Accelerated Master’s Pathway

Accelerated Master’s Pathway

A Faster Path to Your Master’s Degree

Start earning credits toward your Master’s degree while in your Bachelor's program. Through our Accelerated Master’s Pathway, you can work on both degrees at the same time. You’ll gain advanced skills as an undergraduate and reduce your time in graduate school. If you decide to continue your education, you could save up to $6,150 and be up to six courses ahead, depending on your area of study, making your next degree that much more achievable.1Upon completing your Master’s, you’ll enter the workforce with more education in less time.

The Accelerated Master’s Pathway is available in ten of our popular Business, Health Sciences and Nursing programs plus some specializations. Even if you’re unsure about earning your Master’s degree, this risk-free option allows you to test drive graduate education without having to commit to a Master's program.

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How It Works

See which Bachelor's programs lead to which Master’s programs. You can find out how much you could save on your Master’s based on how many courses overlap between the two programs.

Accelerated Master's Pathway

Bachelor’s Program Master’s Program Number of Courses Available Potential Savings on Your Master's Degree
HEALTH SCIENCES DEGREES
Health & Wellness Bachelor’s Master of Public Health (MPH) up to 4 up to $4,100
Health & Wellness Bachelor’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) up to 4 up to $4,100
BUSINESS DEGREES
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, No Specialization Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) up to 6 up to $6,150
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, No Specialization Master of Public Health (MPH) up to 3 up to $3,075
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Public Health Specialization Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) up to 4 up to $4,100
Healthcare Management Bachelor’s, Public Health Specialization Master of Public Health (MPH) up to 5 up to $5,125
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) up to 4 up to $4,100
Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) up to 2 up to $2,050
Business Management Bachelor’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) up to 4 up to $4,100
Accounting Bachelor’s;
Marketing Bachelor’s;
Finance Bachelor’s;
Supply Chain & Logistics Management Bachelor’s
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1 up to $1025
NURSING DEGREES
RN to BSN Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - all specializations up to 2 up to $2,050
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - all specializations up to 2 up to $2,050

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible to substitute a Master’s-level course while enrolled in a Bachelor’s program you must meet the following qualifications:

  • A cumulative programmatic GPA of at least 3.0 in your current Bachelor’s program
  • 20 completed Bachelor’s credits with a grade of B or higher
  • Additional eligibility requirements apply depending on program of study

Please see full eligibility requirements within the catalog under theEligibility to Substitute a Master's-Level Course While Enrolled in a Nursing Bachelor's Degree ProgramorEligibility to Substitute a Master's-Level Course While Enrolled in a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree Programpolicies.

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Rasmussen alum

"Once you get in it, it just becomes a part of who you are. It doesn't really change too much from degree to degree. The due dates stay pretty much the same, though the workload changes a bit. It's really just doing the same thing that you're already doing, but you’re continuing to further your education."

Jewel M.
Graduate, Master of Human Resources Management

Find Your Accelerated Master's Pathway

The following Bachelor's degree programs are available with the accelerated Master's pathway option for qualified students. Use the filter below to find the Bachelor's degree program that best fits your goals.

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