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href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/\">College of Innovation &amp; Technology<\/a> offers joint BS\/MS degrees for University of Michigan-Flint CIT undergraduate students who have an early interest in pursuing graduate-level study in advanced topics in technology, computing, and manufacturing. The joint program curriculum allows students to earn undergraduate and graduate credits simultaneously, which count toward both their bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Your MS program of choice does not need to be in the same field as your undergraduate program. Mixing degrees is a way to explore advanced topics through research work and can also be an alternative to double majoring. Graduate study can lead to a more satisfying career, expanded opportunities in the job market, and provide a viable pathway to PhD study, either following graduation or later in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MS programs are generally 32 credits. In a joint BS\/MS program, students register for up to 16 credits as undergraduate students that are double-counted for both degrees. Each degree is awarded independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27e72b1cfa216d3a43ff3621dee7c43b\">CIT MS Degree options<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16347&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artificial Intelligence Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16326&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16099&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Computer Science &amp; Information Systems Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16348&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cybersecurity Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16349&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Analytics Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16350&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Data Science Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16351&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Transformation Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16366&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electrical Engineering BSE\/MSE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16352&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human-Centered Design Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16371&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mechanical Engineering BSE\/MSE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16372&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart Manufacturing BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16353&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Software Engineering Joint BS\/MS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Students interested in the joint-degree programs are encouraged to apply as early as possible for maximum flexibility in double-counted course options. Students can apply as early as their sophomore year, as long as they have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>55 credits of undergraduate coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum overall GPA of 3.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-3\"><strong>We encourage students to do the following two things before they apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review MS curriculum options (contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS Directors<\/a> for additional info on programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with your UG Advisor to create\/confirm your plan for double-counted courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CIT BS\/MS Program Overview\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/liAWgicuL88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit an online application below to be considered for admission to one of the above join-degree programs. Other materials can be emailed to FlintGradOffice@umich.edu or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose describing your personal goals for graduate study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS8wMYqclEqto9VTGEatCgI1Y5P_3qkzoufv4FS5fYdsnlhDYvW_1iteXJ541AWVRJ0qYNnMi4l_zTC\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official transcripts<\/a> from all colleges and universities attended. The Office of Graduate Programs will pull transcripts for University of Michigan-Flint students. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent directly to the school if they have not already been sent to the university in the past.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology (Thesis) applications must submit one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">letter of recommendation<\/a> from the faculty member planning to be their Thesis mentor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69555784bbe610b98d1d73a2192dfe62\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do my BS and MS degrees have to be in the same field?<\/strong><br>No! You can combine your BS program with a different MS program. A benefit of the BS\/MS degree is that you can specialize in a different field, or subfield, or your bachelor\u2019s degree. Consult with your advisor regarding programs that match your career goals and interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I apply to the joint program if I am not a CIT student?<\/strong><br>No, CIT BS\/MS degrees are designed for CIT majors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When should I apply?<\/strong><br>Students can apply for the MS program of their choice once they have completed 55 credit hours of their BS program. You should start thinking about the joint program during your sophomore year, and apply either at the end of the sophomore or the beginning of the junior year of BS study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will I get tuition assistance for the graduate program?<\/strong><br>The final year of the MS study does not include automatic funding. You should discuss funding options with your faculty advisor and\/or the financial aid office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do I need to take the GRE?<\/strong><br>No &#8211; the GRE is <em>not<\/em> required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the difference between the combined BS\/MS and just getting a regular MS degree sometime later?<\/strong><br>The combined BS\/MS allows you to take up to 16 credits of coursework at undergraduate tuition rates&nbsp;that are double-counted towards both your BS and MS degrees. This is a significant saving over a standard admission after the BS degree and also allows you to save time in completing both your Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees by allowing you to satisfy up to half of the MS credit requirements while still an undergraduate. Regarding the program differences, there are none. BS\/MS and regular MS students take the same classes and have the same expectations for research work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If I am accepted to the joint program, is there a time limit for completing the MS degree?<\/strong><br>BS\/MS students in their final year of MS are subject to the same time limits as standard graduate admission students &#8211; 6 years following initial enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I use my senior design project as the thesis project for my MS degree?<\/strong><br>You cannot use your senior design project for the BS as your MS thesis; however, you can design an extended research-based project with your faculty advisor to extend and deepen your work on a previous project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is it possible to complete the BS\/MS in just four years?<\/strong><br>The typical number of years to complete BS\/MS is five years if the student is enrolled full-time: 4 years for the BS and an additional year for the MS if attending full-time. You can complete this part-time, but the completion time will vary between students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What other undergraduate courses can be counted towards the MS degree?<\/strong><br>The only courses taken as an undergraduate that can count towards the MS degree are up to 16 credits of courses taken at the 500 level in consultation with one&#8217;s undergraduate advisor. Courses taken below the 500 level cannot be counted towards the MS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I register for courses that count for both degrees?<\/strong><br>Talk with your undergraduate advisor about course planning well in advance. Once admitted as a BS\/MS student, you must take 500-level courses that count towards both degrees. Courses at 300 or 400 levels do not count towards the MS, so advanced planning is critical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn a BS and MS faster with UM-Flint\u2019s CIT joint-degree programs. 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