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With strong connections in Washington, DC, and beyond, George Mason University gives you direct access to industry leaders, real-world experience and top networking opportunities.
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Pat
| ThailandProject Manager at Unite Innovatech
“For my Capstone Project, I worked with the Federal Aviation Administration. It’s a rare honor to work with a professional organization as a student.”
MS in Data Analytics Engineering
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Work in the United States after graduation with Optional Practical Training (OPT).
You can apply for OPT to work in your field for 12 months. If you studied a STEM-designated degree, you could qualify for the STEM OPT extension. This allows you to work in the US for an additional two years. With STEM OPT, you can work in the US for up to three years. This opens doors at top US companies.