Dual-Degree Programs

Accelerated dual-degree programs enable you to earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees in the most efficient and economical way possible. This approach to earning your degrees improves on traditional higher education models by focusing on rigorous, interdisciplinary and experiential learning.

• Save time and money: You’ll complete your degrees sooner, save on tuition costs and enter the workforce at least one year earlier

• Competitive career positioning: Your graduate degree will give you an advantage in a competitive landscape.

• Scholarships: Your scholarships will be available throughout your master’s degree program.

• Tuition and fee protection: You will not be subject to annual tuition increases or course overload fees.

• Dynamic living experience: You can choose to live within a Living-Learning Community cohort.

• Dedicated guidance: You will partner with the director of the program within the school, who will also act as your academic adviser.

• Experiential learning: You’ll have access to special programming and networking opportunities for program students.

The numbers are clear, and the benefits are obvious: the combined value of reduced program costs and average starting salary upon entering the labor market one year early is approximately $100,000.

In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree program gives you a clear path to achieve your goals.

• Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies.

• Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study. This unique approach eliminates the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.

• Career development: Special programming and networking opportunities are available, in addition to the networking and recruitment events, career fairs, domestic and international internships and other experiential opportunities available to traditional students.

• Personalized advising: You’ll be assigned a dedicated undergrad program adviser and a graduate program adviser who will help you with course selection, assist with internships and connect you with career prep resources, including interview coaching and resume reviews.

• Career readiness: The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — including leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.