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Master's Accelerated Pathway
Monash University
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The Master's Accelerated Pathway allows you to complete a master’s degree with one additional year of full-time study. This pathway is designed for high-achieving students who have the drive to deepen their expertise, fast-track their studies and stand out in their career.
Boost your employability
Graduate faster with dual degrees to boost your career. Build early expertise via advanced courses and practical internships.
Enhance your student experience
Reduce stress with a clear, structured pathway. Access professional networking and growth earlier in your student journey.
Lower fees, faster progress
Save on study and visa costs by bundling degrees. Access postgraduate units at lower rates and finish in one extra year.
About the pathway
The Monash Business School Master's Accelerated Pathway lets you complete both your bachelor's degree and a master's degree in just four years by enrolling you in selected master’s degree units in your final year of a bachelor's degree.
Once you have completed at least 96 credit points and have achieved a high credit (65%) average, you can apply for the Master's Accelerated Pathway.
If admitted to the accelerated pathway, you will use four units (24 credit points) of your Free Elective Study (Part C) to complete the following 24 credit points of units from the master’s degree you wish to study.
Students need to plan in advance to ensure they have sufficient units to take up this opportunity.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible, you must have:
- Completed at least 96 credit points of an eligible degree;
- Have achieved a high credit (65%) average; and
- Have four units (24 credit points) of your Free Elective Study available to complete 24 credit points of units from the master’s degree you wish to study.
Please note: Access to the Master's Accelerated Pathway is subject to approval from a Course Director.
Eligible degrees
Bachelor of Business
The Master's Accelerated Pathway enables Bachelor of Business students to complete 24 credit points of units from the following master’s degrees:
Master of Business
Master of Global Business
Master of Management
Master of Applied Marketing
Master of Regulation and Compliance
Bachelor of Commerce
The Master's Accelerated Pathway enables Bachelor of Commerce students to complete 24 credit points of units from the following master’s degrees:
Master of Business
Master of Global Business
Master of Management
Master of Applied Marketing
Master of Regulation and Compliance
Bachelor of Economics
The Master's Accelerated Pathway enables Bachelor of Economics students to complete 24 credit points of units from the following master’s degrees:
Master of Economics
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
The Master's Accelerated Pathway enables Bachelor of Actuarial Science students to complete 24 credit points of units from the following master’s degrees:
Master of Actuarial Studies
How to find out more You can visit any of our counters, book an online course advice appointment or submit an enquiry online. Remember to let us know that you want advice on the Master's Accelerated Pathway program when you make your appointment. Find out more