Accelerated Undergraduate to Master's Degree Programs

As you progress through the remaining semesters of your undergraduate degree at UConn, consider taking the fast track to obtain a specialized masters business degree. The Accelerated Business Programs allow you to enroll in graduate-level courses as an undergraduate without incurring extra fees. You can complete your master’s degree in as little as one year after graduation.

UConn's Accelerated Business Programs will prepare you for success in a dynamic, global economy. You will receive tools, resources, and support from a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited school, positioning you as a competitive candidate within your field, faster.

Accelerate your career, boost your earning potential, and save time by choosing from five in-demand graduate business programs:

Accounting
Business Analytics & Project Management
Financial and Enterprise Risk Management
FinTech
Social Responsibility & Impact in Business

It's never too early to start planning ahead! Once you apply and are admitted to a UConn undergraduate major, you can speak with your UConn undergraduate advisor and let them know if you are interested in one of the following options. Admitted UConn students interested an accelerated master's degree program in business typically apply as a rising junior.

Option 1: Save Time & Money - Start Graduate Classes While Completing Your Undergraduate Program

UConn's School of Business welcomes ambitious undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to apply for admission to one of our graduate degree programs' accelerated learning options:

MS in Accounting

(UConn Accounting majors only)

MS in Business Analytics & Project Management
MS in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management
MS in Financial Technology (FinTech)
MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business

Current UConn undergraduates are able to complete these MS programs at a faster pace than our traditional graduate students, by starting courses as an undergraduate.*

The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

Is a current UConn undergraduate student.
Interested in a business graduate degree.
Seeking to become a top business industry leader.

*Accelerated options are only available to current undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut. Contact your undergraduate advisor and program of interest for details.

Option 2: Achieve Your Ultimate Career Goals Faster - Start Directly After Completing Your Undergraduate Program

Don't want the added workload of taking graduate courses as an undergrad? You can still apply via the traditional route to start any of these five MS programs directly after earning a bachelor's degree, no work experience required.

Choose from: Accounting, Business Analytics and Project Management, Financial and Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Technology (FinTech), and Social Responsibility & Impact in Business.

Option 1: Save Time & Money - Start Graduate Classes While Completing Your Undergraduate Program

UConn's School of Business welcomes ambitious undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to apply for admission to one of our graduate degree programs' accelerated learning options:

MS in Accounting

(UConn Accounting majors only)

MS in Business Analytics & Project Management
MS in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management
MS in Financial Technology (FinTech)
MS in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business

Current UConn undergraduates are able to complete these MS programs at a faster pace than our traditional graduate students, by starting courses as an undergraduate.*

The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

Is a current UConn undergraduate student.
Interested in a business graduate degree.
Seeking to become a top business industry leader.

*Accelerated options are only available to current undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut. Contact your undergraduate advisor and program of interest for details.

Option 2: Achieve Your Ultimate Career Goals Faster - Start Directly After Completing Your Undergraduate Program

Choose from: Accounting, Business Analytics and Project Management, Financial and Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Technology (FinTech), and Social Responsibility & Impact in Business.

Show me more about Accounting!

The Accelerated MS in Accounting (AMSA) offered online is for students who complete an Accounting major at UConn. It was developed as an accelerated option for highly motivated undergraduate accounting students to complete their bachelor's and master's degree in accounting in 4.5 years or less, reducing the length of time and overall cost to complete both degrees. Students in AMSA take four MSA courses (12 credits) while an undergraduate student (as part of their undergraduate tuition), which, upon acceptance, can be used towards the MSA degree. When beginning the MSA, students who participated in AMSA will have a remaining six courses to complete the degree.

The AMSA provides a value-added pathway over taking extra credits to fulfill the overall CPA requirement of 150 credits and allows students to enter the workforce earlier. For example, an AMSA student who completes four MSA courses and their undergrad degree in December can complete the MSA degree the following summer.

Students will work with their undergraduate advisor when choosing MSA coursework. Some courses will be offered face-to-face, while others will be online.

Prerequisites required to apply for the Accelerated MSA (AMSA):

UConn Undergraduate Accounting Majors only
54 completed credits (typically means you can apply at the end of sophomore year)
Completion of Principles of Financial Accounting
Completion of Principles of Managerial Accounting
Overall and accounting major GPA of 3.5 is required at the time of application and students must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA.

There will be regular review and advisement to assist with course selections and ensure maintenance of a minimum of 3.3 GPA and a B- in MSA courses is being met.

The MS in Accounting Program provides students with the skill set critical to a successful professional career in public and private accounting. Completion of the program provides qualified students with the additional credits needed towards the accounting educational requirements for a CPA license in most states.

Accounting undergraduates and graduate students have a dedicated career professional available year-round to help with all aspects of career services. Students are highly encouraged to participate in an in-house recruitment cycle each fall and spring semester involving over 15 public accounting firms, including the highly sought after "Big Four" firms.

In addition to individual resume reviews and practice interviews, there are over 100 networking events and career readiness workshops available to students each year in both one-on-one and group settings.

Who Should Apply

Current UConn accounting students interested in the Accelerated MSA must self-identify by completing the online pre-graduate application, once all prerequisites have been met. The pre-graduate application is in addition to The Graduate School's formal application process and does not guarantee admission.

When to Apply

Once you have completed 54 undergraduate credits, you may apply to the Accelerated MSA. This typically means you can apply at the end of your sophomore year.

How to Apply

Start your application here

Note: be sure to select "UConn Accelerated UG to Grad" for program type.

Choose "Accounting" as your intended program.

Show me more about Business Analytics & Project Management!

The Accelerated Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), formerly known as the 4+1 Analytics track, is offered in Hartford and Stamford for students who complete an undergraduate program at any UConn campus. Some of our affiliated majors/minors include: Business Data Analytics, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing, Analytics and Information Management, or a minor in Analytics, but all majors are welcome to apply

Launched in 2011, the MSBAPM program has between 350 and 400 students. Students accepted to the accelerated analytics program will have access to a maximum of four graduate-level courses and one additional course waiver before finishing their undergraduate studies. Eligible classes include: OPIM 5603: Statistics in Business Analytics, OPIM 5604: Predictive Modeling, OPIM 5270: Introduction to Project Management, OPIM 5272: Data Management and Business Process Modeling. Courses completed with a grade of 'B' or better are eligible to transfer into the MSBAPM program. During the student’s last semester as an undergraduate, they will need to submit a graduate application to the MSBAPM program for Graduate School Admission to start in any fall, spring or summer semester. Once in the MSBAPM program, continuing accelerated students will complete a reduced credit-plan of study.

Required prerequisites:

3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
54 completed credits
Demonstrated quantitative rigor in undergraduate coursework

All majors are encouraged to apply, especially affiliated undergraduate majors and minors including: Management Information Systems major, Business Data Analytics major, MEM major, Analytics minor, others subject to approval through admissions process.

Courses completed with a grade of ‘B’ or better are eligible to transfer into the MSBAPM program. During the student’s last semester as an undergraduate, they will need to submit a graduate application to the MSBAPM program for Graduate School Admission to start in any fall, spring or summer semester. Once in the MSBAPM program, continuing accelerated students will complete a reduced credit-plan of study.

MSBAPM students are able to schedule appointments with career staff year-round, in both Hartford and Stamford, to discuss every aspect of the job search. Career staff also regularly plan information sessions, networking events, on-campus employer interviews, and other engaging events for students to develop strong connections with industry professionals.

UConn MS in Business Analytics and Project Management graduates hold data science, business intelligence, project manager, and many other positions at some of the world’s largest, well-known companies like Aetna, Amazon, Cigna, Expedia, Google, JPMorgan Chase, McKinsey, Priceline, and The Hartford.

Typical job titles include data analyst, consultant, data scientist, business performance analyst, business development analyst, senior consultant, and more.

For more information regarding career support, please visit: Graduate Career & Professional Development Office