South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology Accelerated Masters Programs
South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology

South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology

Accelerated Masters Programs

Rapid City, USA

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

Jan 2027

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology offers Accelerated Masters programs that let you earn a B.S. and M.S. in as little as 5 years. You can apply up to 12 credits from graduate courses toward your bachelor's and master's requirements. Apply at the end of junior year; the deadline is the start of your final bachelor’s semester. Accelerated options cover fields including atmospheric and environmental sciences; biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, materials, mechanical, and mining engineering; engineering management; construction engineering and management; geology and palaeontology.

Career Outcomes: They prepare you for roles in engineering, research, mining, and academia.

Accelerated Masters Programs

The accelerated master’s degree programs will enable a student to complete both a B.S. and M.S. degree in as little as 5 years. Up to 12 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit requirements. See individual programs for the number of credits allowed by the program.

Students desiring to participate in the accelerated program are encouraged to apply at the end of their junior year; the deadline to apply is the start of the final semester of the bachelor's degree.

Accelerated options are available in the following master's degree programs:

  • Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Construction Engineering and Management
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Geology and Geological Engineering
  • Materials Engineering and Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering and Management
  • Palaeontology