Accounting MS Program

The nation’s capital became the classroom for students in George Mason University’s MS in Accounting program this summer as the program hosted its first Washington, D.C., residency. 

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Graduate Students of the Year. These individuals exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their field. Learn why they chose George Mason, the impact of their business education, and the advice they would give to prospective students.

Costello team places second in national AI competition, donates entire winnings—then one member matches the gift.

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is proud to now offer three STEM-designated graduate degrees, with the MS in Accounting (MSA) Program joining the MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) and MS in Finance (MSF) Programs.

The Costello College of Business at George Mason University is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Graduate Programs Ambassadors.

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.

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.

Receiving the Janis S. Reed Scholarship sharpened the focus even more for the goal-oriented Anh Tran. Wrapping up her final semester as an undergraduate student in accounting and completing the bachelor’s to accelerated master’s (BAM) program, she already had her eyes on the larger picture.

The Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program is collaborating with 25 colleges and universities across the country, including the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, to provide a limited number of scholarships for students interested in pursuing a fifth-year master’s degree in accounting for the 2026-27 academic year. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact us at gradbus@gmu.edu.

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.