analytics Concentration)/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
Applied Science, BAS (Cyber Security Concentration)/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
Overview
Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the combined Bachelor's/Accelerated master's degree pathway program (accelerated master's) and obtain a bachelor's degree (BAS) in Applied Science, and a Master of Science (MS) in Applied information Technology. This BAS to MS pathway is only open to students within the Cyber Security concentration of BAS.
This accelerated option is offered jointly by the undergraduate BAS program and the graduate Applied Information Technology program in the College of Engineering and Computing.
See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees for policies related to this program.
Students in an accelerated master’s degree program must fulfill all university
requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and accelerated master's degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see the BAS website and consult with a BAS academic advisor.
Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minim of 60 credits, and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.
Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and any pathway-specific course pre-requisites.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master's program if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified:
- Submission of the BAM Transition Form by the stated deadline.
- Timely completion of the Application for Degree.
- Sufficient minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits).
- All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements
- Completion of all BAS, Cyber Security concentration requirements and all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees
- Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following:
Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits. Within the BAS, Cyber Security concentration these courses apply towards Technical Focus requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 512 | Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials 1 | 3 |
| or AIT 655 | Project Management Concepts and Methods | |
| AIT 524 | AI-Augmented Database Management Systems | 3 |
| AIT 542 | Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | 3 |
| AIT 664 | Information: Representation, Processing and Visualization | 3 |
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When selecting between AIT 512 and AIT 655, students should select the course that aligns with the Applied Information Technology, MS concentration they intend to pursue. AIT 655 applies only to the IT Management (ITMG) concentration. AIT 512 applies to all other concentrations. Students are encouraged to verify course selection with a program advisor.
Reserve credit courses: Students have the option to complete up to 6 credits of graduate-level coursework while in undergraduate status that will only count towards the graduate degree program. Since course selection is dependent upon the student's planned Applied Information Technology, MS concentration, students must consult with a program advisor to select applicable coursework.
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree and AP.1. Graduate Course Enrollment by Undergraduates.
Applied Science, BAS (Cyber Security Concentration)/Digital Forensics, Accelerated MS
Overview
Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the combined Bachelor's/Accelerated master's degree pathway program (accelerated master's) and obtain a bachelor's degree (BAS) in Applied Science, and a Master of Science (MS) in Digital Forensics in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 138 credits (total number of required credits depends on the requirements of both the undergraduate and graduate programs). This BAS to MS pathway is only open to students within the Cyber Security concentration of BAS.
This accelerated option is offered jointly by the undergraduate BAS program and the graduate Digital Forensics program in the College of Engineering and Computing.
See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees for policies related to this program.
Students in an accelerated master’s degree program must fulfill all university
requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and accelerated master's degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see the BAS website and consult with a BAS academic advisor.
Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and any pathway-specific course pre-requisites.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master's program if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified:
- Submission of the BAM Transition Form by the stated deadline.
- Timely completion of the Application for Degree.
- Sufficient minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits).
- All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements
- Completion of all BAS, Cyber Security concentration requirements, all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees.
- Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following:
Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits. Within the BAS, Cyber Security concentration these courses apply towards Technical Focus requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFOR 510 | Digital Forensics Analysis | 3 |
| DFOR 660 | Network Forensics | 3 |
| DFOR 661 | Digital Media Forensics | 3 |
| DFOR 663 | Operations of Intrusion Detection for Forensics | 3 |
| or DFOR 664 | Incident Response Forensics | |
| DFOR 670 | Fraud Analytics | 3 |
| or DFOR 671 | Digital Forensics Ethics Law | |
| DFOR 672 | Mobile Device Forensics | 3 |
Reserve credit courses: Students have the option to complete up to 6 credits of graduate-level coursework while in undergraduate status that will only count towards the graduate degree program. Courses may be selected from the list above.
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree and AP.1. Graduate Course Enrollment by Undergraduates.
Applied Science, BAS (Data Analytics Concentration)/Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
Overview
Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the combined Bachelor's/Accelerated master's degree pathway program (accelerated master's) and obtain a bachelor's degree (BAS) in Applied Science, and a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Information Technology. This BAS to MS pathway is only open to students within the Data Analytics concentration of BAS.
This accelerated option is offered jointly by the undergraduate BAS program and the graduate Applied Information Technology program in the College of Engineering and Computing.
See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees for policies related to this program.
Students in an accelerated master’s degree program must fulfill all university
requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and accelerated master's degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see the BAS website and consult with a BAS academic advisor.
Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minim of 60 credits, and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher.
Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and any pathway-specific course pre-requisites.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master's program if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified:
- Submission of the BAM Transition Form by the stated deadline.
- Timely completion of the Application for Degree.
- Sufficient minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits).
- All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements
- Completion of all BAS, Data Analytics concentration requirements and all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees
- Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following:
Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 9 credits. Within the BAS, Data Analytics concentration these courses apply towards Applied Coursework requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 512 | Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials 1 | 3 |
| or AIT 580 | Foundations of Data Processing | |
| AIT 524 | AI-Augmented Database Management Systems | 3 |
| AIT 542 | Fundamentals of Computing Platforms | 3 |
| AIT 664 | Information: Representation, Processing and Visualization | 3 |
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When selecting between AIT 512 and AIT 580, students should select the course that aligns with the Applied Information Technology, MS concentration they intend to pursue.
Reserve credit courses: Students have the option to complete up to 6 credits of graduate-level coursework while in undergraduate status that will only count towards the graduate degree program. Courses may be selected from the list above, or in consultation with a program advisor. As the Applied Information Technology, MS program has several concentrations with unique requirements, students must be sure to select courses not listed above only if they align with their intended Applied Information Technology, MS concentration.
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree and AP.1. Graduate Course Enrollment by Undergraduates.
Applied Science, BAS (Data Analytics Concentration)/Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
Overview
Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the combined Bachelor's/Accelerated master's degree pathway program (accelerated master's) and obtain a bachelor's degree (BAS) in Applied Science and a Master of Science (MS) in Data Analytics Engineering. This BAS to MS pathway is only open to students within the Data Anayltics concentration of BAS.
This accelerated option is offered jointly by the undergraduate BAS program and the graduate Data Analytics Engineering program in the College of Engineering and Computing.
See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees for policies related to this program.
Students in an accelerated master’s degree program must fulfill all university
requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.
BAM Pathway Admission Requirements
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and accelerated master's degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see the BAS website and consult with a BAS academic advisor.
Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minim of 60 credits, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and any pathway-specific course pre-requisites.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master's program if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified:
- Submission of the BAM Transition Form by the stated deadline.
- Timely completion of the Application for Degree.
- Sufficient minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits).
- All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements
- Completion of all BAS, Data Analytics concentration requirements and all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees
- Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.
Accelerated Pathway Requirements
To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following:
Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 9 credits. Within the BAS, Data Analytics concentration these courses apply towards Applied Coursework requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 580 | Foundations of Data Processing | 3 |
| CS 504 | Principles of Data Management and Mining | 3 |
| or CS 584 | Theory and Applications of Data Mining | |
| OR 531 | Introduction to Analytics and Modeling | 3 |
| or OR 541 | Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization | |
| STAT 515 | Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics | 3 |
| or STAT 554 | Applied Statistics I | |
Reserve credit courses: Students have the option to complete up to 6 credits of graduate-level coursework while in undergraduate status that will only count towards the graduate degree program. Courses may be selected from the list above, or in consultation with a program advisor. As the DAEN program has several concentrations with unique requirements, students must be sure to select courses not listed above only if they align with their intended DAEN concentration.
For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree and AP.1. Graduate Course Enrollment by Undergraduates.