Accelerated Master's Programs

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Earn two degrees in five years

Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated Master's Programs (AMPs) at IU help save time and tuition costs while getting job-ready at the school you know and trust. Luddy offers many paths to your advanced degree to give you an advantage in the job market.

Some AMPs are designed for specific majors, while others are open to all IU Bloomington undergraduates across campus interested in graduate education.

How it works

Start by getting approval from your advisor to enroll in your chosen accelerated program. Since some programs have specific major requirements and deadlines, checking in with your advisor ensures you stay on the right path.

In your senior year, you’ll take at least one graduate-level course while still an undergraduate. You will remain classified as an undergraduate until you finish all your bachelor’s requirements. After that, you’ll complete the remaining credits as a graduate student to finish your master’s degree.

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Programs with accelerated options

Computer Science

Strengthen your technical skills with a master’s degree earned in just one extra year after your B.S. in Computer Science.

Data Science – Online

Earn a master’s online in one year, building on your Data Science major, minor, or specialization.

Data Science – Residential

Add a master’s to your Data Science major, minor, or specialization with just one extra year on campus.

Human-Computer Interaction Design

Create the future of human-centered design and experience.

Informatics (Animal Informatics Track)

Combine animal studies and technology by adding one year of graduate courses to your Informatics B.S. This option is also open to students in the Animal Behavior program.

Information Science (M.I.S.)

Learn to design, develop, and manage information technologies by adding one year of graduate study.

Information Systems (M.S.I.S.)

Prepare for a career that combines technical expertise with business skills through this program for informatics majors, offered with IU Kelley School of Business.

Intelligent Systems Engineering

If you’re pursuing a STEM degree at IU, add a master’s focused on AI and engineering in just one more year.

Library Science (M.L.S.)

Build on your bachelor’s degree and prepare for a career as a librarian with one additional year of study.

Secure Computing

Specialize in cybersecurity by adding one year to your B.S. in Computer Science and earning a master’s degree.

What's next and financial help

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Advising and student resources

Getting started

Luddy School advisors are here to help you navigate degree requirements, seize academic opportunities, and tailor your journey to fit your goals. Schedule a meeting with your advisor or email GoLuddy@iu.edu to learn more about pursuing an accelerated master's at Luddy.

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Scholarships and financial aid

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Transitioning to graduate student status may affect any undergrad scholarships or other funding you have. Make sure to check on this and plan for it. For the semesters you are in graduate status, you will pay the same tuition and fees as other M.S. students.

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