3+1 Dual Bachelor’s to Masters in Business Administration

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, MBA
Total credit hours: 124 plus MBA curriculum
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information. Graduate students will work with the program director to identify graduate assistantship opportunities.

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About the 3+1 Program

If you already know you want to study business, Thiel’s Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA pathway can help you get more out of your college years. Instead of spending four years earning only a bachelor’s degree, you can complete your Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration—Management Track in three years and move directly into Thiel’s 11-month MBA program. That means two degrees in four years, less time in school and a faster start toward your career. You’ll build skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, analytics and communication while learning from faculty who know your goals and help you stay on track.

Program Objectives

The Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA pathway is designed for motivated students who want to make a smart investment in their future. You’ll gain a strong business foundation, build confidence as a leader and prepare for graduate-level study while saving time and reducing the cost of earning an MBA.

Upon completion of the Thiel MBA Program, you will be able to:

Apply advanced business concepts to real organizational challenges and opportunities.
Use data, analysis and evidence-based reasoning to support smart business decisions.
Communicate clearly and professionally with teams, clients and business leaders.
Demonstrate ethical leadership in management, team and organizational settings.
Connect ideas across business disciplines to solve complex problems.
Prepare for career advancement in business, nonprofit, entrepreneurial and leadership roles.

3+1 Curriculum

Thiel’s Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA pathway follows a focused four-year plan: three years of undergraduate business coursework followed by the college’s 11-month MBA program. The undergraduate sequence includes six fall and spring semesters plus three summer terms, allowing students to complete 124 undergraduate credits while staying on track for graduate study.

You’ll take courses in areas such as accounting, information systems, economics, marketing, management, statistics, business law, operations, international business, finance, business communication and internship experiences. Because this is an accelerated pathway, you’ll work closely with an academic advisor to plan your schedule, review requirements and make sure you are prepared for each step.

Final course scheduling must be reviewed with an academic advisor and checked against the current academic catalog, prerequisites, course rotations, transfer or AP credits and overload policies.

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more. Students pursuing the Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA pathway may be eligible for scholarship opportunities available to business administration majors.

The 3+1 pathway can also help make an MBA more affordable by reducing the total time it takes to earn both degrees. By completing your bachelor’s degree in three years and your MBA in 11 months, you can avoid the cost of an additional year of college while entering the workforce sooner with an advanced credential.

Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the types of aid available to students.

Clubs & Organizations

It’s easy to get involved on campus at Thiel; joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet fellow students and gain leadership experience. A business major might be interested in the following student organizations:

National Society of Leadership and Success
Greenville Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Chi Eta Sigma (National Commerce Honorary Society)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni & Careers

Students in the Business Administration and Accounting Department are exceptionally successful in finding first-time jobs after graduation. Our faculty members work closely with students to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills they need, as well as mentoring them as they prepare for and pursue a range of professional opportunities. For example, the department hosts many networking events that allow students to speak with professionals from numerous companies in the area.

Aligned with our business administration program, you’ll be in excellent company upon graduation. Countless Thiel graduates have joined Fortune 500 companies and become successful business owners and community leaders in the local western Pennsylvania region and beyond.

Thiel College has a strong and active alumni community that supports recent Thiel graduates as they begin their business careers.

Learn More About Thiel’s Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA Program

Thiel’s Accelerated 3+1 Business Management/MBA pathway is a smart option for students who want to do more with their four years of college. You can earn a bachelor’s degree, complete an MBA, save time, reduce costs and begin your career sooner with the confidence that comes from a Thiel business education.