Accelerated Master's Programs

Get a head start on your master's degree while pursuing your undergraduate studies.

If you’re planning on graduate school, save time and resources by starting your master’s while finishing your bachelor's degree. The Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) streamlines your path to earning a graduate degree sooner.

Benefits of an accelerated path

Double count 9 credits from your undergraduate degree towards your graduate program
Transition smoothly from undergraduate into graduate school
Reduce time and cost of completing an MBA, MCIS, or MAcc degree
Graduate with purpose with a goal to specialize your skills in business
Gain a competitive edge with enhanced employability and career prospects

How it works

Double count credits: Take up to 9 credits of approved 500-level graduate coursework while still pursuing an undergraduate degree. After successful completion of those classes, you can count those credits towards your undergraduate and a graduate degree.
Eligibility: To qualify, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, complete pre-approved AMP courses with a B or better, and confirm specific program eligibility for your program of interest.
Continuous enrollment: After you complete your undergraduate degree, you’ll need to start your graduate classes the following semester without taking time off in between.
How to apply: If interested, work with your academic advisor to confirm program eligibility and to learn about next steps to enroll in courses and start an AMP application.

How to apply

If interested, work with your academic advisor on next steps and to verify program specific eligibility and learn about the AMP application deadlines.

Choose from three graduate programs

Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA AMP Coursework: open to CSU undergraduate students from any college

Choose up to 9 credits from the courses below: online and in-person options

ACT540 Professional Ethics and Responsibilities (3 cr) in-person
BUS500 Foundations for Business Impact (2 cr)
BUS501 International Business Communication (3 cr)
BUS515 Career Management (1 cr)
BUS518 Sustainability Reporting and Analysis (2 cr)
BUS519 Ethical Leadership Symposium (1 cr)
BUS522 Self-Leadership in Organizations (2 cr)
CIS563 Information Assurance and Security (3 cr)
CIS570 Business Intelligence (3 cr)
CIS575 Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business (3 cr)
CIS576 Business Data Visualization (3 cr)
FIN530 Financial Modeling (3 cr) in-person
FIN531 Advances in Financial Technology (3 cr) in-person
MKT567 Services Marketing Management (1 cr)

The MBA is an online program with a select number of in-person courses

Master of Computer Information Systems (MCIS) online or on campus

MCIS AMP Coursework: open to COB students

Choose up to 3 of the following classes: 9 credits

CIS563 Information Assurance and Security (3 cr)
CIS570 Business Intelligence (3 cr)
CIS575 Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business (3 cr)
CIS576 Business Data Visualization (3 cr)
CIS577 AI/ML Product Management (3 cr)

The MCIS program can be taken online or in-person

Master of Accountancy (MAcc)

MAcc AMP Coursework: open to COB Accounting Concentration students

Choose 3 of the following classes: 9 credits

ACT540 Professional Ethics and Responsibilities (3 cr) online
ACT541 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Auditing (3 cr) online
ACT561 Legal and regulatory Issues in Accounting (3 cr) in-person
ACT570 Government and Nonprofit (3 cr) in-person

The MAcc is an in-person program

Contact us to start your accelerated masters

If you are new to CSU, please submit your information to our campus admissions team via the “Request Information” link. For current CSU students, please contact your academic advisor for more information.

In addition to an advisor, you should plan to meet with the Office of Financial Aid to discuss the options and resources that are available to you. To declare your intent, you'll work with your academic advisor to register for classes and eventually apply to the graduate program.