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Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees
Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees
When you’re driven, you should be allowed to show your stuff.
RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees are for our most highly focused, forward thinking, goal-oriented students. These pathways enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost, with a guaranteed 40% scholarship for your graduate tuition.
What is a Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree?
RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees are designed for exceptional students with outstanding academic records. When you are accepted into one of these pathways you’ll become an Accelerated Scholar–an RIT student ready to amplify their learning, challenge themselves to rise higher, and position themselves for success. Through double counted credits or the use of course waivers you can earn two degrees in less time with a cost savings, while still taking advantage of cooperative education experiences, internships, research, study abroad, and more.
6 Reasons Why RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees Prepare You for Success
A Highly Selective Offer
If you are admitted to one of our Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees, you have demonstrated remarkable aptitude, capability, and potential to succeed. A bonus of this opportunity is that you will not need to apply separately for graduate study at RIT and will receive a guaranteed graduate scholarship.
Diversify Your Education
Add an MBA to your computing degree, combine your engineering studies with public policy, or dig deeper in the same field of study as a graduate student. All 80+ pathways are designed for you to pursue your professional interests and create dynamic career opportunities.
Exceptional Value
Accelerated Scholars push the boundaries of achievement, research and creativity, and career preparation by combining both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. This allows you to maximize your investment by saving time and money within a single accelerated experience.
Maximize Your Earning Potential
RIT has a rich reputation for career success across all majors. As an Accelerated Scholar, you will benefit from the experience and knowledge that comes with earning two degrees—which can lead to a higher starting salary and more earning potential over the course of your career.
Extraordinary Support
You’ll receive highly personalized academic support and advising to guide you in course selection, cooperative education and internships, undergraduate research opportunities, and overall career planning.
Expand Your Network
Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to build relationships with graduate faculty and network with professional contacts sooner as you engage in hands-on research opportunities and projects with industry partners.
Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees
Dual-Degree Programs (BS/MS, BS/ME)
Double Counting Model:
In our accelerated dual-degree programs, RIT generally double-counts six to nine credit hours in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, enabling you to accelerate your studies to complete both degrees faster. You will find information on curriculum, course requirements, and more on the individual BS program pages.
See all Dual Degrees listed below
Accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s
Course Waiver Model:
In our accelerated bachelor’s + master’s degrees, get a head start in your graduate degree by successfully completing the approved undergraduate courses that will waive some graduate course requirements. This allows you to enter the graduate degree with advanced standing, requiring less time and cost to complete your master’s.
+1 MBA
4+2 BFA/Master of Architecture
Conditional early acceptance offered to outstanding first-year applicants
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree(s)
Accounting BS
Accounting and Analytics MS
Advertising and Public Relations BS
Communication MS
Applied Mathematics BS
Applied and Computational Mathematics MS
Applied Statistics and Data Analytics BS
Applied and Computational Mathematics MS
Applied Statistics MS
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology BS
Bioinformatics MS
Biology BS
Environmental Science MS
Biomedical Engineering BS
Biomedical Engineering MS
Industrial and Systems Engineering MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Biotechnology and Molecular Bioscience BS
Bioinformatics MS
Chemical Engineering BS
Chemical Engineering MS
Industrial and Systems Engineering MS
Materials Science and Engineering MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Chemistry BS
Chemistry MS
Materials Science and Engineering MS
Communication BS
Communication MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Computational Mathematics BS
Applied and Computational Mathematics MS
Computer Science MS
Computer Engineering BS
Artificial Intelligence MS
Computer Engineering MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Computer Engineering Technology BS
Computer Science MS
Computer Science BS
Computer Science MS
Cybersecurity MS
Software Engineering MS
Cybersecurity BS
Cybersecurity MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Economics BS
Artificial Intelligence MS
Finance MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Electrical Engineering BS
Electrical Engineering MS
Microelectronic Engineering MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Environmental Science BS
Environmental Science MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Environmental Sustainability, Health and Safety BS
Environmental Health and Safety Management MS
Game Design and Development BS
Game Design and Development MS
Global Futures BS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
History BS
Sustainable Systems MS
Imaging Science BS
Sustainable Systems MS
Industrial Engineering BS
Engineering Management MS
Industrial and Systems Engineering MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Management Information Systems (MIS) BS
Business Analytics and AI MS
Mechanical Engineering BS
Mechanical Engineering MS
Mechanical Engineering ME
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Mechanical Engineering Technology BS
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems MS
Mechatronics Engineering Technology BS
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems MS
Microelectronic Engineering BS
Electrical Engineering MS
Materials Science and Engineering MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Nutritional Sciences BS
Dietetics and Nutrition MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Packaging Science BS
Packaging Science MS
Materials Science and Engineering MS
Philosophy BS
Sustainable Systems MS
Photographic Sciences BS
Color Science MS
Physics BS
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology MS
Materials Science and Engineering MS
Physics MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Political Science BS
Sustainable Systems MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Print and Graphic Media Technology BS
Packaging Science MS
Psychology BS
Experimental Psychology MS
Artificial Intelligence MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Robotics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology BS
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems MS
Sociology and Anthropology BS
Communication MS
Hospitality Business Management MS
Science, Technology, and Public Policy MS
Sustainable Systems MS
Software Engineering BS
Computer Science MS
Cybersecurity MS
Software Engineering MS
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BS
Communication MS
Science, Technology and Public Policy MS
There are two ways to become an Accelerated Scholar
Conditional Early Acceptance For Incoming First Year Students
Outstanding applicants for first-year admission to RIT may be offered conditional early acceptance to a master’s degree along with their acceptance to their bachelor’s.
Learn more about Conditional Early Acceptance
Enrolled Student Pathway For Current RIT Students
RIT students currently enrolled in a qualifying undergraduate degree may apply to join an accelerated pathway toward a master’s degree through the academic department, typically after their second or third year of study.
Learn more about the Enrolled Student Pathway
RIT’s Partnership Academic Programs
RIT has partnered with several universities to offer pathways that enable you to earn two degrees in less time by pairing your RIT undergraduate major with a graduate degree at a partner institution. Learn more about our
Partner Programs
in counseling, education, law, and medicine.
Contact
For general questions about RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees, contact
accelerated@rit.edu
Incoming First Year Student Inquiries:
Kristina Martin
Senior Assistant Director
Undergraduate Admissions
Enrollment Management
kmmadm@rit.edu
585-475-6581
Enrolled Accelerated Scholars Inquiries:
Lauren Cannon
Assistant Director, Combined Accelerated Programs
RIT Graduate School
Academic Affairs
ltcpgd@rit.edu
585-475-2576
Graduate Program Inquiries:
Karen Palmer
Interim Director of Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Management
kbpges@rit.edu
585-475-5656
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