4+1 Dual Bachelor’s to Master’s in Business Administration

Program: 4+1 Dual Bachelor’s to Master’s in Business Administration
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science, MBA
Total credit hours: 178-187
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 4+1 Program

We can help get you on the quickest pathway to achieving your academic and professional goals. Whichever path you pursue, you’ll benefit from an education that’s renowned for its innovative, high-touch, high engagement learning environment—all while shaping advanced expertise to stand out in your field.

Enhance your expertise and leadership potential in various sectors—from management and finance to advertising and marketing. Our dual-degree options pair our accelerated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with various undergraduate majors from across Thiel.

4+1 Curriculum

Thiel’s dual degree program is available to students in any major, but it might be particularly beneficial for business students to enhance their undergraduate degree. The 4+1 program is the ideal pathway for a seamless transition from college into graduate school so that you can graduate with an MBA in only 11 months!

The program also includes access to real-world training. Undergraduates are presented with many internship opportunities. A graduate assistantship and an internship are an essential component of the MBA curriculum.

MBA curriculum

Scholarship Opportunities

Thiel College offers scholarships to our undergraduate business students for reasons of academic success, community service or involvement, exemplary leadership and more. The scholarships available to business administration majors are:

The August and Susan Bamford Scholarship
Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
The Roger ’52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
Huether Foundation Endowment for Business
The David ’71 and Deborah ’75 Mogle Endowed Scholarship
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
The Wise Family Endowed Scholarship Fund

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
Accounting Club
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 4+1 Dual Bachelor’s to Master’s in Business Administration Program

Thiel's 4+1 program makes it easy to move from college to graduate school, so you can earn an MBA in just 11 months – saving you time and graduate tuition!

You can apply to this program using the links below or request additional information by using the link at the bottom of the page.