Fast-track your business degree at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business
If you’ve been thinking about graduate school but feel unsure about the time, cost or commitment, there’s good news. You can get a head start while still an undergraduate student at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. The Joint Undergraduate to Master’s Program (JUMP) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is designed to make earning your graduate degree more efficient, affordable and achievable.
Here’s everything you need to know about how JUMP can accelerate your academic and career goals.
What is the JUMP program?
The JUMP allows qualified undergraduate students to take up to nine credit hours of graduate-level courses that count toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Starting in fall 2026, the Rollins College of Business will offer two JUMP pathways:
- BSBA in Accounting → Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
- BSBA in Business Analytics → Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA)
This dual-credit structure helps you save time and money while gaining advanced skills earlier.
Why choose JUMP?
Save money on graduate tuition
One of the biggest advantages of JUMP is financial. You’ll pay undergraduate tuition rates for up to nine graduate credit hours, significantly reducing overall costs.
No application fee
Applying to JUMP won’t cost you anything, making it a low-risk, high-reward opportunity.
Faster timeline
By completing graduate coursework early, you can shorten the total time it takes to earn your master’s degree.
Potential for HOPE scholarship into your fifth year
Eligible students may be able to extend their HOPE Scholarship into a fifth year, helping offset additional expenses.
Who is eligible for JUMP?
To qualify for the program, you must:
- Be a current BSBA: Accounting or BSBA: Business Analytics major
- Have completed at least 90 credit hours
- Be within 30 hours of finishing your first bachelor’s degree
- Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA
If you meet these requirements, you’re in a strong position to take advantage of this accelerated pathway.
If you’re motivated, academically strong and already considering a graduate degree in business, JUMP offers a strategic shortcut. You’ll gain advanced knowledge, reduce costs and position yourself competitively in fields like accounting and data analytics.
Take the next step
Graduate school doesn’t have to wait. With JUMP, you can start building your future today—without putting your present on hold.
Your master’s degree might be closer than you think. Learn more on the RCOB website.
