YOU KNOW YOU’RE
READY

FOR THE NEXT STEP

FOR THE NEXT STEP:
BS/MS PROGRAMS

WHAT IS BS/MS STUDY?

An option for high achieving AU undergraduate
students to seek admission and continue their
studies in an AU Masters degree program.

WHAT PROGRAMS ARE
OFFERED?

MS in Accounting
MS in
Sustainability
Management
MS in Real
Estate
All AU Masters Programs
MS in Finance
MS in
Marketing
MS in Taxation

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

» Highly qualified AU undergraduate students in
good academic standing; program specific
requirements are listed next.
» Students who have completed 75-90 credit
hours may apply for admission.

MS in Accounting, Finance, Taxation
» 3.3 GPA or higher
» Minimum grade of a B+ in
• ACCT 240
• ACCT 241
• FIN 365
MS in Marketing
» 3.0 GPA or higher
» Minimum grade of a B in
•
MKTG 300
MS in Real Estate and Sustainability Management
» 3.0 GPA or higher

WHAT IF I AM A BA
STUDENT?

» Students earning Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees
are also eligible to pursue combined
undergraduate and graduate studies.
» For example, if you are an SOC Public
Communication or Journalism student, you’d be
a BA/MS student.

WHY PURSUE BS/MS
STUDY?

» A graduate degree provides advanced knowledge and
skills, both of which, are attractive to future employers.
» The combined nature of the program allows for a
seamless transition from undergraduate to graduate
study.
» Shared credit across both levels of study provide a
unique tuition benefit for earning both degrees.
» You can further leverage the relationships you’ve built
with Kogod faculty and staff.

WHAT IS CREDIT SHARE
AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

» Credit share means that you take designated 500 and
600 level courses during your final year of
undergraduate study.
» These designated courses are then applied to and fulfill
both the undergraduate and graduate degree
requirements.
» Designated credits are specific to each student’s
academic plan. Meet with an Academic Advisor to
discuss which classes might work best for you.

STILL INTERESTED?

» Meet with an academic advisor to discuss your options
and class sequencing.
»
Schedule an appointment at:
» kogod.american.edu/advising
»
Select BS-MS Planning
» Review the Admissions process and requirements
online
» Speak with a Program Director if you have further
questions about your program of interest

HOW DO I APPLY?

Begin the online application for admission
kogod.american.edu/apply

Application Checklist
 Online Application
 Current résumé
 Personal Statement
 Two letters of recommendation
 Official transcript from all universities attended
 Valid GMAT or GRE score
 Valid TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score (if applicable)
 Interview (by invitation and required for MS Marketing
only)

Application Deadlines
Spring 2014
Final Application Deadline: December 5
Fall 2014
International & Scholarship Priority Deadline: February 15
Final Scholarship Deadline: May 1
All applications must be submitted prior to completion
of your undergraduate studies.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE OR
ASK QUESTIONS?

Advising Questions
Undergraduate Programs Advising
kogod.american.edu/advising
Select BS-MS Planning

Program Questions
Emily Lindsay
MS Accounting
lindsay@american.edu
Richard Linowes
MS Sustainability Management
linowes@american.edu
Jim Moser
MS Finance
moser@american.edu
Peter Chinloy
MS Real Estate
pchinlo@american.edu
Michael Clayton
MS Marketing
clayts@american.edu
Don Williamson
MS Taxation
dwillia@american.edu

Admissions Questions
Michelle Doyle
Assistant Director of Admissions
KogodGrad@american.edu