Dual Bachelor’s Master’s Degree Program

DBMD -- Fall 2008

Olga Vilceanu, Ph.D.Director of International Programs and Career

ServicesTemple University

College of Science and Technology

dbmd@temple.edu

Why Choose DBMD?

•Early admission to graduate school▫4th year of college = 1st year of

Master’s

•DBMD timeline▫Arrive Fall 2008▫Acquire dual degree by Summer

2010

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Opportunity to pursue a new field▫Explore compatible graduate

programs▫Consider alternate career paths

•How to find out what is available▫Graduate Bulletin, Graduate Programs▫Office of International Affairs▫DBMD Program▫www.temple.edu/cst/dbmd

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Why Choose DBMD?

•GRE/GMAT waived▫Compensate with high GPA▫Exception: Fox Business School

•Required tests: English proficiency▫TOEFL▫IELTS▫Government-sanctioned tests

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Year 4▫Merit-based scholarships▫Need-based scholarship

•Year 5, additional opportunities▫Conference travel funds▫Research assistantships

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Set tuition rate▫Flexible number of courses▫Customized academic study plan

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Available only to partner institutions▫Expedited application processing▫Improved communication▫Verified channels▫Reduced application fees

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Orientation and ongoing support▫2-week transition module (Aug.

11-22)▫Housing arrangements▫Professional development services▫Mentoring opportunities

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Why Choose DBMD?

•Dedicated staff to help you succeed

www.temple.edu/cst/dbmd•Ongoing communication and

support▫E-mail▫Skype (audio/ video)▫Webinars▫Phone

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