Combined/Accelerated Degree Programs of Study
NDSU offers combined/accelerated degree programs for highly-qualified students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in a cost-effective, quality, and timely manner. The following disciplines currently are available as combined/accelerated programs:
| Undergraduate Degree Program | Graduate Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness (B.S.) | Agribusiness and Applied Economics (M.S.) |
| Agricultural Economics (B.S.) | Agribusiness and Applied Economics (M.S.) |
| Biological Sciences (B.A. or B.S.) | Biology (M.S.) |
| Coatings & Polymeric Materials (Minor)¹ | Coatings & Polymeric Materials (M.S. or Ph.D.) |
| Computer Engineering (B.S.Cpr.E) | Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Engr. or M.S.) |
| Computer Science (B.S.) | Computer Science (M.S.) |
| Criminal Justice (B.A. or B.S) | Criminal Justice (M.S.) |
| Dietetics (B.S.) | Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science – Exercise/Nutrition Science Option (M.S.) |
| Dietetics (B.S.) | Public Health (M.P.H.) |
| Economics (B.A. or B.S.) | Agribusiness and Applied Economics (M.S.) |
| Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) | Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Engr. or M.S.) |
| Food Science (B.S.) | Cereal Science (M.S.) |
| Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) | Human Development and Family Science (M.S.) |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E) | Mechanical Engineering (M.S.) |
| Physics (B.A. or B.S) | Physics (M.S.) |
¹ In addition to the above, students who earn an undergraduate minor in Coatings & Polymeric Materials as part of their primary degree program (most commonly Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering), may be eligible for the combined/accelerated M.S. or Ph.D. program in Coatings & Polymeric Materials.
Students interested in a combined/accelerated program must consult with their academic adviser and submit a Combined/Accelerated Degree Program Declaration Form 
(requires NDUS login). Once approved, students may double-count a set number of graduate courses/credits (not to exceed 15 credits) to both the baccalaureate and master’s degrees. For more information on combined/accelerated degree programs including registration and student account process, see Guidelines for Combined/Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Programs.
