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Accelerated Bachelor to Master’s

School of Business


Undergraduate juniors and seniors in the School of Business may apply to take selected courses at a graduate level, which fulfills requirements for their bachelor’s degree in business and a future master’s degree or certificate in business. This saves students in the program time and money and giving a competitive advantage over peers upon graduation from their undergraduate program.

Why choose an accelerated bachelor/master’s degree at Northwestern?

In the accelerated degree program, you can maximize the value of your traditional undergraduate classes by electing to take these classes at the graduate level, potentially reducing the amount of time and credits needed to earn your master’s degree. When you finish your undergraduate program, you will enter the marketplace as a highly employable candidate. When you are employed, you can take your remaining graduate courses with other students who are also working in the marketplace.

Accelerated degree students are highly motivated, enjoy managing teams, demonstrate leadership and mentorship skills, and value a graduate degree. See your admissions counselor for admissions and curriculum details.

What graduate programs can your credits apply towards?

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL)
  • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership

What will you learn?

You will develop leadership, critical thinking skills, and learn to work with a team.

Some classes include:

  • Business Leadership Ethics
  • Managerial Finance
  • Human Resource Leadership
  • Business Statistics and Analytics
  • Data Modeling
  • Healthcare Financial Systems
  • Leadership in Healthcare

And More.