Bachelor's to Master's Program
Thomas Edison State University's Bachelor's to Master's Program enables undergraduate students to earn up to 12 graduate-level credits that they can apply to both their bachelor's and master's degree programs at the undergraduate tuition rate.
The program offers students an accelerated and cost-effective degree completion path while they expand their confidence and familiarity with graduate-level course work. With 12 workforce-responsive master's degree program options — including the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Service Leadership (MPSL), Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSC), and Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program tracks — students will have multiple Bachelor's to Master's Program pathways from which to choose. The program pathways can be viewed on our website at https://www.tesu.edu/academics/bachelors-to-masters-program.
Students’ ability to take advantage of the Bachelor's to Master's Program depends on the courses they have already completed and those that can still be applied to their degree program. It is recommended that students have room in their undergraduate degree for the graduate courses aligned with the program and make an appointment to discuss eligibility with an academic advisor.
It is understood that applicants to the Bachelor to Master’s Program will have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree.
Thomas Edison State University undergraduate and prospective students may apply for conditional admission to the Thomas Edison State University graduate program of their choice if they meet the following criteria:
- they have earned at least 60 undergraduate credits toward a bachelor's degree at the University;
- they have a minimum TESU grade point average (GPA) of 3.0; and
- they have at least three years of professional experience.
Applicants
Applicants who meet the above requirements and are interested in the Bachelor’s to Master's Program will complete the BTM Application. Applicants are subject to the admission requirements of the Bachelor's to Master's Program, which includes the admission requirements of the University's graduate programs, and includes submitting supplemental documentation along with their application.
Students admitted to the BTM will not be permitted to enroll in graduate courses until they have successfully completed 90 undergraduate credits with an overall Thomas Edison State University GPA of 3.0. BTM admitted students may earn up to 12 graduate credits four courses to meet requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. These students will pay undergraduate tuition for the 12 graduate credits four courses and must maintain their active undergraduate enrollment status.
Enrolled Students
NOTE: There are recommended courses in each graduate program in which undergraduate students may enroll. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
Students who do not achieve a 3.0 TESU GPA in their graduate course work will not be permitted to take additional graduate courses and will have to reapply for admission to graduate study.
Students who maintain a 3.0 TESU GPA in their bachelor’s degree will be admitted to their master’s program upon graduation and the certification of their degree.