Earn Two Degrees in Five Years — and Launch with a Competitive Edge
The Accelerated Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) allows high-achieving students to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in just five years through the Co-Terminal program.
Students can start graduate-level business coursework as early as their junior or senior year, continuing eligible Rensselaer undergraduate funding for up to two semesters of graduate study. This accelerated path saves both time and tuition while equipping students with business depth for fast-growing industries.
Whether you're majoring in engineering, science, technology, or business, this program helps you understand and operate effectively in a business-driven world. Lally’s M.S. degrees build your analytical, financial, and strategic capabilities so you can lead with confidence in any industry.
Available M.S. Programs:
- Business Analytics
- Quantitative Finance and Risk Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
Typical Timeline:
- Years 1–3: Complete your undergraduate degree requirements.
- Year 4: Take up to two M.S. courses during your senior year. These may be counted as free electives under RPI’s credit-sharing policy.
- Year 5: Finish the remaining M.S. coursework in two graduate semesters, graduating with both degrees.
Multiply your skillset, maximize your marketability.
Adding a master's degree in a specialized business area helps you go beyond your undergraduate foundation—especially if your major is in STEM or a non-business field.
Career benefits include:
- Faster promotion pathways into business, consulting, or management roles
- Data-driven decision-making skills across technical and strategic functions
- Broader leadership readiness across operations, finance, and analytics
- Higher salary potential compared to bachelor’s-only roles
- Increased adaptability in a changing job market
Lally M.S. alumni launch successful careers at companies such as Wayfair, UnitedHealth Group, Optum, Deloitte, Amazon, and more.
Who should apply?
This program is ideal for RPI undergraduates who want to enhance their core degree with business specialization, especially in analytics, finance, or supply chain.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- At least 90 credits completed, including AP, transfer, or in-progress coursework
- Students are typically accepted into the co-terminal track in junior year, and start graduate coursework as early as senior year
FAQs
Yes. With strategic planning and advisor support, most students complete both the B.S. and M.S. within five academic years.
Yes. You may start taking M.S. courses during your junior or senior year, depending on your schedule.
The M.S. is deeply focused and technical, ideal for students who want to specialize in analytics, finance, or supply chain without pursuing a broad general management degree.
