A Concurrent Dual Degree Program To Jumpstart Your Future
Marist’s Bachelors/Master of Public Administration (BS/BA + MPA) dual degree program allows students who are pursuing their Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies or Professional Studies the opportunity to concurrently earn credits towards a Master of Public Administration. Students looking to master their leadership skills and apply them to either the public or nonprofit sector are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity to save both time and money.
Study Two Degrees Simultaneously
Marist’s BS/BA + MPA dual degree offers adult undergraduate students majoring in Management Studies or Professional Studies the opportunity to simultaneously earn credits towards a Master of Public Administration (MPA). The BS/BA + MPA dual degree allows students to efficiently work towards receiving their master’s while concurrently pursuing their undergraduate degree, and further distinguish themselves in a competitive landscape. Advance both your educational and professional goals by pursuing this concurrent, dual degree and kickstart your future.
Customize Your Academic Career Path and Start Earning Credit Towards Your MPA.
Management Studies + MPA
The Management Studies major features a compact yet comprehensive general management curriculum, where students will obtain skills in key management disciplines, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This transfer credit-friendly major has been designed to incorporate the skills desired by industry professionals.
Professional Studies + MPA
The Professional Studies major is a customizable degree, that may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest: Management Studies, Organizational Communication, Organizational Leadership, Information Technology Management, and Behavioral Studies. This transfer credit-friendly major allows students to maximize the use of credits earned from previous institutions, ACE accredited professional certifications and credit for specific life work experiences.
Saving Time While Saving Money
In one fell swoop, you can progress through your undergraduate degree and get a head start on your graduate degree by pursuing your BS/BA + MPA. This opportunity provides students an efficient and economical way to earn graduate credits while still studying as an undergrad—saving you both time and money. Additionally, students can get credit for what they already know with Marist’s Life Work Credit program, which allows students to apply their background knowledge and prior experiences as academic credit.
A Program Customizable To Your Lifestyle
Self-Paced Schedule
Flexible Formats
Accelerated Courses
Jumpstart Your Future and Speak With an Advisor
Accelerate your academic career and learn which dual degree path is right for you. Marist’s dedicated team of advisors will help you navigate our various dual degree options, degree formats, the transfer credit process, and are here to support you throughout your Marist experience. Distinguish yourself from your colleagues and jumpstart your future by becoming a two-time Marist alumni. Speak with an advisor today about our concurrent dual degree programs.
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Phone: (845) 575-3202
Email: ProfessionalPrograms@Marist.edu