
Initially, I knew my master’s experience would push me further than my undergrad did. Once I began, I found that the team-based format was very interesting and has been beneficial. It taught me how to work cross-functionally in a team.
Elizabeth Riniker, concurrent MBA student
Undergraduate students can begin a master’s degree before graduating
Undergraduate students at the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business can begin working on a master’s degree before graduation. There are many options, called concurrent degrees.
Concurrent degrees help students complete a master’s degree faster by sharing up to six credits between the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Elizabeth Riniker, who is enrolled in the concurrent MBA program, decided to pursue a master’s degree after realizing she wanted to add more business knowledge to her animal science degree.
“I wanted a well-rounded education to provide more insight for my future career,” she said. “I also wanted to have the opportunity to move up faster in my career. When I looked at the MBA program, I realized it was the perfect way to attain these goals.”
The concurrent MBA program is meeting her expectations.
“Initially, I knew my master’s experience would push me further than my undergrad did. Once I began, I found that the team-based format was very interesting and has been beneficial. It taught me how to work cross-functionally in a team,” Riniker said.
Her advice to other students is to go into it with an open mind. “You never know who you’re going to meet or interact with. Also, time management is crucial to your success in the program because of how fast-paced the courses are,” she said.
For more information, email the graduate programs office or call 515-294-8118.
Concurrent degree program options
- Bachelor of Accounting + Master of Accounting (ACCT-MACC)
- Bachelor of Business Analytics + Master of Business Analytics (BU AN-MBAN)
- Bachelor of Business Analytics + Master of Science in Information Systems (BU AN-MSIS)
- Bachelor of Finance + Master of Finance (FIN-MFIN)
- Bachelor of Management Information Systems + Master of Business Analytics (MIS-MBAN)
- Bachelor of Management Information Systems + Master of Science in Information Systems (MIS-MSIS)
- Bachelor of Software Engineering + Master of Science in Information Systems (SE-MSIS)
- Concurrent MBA program for a variety of technical majors
Concurrent MBA
Did you know that the Ivy concurrent MBA program is #1 in Iowa and #4 in the nation?
January 29, 2025
