Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Degree

Level Up Your Degree—Faster and Smarter! 

Start graduate coursework while completing your bachelor’s degree through UWG’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) Pathway. Earn up to 12 graduate credits that count toward both degrees, saving you time and tuition.

With ABM, you’ll fast-track your master’s, reduce tuition costs, and step into graduate-level opportunities while you’re still an undergraduate.

Two Flexible Pathways to Fit Your Goals!

The ABM Pathway makes your education more flexible by letting you combine bachelor’s and master’s coursework.

There are two ways you can use ABM:

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Continue in Your Field

Deepen your expertise in the same subject area.

Example:

  • BS in Computer → MS in Applied Computer Science

  • BBA in Markerting → MBA
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Branch into a New Field

Use your bachelor’s as a foundation to explore a new area.

Example:

  • BA in Psychology → MS in Applied Business Analytics

  • BA in Philosophy → MS in Cybersecurity

How it Works

  • You’ll work with the Graduate School and your advisor to choose the graduate courses that fit your goals.
  • Up to 12 credit hours can count toward both degrees.

Are you eligible

You may qualify for ABM if you’ve:

  • Completed 75+ credit hours toward your bachelor’s
  • Completed at least 30 credit hours at UWG
  • Maintained a 3.2 GPA or higher

Some graduate programs may have additional requirements. We will guide you through the details.

Student Application Process

  1. Check Your Eligibility – Confirm you meet ABM requirements.

  2. Meet with the Graduate School – Work with us and with your undergraduate and graduate program coordinators to choose your courses.

  3. Submit Your Application – Complete the ABM application at apply.westga.edu.

  4. Get Approved – Once accepted, you’ll register for up to 12 graduate credits that count toward both degrees.

You’ll be fully admitted to your master’s program once you finish your bachelor’s degree and meet GPA requirements.

Begin the Process

After You Graduate

When you complete your bachelor’s degree, the Graduate School will automatically review your record.

To qualify for automatic admission, you must:

  • Earn at least a 3.2 GPA in your undergraduate coursework
  • Earn a grade of B or higher in all ABM graduate courses

What Happens Next

If you meet the requirements, you’ll be automatically admitted into your master’s program.

If you don’t meet the GPA requirement, you can still apply for admission through the regular process.

 

 

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