Costello College of Business Graduate Programs

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.

After graduating from the Master of Science in Management Program at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, Stone Brickhouse, MS Management ‘21, MBA ‘25, found that he approached decision making at work entirely differently.

For Keyshon Wills, enrolling in the MS in Management program at the Costello College of Business was more than just an academic decision—it was a strategic move to bridge the gap between his undergraduate education and the evolving demands of today’s business world.

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.

Our Spotlight this issue is on George Pratt, a member of the Spring 2025 MRED Graduating Class. George obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics at Sewanee: The University of The South in 2017 and soon thereafter started his professional career with Elm Street Development (MD), where he was Project Manager for Land Development.

The Capstone Class was designed as the culmination of the Costello College of Business’ Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program at George Mason University. As one of their last classes, graduating students form a Development Team that closely simulates working in the private sector.

When she first moved to the region to begin her role at Kearney & Company, Megan Rosler, MS Accounting ‘23, had never heard of George Mason University before. In a similar situation, neither had Rebecca Kinzinger, MS Accounting ’24. For both, that all changed once they started working at the firm.

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.

Monika Blakely has lived all over the world, but her time at George Mason University has been particularly special.

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.