Program Overview
The Data Analytics Engineering at George Mason University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Data Analytics Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Fairfax, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Data Analytics Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analytics: Big Data to Information
- Principles of Data Management and Mining or
- Theory and Applications of Data Mining
- Analytics and Decision Analysis
- Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics or
- Applied Statistics
- Data Analytics Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program with a reputation for high academic standards and an earned GPA of 3.00 or better in their 60 highest-level credits. While no specific undergraduate degree is required, a background in engineering, business, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information technology, is desirable, or alternatively strong work experience with data or analytics may be used.
For some of the concentrations there are additional admission requirements. These are listed below in the descriptions of the individual concentrations.
In addition to fulfilling Mason\'s admission requirements for graduate study, applicants for the masters in data analytics engineering must:
- Provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic references or references in industry or government who are familiar with the applicant\'s professional accomplishments.
- Provide a detailed statement of career goals and professional aspirations.
- Complete a self-evaluation form.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,232 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact George Mason University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About George Mason University
George Mason University
Fairfax County, United States
public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
