You know where you’re going. Why not get there sooner?
Georgia Southern University’s array of career-oriented, hands-on master’s programs equip you for success and give you the edge in a competitive job market. If you’re an ambitious, goal-driven undergraduate, our accelerated bachelor’s to master’s (ABM) pathways streamline this route — and prepare you to take flight.
Once accepted into one of the pathways below, you’ll begin graduate coursework during your senior year while satisfying the requirements for your bachelor’s degree at the same time. This format allows you to complete your undergraduate and master’s degrees together in as little as five years. You’ll also save money and avoid the disruption of starting over at a new university.
To soar beyond at your preferred pace, explore all available accelerated pathways and find out how to apply.
Why Earn a Master’s Degree?
Gain the qualifications needed to access advanced positions in your field immediately after graduation and jump-start your career. You’ll also unlock higher pay and opportunities to focus on work that matches your interests.
Applying to an Accelerated Pathway
You’ve set your eyes on the prize. Now understand how to make your move.
Talk to Your Advisor
As your starting spot, discuss your interest in an ABM program with your academic advisor. Ideally, you’ll want to begin exploring this path by your sophomore year.
Eligibility
You must be enrolled as a Georgia Southern undergraduate student to apply for entry into an ABM pathway. Additional eligibility requirements — including GPA, credits earned and area of study — vary by program.
Fill Out an Approval Form
To begin an ABM pathway, complete and submit an approval form. You’ll typically take this step in your junior year. Approval does not mean acceptance into the master’s program.
Want to learn more about ABM? Visit our request for information form.
Complete a Graduate Application
During the last semester of your undergraduate studies, you’ll complete the graduate application to continue the master’s portion of the ABM pathway.
Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathways
From science and engineering to education and public administration, Georgia Southern offers a rich variety of ABM pathways to propel your career forward. Review the approval requirements for each program below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more about how the ABM pathways work? Start here to explore answers to some of the most common questions about these 3+2 programs.
This format allows students to complete requirements for two degrees in an accelerated fashion, reducing the overall cost and time required to complete a master’s degree.
To apply, a student must be at least a junior in their bachelor’s program.
To be considered, you must complete this form. Once you complete your undergraduate requirements, you will submit a graduate application.
This varies by program: Most require you to earn a “B” or better in all graduate-level coursework.
Once enrolled in an ABM program and all of your undergraduate requirements have been completed, you will need to submit a graduate application for graduate program enrollment.
Some programs might require a thesis. Be sure you speak with both bachelor’s and master’s advisors when making your choice.
You must begin graduate classes when your graduate admit term starts. Your start term depends on when you complete your undergraduate requirements and when your graduate program admits you.
Speak to your admissions counselor to see if this is a beneficial pathway.
Take the Next Step
Soar farther and faster. Georgia Southern’s efficient, seamless bachelor’s to master’s programs support you as you take a giant leap toward your dreams.