Accelerated Degree Path
4+1 Programs
Buena Vista University & Drake University Partnership
BVU and Drake University have teamed up to offer a new set of unique programs that can save you time and money. Our 4+1 programs are accelerated graduate degrees that allow you to earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. Build your future—faster.
What is the BVU/Drake 4+1 Program?
How Does the 4+1 Program Work?
Eligible Buena Vista University students will complete four years of undergraduate study at BVU and 12 months of graduate courses at Drake University. Upon completion, these 4+1 students receive a bachelor’s degree from BVU as well as a master’s degree from Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration.
Who is Eligible?
These 4+1 programs are open to Storm Lake undergraduate students enrolled in specific BVU School of Business and School of Liberal Arts programs, interested in obtaining one of the following graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting, Master of Public Administration, or Master of Science in Business Analytics.
Why Complete a 4+1 Program?
Accelerated Pathway
Begin your career faster by earning both your undergraduate and a graduate degree in just five years.
Cost Savings
Save on tuition costs by completing your degrees in an accelerated program.
Alumni Network
Build alumni connections through BVU and Drake to create enhanced internship and career opportunities.
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4+1 Program Options
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in a business field & Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in a business field in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University.
BVU Program Contact- Beth Blankers
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in a business field & Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in a business field in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University and a Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University.
BVU Program Contact- Beth Blankers
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science/Public Administration & Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in political science/public administration in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University and a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University.
BVU Program Contact- Dr. Bradley Best
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting & Master of Accounting (M.Acc.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Accounting in the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business at Buena Vista University and a Master of Accounting (M.Acc.) in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University.
BVU Program Contact- Beth Blankers
We are pleased to be able to partner with such a strong program to put our undergraduates on a fast track toward the realization of their bachelor’s degree at BVU and master’s degree at Drake University. Students in this program will become highly trained professionals prepared to serve as business and public leaders in their communities.
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