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Manhattanville College’s 4+1 accelerated degree programs provide students with flexible learning options to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in their field in just five years. Our combined 4+1 degree pathways help students seamlessly transition to graduate school in disciplines where advanced credentials are needed for entry or advancement, such as childhood education, business and finance, and biomedical science. Get the true college experience without sacrificing extra time and money. Enroll in one of Manhattanville’s 4+1 accelerated programs to gain graduate credits while in a bachelor’s program and get closer to your career.
Accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs
Students completing Manhattanville’s combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees benefit from advanced specialized education and hands-on professional experiences fueling advanced career pathways.
In sought-after disciplines from human resource management to biomedical science, our 4+1 accelerated degree programs focus on undergraduate coursework in the first three years, with the fourth year consisting of both bachelor’s and master’s level classes. Students are then officially enrolled in graduate school and usually complete final classes and graduate with two degrees at the end of the fifth year. Each step of the way, advisors guide students through the accelerated format and combined course load.
Benefits of Combining Bachelor’s and Master’s Studies
In many professional industries, earning a master’s degree enhances advancement opportunities and earning potential. By combining two degrees in an accelerated format, you can gain the benefits of a master’s degree in a shorter time frame with less decision fatigue.
Some reasons why Manhattanville’s 4+1 accelerated programs benefit your personal and professional journey:
- Knowing your exact path to graduate school without the stress of a typical application season
- Accelerating a two-year master’s program to just one year after completing bachelor’s coursework
- Completing graduate coursework while minimizing costs, applying undergraduate scholarships and need-based financial aid to both levels of coursework
- Greater opportunity to develop meaningful faculty relationships, mentorships, and lifelong peer relationships through career networking events and working with professors as an undergraduate
- More time for academic planning and advice, leading to greater opportunities for specialized electives, study abroad opportunities, and additional minors or certificates
Explore 4+1 Program Options
We’ve carefully crafted accelerated bachelor’s and master’s curriculum guidelines in career fields where graduate credentials are most often needed for entry or advancement. Explore our combined and dual degree programs.
Biochemistry Accelerated Program
Shorten your path to advanced carers in pharmaceutical, biochemical, biomedical, and biotechnological sciences. Our experience-driven bachelor’s in biochemistry and master’s in biomedical sciences combined program ensures a multitude of career opportunities after graduation in the laboratory and beyond.
Learn more about the B.A./B.S. Biochemistry + M.S. Biomedical Sciences program.
Biology Accelerated Program
Pairing a bachelor’s degree in biology with a master’s degree in biomedical sciences prepares students for dynamic, specialized careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, academics, research, and more. Earn two STEM degrees instead of one in just five years with our B.A./B.S. Biology + M.S. Biomedical Sciences 4+1 accelerated degree program.
Learn more about the B.A./B.S. Biology + M.S. Biomedical Sciences program.
Business Management Accelerated Program
Select this option to combine our B.A. or B.S. in Business Management with an M.S. in Sport Business and Entertainment Management. This program option elevates professional and organizational concepts needed for success in the sports and entertainment industries.
Business Management and Finance Accelerated Program
To strengthen your pursuit of management-level roles in finance-oriented organizations and beyond, select the B.A./B.S. in Business Management and M.S. in Finance combined pathway. You’ll simultaneously develop foundational competencies in management concepts while earning a master’s degree furthering financial knowledge in various fields.
Learn more about the B.A./B.S. Business Management + M.S. Finance program.
Education Combined Degree Programs
Train to become a licensed teacher in New York in just five years with Manhattanville’s tailored dual education degree programs. Our accelerated master’s in teaching programs allow students to double major in education and a secondary subject, as well as get a head start on the graduate credits necessary to seek teacher certification in New York State.
Areas of focus include early childhood, middle childhood, special education, ESL, literacy, and a variety of subjects, from math and chemistry to English and social studies. As you complete your bachelor’s in education, begin an accelerated master’s track in one of two formats: a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), or a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.).
- B.A. Education Major + Master of Arts in Teaching Pathway
- B.A. Education Major + Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy Pathway
Our graduate education programs include student teaching hours, preparing students to seek New York State initial or professional certification.
Learn more about dual degrees in teaching leading to New York State certification.
Finance Accelerated Program
Professional financial roles such as actuary or accountant often require certification with credit hour requirements fulfilled through a master’s program. Save yourself time and money through the 4+1 accelerated program bachelor’s in finance and master’s in finance programs.
Learn more about the B.A./B.S. Finance + M.S. Finance program.
Human Resource Management Accelerated Program
Manhattanville’s accelerated human resource management degree program pairs the Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree with an accelerated Master of Science in Human Resource Management degree, a popular pathway for students seeking manager- and director-level HR roles.
Learn more about the B.S. Business Management + M.S. Human Resource Management program.
Marketing Communication Management Accelerated Program
Shorten the time it takes to pursue marketing management career paths by combining the business management undergraduate major with the M.S. in Marketing Communication Management degree in the five-year accelerated format. Upon graduation, you’ll enter the field with high-level knowledge of marketing as well as business concepts.
Learn more about the B.S. Business Management + M.S. Marketing Communication Management program.
Neuroscience Accelerated Program
Selecting the neuroscience bachelor’s and biomedical sciences master’s 4+1 program pathway allows students to develop foundational experience in neuroscience topics while earning graduate credentials for a STEM career.
Learn more about the B.A./B.S. Neuroscience + M.S. Biomedical Sciences program.
Sport Studies Accelerated Program
Manhattanville is a regional leader in the field of sports studies. The B.A. Sport Studies + M.S. Sport Business and Entertainment Management accelerated 4+1 program is an opportunity to integrate a bachelor’s education across sports and health disciplines with graduate training specific to the management of sports and entertainment enterprises.
Learn more about the B.A. Sport Studies + M.S. Sport Business and Entertainment Management program.
4+1 Accelerated Programs Admissions
Accelerated and Dual Degree Admissions
Manhattanville's 4+1 accelerated programs allow enrolled students to combine their School of Arts and Sciences bachelor’s degree with a master’s or dual education degree. To become a student in a 4+1 pathway, students must apply to the undergraduate major first.
Manhattanville admissions staff can answer questions you have about requirements or the application process, whether you’re a first-year student or transferring from another institution.
Explore Manhattanville undergraduate admissions.
Current Manhattanville Students
Current Manhattanville students can enroll in a 4+1 accelerated degree program depending on their current major and coursework.
For students enrolled in one of the above business or science undergraduate programs, contact program director Jean Mann at jean.mann@mville.edu or at 914-323-5419.
For students in a liberal arts major interested in a combined bachelor’s and master’s in education, please contact academic advisor Samantha Sciandra, at 914-323-5723 or at samantha.sciandra@mville.edu.
Manhattanville Financial Aid
Simultaneously earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in an accelerated format is undoubtedly going to save you money. The Office of Financial Aid offers additional assistance to keep your education affordable. Of our bachelor’s and master’s students, 98% receive assistance from financial aid, scholarships, and loans.
Explore Manhattanville financial aid and scholarships.