4+1 Bachelor’s and Master’s
January 29, 2026 2026-02-11 9:094+1 Bachelor’s and Master’s
4+1 Bachelor's and Master's Programs
TWU is proud to offer a variety of 4+1 programs that allow students to begin taking graduate-level courses during their undergraduate studies, enabling them to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.
4+1 Programs
The 4+1 programs at TWU give motivated students the opportunity to begin graduate-level coursework during their undergraduate studies, allowing them to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years instead of the traditional six. These programs are designed to help students enter the workforce sooner with advanced credentials, making them a smart option for those looking to accelerate their education and career goals. Applicants into one of the 4+1 programs must be a current TWU student with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Each program consists of a different application process that can be found in the descriptions below. Contact the program director or your admissions counselor to find out more information.
Master of Science in Sport Leadership
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the MSSL 4+1 program. This program will allow eligible students to enroll in the MSSL coursework before completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No MSSL credit will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Applicants to the 4+1 MSSL program must have completed 102 undergraduate hours, including 20 hours of 300-400 course work in their undergraduate programs. Prospective 4+1 students must complete an application for the graduate program through admissions, complete an application through the MSSL director, and obtain two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at TWU to send to the MSSL director.
Master of Science in Project Management
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the accelerated MSPM 4+1 program. This program will allow eligible students to enroll in graduate-level coursework before completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No graduate-level courses will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment may be for only two semesters. Applicants to the MSPM 4+1 program must have completed 96 undergraduate hours, including courses in the four domains of: management (BUS 321 or equivalent), marketing (BUS 351 or equivalent), finance (BUS 335 or equivalent), and accounting (BUS 201 or equivalent). Prospective students should submit a completed application for the 4+1 program.
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the accelerated MSBA 4+1 program. This program will allow eligible students to enroll in graduate-level coursework before completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No graduate-level courses will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment may be for only two semesters. Applicants to the MSBA 4+1 program must have completed 96 undergraduate hours, including courses in the four domains of: management (BUS 321 or equivalent), marketing (BUS 351 or equivalent), finance (BUS 335 or equivalent), and accounting (BUS 201 or equivalent). Prospective students should submit a completed application for the 4+1 program.
Master of Science in Education
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the M.S.Ed. coursework before the completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No M.S.Ed. courses will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Successful applicants will have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75. Prospective students should submit a completed application for the M.S.Ed. program and two letters of recommendation from TWU faculty members.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the accelerated MAT 4+1 program. This program will allow eligible students to enroll in MAT coursework before completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No MAT courses will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Applicants to the 4+1 program must have completed 96 undergraduate semester hours with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75. Prospective students should submit a complete application for the MAT program, two letters of recommendation from faculty members attesting to the student’s ability to succeed in graduate-level coursework, and a cover letter stating the applicant’s reasons for desiring a career in teaching (no more than two pages in length)
Master of Business Administration
Current TWU students in the traditional day program are eligible to apply for the accelerated MBA 4+1 program. This program will allow eligible students to enroll in graduate-level coursework before completion of their TWU bachelor’s degree. No graduate-level courses will apply to the 120 undergraduate hours needed for graduation with a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment may be for only two semesters. Applicants to the MBA 4+1 program (Finance, General, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, or Social Entrepreneurship concentrations) must have completed 96 undergraduate hours, including courses in the four domains of: management (BUS 321 or equivalent), marketing (BUS 351 or equivalent), finance (BUS 335 or equivalent), and accounting (BUS 201 or equivalent). Prospective students should submit a completed application for the 4+1 program.
