Accelerated Master's Programs

Accelerated MS Deadlines

Applications are due to Volgenau at least one full semester before expected graduation date.

Dec 1, for Spring graduates
Aug 1, for Fall graduates

You've got what it takes to get ahead, so get started on your Master's degree as early as the first semester of your senior year. 

If you have a strong GPA and have shown yourself to be a motivated student, the accelerated Master's path might be right for you. Students who pursue this program can graduate with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in just 5 years, giving them a head start on a successful career.

Programs in Mason Engineering

The following undergraduate programs are listed alongside their corresponding options for accelerated master's degree programs. 

Undergraduate Program Accelerated Master's Program
   
 Applied Computer Science, BS  Computer Science, Accelerated MS
  Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Information Security and Assurance, Accelerated MS
  Information Systems, Accelerated MS
  Software Engineering, Accelerated MS
   
Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Computer Science, Accelerated MS
  Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Information Security and Assurance, Accelerated MS
  Information Systems, Accelerated MS
  Operations Research, Accelerated MS
  Software Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
   
Information Technology, BS Applied Information Technology, Accelerated MS
  Digital Forensics, Accelerated MS
  Digital Forensics and Cyber Analysis (title change pending SCHEV approval), Accelerated MS
  Information Security and Assurance, Accelerated MS
  Information Systems, Accelerated MS
  Software Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Telecommunications, Accelerated MS
   
Statistics, BS Biostatistics, Accelerated MS
  Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Operations Research, Accelerated MS
  Statistical Science, Accelerated MS
  Systems Engineering, Accelerated MS
  Telecommunications, Accelerated MS

For students in any College of Computing and Engineering BS program, or in select other programs (see individual programs for further details):

  • Data Analytics Engineering, Accelerated MS

Please make an appointment with your undergraduate academic advisor to verify your eligibility for the program before submitting an application.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies.