Three-Year Degree – Northern Arizona University

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Earn Your Degree in Only Three Years

Your education should move at the pace of your goals. NAU’s three-year bachelor’s degree option offers a focused, career-driven path to graduation with fewer credits and lower overall tuition costs. Designed with working adults and motivated students in mind, this option delivers the flexibility of online learning without compromising academic quality.

Available Programs for A Three-Year Degree*

Hospitality Business Administration

This 90-credit program is designed for working adults and aspiring leaders who want to advance in the fast-growing hospitality industry. Essential business coursework prepares you for management and leadership roles while saving you time and tuition, compared to the traditional four-year degree. You’ll graduate career ready.

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*Degree completion may vary based on transfer credits accepted, course availability, and individual student pace.

Benefits of a Three-Year Degree

FOCUSED PATH TO GRADUATION

Complete your bachelor’s degree in 90 credits instead of the traditional 120. With this streamlined program, you’ll follow a clear academic path from start to finish—no electives, no detours.

SAVE TIME & TUITION

Fewer credits and a shorter timeline can mean lower overall tuition costs. Graduate sooner and position yourself to enter or advance in the workforce faster.

ONLINE FLEXIBILITY

Learn on your schedule with asynchronous online courses designed to fit your life. Most courses follow a traditional fall and spring calendar, with many offered in convenient 8-week formats.

CAREER-READY CURRICULUM

Courses emphasize essential university requirements along with practical business and industry-specific skills, so you graduate prepared for real-world leadership opportunities.

SUPPORT YOU CAN COUNT ON

From enrollment to graduation, you’ll have access to dedicated online success coaches and faculty mentorship to help you stay focused, supported, and on track.

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