Bachelor of Arts in Theater/ MSc in Accounting in Hamden United States | Quinnipiac University

In just four years, you can earn both a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and either a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), preparing you to become a leader in the arts, entertainment, or business sectors.

The Accelerated Dual-Degree BA in Theater/MBA or MSA (31) enables driven students to obtain a BA in Theater from the College of Arts and Sciences alongside an MBA or MSA from the School of Business within four years. Combining theater studies with business or accounting graduate degrees enhances career prospects and earning potential while preserving the transformative benefits of a liberal arts education.

These programs benefit students passionate about theater and aspiring to succeed in global business. Theater training builds confidence, public speaking abilities, and empathy while fostering problem-solving, leadership, and creative thinking skills. This accelerated dual-degree program helps students stand out by developing these competencies alongside a prestigious business qualification.

These degrees also prepare students for leadership positions in the entertainment industry, which needs business-savvy professionals with theater expertise. Graduates are well-suited for high-level roles like executive director, producer, managing director, or artistic director. The MSA additionally fulfills the 150-hour CPA exam requirement, opening doors to careers as production accountants, chief accounting officers, or CFOs.

Both the Accelerated Dual-Degree BA in Theater/MBA or MSA (3plus1) programs are completed comprehensively. Theater/MSA candidates must minor in accounting during their first three years.