Accelerated Degree Programs

Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in Accounting (3+1)

The Accelerated Dual-Degree BSBA/MBA or MSA (3+1) program is designed for outstanding College of Business students.  Students enter the program in their first year and learn at an accelerated pace to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years and a graduate degree in the fourth year. Students must declare their intention to complete the program by the time they have earned 36 credits.  Students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.  Interested students should confirm eligibility with their assigned advisor.  The four-year experience includes experiential learning opportunities such as internships for credit, undergraduate study abroad, and a faculty-led graduate study abroad course.  

3+1 Accelerated Fourth Year MBA | Bryant University

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4+1 Master of Science in Actuarial Science

Bryant’s 4+1 Master of Science in Actuarial Science program is an innovative direct path from undergraduate study for students seeking a competitive career advantage. Complete your undergraduate degree in four years before enrolling in our accelerated Master of Science in Actuarial Science program. The direct admission structure allows you to prepare for professional actuarial designations sooner alongside faculty with industry experience.

Become an expert in calculating and analyzing risk through predictive modeling and data science with the flexibility of online study. Bryant MSAS students graduate ready to lead in traditional and non-traditional actuarial roles and respond to today’s changing industry.

4+1 Accelerated Master of Science in Actuarial Science

3+1 Accelerated M.S. in Health Informatics and AI

Bryant’s 3+1 Accelerated M.S. in Healthcare Informatics and AI is an innovative direct path that allows you to complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years — preparing you for career success in a highly sought after field. Students declared in the Healthcare Informatics major are eligible to begin the program in their first year and learn at an accelerated pace to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years and a graduate degree in the fourth year.  Students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA.  Interested students should confirm eligibility with their assigned advisor. 

Fueled by rapid advancements in technology, data collection, and information management, health informatics has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing job sectors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts careers in health informatics will grow 32% in the coming years, and the rise of artificial intelligence is prompting an evolutionary shift in healthcare that requires a skilled workforce. Job opportunities in this expanding field cover a wide array of opportunities — public health, clinicians, healthcare administrators, biotech, telemedicine, and the insurance industry. These roles are focused on integrating, interpreting, and managing health data, identifying and analyzing health and disease trends, and improving delivery and quality of care for patients across the globe.

By accelerating your career path through Bryant’s dual degree program, you’ll be equipped with the interdisciplinary knowledge and hands-on experience you need to thrive in this growing field. 

3+1 Accelerated M.S. in Healthcare Informatics and AI | Bryant University

3+3 Juris Doctor

Accelerate Your Education

Bryant University’s partnership with Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law enables you to fast-track your undergraduate degree and break through traditional law school application barriers. At the completion of the program, students will have a bachelor’s degree from Bryant University and a juris doctor (J.D.) degree from Villanova Law. There are two pathway options for you to pursue direct, early-access admission:

  1. Bryant-Villanova 3+3 program allows Bryant students to complete their undergraduate requirements in three years at Bryant University before enrolling at Villanova for three years. Credits earned at the successful completion of the first year of law school will transfer back to Bryant to satisfy final graduation requirements.
     
  2. Bryant-Villanova 4+3 program is available for qualifying seniors, who will apply and directly matriculate to Villanova after fulfilling graduation requirements at Bryant.

3+3 Juris Doctor | Bryant University

Undergraduate

Our Undergraduate Catalog provides a 2025-26 academic overview, including degree programs, course descriptions, academic policies, general education, and planning resources.

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Graduate

Our Graduate Catalog details graduate programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, and Health and Behavioral Sciences - featuring MBA and MS degrees, application and policy information, course listings, graduation requirements and accreditation.

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