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Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's
Kogod’s combined bachelor’s/master’s programs allow you to get an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years and save at least $30,000 in tuition costs.
If you're interested in learning more, but not sure what you'd like to study or if you're eligible for a Bachelor's to Master's program, our graduate advisors are here to help.
Spend just another year at Kogod and earn a master's degree to complement and enhance your bachelor's degree!
Cut your graduate degree cost by 50% by double-counting up to 9 credits between degrees and qualifying for a merit scholarship—no extra application necessary!
Kogod master’s degree graduates reported an average salary increase of 30% within six months of graduation.
What's the process like? Here's what to expect!
Schedule an appointment to meet with a Kogod undergraduate academic advisor to confirm where in your current undergraduate degree plan you have the opportunity to share graduate-level courses.
All students, especially non-Kogod students, are recommended to bring to the meeting a four-year plan of your undergraduate coursework including courses you have completed and requirements remaining.
Schedule an appointment to meet with a Kogod graduate advisor to confirm which courses are eligible for sharing. A maximum of 9 (6 for MS marketing) approved graduate-level credits may be shared between your undergraduate and graduate degree.
- Complete application the semester before you plan to take graduate level courses: You cannot register for 600-level courses until you have been admitted and have submitted your enrollment deposit, so apply accordingly.
- Generally, we recommend applying for 4+1 during your junior year.
- Completed application requirements: Items with an (*) are provided directly within the application. You will be able to submit the remaining items after you submit your application and application fee ($100).
- Statement of purpose*
- Unofficial transcript
- GMAT score, GRE score or Supplemental Essay describing your quantitative skills*
- Kogod bachelor's/master's combined programs confirmation form
- One letter of recommendation
Email kogodgrad@american.edu with questions about the application or admission process.
- Application review: The Admissions Office will process your application and submit it to the Admissions Committee for review. Remember that all application requirements must be received before the review can begin.
- Accept your admission: If admitted, accept your admission directly within your admission letter located in your application account.
- Submit your non-refundable seat deposit: Refer to your admission letter for the deposit due date.
- Accept your admission: If admitted, accept your admission directly within your admission letter located in your application account. You will also need to submit your enrollment deposit to secure your place in the program. Refer to the admission letter for your deposit deadline.
Register for approved courses: Work with the graduate academic advisor to register for approved 600-level courses.