About Us

What is UBC?

University Business Consulting (UBC) is an internal Mason management consulting practice committed to identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for innovation, turning data into insights, and increasing efficiency across George Mason University.

Using our experience in higher education, project management, analytics, and strategic planning, we work alongside our Mason clients to devise solutions that support them in reaching their goals across the university.

UBC Annual Reports

UBC Impact Report FY 2023

UBC Inaugural Report 2020 – 2022

Our Principles

Integrity

We serve the best interests of George Mason University – its faculty, students, and staff – in pursuit of Mason’s vision and goals.

Collaboration

We partner with university leadership, business officers, faculty, and staff and view success as a fully shared outcome.

Creativity

We develop novel, insightful solutions that challenge the status quo while also embracing common sense and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Impact

We focus on results and measure outcomes to ensure that we add value to people, processes, units, and schools in everything we do.

Accountability

We stand by our work and our decisions while remaining open to feedback and recognizing when change is necessary.

Inclusivity

We value broad, open, considerate, and ongoing communication as an essential building block of success.

Stewardship

We act as committed guardians of all resources entrusted to us: people, funds, and time.