Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Degree Program

The Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program enables qualified undergraduates to take up to three residential graduate-level courses during their undergraduate degree, which may then be applied toward a Penn Engineering Online master’s program upon admission and matriculation. Students complete the remaining graduate requirements (typically seven additional courses) fully online, within three years, and from anywhere in the world. This model allows for the opportunity to optimize academic planning, reduce time and cost to degree completion, and acquire advanced technical expertise beyond the undergraduate experience.

This program is also available for students who are currently enrolled in the Residential Accelerated Master’s (4+1) program but are unable to complete it due to professional obligations or other post-graduation commitments. Residential Accelerated Master’s (4+1) students may request a change of degree into one of the Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) programs.

The Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program is designed with the expectation that students will complete their undergraduate degree with up to three residential graduate-level courses that may be double-counted toward an online master’s degree. Once Online AM (4+) students matriculate into an Online Graduate program, they must complete the degree within three years. The Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program is designed so that students can learn at their own pace and customize their course load with our completely online, asynchronous course options.

Note: Students enrolled in the Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) program will not be eligible for visa sponsorship or CPT/OPT opportunities.

Full information about the program and its policies can be found on the Online Accelerated Master’s Tab of the Online Student Handbook.

Application and Admissions information can be found on the Online Accelerated Master’s page.