4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs

Fast-track your progress toward a master’s degree. Emerson College offers several 4+1 bachelor’s to master’s programs for current undergraduate students. Earn your master’s degree just one year after graduation by taking graduate-level courses starting in your senior year.

Benefits of enrolling in a 4+1 program include:

  • Saving 25% or more on a master’s degree by counting graduate-level classes toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Earning a master’s in just 1 additional year instead of 2+
  • Entering the workforce sooner and jumpstarting your career ahead of your peers
  • Additional networking opportunities with graduate-level faculty

4+1 MA in Political Communication

Influence politics locally, nationally, or globally with a master’s in Political Communication. Learn to manage political campaigns, conduct public opinion research, create persuasive communications, write speeches, and analyze debates.

4+1 MA in Publishing and Writing

Prepare yourself for a publishing career with a master’s in Publishing and Writing. Study the process of writing, editing, producing, promoting, and distributing literary pieces. Explore new forms of media and learn what it takes to represent writers as an agent.

4+1 MA in Sports Communication

Take your passion for sports to the next level with a master’s in Sports Communication. Advance your skills in media coaching for athletes, sports law, events management, speechwriting, and more.

4+1 MA in Strategic Marketing

This isn’t your average marketing master’s degree; it’s a fast-paced program that connects the art of storytelling and creative brand strategy with the science of data analytics. The MA in Strategic Marketing prepares you for the future of strategic communication and digital innovation.