Indiana University’s Accelerated Master’s Program will be adding new degree options for students.
The University Graduate School currently offers 25 accelerated master's degrees. Students can choose between enrolling in a 4+1 or 3+2 program. The 4+1 program includes 4 years of undergraduate classes and one year of graduate classes or 3+2 program which includes 3 years of undergraduate classes and 2 years of graduate classes.
Programs being added
The Kelley School of Business’ 3+2 Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Accelerated Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES) degrees in the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Several master’s programs in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering.
The 4+1 Pathway degrees offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.
Interim dean of the IU Graduate School David Daleke said with the new programs being added over the next year, he encourages students to check for updates on the University Graduate School webpage for programs they might be interested in pursuing.
Daleke said the graduate school will work with undergraduate advisors to help current students find programs that fit well with their personal goals and ambitions.
“All IUB master’s degrees are eligible to be offered as accelerated, but the offering department must propose them,” Daleke said. “A large part of the University Graduate School’s role is facilitating and streamlining this proposal process for departments.”
Assistant dean for academic affairs, Jeff Rutherford, said IU is working to expand accelerated master’s programs even more and several programs are in early development right now. He said the list is expected to grow significantly in the coming semesters and will include financial incentives for students.
“Both new and existing accelerated master's programs will receive a financial incentive for each participating student who completes their undergraduate degree in four years or less and their master’s degree in five years or less,” Rutherford said.
The University Graduate School offers fellowships and awards to support students financially. The Graduate School also offers the GradGrants Center, a free service open to currently enrolled graduate students to find, write and receive grants and other awards.
Provost Rahul Shrivastav said in his column on Nov. 8 he hopes the number of degree programs or pathways, as well as students who take advantage of them, will multiply through the new AMP program.
“While not all will study formal business fields in the Kelley School as undergraduates, AMP IU offers a tremendous way to combine graduate-level business learning with another dedicated area of undergraduate study,” Shrivastav said. “With faculty and department leadership, numerous potential master’s degree combinations, ranging from informatics to digital media, music business to ethics, may emerge.”
