Bachelor’s Degree Partnership Program
The Bachelor’s Degree Partnership between Hennepin Technical College and Metropolitan State University allows students to earn select bachelor’s degrees. Students can earn either a B.A.S. in Organizational Administration or a B.A. in Individualized Studies from Metropolitan State University right here at Hennepin Technical College.
New or Current students
As a full-time student, you can earn an associate’s degree in the first two years, and a bachelor’s in the next two years.
Returning or Graduating students
If you’ve already earned your A.A.S. degree from Hennepin Technical College in any of the eligible programs, you can step directly into one of the select Metro State bachelor’s degree programs, Organizational Administration or Individualized Studies.
If you're getting close to graduating from Hennepin Technical College, please contact an advisor to discuss your next steps toward taking advantage of the Metropolitan State University Bachelor's Degree Program partnership.
Why a Bachelor's Degree from Metro State?
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Flexible
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Classes take place evenings at the Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie Campus or online (depending on the course).
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Convenient
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You can complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as two years, right in the Southwest suburbs.
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Simple
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If you’re a Hennepin Technical College student, you don’t need to fill out any additional application. If you have a 2.0 GPA, you already have conditional acceptance.
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Relevant
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Make yourself stand out by earning a bachelor’s degree in a strong technical education setting.
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Affordable
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Hennepin Technical College is among the most affordable colleges in the entire metro region.
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In Demand
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Hennepin Technical College graduates are in demand. Graduates have a high placement rate in their field of study.
Programs Eligible for Metro State Bachelor's Degree
For students interested in completing the Organizational Administration Bachelors of Applied Science degree, the following Hennepin Tech majors are eligible:
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Event and Meeting Management
- .NET Programmer
- Network Administrator/Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Desktop Support
- Executive Administrative Professional
- Greenhouse Management Technician
- Landscape Design and Construction
- Landscape/Horticulture
- Urban Forestry Technician
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Culinary Arts
For more information, or to get started on your Bachelor’s Degree at Hennepin Technical College, call 952-995-1300, or contact the Student Success/MetroConnect Advisor.
To explore other Bachelor’s Degree Program Partnership options through all seven Minnesota State universities, visit MinnState.edu.