Accelerated Master’s Pathway

Accelerated Master’s Pathway

A Faster Path to Your Master’s Degree

Start earning credits toward your Master’s degree while in your Bachelor's program. Through our Accelerated Master’s Pathway, you can work on both degrees at the same time. You’ll gain advanced skills as an undergraduate and reduce your time in graduate school. If you decide to continue your education, you could save up to $6,582 and be up to six courses ahead, depending on your area of study, making your next degree that much more achievable.1 Upon completing your Master’s, you’ll enter the workforce with more education in less time.

The Accelerated Master’s Pathway is available in ten of our popular Business, Health Sciences and Nursing programs plus some specializations. Even if you’re unsure about earning your Master’s degree, this risk-free option allows you to test drive graduate education without having to commit to a Master's program.

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How It Works

See which Bachelor's programs lead to which Master’s programs. You can find out how much you could save on your Master’s based on how many courses overlap between the two programs.

 Accelerated Master's Pathway

 

Bachelor’s ProgramMaster’s ProgramNumber of Courses AvailablePotential Savings on Your Master's Degree
HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREES
Health & Wellness Bachelor’sMaster of Public Health (MPH)up to 4up to $4,388
Health & Wellness Bachelor’sMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA)up to 4up to $4,388
BUSINESS DEGREES
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, No SpecializationMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA)up to 6up to $6,582
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, No SpecializationMaster of Public Health (MPH)up to 3up to $3,291
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Public Health SpecializationMaster of Healthcare Administration (MHA)up to 4up to $4,388
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Public Health SpecializationMaster of Public Health (MPH)up to 5up to $5,485
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’sMaster of Human Resources Management (MHRM)up to 4up to $4,388
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’sMaster of Business Administration (MBA)up to 2up to $2,194
Business Management Bachelor’sMaster of Business Administration (MBA)up to 4up to $4,388
Accounting Bachelor’s;
Marketing Bachelor’s;
Finance Bachelor’s;
Supply Chain & Logistics Management Bachelor’s
Master of Business Administration (MBA)1up to $1,097
NURSING DEGREES
RN to BSNMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) - all specializationsup to 2up to $2,658
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - all specializationsup to 2up to $2,658

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible to substitute a Master’s-level course while enrolled in a Bachelor’s program you must meet the following qualifications:

  • A cumulative programmatic GPA of at least 3.0 in your current Bachelor’s program
  • 20 completed Bachelor’s credits with a grade of B or higher
  • Additional eligibility requirements apply depending on program of study

Please see full eligibility requirements within the catalog under the Eligibility to Substitute a Master's-Level Course While Enrolled in a Nursing Bachelor's Degree Program or Eligibility to Substitute a Master's-Level Course While Enrolled in a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree Program policies.

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Rasmussen alum

"Once you get in it, it just becomes a part of who you are. It doesn't really change too much from degree to degree. The due dates stay pretty much the same, though the workload changes a bit. It's really just doing the same thing that you're already doing, but you’re continuing to further your education."

Jewel M.
Graduate, Master of Human Resources Management

Find Your Accelerated Master's Pathway

The following Bachelor's degree programs are available with the accelerated Master's pathway option for qualified students. Use the filter below to find the Bachelor's degree program that best fits your goals.

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