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Double Degrees

Students may enhance their BSBA degrees by simultaneously completing second degrees from either the School of Arts and Sciences or the School of Information Sciences. Students interested in the double degree should first be admitted to either A&S or CBA, then discuss their academic/career goals with their advisors before selecting this option.

CBA/A&S Option

This program consists of five years and a total of 150 credits. It enables students to earn simultaneously a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the College of Business Administration and either a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the School of Arts and Sciences. 

Students have to meet the admission requirements of both schools. Generally, students spend six terms in Arts and Sciences and four terms in the College of Business Administration for the A&S/CBA option. Students are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits from A&S and a minimum of 60 credits from the College of Business Administration. Students must complete all A&S and general education requirements and an A&S major (but not a related area).

Students must complete all of the CBA core requirements and a major in CBA.

Students must apply for graduation from both schools and must receive their degrees simultaneously. A&S students earn a BA, BS, or BPhil degree, depending on the program of study within A&S.

CBA/SIS Option

This program consists of five years and a total of 150 credits. It enables students to earn simultaneously the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree from the College of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the School of Information Sciences.

Students have to meet the admission requirements of both schools. Generally, students will complete a minimum of four terms of full-time study registered as SIS students and a minimum of four terms of full-time study registered as CBA students. Students may be registered in CBA, SIS, or in another University of Pittsburgh undergraduate college or school for the other two terms. Students are required to complete a minimum of 54 credits in the arts and sciences, a minimum of 30 credits in SIS courses and a minimum of 60 credits in CBA courses, all applicable to the BSBA and BS degrees. The 6 remaining credits may be taken in CAS, CBA, or SIS. Students pursuing the CBA/SIS  option will fulfill the SIS-related field requirement with the BSBA degree.

Students must complete all of the CBA core requirements and a major in CBA.

Students are eligible to apply for admission to the BSBA program at the end of their first year or after the completion of at least 24 credits applicable to graduation. Students are eligible to apply for admission to SIS after the completion of the sophomore year or after the completion of 55 credits.

Students are required to apply for graduation from both schools and must receive their degrees simultaneously.

If you are considering the double-degree option, contact Michael McDermott, either by E-mail or by calling 412-383-8811.