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Accelerated BS to MBA Online Degree Program

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Gain a Leading-Edge MBA Quickly and Efficiently

Fast-track your way to advanced leadership roles. The accelerated BS to MBA online degree program enables you to obtain both your BS and MBA within four years, which can reduce your time commitment by up to 50 percent for both programs.

An MBA is a smart investment because it’s highly valued by today’s employers. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC™) reported that, in 2025, a greater number of employers in finance and accounting planned to expand hiring of MBA graduates compared to other programs.1

Program Benefits

  • Study fully online 
  • Start pursuing your MBA after one year 
  • Choose from 13 concentrations 
  • Reduce total credits and cost 
  • Boost your earning potential 

Who Is the Ideal Student for the Accelerated BS to MBA?

Ideal candidates for this accelerated degree program seek leadership careers above the level of a bachelor’s degree. An MBA can lead to a position as a manager or executive in multiple specialties, such as accounting, finance, healthcare, international business, marketing, and more.

These roles come with greater responsibility and a higher salary. MBA graduates average a salary potential of $101,000, while BS in Management graduates average $80,000, according to Payscale.2,3

How to Enter the Accelerated BS to MBA Degree Program

The BS to MBA online program offers high-achieving students the opportunity to earn an MBA while completing a BS in Management. Here’s how it works:

  1. Complete one year of undergraduate coursework with at least a 3.5 GPA 
  2. Apply for the accelerated BS to MBA degree program in your second year 
  3. Finish 120 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of your third year 
  4. Graduate with a BS in Management 
  5. Complete 24 credits of MBA coursework in your fourth year 
  6. Graduate with an MBA 

Hone Skills That Enhance Your Future in Business

The accelerated BS to MBA degree program provides a streamlined path to a master’s degree by providing a foundation in business essentials, supplemented by skills in strategic management, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving. You’ll start with undergraduate management coursework before applying to any of 13 unique MBA concentrations matched to your goals. During your fourth year, you will complete 24 MBA credit hours in subjects such as managerial economics, international business and leadership, finance for managers, and more.

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What is the Best MBA Option for You?

Southwest Minnesota State University offers a variety of different ways to earn your MBA. Explore our offerings to discover which program is best for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our frequently asked questions for in-depth answers. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, reach out to us.

Without the accelerated BS to MBA program, completing the bachelor’s degree would take four years, and completing the online MBA would take one to two years. You can save up to two years with the accelerated BS to MBA program.

In the accelerated BS to MBA program, you’ll complete your undergraduate courses first. In your fourth year of study, you’ll take the graduate courses you need to finish.

No, you can utilize a GMAT and GRE waiver.

Work experience is not required to apply for the program.

Sources

  1. Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC™). “U.S. MBA Hiring: Predictions vs. Reality.” October 2025. Retrieved December 3, 2025, from https://www.gmac.com/market-intelligence-and-research/research-library/employment-outlook/2025-hiring-pulse-survey?fromsearch=1.
  2. Payscale. “Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree.” November 6, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Master_of_Business_Administration_(MBA)/Salary.
  3. Payscale. “Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business Management Degree.” September 21, 2025. Retrieved December 5, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_(BS_%2F_BSc)%2C_Business_Management/Salary.