The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Pathways are accelerated programs designed for outstanding undergraduate students currently enrolled in the College of Engineering & Computing. Students are able to complete both degrees in less time by taking advantage of the overlapping courses which would be used to satisfy both the bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements.
Benefits of the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Pathways include:
- Complete nine to twelve credits of graduate study while completing your undergraduate degree*
- Save on tuition with a reduced credit load.
- Benefit from graduate funding opportunities**
- Have a competitive edge over bachelor’s graduates while competing for job openings.
- Obtain both a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years.
*Number of credits varies by program.
**Dependent on availability.General Admissions Requirement
To be considered for admission to an accelerated pathway, applicants:
- must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA,
- have completed at least 75 credits of bachelor’s degree requirements at the university, and
- meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program to which they are applying
Note: Students need only apply once to the accelerated degree program; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Application Process:
1. Must meet the minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA and have no fewer than 75 credits of bachelor’s degree requirements completed.
2. Meet with your undergraduate advisor to confirm that you qualify for the program, and meet the minimum GPA requirements, and the list of graduate courses that qualify as electives in the undergraduate degree.
3. Initiate the online Application for Admission to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Pathways.
4. Meet with the graduate program director (GPD) for the master’s degree program of interest to discuss a plan of study and to acquire the GPD’s signature on the paper application. Please refer to the list of GPDs at https://cec.fiu.edu/academics/graduate-advisors.
5. Interested students should apply and pay the $30 graduate application fee through their MyFIU portal.
6. Meet with your undergraduate advisor to discuss your new plan of study.
7. Complete any other graduate admission requirements for the master’s degree program.
8. Applicants will be notified by the Graduate Admissions office of the final admission decision.
Combined Degree Programs Available
Please view the available combined degree program options below:
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Civil Engineering
- M.S. in Civil Engineering or
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Computer Engineering
- M.S. in Computer Engineering or
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Computer Science
- M.S. in Computer Science or
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering or
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or
- M.S. in Telecommunications and Networking or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Environmental Engineering
- M.S. in Environmental Engineering or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Information Technology
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Data Science
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or
- M.S. in Engineering Management or
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering or
- M.S. in Data Science
Frequently Asked Questions:
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International Students’ Eligibility
Note: Please consult with a college Undergraduate Advisor on eligibility to the Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Pathways. You may also meet with the Graduate Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available courses before completing the application form.
For additional questions, contact the Graduate Education and Admissions team located in the Office of the Dean, EC 2429, via email at grad_eng@fiu.edu or by phone at 305-348-1890.
“My experience with the Accelerated Degree Pathway program has been excellent. Not only has the Accelerated Degree Pathway program saved me time, it has also helped me financially as certain courses count towards the fulfillment of both the bachelor’s and master’s degree requirements. Being able to take graduate courses so early in my career has allowed me to meet several professors who work in different research labs. Thanks to these new relationships, I am now working at the college’s RFCOM Lab where we research antennas, radio frequency systems, and more.”
– Valentina Gari, Accelerated Degree Pathway Alumnus