Integrated Baccalaureate and Master's Degree Programs

Earn TWO degrees in just five years!

Accountancy • Business Administration (MBA) • Computer Science (CS)

Economics • Instructional Design and Technology (IDT)

An integrated baccalaureate and master’s degree program provides the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates to earn both degrees in five years. Typically, a baccalaureate degree requires four years to complete and a master’s degree requires an additional two years. However, the integrated degree programs are intended to be accomplished over a period of five years. In addition to allowing students to earn both degrees a year early, the integrated program may include additional opportunities to participate in a variety of experiential educational activities, such as a master’s project or thesis.

Save Time!

Students in an integrated major are allowed to take two graduate courses during their senior year. These courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. This means students take two fewer classes than students who earn both degrees without going through an integrated degree program.

Saves Money!

Students admitted into the integrated program “lock in” the graduate tuition rate that appeared in the graduate catalog when they first enrolled at WIU.

Admission

Undergraduate students may apply for admission to an integrated program after completing 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework of which a minimum of 30 semester hours must be at WIU. Integrated degree applicants must meet the cumulative grade point average and the grade point average for their major as specified by their integrated degree program. Admission must be granted by the School of Graduate Studies before a student will be allowed to enroll in graduate level courses. Students may begin taking bridge courses after the completion of 90 semester hours.