Bachelor's to Information Systems and Emerging Technologies, M.S. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's online accelerated bachelor's-to-master's in information systems program is designed for working professionals pursuing a bachelor's degree through the School for Professional Studies who are also interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems and Emerging Technologies.
This SLU accelerated program allows undergraduate students to complete up to 12 graduate-level credits as part of their bachelor's degree. These credits count as undergraduate elective credits. After students are successfully accepted into an SPS graduate program, the credits matriculate towards the graduate program requirements.
As part of the School for Professional Studies, the accelerated bachelor's to master's in information systems program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals on your schedule. All courses are offered in online formats in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.
For additional information see the catalog entries for the following programs:
Admission Requirements
To participate in the bachelor’s to master’s accelerated program, students must be in good standing at Saint Louis University and possess at least a 3.00 overall GPA and a 3.50 GPA in their current major.
In addition:
- Students must meet all course prerequisites prior to enrolling in any graduate-level coursework.
- Students must petition, and be permitted by, the undergraduate program administrator and the respective School for Professional Studies program director to pursue the graduate-level coursework sought.
Program Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.50 GPA in their major. Students can take up to 12 credits from the M.S. program that will count for University electives in their bachelor's program. The courses included are:
| Undergraduate Program Requirement | Met by Graduate Course |
|---|---|
| 12 credits of University Electives | ORLD 5050, IS 5101, IS 5102, and AA 5221 |
Students will not need to apply for admission to the graduate program to progress into the M.S., assuming they graduate from their undergraduate degree with a 3.50 overall GPA or above and have successfully obtained a "B" or better in each of the 12 credits of the accelerated sequence. Instead, students work with their academic coach to petition to matriculate into the graduate program.
The program director will review the materials and make a final decision. If students do not meet the 3.50 overall GPA requirement or fail to obtain a "B" or better in the bridge program courses, they may submit a full application for admission, which requires supplemental materials that may improve the probability of admission.