Time to Completion

Students in the accelerated 3+1 business program follow the same undergraduate and graduate curricula as our traditional programs but proceed at an accelerated pace. Earning a bachelor’s degree with 132 undergraduate credit hours and a master’s degree with 30-33 graduate credit hours in just four years requires students to take a minimum of 36 credit hours per academic year and may require some summer courses depending on the number of AP, IB and/or transferred credits.

Personalized, one-on-one advising from a dedicated program advisor is one of the hallmarks of this program and ensures you will stay on track for timely progress to graduation. You may also receive registration preference for certain business courses in order to ensure you stay on track.

Sample Course Plans

Four-year plan for BS-Sport Management + MSBA

YEAR 1
Fall Winter Spring
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
ENG 1100 4 Expression I 4 Society 2 4
BUS 1110 (with cohort) 4 COR 1100 4
ELON 1010 (with cohort) 1 SPT 2120 4
STS 2120 4 ACC 2010 (major + minor) 4
ECO 1000 (Society 1 + major + minor) 4
TOTAL 17 4 16

 

YEAR 2
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
SPT 3230 4 Non-lab Science 4 SPT 3520 4 SPT 3985 (major + ELR) 2
COM 3350 4 SPT 4120 4
SPT 3050 4 SPT 3510 (major + minor) 4
Civilization 1 (World Language) 4 World Language (1020) 4
TOTAL 16 4 16 2

 

YEAR 3
Fall (Optional Semester Abroad) Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Advanced Studies 1 4 COR Capstone 4 SPT 4970 4 MSBA foundation modules 0
Civilization 2 4 MGT 3230 (major + minor) 4
Advanced Studies 2 4 SPT 4270 4
Expression 2 (Literature) 4 SPT Sport-elective 4
TOTAL 16 4 16 0
YEAR 4
Fall Winter Spring
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
FIN 3030 (minor) 4 MSBA 6620 (Mon.) 3 Lab Science 4
IDS 1150 2 MSBA 6670 (Tues.) 3 Elective 2
MSBA Orientation 0 MSBA 6615 (Wed.) 3 MSBA 6650 (Mon.) 3
MSBA 6450 (Mon.) 3 MSBA 6985 Capstone Project 1 MSBA 6660 (Tues.) 3
MSBA 6270 (Tues.) 3 MSBA 6680 (Wed.) 1.5
MSBA 6605 (Wed.) 3 MSBA 6685 (Thurs.) 1.5
MSBA 6605 (Thurs.) 3 MSBA 6985 Capstone Proj. 1
MSBA 6270 Prof. Development 1
TOTAL 19 10 16

Highlighted text is required Master of Science in Business Analytics courses

SPT requires a minor, double major, or semester abroad. This plan includes a built-in Business Administration minor.

Undergraduate Hours 123*
Graduate Hours 33

*9 credits of MSBA will double-count towards 132 UG total credits

Four-year plan for BS-Accounting + Master of Accounting

YEAR 1
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
COR 1100 4 Expression 1 (Literature) 4 ENG 1100 4 Science non-lab 4
BUS 1110 (with cohort) 4 Civilization 1 (World Language) 4
ELON 1010 (with cohort) 1 ECO 2300 4
MTH 1510 4 ACC 2010 4
ECO 1000 4
TOTAL 17 4 16 4
YEAR 2
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
World Language 2 4 Society 2 4 FIN 3430 4 MGT 3230 4
BUS 2110 4 BUS 2210 4
ACC 3310 4 ACC 3320 4
ACC 3360 4 ACC 3510 4
Elective for credit hours 2
TOTAL 18 4 16 4
YEAR 3
Fall (Optional Semester Abroad) Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Advanced Study 1 4 MKT 3110 4 BUS 4970 4 ACC 4985 (internship) 1
Advanced Study 2 4 ACC 3410 4 ACC 6020 3
Civilization 2 4 ACC 4970 4
Expression 2 4 ACC 3330 4
YEAR 4
Fall Winter Spring
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Science 2 lab 4 MSA Elective Course* 3 COR Capstone 4
Elective for credit hours 2 Elective for credit hours 2
MSA Orientation 0 ACC 6420 3
ACC 6400 3 ACC 6520 3
ACC 6500 3 ACC 6300 3
ACC 6530 3 MSA Elective Course* 3
ACC 6350 3
TOTAL 18 3 18

Highlighted courses are required for the M.S. in Accounting

* There are two required electives. One elective must be an MSA elective course. The other elective may be an MBA or MSBA course.

Undergraduate Hours 132
Graduate Hours 30

Four-year plan for Data Analytics A.B. + Master of Accounting

YEAR 1
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
COR 11001 4 Expression 1 (Literature)2 4 ENG 11001 4 BUS 21104 4
STS 11001 4 Expression 22 4
Civilization 1 (World Lang.)2 4 STS 21203 4 ACC 20104 4
ECO 1000 (Society 1)2 4 CSC 1100 (Science 1)3 4
ELON 10101 1
TOTAL 17 4 16 8

1First-Year Foundation Courses
2Â鶹ÊÓƵ Core Curriculum Courses
3Data Analytics A.B. Courses
4Required Accounting Minor Courses

YEAR 2
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Science 2 + Lab2 4 STS 32703 4 STS 23203 4 BUS 22104 4
CSC 13003 4 STS 34703 4
ACC 33104 4 ACC 33204 4
ACC 33604 4 ACC 35105 4
Elective for credit2 2
TOTAL 18 4 16 4

2Â鶹ÊÓƵ Core Curriculum Courses
3Data Analytics A.B. Courses
4Required Accounting Minor Courses
5Required M.S. in Accounting Prerequisites

YEAR 3
Fall Winter (Â鶹ÊÓƵ or Abroad option) Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Civilization 22 4 COR Capstone2 4 Advanced Study 22 4 Internship (ELR)2 1
Advanced Study 12 4 MTH 23003 4 MSA Core 1 (Ethics)6 3
STS 33003 4 ACC 3410 (ELR)5 4
ACC 33305 4 ACC 49705 4
TOTAL 16 4 16 4

2Â鶹ÊÓƵ Core Curriculum Courses
3Data Analytics A.B. Courses
4Required Accounting Minor Courses
5Required M.S. in Accounting Prerequisites
6Required in M.S. in Accounting Courses

YEAR 4
Fall Winter Spring
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
STS 49803 4 MSA Core 56 3 Society 22 4
MSA Core 26 3 MSA Core 66 3
MSA Core 36 3 MSA Core 76 3
MSA Core 46 3 MSA Core 86 3
MSA Elective 16 3 MSA Elective 26 3
TOTAL 16 3 16

2Â鶹ÊÓƵ Core Curriculum Courses
3Data Analytics A.B. Courses
6Required in M.S. in Accounting Courses

Undergraduate Hours 132
Graduate Hours 30

Four-year plan for BSBA-Finance + Master of Science in Business Analytics and AI

YEAR 1
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
ENG 1100 (FY) 4 PHL 2120 (Exp 1) 4 BUS 2110 (major) 4 MKT 3110 4
BUS 1110 (major, with cohort 4 COR 1100 (FY) 4
ELON 1010 (with cohort) 1 SOCIETY 2 4
MTH 1510 (FY) 4 ACC 2010 (major) 4
ECO 1000 (Society 1 +Major) 4 Elective 1
TOTAL 17 4 17 4
YEAR 2
Fall Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
FIN 3430 (major) 4 Elective 4 FIN Elective #1 4 BUS 3260/ACC 3360/MGT 3100 ( 4
ECO 2300 (major) 4 FIN 4120 (major) 4 FIN Elective #2 4
MGT 3230 (major) 4 BUS 2210 (major) 4
World Language (Civilization 1 4 World Language (1020) 4
TOTAL 16 4 16 8
YEAR 3
Fall (Optional Semester Abroad) Winter Spring Summer I and II
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
Advanced Studies 2 4 COR cap 4 FIN 4130 4 BUS 3985: INTERNSHIP 2
Civilization 2 4 ECO 3500/3120/3100/3110 4 MSBA foundation modules 0
Elective 4 Lab Science 4
Literature 4 FIN Elective #3 4
TOTAL 16 4 16 2
YEAR 4
Fall Winter Spring
Course Hrs. Course Hrs. Course Hrs.
BUS 4970 (major) 4 MSBA 6620 (Mon.) 3 Science 4
MSBA Orientation 0 MSBA 6670 (Tues.) 3 MSBA 6650 (Mon.) 3
MSBA 6450 (Mon.) 3 MSBA 6615 (Wed.) 3 MSBA 6660 (Tues.) 3
MSBA 6270 (Tues.) 3 MSBA 6985 Capstone Project 1 MSBA 6680 (Wed.) 1.5
MSBA 6605 (Wed.) 3 MSBA 6685 (Thurs.) 1.5
MSBA 6605 (Thurs.) 3 MSBA 6985 Capstone Proj. 1
MSBA 6270 Prof. Development 1
TOTAL 13 10 14

Highlighted courses are required for the M.S. in Business Analytics and AI

Undergraduate Hours 132
Graduate Hours 33

Continuation

Accepted students must meet the following requirements in order to continue in the accelerated 3+1 business program:

  • Be prepared to take a full load (16-18 credit hours) each semester in order to remain on track with the program’s curricular requirements.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2.
  • Meet the continuation standards of the applicable M.S. program once beginning graduate work.
  • Demonstrate commitment to and progress towards completion of the program.
  • Represent the program professionally and abide by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honor Code.