Cooperative Programs

Willamette University 3-2 BA or BS/MM

The 3-2 BA or BS/MM degree program is designed to provide a Bachelor of Arts or Science from Albertson College and a Master of Management degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson School of Management.

Students will attend Albertson College for approximately three academic years and Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management for approximately two academic years. After completing the academic requirements of the two cooperating institutions, the student will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from Albertson College, and the Master of Management degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management.

Should a student leave the Atkinson Graduate School of Management having completed one year of graduate work (30 semester credits), upon providing the Registrar of Albertson College with a certified transcript verifying such completion, Albertson College will award the student a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.

General Requirements Imposed by Albertson College

Students are required to have satisfactorily completed the following requirements in order to earn this 3-2 degree.

• At least 94 credits of coursework at Albertson College, including at least 10 credits of work in courses numbered 300-499, completed with a grade point average of at least 2.00 (a) in the Albertson record, (b) in the entire undergraduate record, along with a grade point of 2.00 in the major field (a) in the Albertson record, and (b) in the entire undergraduate record and, if the student completes a minor, along with a grade point average of 2.00 in the minor field (a) in the Albertson record, and (b) in the entire undergraduate record.
  
• All Albertson College General Education Curriculum requirements.
  
• A major consisting of approximately 39 credits which may be either in Business or in some other department. Students majoring in a discipline other than Business are very welcome in the program and encouraged to consult the Atkinson Liaison Officer on the Albertson College campus about appropriate preparatory coursework.
  
• Elective courses as necessary to complete the minimum 94 credits from Albertson College.
  
• The requirements for independent work and 30 credits of resident credit with senior standing are waived for students in this program. Thirty credits of graduate coursework, normally complete
  
  1. minimum of 94 credits at Albertson College including all requirement stated above
  2. be recommended for the program by the designated official at Albertson College
  3. complete the Atkinson School application for admission by March 31 of the junior year
  4. satisfy the admission requirements of the Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management
  5. possess academic and professional credentials which rank in the top three candidates applying from Albertson College

Admission to the MM program of Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management is guaranteed to Albertson College students who satisfy the requirements stated above.

To complete the Atkinson School Master of Management degree, 3-2 BA or BS/MM students must satisfactorily complete sixty credits of core and elective course work and meet all requirements for graduation from the MM program. The sixty credit of course work includes:

1. thirty credits of MM core course work, and
2. thirty credits of MM elective course work of which three credits must be GSM 750, Internship and three credits must be an approved integrated elective course.

Albertson College Catalog is not a contract but rather a guide for the convenience of students. Every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy. Any editorial or typographical errors, which may be present, do not change policy as formulated by the faculty and administration of the college. Albertson College reserves the right to change or withdraw courses, to change fees, rules and calendar for admission, registration, instruction and graduation, and to change other regulations affecting the student body, at any time.