Program Overview
Earn your master’s degree faster! During your senior year at JWU, take graduate-level courses (at no additional cost). Then, after graduating with your bachelor’s degree, you can continue to earn one of these master’s degrees.
Save time. Save money. STAND OUT.
Human Resource Management (MS)
MBA
MBA — Accounting
MBA — Finance
MBA — Global Fashion Merchandising & Management
MBA — Hospitality
MBA — Human Resource Management
MBA — Information Security/Assurance
MBA — Information Technology
MBA — Nonprofit Management
MBA — Operations and Supply Chain Management
MBA — Organizational Leadership
MBA — Organizational Psychology
MBA — Sport Leadership
HOW TO APPLY
- Please make an appointment with Student Academic Services to complete the Acknowledgement Checklist (PDF).
- Go to our graduate application. Follow the “Steps to Apply.” Select the MBA or MS program you wish to pursue offered at the appropriate campus (see above)
- Make sure you fully complete the steps: apply online, and submit all required documents (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose).
- Contact your campus Graduate Admissions staff to meet and review the admissions process.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
You must meet the following requirements:
- Senior status
- Be a full-time, traditional day school student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Any major is considered
FULL-TIME STATUS AND GPA
Full-time in graduate school requires:
- 9 credits/term
- 2 classes/term
You will take one free Accelerated Master’s Program course per term while you are enrolled as a full time undergraduate student.
GPA
You must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the program.
Learn about international student requirements, financial aid and scholarships, accelerated options, breaks and more for this program:
Q: I have less than 3 terms left of my senior year – can I still enroll in the Accelerated Master’s Program?
A: Yes. However, you may only take one graduate class per remaining term of your senior year. So, if you have two terms remaining, you will only be able to take two graduate classes total at no extra charge through the Accelerated Master’s Program.
Q: Can I finish my graduate degree program in one year after I complete the Accelerated Master’s Program and have graduated with my bachelor’s degree?
A: Most Accelerated Master’s Program students can finish their master’s degree in about 15 months. The time to completion depends upon when you begin the Accelerated program, which master’s degree you are pursuing, and how many classes you take each term during your graduate studies. For instance, if you complete 2 Accelerated classes in the MBA, you will need 9 additional graduate classes to complete, which can be done in a little over one year. If you opt to attend graduate school part-time (one class per term), you will require more time to complete your master’s degree.
Q: Can I take more than 3 classes per term, to accelerate my program?
A: While in the Accelerated Master’s Program, you may only take 1 graduate class per term in addition to your regular undergraduate courses. After you complete the Accelerated Master’s Program, you are considered a full-time graduate student if you take 2 classes per term. Taking 3 classes per term as a graduate student is not recommended
Q: Can I skip a term of taking a graduate class while in the Accelerated Master’s Program?
A: Yes. However, this means you are forfeiting the opportunity to take a graduate class at no extra cost. You can only take one Accelerated Master’s Program class at no extra cost during your senior year and only one per term. For example, if you choose to only take an MBA graduate class in the fall and spring terms - not winter - of your senior year, you are not entitled to the 3rd class at no extra cost. You would pay regular graduate tuition rates for that 3rd class following your bachelor’s graduation, along with the rest of your graduate classes. There are no exceptions to this policy.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Q: If I take an Accelerated Master’s Program class during a summer session, will I be able to access my financial aid?
A: If you are only taking one Accelerated Master’s Program class, you are NOT able to access you financial aid over the summer. If you are enrolled full time as an undergraduate student AND taking an Accelerated Master’s Program class, you would be able to access your financial aid. Consult with your Student Financial Services advisor on specifics.
Q: Are scholarships available for Accelerated Master’s Program students?
A: No, Accelerated Master’s Program students are not eligible for scholarships. However, the Accelerated Master’s Program classes you do receive amount to a significant tuition savings.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Q: I am an international student. How does this affect my visa status or I-20?
A: Please notify International Student Services that you will be participating in the Accelerated Master’s Program.