Combined & Accelerated
Earn two degrees together, in less timeThe Bush School's combined and accelerated programs let you pair two degrees into a single, coordinated path, saving time and graduating with a distinctive profile. Whether you're an undergraduate looking to add a master's, a graduate student combining two master's degrees, or a future researcher pairing a master's with a doctorate, there's a path designed to get you there more efficiently. Explore the options below.
Combined & Accelerated Programs
For Texas A&M undergraduates: earn your bachelor’s and a Bush School master’s (the MPSA or MIA) in five years, with graduate hours that count toward both. Options are available for current Bush School undergraduate Political Science and International Affairs among other undergraduate programs within Texas A&M. Seven feeder majors available.
For graduate students: earn two complementary master’s degrees in three years, pairing the Master of International Affairs with a Master of Public Health or a Master of Science in Economics.
For future researchers: pair the Master of Public Service & Administration with a doctorate in health services research or educational administration, preparing for a research career.
Explore Further
The Degrees These Combine
Every combined program builds on the Bush School’s standalone degrees. Explore the master’s programs and undergraduate degrees at their core.
How to Apply
Each program has its own application path. See requirements, deadlines, and steps on the admissions pages.
Cost & Funding
Explore tuition and funding across the Bush School’s combined and accelerated programs.