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Accelerated Online Programs
Earn faster. Graduate sooner. Accelerate your timeline online with UMass Dartmouth.
At UMass Dartmouth, students in the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program can jump-start their graduate education by taking up to three graduate-level courses (nine credits) as undergraduates. These courses count for both degrees—saving time and tuition. Once their graduate application is submitted, students transition into graduate studies.
Benefits
- Save Money: Pay undergraduate tuition rates and apply financial aid towards any graduate courses taken while an undergraduate student. Also, any application fees and enrollment deposits are waived.
- Save Time: Having up to nine credits count toward both degrees means a master’s degree can be achieved faster than following a traditional timeline.
- Skip additional requirements: Applicants don’t need to submit a UMass Dartmouth transcript and, in many cases, additional standardized tests are waived.
- Competitive Edge: An accelerated master's degree means that you can earn your degree sooner, providing you a competitive edge for career growth and job opportunities.
Accelerated program options
Degree Programs Available
- Accounting Online MS
- Business Administration Online MBA
- Healthcare Management Online MS
- Technology Management Online MS
Admissions Requirements
- Currently enrolled in any Business BS program at UMassD
- Completed at least 75 undergraduate credit hours
- Completed a minimum of 30 UMass Dartmouth credit hours
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework at the time of application
Application Process
- Complete accelerated application form
- Unofficial UMass Dartmouth transcript
- Resume
- Brief statement of purpose explaining reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree
- One letter of recommendation
- Complete graduate application
- Complete GMAT waiver form
Admissions Requirements
- RN-BS student with GPA of 3.3 or better that count as undergraduate electives.
- Recommendation from the RN-BS program director
- Take up to 9 graduate credits (from among the following courses: NUR 500, 511, 520, or 547)
- Graduate student status in the MS in Nursing program begins after receiving the BS in Nursing degree. The graduate level courses already completed while earning your BS will also be applied toward your MS degree.
Application Process
- Submit graduate application to MS in Nursing program
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Unofficial UMassD transcripts
- Copy of active unencumbered RN license
- Recommendation from the RN-BS program director
Admissions Requirements
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Currently enrolled in Healthcare Administration BS program at UMassD
- Completed at least 75 undergraduate credit hours
- Completed a minimum of 30 UMass Dartmouth credit hours
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Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework at the time of application
Application Process
- Complete accelerated application form
- Unofficial UMass Dartmouth transcript
- Resume
- Brief statement of purpose explaining reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree
- One letter of recommendation
- Complete graduate application
- Complete GMAT waiver form
Accelerated pathways
Take advantage of UMass Dartmouth’s online accelerated program and get a head start on your master’s degree while completing your bachelor’s on campus. You can earn up to 9 graduate credits that count toward both degrees. After graduation, you can continue your master’s degree fully online. Same quality, same professors, more flexibility.
- Accelerated Business Degree Programs - Contact: Melissa Pacheco, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Charlton College of Business
- BS in Healthcare Administration to MS in Healthcare Management - Contact: Neal Olitsky, Chairperson of Economics
Unsure if you want to pursue a master’s degree after your bachelor’s? With the online accelerated program, you can earn 9 graduate credits at the undergraduate tuition rate—saving time and money—while still fulfilling your bachelor’s requirements. If you decide not to continue with the graduate program after earning your degree, there’s no obligation. But if you do, you’ll be ahead of the game. Talk to your academic advisor to learn more.
Interested in learning more?
- Contact your academic advisor at Advising | UMass Dartmouth Online
Thinking about enrolling at UMass Dartmouth Online for your bachelor’s degree and possibly pursuing a master’s down the road? The online accelerated program lets you earn 9 graduate credits at the undergraduate tuition rate while completing your bachelor’s—saving both time and money. There’s no commitment to continue with the master’s program, but if you choose to, you’ll already be on your way.