MBA Degree 4+1 | Accelerated Bachelor's to Masters in 5 Years

With Midway University's MBA 4+1 program you can't afford not to earn your MBA degree. Begin your graduate studies your senior year and earn your advanced degree in just 12 months after your undergraduate graduation.

Degrees

Bachelor's & Masters

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Savings

More than $4,500

Time

5 Years, 2 degrees

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It is now faster and more affordable to earn your MBA at Midway University.

Undergraduate students now can complete two graduate business courses. The courses count towards both their undergraduate and graduate degree credit hours. By enrolling in the MBA 4+1 program, students can earn their bachelor’s degree and an MBA in just five years of continuous study. This is a cost savings of more than $4,500.

How the MBA 4+1 Program Works

Undergraduate students admitted to this program will be permitted to take two cross-listed MBA courses their senior year, BUSM 520U: Leadership and Decision Making and BUSM 540U: Organizational Behavior. The courses will count towards their undergraduate and graduate degrees. These are the same courses offered to graduate students, and MBA students will be in the class.

After earning their bachelor’s degree, students in the 4+1 program then officially apply to the MBA program. Students can choose to earn a general MBA or specialize in one of five concentration areas, including Equine Management, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Sport Management, or Tourism and Event Management. By completing the two courses as an undergraduate, the student can complete any of the MBA programs within a 12-month period.

NOTE: Students are encouraged to talk with their advisors early in their academic curriculum planning process so they can schedule these courses.

MBA 4+1 Program Details

The Master of Business Administration 4+1 program is designed to encourage Midway undergraduates to complete their MBA at Midway and earn this extra credential to set themselves apart from others in the workforce.

4+1 MBA Admissions

Students must apply to the 4+1 program and be accepted during the spring term of their junior year. Students do not need to be a Business major to participate in the 4+1 MBA program.

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Dr. Mark Gill, Dean of the James C. Bowling School of Business explains more about 4+1 MBA program at Midway University.

Career Outlook

How can an MBA degree work for you?

The solid knowledge base gained while completing this program ensures that students possess the transferable skills needed to successfully execute major career transitions.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for management occupations was $105,660 in May 2019, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups. The employment of management occupations is projected to grow 5 percent from 2019 to 2029, which will result in about 505,000 new jobs. Employment growth is expected to be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which should require more workers to manage these operations.