4+1 Rowland School of Business Master's Program

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Earn an Undergraduate and Graduate Degree in Five Years

Students enrolled in one of the Rowland School of Business undergraduate programs who have completed 90 credits and have a 3.0 GPA have the option to take graduate classes in one of our master's programs. This gives students the ability to earn a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from the school in as little as five years. This is a valuable opportunity for students interested in continuing their education and increasing their career advancement potential. Getting a head start on a graduate degree gives you an advantage financially and exposes you to higher-level courses and experiences during your undergraduate career.

*To complete the master’s program in one year, students must complete three consecutive semesters of study.

How the Early Start Program Works

Select an undergraduate major:

Accounting - Bachelor of Science and Post-Baccalaureate, offered on campus and fully online
Applied Computer Science, offered on campus and fully online
Business Administration, degree completion program offered on campus and fully online
Business Management, traditional B.S. and post-baccalaureate offered on campus and fully online
Economics and Finance, offered on campus
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, offered on campus and fully online
Human Resources Management, traditional B.S.and post-baccalaureate offered on campus and fully online
Marketing and Sales, offered on campus and fully online
Organizational Leadership, offered on campus and fully online
Public Administration, offered on campus and fully online
Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management, offered on campus

Next, select a graduate program:

M.A. in Organizational Leadership, offered fully online
MBA, offered on campus and fully online
M.S. in Health Care Administration and Management, offered fully online

How to Apply

Point Park students may apply for the 4+1 Rowland School of Business Master's Program at any point during their undergraduate studies.
If accepted into the program, undergraduate students with at least 90 credits completed and a 3.0 or higher GPA may start taking their master's program classes.
As part of the application process, students should also submit a current resume and a 500-word statement of purpose which addresses how your professional experience and career goals relate to graduate study. Letters of recommendation and a copy of your Point Park transcript are not required.

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Learn More

For more information, contact Nick Poprocky, assistant director of the Office of Graduate and Online Admissions, at 412-392-3807 or npoprocky@pointpark.edu.
To learn more about our MBA or M.S. in Health Care Administration Management programs, contact Archish Maharaja, CFP, CPA/PFS, Ed.D., graduate program director, at amaharaja@pointpark.edu.
To learn more about our M.A. in Organizational Leadership program, contact Heather Starr Fiedler, Ph.D., graduate program director, at hstarr@pointpark.edu.