Mason's Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's Program听puts two degrees within your reach
By staying with Mason for your graduate program, you can use the Bachelor's to Accelerated Master's (BAM) pathways to earn your undergraduate and graduate degrees months faster and for less money than the traditional model.
Accelerate your career
Stand听out from the crowd and take听your career to the next level with a graduate degree.听Mason graduates are known for being some of the best and brightest, with the in-demand skills that employers need. Once you graduate, you'll have made valuable听connections to a network of more than 80,000 Mason alumni in the Washington, D.C., area alone.
Experiences and opportunities
When you choose a BAM pathway, you鈥檒l be opening yourself up to an even richer world of experiences and opportunities while getting one step closer to capping your Mason journey with both a bachelor鈥檚 and a master鈥檚 degree.
And with more than 100 different options to choose from, it鈥檚 easy to find the perfect fit for both your personal interests and your career goals. Earn a master鈥檚 in the same field as your bachelor鈥檚, or choose two completely different fields to match your interests鈥攜ou decide!
Save听time and money
Once you鈥檝e earned 60 credits at Mason, you鈥檒l be eligible to apply and choose the pathway that is right for you. BAM students can complete up to 18 credits of their Master's degree coursework while still an undergraduate, saving you time and money. Mason will even waive the master鈥檚 application fee. And with no GRE scores required, you鈥檒l be that much closer to securing your spot to experience all that Mason has to offer its graduate students.
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How BAM works
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1. Choose the master鈥檚 degree you are interested in pursuing via BAM
Indicate your interest in the program using the .
Not sure which program is right for you? Check out the University Catalog, talk to an advisor, and connect with your college or school鈥檚 graduate team for help.
2. Stay on track
Before you can officially apply to BAM you鈥檒l need to earn 60 credits toward your bachelor鈥檚 degree. So stay on track and keep taking classes鈥攚e鈥檒l be here when you鈥檙e ready!
Connect with an advisor for help selecting classes now that will help you get the most out of BAM in the future.
3. Apply to BAM
Once you鈥檝e earned 60 credits, you鈥檙e ready to apply to BAM! Choose your Master's degree and complete the online application.
Each program is different, refer to your Self-Service Center or the University Catalog for specific deadlines and application requirements.
4. Celebrate being on the fast track to your future!
As a new BAM student you鈥檒l be able to take classes that apply to both your bachelor鈥檚 and your master鈥檚*. Let鈥檚 get to your future, together.
*A maximum of 12 credits may be applied to your graduate degree while you鈥檙e still an undergraduate.
BAM pathways by college or school
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Will you explore the stars, travel overseas, intern at a startup, or write a symphony? Each BAM pathway听is as unique as you are. Dive deeper and explore the pathways听available at your college or school.
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Make Connections
"[My professor] was very enthusiastic and very supportive... That interaction really gave me confidence."
Jay M.
A Great Investment
"Overall, pursuing the BAM program would be much more financially efficient and time efficient鈥︹
Lily G.
Launch your Career
"This program has definitely helped me with my resume, and job opportunities and internships."
Symone J.
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