The right partner recognizes that your goals are unique. As you adapt and change, so too must the education that will support you now and in the future. It's with your distinct needs in mind that we've built best-in-class flexibility into our entire portfolio of programs. This means that you can build a learning path that combines a breadth of foundational concepts with deep topical specialization. Best of all, because our entire portfolio was built with customization in mind, we've created numerous opportunities to earn multiple credentials concurrently, saving both time and money.
Build your learning path and learn how your credentials stack* up.
*Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy degree requirements. For more information on financial aid, please visit www.psu.edu and select "Costs and Aid".
Explore our programs.
Select your Master's- or Certificate-of-Interest using our Program Explorer. This tool will identify opportunities to stack additional Master's or Certificates credentials with your core selection. Don't see a path that aligns with your needs? Contact us to discuss your individual goals.
Meet some of our stackers.
Liam Zhou
- Master's in Management and Organizational Leadership
- Master's in Business Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Management Consulting
"I think the course stacking and course design in those programs has definitely helped me pursue my passion. I was able to do two programs in two years, and I will also be able to achieve another certificate in consulting."
Sofie Lutfy
- Master's in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Management Consulting
"Stacking my degrees has opened so many doors for me. I had a lot of opportunities to interview with companies thanks to the degrees I've earned and the work experience I've had. I felt like I had my pick of jobs."
Samuel Liang
- Master's in Business Administration
- Master's in Accounting
"I applied to the MBA program while I was still in the master's program. Smeal counted three overlapping accounting classes toward my MBA degree."
Flexibility, by the numbers.
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Online graduate certificates
Expand your professional skills and advance your career with a graduate certificate.
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Online MBA concentrations
Led by Smeal and delivered by Penn State World Campus, the Penn State Online MBA has something for everyone.
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Stackability across programs
All residential and online programs at Smeal provide opportunities to stack at least one credential with your master's.
