Fast-Track Your Education with Iona University’s 4+1 Dual Degree Programs
A five-year dual degree is designed to help students get a head start on their graduate education while completing their undergraduate degree.
New Rochelle, N.Y. – Iona University’s 4+1 programs empower students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in just five years, reducing time and tuition costs.
Students in the dual degree programs still receive all the benefits of an Iona education, including service-learning opportunities, invaluable critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of innovation – but at an accelerated pace to begin a promising career sooner. Students in the 4+1 programs are also eligible for a variety of scholarships and/or merit awards.
Benefits for Iona Students
- Transition directly into the master’s program after completing undergraduate degree.
- Exempt from having to submit regular online application along with supplemental application materials.
- Automatically eligible for the Iona Alumni Scholarship.
- Eligible for the Edmund Rice Scholarship if GPA is a 3.5 or above.
Learn More Today!
Prospective students interested in pursuing a dual degree program at Iona should contact their Admissions Counselor, call (800) 231-IONA or email admissions@iona.edu. Currently enrolled Iona students should speak with their advisor to learn more.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
After double majoring as an undergraduate in finance and accounting, Michael Faughnan ’24, ’25MBA chose to further his education by pursuing an MBA with a focus on business analytics. As co-captain of the men’s swimming and diving team, he also just completed a summer internship at Ernst & Young, one of the top accounting firms in the nation.
“Iona prepared me for the job market by giving me a rigorous curriculum in both my majors and supportive career counseling,” he said.
Education
Debora Diaz ’25, ’26MST, currently enrolled in the 4+1 math and adolescent education program, said what interests her most about teaching is helping the lives of young people. She chose Iona so she could make her dream job a reality as soon as possible.
“I wanted to attend a university that was going to set me up for success post-graduation,” said Diaz. “With such an outstanding dual-degree program, I am going to start my dream career as soon as I graduate.”
Computer Science
Joshua Gitter ’18,’19MS graduated with a dual degree in computer science, concentrating in cybersecurity via the 4+1 program. Gitter credits his current success as a senior data engineer at Endeavors to the transformative internship opportunities facilitated by his professors at Iona.
“One of the best parts about going to Iona was its connections to get students internships. After finishing my freshman year, Dr. Bailie approached me about an internship at IBM,” he said. “I believe that the internship was a catalyst for my career. I was able to gain industry knowledge and get professional experience. I was also able to turn that into a full-time position once I graduated.”
Criminal Justice
Genesis Mojica ’20, ’21MS earned a dual degree in criminal justice and now serves within the New York Police Department (NYPD). She said her time at Iona, combined with her fieldwork experience, prepared her for her current role as an NYPD police officer.
“Iona made me a well-rounded person. The professors were amazing, the mentors [and] the community within the college prepared me for who I am,” she said. “Professionally, it allowed me to grow confident in myself and to walk into any room and not be intimidated by who’s there.”
EXPLORE DEGREES
With over 20 programs across a variety of specializations, Iona’s five-year programs feature a diverse range of degree options tailored to meet the evolving demands of today’s job market. These include:
5 Year: Master of Business Administration
- BA/BS in any discipline
- MBA to be completed in 12 months as a full-time student with direct admission
5 Year: Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts
- Digital Media & Production/Sports Communication & Media, BA/MA
- Psychology, Five Year Combined BA/MA - General-Experimental Specialization
- Psychology, Five Year Combined BA/MA - Industrial-Organizational Specialization
5 Year: Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
- Chemistry, BS/Computer Science, MS
- Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber-Security, BS/MS
- Computer Science with a Concentration in Game Development, BS/MS
- Computer Science, BS/MS
- Economics, BS/Computer Science, MS
- Mathematics, BS/Computer Science, MS
5 Year: Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science
- Computer Science with a Concentration in Cyber-Security, BA/MS
- Computer Science with a Concentration in Game Development, BA/MS
- Computer Science, BA/MS
- Criminal Justice, BA/Criminal Justice, MS
5 Year: Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science in Teaching
- English, BA/Adolescent Education: English, MST
- History, BA/Adolescent Education: Social Studies, MST
- Mathematics, BA/Adolescent Education: Mathematics, MST
- Spanish, BA/Adolescent Education: Spanish, MST
5 Year: Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Teaching
- Biology, BS/Adolescent Education: Biology, MST
- Chemistry, BS/Adolescent Education: Chemistry, MST
- Mathematics, BS/Adolescent Education: Mathematics, MST
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just six percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2023.” Iona also offers a fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, which is now principally located on Iona’s Bronxville campus in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian. Connecting to its Irish heritage, the University also recently announced it is expanding abroad with a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.