Earn Your Bachelor’s and Master’s in 5 Years
At Northwest University, we offer innovative ways to save you time and money. For instance, we’ve created a path that allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in just five years. For students looking to gain an edge in today’s job market, pursuing two degrees in five years is a smart option.
How It Works
The Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program allows undergraduate students in their junior or senior year to begin taking graduate courses, with credits being applied to both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. No additional tuition is charged while students are in the undergraduate portion of the program. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, students continue through approximately one year of graduate classes and pay graduate tuition during that year until the master’s degree is also earned.
Participating Programs 
The following Northwest University Master’s degrees are currently offering the Accelerated program option. You can also look for the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s logo. It designates those programs that are participating.
Getting Started
Most accelerated master’s programs are available to students in most undergraduate majors. Students must complete at least one semester at Northwest University before admission to an Accelerated program but are encouraged to plan far in advance. Depending on the program, students may apply during their sophomore or junior year; some programs allow seniors to apply as well, with a limited number of dual-counted credits. Each program has a specific set of requirements and admissions procedures.
To learn more about a particular program, please use the links above to inquire about the program that interests you or to begin a master’s degree application.