Accelerated Programs

William Paterson University offers a number of accelerated programs to help students achieve their goal of receiving their master's degree in a quicker time frame.

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Communication (4+1 Programs)

Communication BA to Integrated Marketing Communication MA
Communication Studies BA to Integrated Marketing Communication MA
Journalism BA to Integrated Marketing Communication MA
Public Relations BA to Integrated Marketing Communication MA
Film, Television and Audio BA to Integrated Marketing Communication MA

Click here to fill out the MA in Integrated Marketing Communication Intention Form

Music (4+1 Programs)

Jazz Studies (Performance) BM to Jazz Performance MM
Jazz Studies (Performance) BM to Jazz Arranging and Composing MM

Click here to fill out the MM in Jazz Intention Form

English (4+1 Programs)

English BA to Creative and Professional Writing MFA

Click here to fill out the MFA Intention Form

Cotsakos College of Business (Accelerated BS/MBA programs)

Accounting BS to Master of Business Administration
Applied Business Analytics BS to Master of Business Administration
Finance BS to Master of Business Administration
Global Business BS to Master of Business Administration
Management BS to Master of Business Administration
Marketing BS to Master of Business Administration
Financial Planning/ Wealth Management BS to Master of Business Administration
Professional Sales BS to Master of Business Administration
Students in any major at WP with the following courses completed with grade of B or better: ACCT 2110, ECON 2010, ECON 2020, ECON 2100, ECON 2110, FIN 3200, MGT 2000, MKT 2100 (Business minor + 2 extra courses).

Click here to fill out the MBA Intention Form