Dual/Accelerated Programs

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Earn your Bachelor's AND Master's degree in as little as 5 years with the Dual/Accelerated Program or Senior Rule!

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Dual/Accelerated and Senior Rule

In Dual/accelerated bachelor’s to master’s degree programs students can pursue two degrees at the same time. Up to 9 credit hours completed in the accelerated program count towards both the bachelor's and master's simultaneously. Programs participating include: Applied Economics, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, and Management Science and Supply Chain Management

With senior rule students can take classes starting their senior year that will count towards a graduate degree. These classes count only towards the graduate degree, not for undergraduate credit. Graduate programs participating include: Accounting, Applied Economics, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Human Resource Management, and Management Science and Supply Chain Management

To Use Dual/Accelerated

  1. Apply to the master’s program of interest by the deadline at wichita.edu/apply.
  2. Complete the Dual Accelerated Form with your advisor and send it to the graduate program coordinator.
  3. Enroll in up to 9 total credit hours of graduate classes.
  4. Confirm with the Financial Aid Office if there will be any impact to your award package.
  5. Maintain a 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA to remain in good standing as a graduate student.

To Use Senior Rule

  1. Be classified as a senior in college, having completed 90 credit hours or more.
  2. Complete the Senior Rule Form with your advisor and send it to the graduate program coordinator.
  3. Enroll in up to 9 total credit hours of graduate classes.
  4. Confirm with the Financial Aid Office if there will be any impact to your award package.
  5. Maintain a 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA to remain in good standing as a graduate student.

Note: Students can participate in one or both programs to complete a maximum of 18 graduate credit hours while an undergraduate student.