{"id":45428,"date":"2026-01-14T14:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=45428"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:21:55","slug":"abm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/academics\/abm\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor\u2019s to Master\u2019s (4+1) Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth\">Prioritize scholarship and real-world experience while saving time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At URI\u2019s College of Business, our 4+1 Programs offer unique opportunities to fast-track your education while developing the skills to solve problems, innovate, think globally, and chart your own path. Through classes that blend real-world knowledge with critical research, and opportunities like internships, student organizations, and study abroad, you\u2019ll be prepared to excel in the ever-evolving world of business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4+1 Degrees in the College of Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save time and money and get a head start on your career. Pair your undergraduate degree with any of the following business master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>MASTER\u2019S DEGREES<\/th><th>ELIGIBILITY<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accounting (M.S.)<\/td><td>3.3 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Healthcare Management (M.S.)<\/td><td>3.0 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Human Resources and Labor (M.S.)<\/td><td>3.0 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)<\/td><td>3.0 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.)<\/td><td>3.0 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Supply Chain Management and Applied Analytics (M.S.)<\/td><td>3.0 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design (M.S.)<\/td><td>3.3 URI Cumulative GPA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility and Guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are not required to commit to a graduate degree right away. With hands-on academic advising each semester, you will be guided to make the academic and career decisions that are best for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 3.0 cumulative GPA (or higher)* is required at the end of your junior year if you would like to pursue 4+1 programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During your junior or senior year, you will complete a fee-waived application expressing your formal interest in one of our 4+1 programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To learn more about this special opportunity, students and family\/supporters are encouraged to attend one of our virtual information sessions and connect with our faculty and staff in the spring at one of our many events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* Please see chart above for detailed requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-breakout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-breakout use-content-width  \"><div class=\"content-width\">\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><div class=\"cl-quote-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2295\/ToriFrankCOBcr.jpg)\" title=\"headshot of Tori Frank in front of pink flowers\"><\/div><blockquote>&#8220;I chose the One-Year M.B.A. Program because its fast-paced curriculum allows me to earn a valuable degree within a year.\n\nThe program has equipped me with essential tools and skills that I can utilize in the workforce, while also broadening my exposure to different career opportunities.&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Tori Frank, B.A. &#8217;24, M.B.A. &#8217;25<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Contact<\/h1>\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about our 4+1 programs in the College of Business, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250516011747\/mailto:mba@uri.edu\">llancellotta@uri.edu for all programs<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250516011747\/mailto:lwelters@uri.edu\">lwelters@uri.edu for the TMD 4+1 program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prioritize scholarship and real-world experience while saving time and money. 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