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    We are a Military-Friendly School

    This honor places us in the top 15% of all schools nationwide, by G.I. Jobs Magazine. It confirms our steadfast commitment to educating our nation’s active-duty and military veterans, enabling the United States to prosper for generations to come.

    Williamsburg, Virginia, is located in one of the most military-rich regions in the United States, and William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business understands the invaluable contribution of active-duty and military veterans in our learning community. We offer a host of accommodations to support the graduate management goals and objectives for servicemen and women in all branches of our military.

    Top-rated faculty at America’s leading “public ivy” facilitate a world-class learning environment that provides an immediate value-added translation of civilian business practices into a military environment. With access to 140+ Executive Partners, many of whom have military and governmental ties, military students can receive valuable insights into their active duty and civilian career paths from active, semi-retired, and retired business executives. Strong corporate partnerships with recruiters seeking to hire our nation’s veterans ensure your network of contacts will grow exponentially, whether you’re looking for a job immediately upon graduation or years down the line when you complete your active duty service.

    We boast graduate management candidates from the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and National Guard. From Full-Time to Part-Time to Executive to Online MBA and specialized masters, there are a variety of opportunities custom-tailored to meet the needs of our military and veteran students.

    Application Fee Waiver for Military.

    A $100 application fee waiver is automatically granted for all active duty and military veterans. To redeem your award, please visit our website before you apply and enter your unique code: WMMBAMILFRIENDLY. Instructions will follow to activate your fee waiver

    Full-Time MBA
    An immersive 22-month, full-time residential program affording mid-career active duty and veteran servicemembers the opportunity to grow technical and professional skills. A comprehensive core curriculum, market-driven specializations, and experiential learning modules provide context to complex military problems through a civilian lens. Military candidates are paired one-on-one with personal coaches through the Executive Partner program and provide valuable insights and perspectives to their cohort, inside and outside of the classroom. Military candidates who need to complete the full-time MBA program in less than two years can work with MBA Admissions on pursuing an accelerated track.
    The Major General James M. Wright MBA Program
    An accelerated 13-month MBA experience encompassing of the first-year full-time MBA curriculum, electives in six market-driven business industries, experiential learning modules, and personalized mentorship opportunities. Major General Wright Scholars also benefit from specialized courses in the federal budgeting process, politics and national defense, lean six sigma, and supply chain management. The program culminates with a capstone project for the U.S. Army. Upon completion, graduates report to U.S. Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) for a two-year follow-on assignment.
    MBA/Master of Accounting
    Designed for non-accounting majors looking to obtain CPA-service equivalent professional certification. The MBA/MAcc joint degree is comprehensive in its deep-dive into accounting while providing the context and business acumen necessary for a successful transition back into military service. Typically, a 2.5 year commitment, military candidates who need to complete the dual program in less time can work with MBA Admissions on pursuing an accelerated track. Other dual and joint degrees offered through the Mason School of Business are J.D./MBA, MBA/MPP, M.D./MBA.
    Executive MBA
    Mid-career to senior-level military servicemembers and veterans benefit from the Executive MBA's format which is designed for busy professionals looking to move to an executive management level, change industries, or launch their own ventures. Ideal candidates have at least seven years of work experience including time in military service. The program meets in Williamsburg two weekends a month for 18 months and includes executives from a variety of industries and backgrounds, including servicemembers stationed throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Military candidates benefit from the program's focus on global operations and are afforded the opportunity to partake in two immersive international trips. Past destinations include China, Brazil, and other South American countries.
    Part-Time MBA
    Designed specifically for working professionals, the Part-Time MBA provides servicemembers and veterans in the Hampton Roads area a flexible and affordable educational experience. Conveniently located off of I-64 at the William & Mary Peninsula Center in Newport News, military candidates attend evening classes Monday through Thursday with each class meeting once per week. The program can be completed in as little as three years, but students can have up to five years to complete the requirements. With the MBA Fast Start, military candidates can opt to take classes in a non-degree seeking status and test out the program prior to applying for full admission.
    Online Degrees
    The Mason School of Business has a growing portfolio of online degree programs that accommodate even the most demanding of military assignments. Currently, servicemembers can earn an MBA or Master of Science in Business Analytics through our new online classroom. Courses are taught by the same top-rated faculty as the residential programs and are facilitated by experienced business professionals in their respective fields. With access to Executive Partners, career services counselors, and a powerful global alumni network, our OMBA and OMSBA are flexible options for military candidates seeking an advanced degree while on active duty or for veterans balancing the transition into civilian life.
    Specialized Master's Degrees
    One-year residential programs afford active duty servicemembers and veterans the opportunity to earn an advanced degree in Accounting or Business Analytics through full-time, residential programs. Ideal military candidates are servicemembers granted permission by the military to attend a full-time program or veterans looking to earn the necessary credentials to secure employment after completing their commitment. The MAcc degree provides military candidates with the requisite number of credit hours to sit for the CPA exam while the MSBA track gives students the technical skills and business acumen required for a successful career within the in-demand field of data analytics.
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    The Post-9/11 GI Bill ®
    If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill ® benefits, administered through Veterans Affairs. Post-9/11 GI Bill ® benefits cover the cost of in-state tuition, fees, and student health insurance for candidates who are eligible.
    The Yellow Ribbon Program

    William & Mary is a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon (YR) Program which is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher education (degree-granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to fund tuition expenses that exceed the amount payable by the VA.

    The Yellow Ribbon program is designed to close the gap between the cost of your program and the in-state tuition rate covered by the GI Bill ®. Out-of-state students who qualify 100% through the Post 9/11 GI Bill ® should expect to be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students will automatically be considered for this program once a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility is submitted to the Veterans Benefits Officer. For more information on Yellow Ribbon, visit the Yellow Ribbon Program website.

    Mason Military Association
    The Mason Military Association assists student members by leveraging former and current military experiences to enhance career opportunities within the public and private sectors and build esprit de corps and camaraderie within the Mason Community. The MMA focuses on enhancing the active-duty student’s access to a wide professional network of those continuing to serve, while also helping veterans effectively market their unique skill sets to transition into their professional field of choice. MMA members also serve as mentors to candidates and incoming students.
    Mason Executive Partner Program
    Military servicemen and women do not always have time for career reflection and professional development when serving our great nation. The Executive Partner Program provides every MBA candidate with their very own personal coach to executive-level leadership and decision making. The network includes representation from the U.S. Military with distinguished representation from our U.S. Military.
    Military MBA Ambassadors
    Interested in speaking with Mason School of Business current students or alumni who are serving or have served in our U.S. military? Request “Connect to a Military MBA Ambassador” through the Office of MBA Admissions.
    For more information on W&M Military Friendly Programs offered by the Mason School of Business, please contact Amanda Barth at 757-221-2944 or email.