School of Business 4+1 Programs
The UConn School of Business offers a variety of graduate-level opportunities designed to equip you with the skills and experiences to be more competitive, innovative, and successful in today’s global economy. Programs available for students to earn both their Bachelor's and Master's degrees in five years exist in the areas of Financial Risk Management, Business Data Analytics, and Accounting.
About
The 4+1 Analytics Track within the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), offered in Hartford and Stamford, is for students who complete undergraduate programs at any UConn campus in Business Data Analytics, Management and Engineering for Manufacturing, Management Information Systems, or a minor in Analytics.
Our program is ranked #8 in the nation by Predictive Analytics Today (2021) and #9 by Eduniversal (2021). Launched in 2011, the program has between 350 and 400 students, placing more than a dozen alumni at Amazon, with others working at McKinsey, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Expedia, Priceline, Aetna, Cigna and the Hartford.
Students accepted to the 4+1 Analytics Track will complete a minimum of two OPIM 5000-level courses before finishing their undergraduate studies. Students who successfully complete these courses with grades of “B” or better and a 3.0+ will be guaranteed admission as a graduate student in the MSBAPM program. During the student’s last semester as an undergraduate, they will need to submit a graduate application to the MSBAPM program for Graduate School Admission to start in any fall, spring or summer semester. Once in the MSBAPM program, continuing 4+1 students will complete a 30 credit-plan of study.
Jobs in Industry
MSBAPM graduates are holding positions such as Data Analysts, Analytics Managers, and Data Scientists in industries like technology, healthcare, retail, and travel.
Students who completed the MSBAPM program with fewer than two years of work experience have earned starting salaries of up to $115,000. Read more about employment opportunities on the MSBAPM career page.
Affiliated Undergrad Majors/Minors
- Management Information Systems major
- Business Data Analytics major
- MEM major
- Analytics minor
- Others subject to approval through admissions process
Program Courses Open to Undergrads
- OPIM 5270 and OPIM 5603, or
- OPIM 5603 and OPIM 5604
- OPIM 5603 must be completed before or concurrently with OPIM 5604.
Program Costs
- No program fees required while you're still an undergrad
- As of Fall 2020, the cost of a 3-credit course in MSBAPM is $2,925
- As of Fall 2020, total program cost for 4+1 students accepted into MSBAPM with 30-credit reduced plan of study is $29,250, compared to total cost for traditional MSBAPM program of $36,075.
- PLEASE NOTE: course fees may increase to $1,050 per course credit ($3,150 per 3-credit course) in Fall 2021.
- View the MSBAPM course fees and costs page for most up-to-date information
Pre-Requisites and How To Apply
Pre-requisites to Apply:
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- 54 credits completed
- Demonstrated quantitative rigor in undergraduate coursework
- Once a students receives conditional acceptance, they are permitted access to graduate level courses while still an undergraduate
- Application deadline for all spring terms: September 30 at 11:59pm during the fall terms
- Application deadline for all fall terms: June 28 at 11:59pm during the spring terms
- Applicants will receive a decision on their application within 2 weeks of the application deadline.
Learn More
Learn more by viewing the virtual
4+1 Analytics Track Info Session
Students can also contact Kristen Barbaris at Kristen.barbaris@uconn.edu for more information on the 4+1 Analytics Track Program, attend a live Graduate Info Session. and/or meet with a School of Business Advisor during Drop-in Advising Hours.
About
The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) offered online is for students who complete an Accounting major or an Accounting minor at UConn.
- This award-winning, online program, is ranked #9 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
- Students may earn their MSA in as little as 8 months.
- The MSA degree is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours); students choose from 17 unique courses for a highly-customizable experience.
- Students may elect to concurrently earn a Certificate in Accounting Analytics at no extra cost.
Jobs in Industry
The MSA Program provides students with the skillset critical to a successful professional career in public and private accounting. Completion of the program provides qualified students with the additional credits needed towards the accounting educational requirements for a CPA license in most states. Each state sets their own CPA licensing requirements, including accounting, general education, non-accounting business and economics courses so it is important to check the requirements for the state you intend to acquire a license. MSA graduates hold positions in all accounting fields including audit, tax, financial reporting, forensics, and consulting.
Affiliated Undergrad Majors/Minors
Program Courses Open to Undergrads
- MSA courses are only open to MSA graduate students at this time.
Program Costs
- For information on the MSA program costs, visit msaccounting.business.uconn.edu/admissions/fees
Pre-Requisites and How To Apply
Pre-requisites to Apply:
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- Completion of the Accounting major or Accounting minor at UConn
Learn More
Schedule a Meeting with the MSA program manager or attend a Graduate Info Session to learn more.
About
The Master’s in Financial Risk Management program is designed with the concept that all companies, individuals and public institutions deal with risk on a daily basis, and curriculum teaches students how to successfully identify, mitigate and manage various types of risk.
Offered in Hartford and Stamford, CT, the MSFRM program gives students the flexibility to live/work in the Greater Hartford and/or Fairfield County/NYC areas respectively, and still attend and excel in the classroom. Classes are offered in the evening on both campuses, allowing students the opportunity to work and/or intern during the day and attend classes at night.
The 4+1 program provides the opportunity for UConn graduating seniors to complete the MSFRM degree in 12 months. Students completing a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Business, or any STEM program, have demonstrated the ability to succeed in the MSFRM program (other degrees are always considered).
Our Master’s in Financial Risk Management is ranked 29th for Master’s of Finance Programs in the nation (2nd ranked Risk Management Program). TFE Times (2019).
Jobs in Industry
MSFRM graduates are holding positions such as Risk Analysts, Equity Research Analysts, and Product Controllers in industries like investment banking, portfolio management, commercial banking, and consulting.
A 2016 employment report showed recent MSFRM graduates earning an average salary of $94,000. Read more about employment opportunities on the MSFRM career page.
Affiliated Undergrad Majors/Minors
- Finance major
- Financial Management major
- Actuarial Science major
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Any School of Business major
- Most STEM majors
- Others subject to approval through admissions process
Program Courses Open to Undergrads
- FRM courses are only open to FRM graduate students at this time. As designed, the 4+1 program is completed in 12 months without needing additional coursework as an undergraduate.
Program Costs
Pre-Requisites and How To Apply
Pre-requisites to Apply:
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- 54 credits completed
Learn More
Learn more by attending a Graduate Info Session and/or by meeting with an MSFRM advisor. Schedule an appointment via Nexus.
Hartford Info Session Schedule
Stamford Info Session Schedule