Accelerated Dual BSBA/MBA Degree

DURATION

4 Years
FORMAT

In-Seat
LOCATION

Charleston

Program Overview

The Accelerated BSBA/MBA (3+1) program enables students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration in the time and cost it would traditionally take to complete just an undergraduate degree.

Complete your undergraduate business degree in three years, then transition into our MBA program for your final summer, fall, and spring semesters. The program provides flexibility to shape your experience to fit your goals and interests.

Qualified students enroll in the program in the fall of their freshman year. They become part of a learning community with other students in the program, with a dedicated advisor to support them throughout the completion of both degrees.

In today’s fast-paced job market, an MBA can be the key to unlocking higher-level opportunities. By choosing an accelerated MBA program like University of Charleston’s 3+1 BSBA/MBA degree, students fast-track their careers, entering the workforce with a master’s degree in just four years. This streamlined approach gives graduates a competitive edge, increasing their chances of securing leadership roles early in their careers.

Students enrolled in the program receive a tuition-free undergraduate summer internship and a 20% discount for all graduate MBA coursework.

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Admission to BSBA/MBA (3+1) Program

Students who are admitted as freshmen to the University of Charleston in a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program and who have a 3.5 overall HS GPA and a 3.0 math GPA may be considered for this program. Interested students must submit a 1-2 page (single-spaced) personal statement describing why they are interested in pursuing the BSBA/MBA (3+1) pathway at UC to sbl@ucwv.edu. Selections for this program will be made on a rolling basis by faculty in the BSBA and MBA programs.

Undergraduate Options, MBA Concentrations

The University of Charleston West Virginia’s Accelerated BSBA/MBA program provides students with the opportunity to earn two degrees in just four years while tailoring their education to align with their career goals. With ten undergraduate business majors and three specialized MBA concentrations, this dual-degree program allows students to build a strong foundation in their chosen field before advancing into graduate-level coursework. Whether you’re passionate about financial planning, digital marketing, or sport business, our accelerated MBA program ensures you graduate with the skills, knowledge, and leadership experience needed to excel in today’s competitive job market.

Students can pursue any of eleven undergraduate majors and three MBA concentrations:

Accounting
Business Analytics
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Financial Planning
Management
Marketing
Professional Selling
Sport Analytics
Sport Business
Sport Media

MBA Concentrations:

Business Analytics
Healthcare Management
Management

Program Highlights

Choose from ten undergraduate degrees and three MBA concentrations
The program emphasizes collaborative work, essential leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and industry-specific knowledge and skills
Students complete at least two internships and engage in professional development programs
The UC MBA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)

Program Outcomes

The combination of deep business knowledge and applied, experiential learning sets students up for success
Enter your career sooner – earn your undergraduate and graduate degree in just 4 years
Significant savings compared to the standard five or six-year BS/MBA option