Concurrent Degrees

Accelerate your career

Concurrent degree programs allow motivated students to earn a master’s degree on top of a bachelor’s degree within 5 years. A graduate degree can open doors to jobs that would otherwise require years of experience, help you climb the career ladder sooner, and maximize your earning potential.

Concurrent B.S. / M.S. in geology or meteorology

The Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Climate offers a concurrent B.S./M.S. in geology or meteorology, both of which require a thesis or creative component. Concurrent degree students begin taking courses at the graduate level in year 4 and will also begin their thesis research in year 4. A maximum of 6 graduate credits can be double counted for both the B.S. and M.S. Concurrent degrees are a great option for students who aim to be leaders in their field, want to explore a research career, or pursue further graduate education.

Concurrent B.S. /MBA degree in geology or meteorology

Students with an entrepreneurial spirit can pursue a concurrent B.S./MBA. This option is great for business-minded students who want a technical background. Concurrent degree students begin taking graduate courses offered by the Ivy College of Business in their fourth year and complete the graduate coursework within 5 years.

When the time is right

Students interested in the B.S./M.S. should apply to either the geology, earth science or meteorology graduate program in the fall of their junior year. Prior to applying, students should reach out to the Director of Graduate Education (DOGE) for the program they are interested in, or other faculty member, to learn more.  For eligibility criteria and other information about our graduate programs, please consult the relevant graduate student handbook.

Concurrent students are are eligible for available RAs and TAs in their last two years of study and will be considered for graduate assistantship opportunities in the Department along with other graduate students, and following policies in the University catalog.  An assistantship is not guaranteed.

Students interested B.S./MBA degree will be evaluated by the Ivy College of Business.

For more information, please contact Prof. Kristie Franz.