Accelerated master’s degree programs
Earn a bachelor’s and master’s in five years
The Fulton Schools’ accelerated master’s programs provide top-performing undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn a graduate degree at an accelerated pace, saving both time and money while enhancing their career prospects.
Students admitted to an approved undergraduate program may double-count up to 9 credit hours toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Upon completing their undergraduate degree, these students will transition into the corresponding graduate program.
Already admitted to an accelerated master’s program?
Congratulations! Contact our accelerated master’s advisors for assistance.
Which accelerated master’s degrees can I pursue?
If you are a manufacturing engineering, BS major, you can earn one of the following accelerated master’s degrees:
Robotics and autonomous systems (systems engineering), MS
This program equips students to design and manage complex robotic and autonomous systems. With a focus on systems engineering, AI and automation, graduates are prepared for advanced roles in industries from aerospace to healthcare.
Manufacturing engineering, MS
This program prepares students to lead in smart manufacturing, combining automation, materials processing and systems management. Graduates gain advanced skills to design efficient, high-tech production systems and excel in roles across diverse industries.
Accelerated master’s programs details
- 75 credit hours completed towards a bachelor’s degree (if transfer student, must be at term 6 on major map) to be considered for admission
- 90 credit hours completed before starting to share credits
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete applicant agreement (see advising office for an appointment)
- International students must meet English Proficiency requirements or have completed 90 credit hours of undergraduate coursework with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at ASU
Eligible students must follow the Application Process to be considered for admission. Admission is not guaranteed.
- Students must complete an applicant agreement (contact Advising for the form). This must be approved prior to the start of sharing classes or receiving overrides for 500-level class(es).
- Once agreement is approved, the student is eligible to start enrolling in shared classes.
- Students with an approved accelerated master’s agreement on file will submit the Graduate Admission application once the term of application (term after BS graduation) opens up. The Graduate Admissions Application is available at asu.edu/graduate/apply. Spring applications will open February 1 in the year prior while Fall applications will open September 1 the year prior.
- Be sure to select the appropriate degree program, campus, and start term during the application process. There are no refunds and applications cannot be moved from one program to another. Students must be admitted by School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks and ASU Graduate Admission Services before the end of the bachelor’s program in order to share—double count—courses.
- Upload professional resume and statement of purpose.
Your professional resume and personal statement will be uploaded as Word or PDF files. The statement should be no more than two pages, include your goals and objectives in applying to the accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program, and any accomplishments that support admission to the accelerated degree program.
Eligible students must follow the application process to be considered for admission. Admission is not guaranteed. Students must maintain the accelerated master’s GPA policy in order to stay active in the accelerated program and be eligible to move into the graduate program.
Students in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks accelerated bachelor/masters programs are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate ASU GPA on a 4.0 scale, at the time of application and through the completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. In addition, students in the accelerated bachelor/masters programs are also required to maintain a 3.0 GPA for all coursework on the graduate plan of study (including shared 400-level courses) and all 500-level coursework.
Students in the accelerated program who, upon their undergraduate graduation date, do not maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate ASU GPA on a 4.0 scale will be able to continue into the graduate portion of the accelerated program, but will neither be able to share the credits noted on the accelerated program agreement nor be able to select other courses to share. Students in this situation will still need to complete the full requirements of their respective graduate degree.
Students in the accelerated program who do not maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA in their shared coursework will be placed on probation upon entering the graduate program. Students in this situation will be notified of their probation status and the steps needed to lift the probation.
Students who violate both requirements will not be permitted to continue on to the graduate portion of the accelerated master’s program and will consequently be removed from both the accelerated master’s program as well as the respective graduate program.