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Accelerated Master's Programs

The AACSB-accredited Accelerated Master's Degree program is designed to assist motivated students in combining some of their undergraduate and graduate degree coursework, allowing them to earn a master's degree in as little as 138-141 credit hours, saving time and money. Students can take 4 graduate courses while studying as undergraduate students. The process is designed to streamline the student’s path to a master's degree.

Information Session

Join our team for an information session! We will explore and discuss our accelerated business programs in detail, answer questions you have, and show you why you should choose UMSL Graduate Business.

Virtual Session:

Fall 2025 Session Coming Soon!


Benefits of this program

  • Save time and experience advanced coursework by taking up to 12 graduate credit hours that count for both undergraduate and graduate requirements. These credit hours will cost the undergraduate tuition rate.
  • Save between $7,000-$10,000 on tuition for a master’s degree
  • Finish a bachelor's degree and then earn a master's degree in a minimum of 2 more semesters
  • Earn a master’s degree in as few as 138-141 credit hours (it typically takes between 150-160 credit hours). 

Accelerated Master’s Degree Program options:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to Master of Science in Fintech
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting to Master of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting to Master of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity to Master of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Technology to Master of Science in Information Systems & Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity to Master of Science in Information Systems & Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Technology to Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Program requirements

Students will be admitted to the program if they apply and:

  • Have completed 60 credit hours
  • Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Important Notice: Once a student applies for the Accelerated Master's program, it may be difficult and sometimes not possible to change the accelerated master's program track later. Before beginning the program, students should ensure that they apply for the accelerated master's program they truly wish to pursue.

Get started and learn more:

Contact Sierra Phipps in Graduate Business Programs at acceleratedbiz@umsl.edu.