Why Choose a Dual Degree Pathway at Bushnell?
Accelerated learning. Faculty mentorship. Career-focused graduate preparation. Bushnell’s Dual Degree Pathways help you earn advanced credentials faster while building leadership experience and professional skills that prepare you for long-term career success.
You’ll begin graduate coursework during your senior undergraduate year while working closely with faculty mentors who provide personalized guidance, professional insight, and individualized support throughout the pathway. Small class sizes and flexible online or in-person options help you balance academics, work experience, leadership development, and graduate preparation.
The program also provides opportunities for graduate assistantships, workplace experience, and accelerated degree completion while helping students reduce overall tuition costs by taking graduate-level courses at undergraduate tuition rates. Graduates leave prepared with advanced credentials, professional connections, leadership experience, and practical skills that support career advancement across business, sports management, education, and organizational leadership fields.
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Degrees earned on an accelerated timeline through one streamlined academic pathway
$4,000+
Potential tuition savings by taking graduate coursework at undergraduate tuition rates
25%
Possible graduate tuition reduction through competitive assistantship opportunities
How the Pathway Works
You’ll complete your bachelor’s degree while beginning approved graduate coursework during your senior year. Depending on your pathway, you’ll take graduate courses in business, leadership, sports management, or education while receiving ongoing faculty mentorship and professional guidance.
After completing your undergraduate degree requirements, you’ll transition directly into your graduate program, allowing you to continue building advanced knowledge and career-ready skills without a separate admissions process.
Available Accelerated Degree Pathways
MBA Pathways
Earn your bachelor’s degree while beginning graduate-level business coursework that prepares you for leadership, management, and advancement. You’ll strengthen your strategic thinking, communication, financial decision-making, and leadership skills while accelerating progress toward graduate education.
Available pathways:
- Accounting + MBA
- Business Administration + MBA
- Accounting (Online) + MBA
- Business (Online) + MBA
M.Ed. & Graduate Certificate Pathways
Earn your teaching license while beginning graduate coursework that develops specialized expertise and leadership skills. Through master’s degree and graduate certificate options, you’ll accelerate progress toward graduate study while strengthening your understanding of teaching, learning, and leadership.
Available pathways:
- Teacher Education + M.Ed. in ESOL
- Teacher Education + M.Ed. in Physical Education
- Teacher Education + ESOL Graduate Certificate
- Teacher Education + Physical Education Graduate Certificate
M.A. in Sports Management Pathways
Combine business knowledge with athletic leadership preparation while building expertise in sports organizations, coaching environments, event operations, and organizational management. You’ll develop specialized skills that prepare you for careers in athletics, recreation, and sports-related industries.
Available pathways:
- Business Administration + M.A. in Sports Management
- Coaching & Athletic Administration + M.A. in Sports Management
M.A. in Leadership Pathways
Develop advanced leadership, communication, and organizational skills while earning graduate-level credentials on an accelerated timeline. You’ll learn how to lead teams, organizations, and mission-driven initiatives while preparing for leadership opportunities across a variety of industries and professional settings.
Available pathways:
- Business (Online) + M.A. in Leadership
- Accounting (Online) + M.A. in Leadership
Career Connections & Industry Partners
Bushnell’s Dual Degree Pathways connect students with professional experiences, mentorship opportunities, and industry relationships that support long-term career growth. Through assistantships, internships, and workplace partnerships, students gain practical experience while building professional networks across the fields of business, sports management, education, finance, and organizational leadership.
Students and graduates have worked with organizations including Disney, the Phoenix Suns, Columbia Bank, Moss Adams, Northwest Community Credit Union, Kidsports, Holt International, Roseburg Forest Products, Edward Jones, and local schools, nonprofits, and business organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
These professional connections help students strengthen workplace skills, gain leadership experience, and transition confidently into graduate school and career opportunities after graduation.
Admission Requirements
Students interested in Bushnell’s Accelerated Dual Degree Pathways must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program with at least one year remaining in their bachelor’s degree and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Accepted students begin graduate coursework after completing at least 90 undergraduate credits while working closely with assigned faculty mentors throughout the pathway.
To remain eligible, students must maintain academic standing, complete graduate orientation requirements, and meet regularly with faculty mentors during both undergraduate and graduate study. The pathway is available for qualifying on-campus and online students pursuing approved business, sports management, or education degree pathways.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Students begin graduate-level coursework during their senior undergraduate year and transition directly into a master’s program after completing their bachelor’s degree. This allows students to complete both degrees on an accelerated timeline.
Students may pursue pathways connected to the MBA, Master of Arts in Sports Management, Master of Education programs, or graduate certificates in ESOL and Physical Education depending on their undergraduate major and pathway selection.
Yes. The pathway is available for both traditional undergraduate students and online/evening students in qualifying programs, providing flexibility for students balancing academics, work, and professional responsibilities.
Yes. Students complete graduate-level coursework at undergraduate tuition rates, which may reduce overall graduate tuition costs by several thousand dollars. Eligible students may also apply for graduate assistantships that provide additional tuition support and professional experience opportunities.
Contact Us
Have questions about Bushnell’s Dual Degree pathway program? An admissions counselor can walk you through requirements, discuss transfer credits, and help you figure out your next step.
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