MBA Program

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University thrives on collaborative partnerships with innovative companies to provide students with meaningful career opportunities. One such partnership is exemplified by Cindy Parker, the Leidos Corporate Partner Faculty Fellow and instructional professor of management, who is committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience. 

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Graduate Programs Ambassadors.

Skip West, founder of MAXSA Innovations and adjunct faculty at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, offers the course Turning Ideas into Successful Companies once a year to MBA students. The concept for the course came from West’s own entrepreneurial experiences of turning his ideas into companies.

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Graduate Students of the Year. These individuals exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their field.

Melissa Perry, ScD, MHS, Dean of George Mason’s College of Public Health, will graduate this spring with her Costello MBA—her third graduate degree, earned while serving as a full-time dean, raising two children, and leading one of the largest and fastest-growing public health programs in the region.

In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, continuous learning and skill building are essential to stay ahead. Annie Webb, a seasoned advocate in government affairs, recognized this truth early on in her career.

When it came to selecting an MBA program to advance her career, the Costello College of Business was the obvious pick for Tara Herterich, BS Criminology, Law, and Society ‘22.

The Costello College of Business online MBA program jumped 19 spots with a new ranking of #55 nationally for Best Online MBA (#41 among public universities) from U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the Online MBA Program jumped 16 spots from last year for Best Program for Veterans, landing at #34 nationally (#30 among public universities). This new ranking places the Costello online MBA program #1 in Virginia for veterans.

After eight years in the U.S. Army, Allen Taber, MBA ’22, was looking for a way to grow in his career. The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University provided him the tools he was seeking. Taber came to George Mason for an MBA, and left with a new dream of pursuing a doctorate.

Born and raised in Paris, France, Ava Uppal, BS Marketing ’19, fondly recalls baking with her mother and turning simple ingredients into heartfelt memories. Now, as a part-time MBA student and a working mother of two, she’s a small business owner and author of a new cookbook.