As a Washington, D.C. area professional, interdisciplinary school that melds theory with practice, the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University prepares undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders and managers who solve problems and advance the public good in all sectors and levels of government – in the United States and throughout the world. 

The Schar School is home to two international affairs degrees, Global Commerce and Policy (GCP) and International Security (ISEC). These programs capitalize on two areas of strength in our faculty: security studies and international trade. The school is ranked #4 by US News and World Report in security studies and is home to faculty with former affiliations with the National Security Council, the National Security Agency, the Department of State, NATO, and the US Institute of Peace.

Whether you aspire to lead a government or nonprofit organization, develop public policies and programs, create innovative consulting solutions, or provide expert analysis, you will graduate from the Schar School prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world.