A faster, more affordable path to a respected University of New Hampshire degree
The University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies offers fully online Applied Bachelor of Science degree programs designed to help eligible students earn a bachelor’s degree in as little as three years.
Our 90-credit College in 3 programs combine the quality of a UNH education with a streamlined, career-focused curriculum. Whether you are transferring college credits, returning to finish a degree, or preparing to advance your career, you can build on what you have already accomplished and move toward graduation without putting your life on hold.
Choose from online Applied Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Information Technology and Management, both designed around practical learning and the skills employers value in today’s workforce.
A more direct path to your bachelor’s degree
Finish in as little as three years
Complete a 90-credit bachelor’s degree in as little as three years, one year sooner than a traditional four-year program.
Save time and tuition
A streamlined 90-credit curriculum can reduce the number of courses required and the overall cost of earning your degree.
Build on your previous experience
Transfer up to 60 credits from previous college coursework. Students may also be able to earn credit for eligible workplace training, professional certifications, military training, or other prior learning.
Prepare for today’s workforce
Develop practical, career-relevant skills through applied coursework, virtual learning environments, real-world problem-solving, and a curriculum informed by employer needs.
Study fully online
Complete your coursework from wherever you are while balancing your education with work, family, military service, and other responsibilities.
Earn a respected UNH degree
Graduate with an accredited bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and the same academic standards of analysis, communication, and reasoning expected across UNH bachelor’s programs.
Explore our online three-year bachelor’s degrees
Applied Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology
Build technical and problem-solving skills for a broad range of technology roles. The program covers programming, data analytics, cybersecurity, virtualization and cloud computing, database management, digital forensics, systems analysis, and the ethical use of technology.
Through hands-on virtual learning and applied coursework, you will learn to develop secure technology solutions, communicate technical concepts, collaborate across teams, and address real-world business and technology challenges.
Applied Bachelor of Science in Management
Develop the leadership, analytical, and professional skills needed to contribute across a variety of industries and organizational settings.
The program combines core business principles with practical learning in leadership, human resources, accounting, marketing, financial management, data analytics, workplace communication, and strategic decision-making. You will learn to lead teams, manage resources, solve organizational challenges, and help organizations move forward.
Compare your bachelor's degree options
Category | Three-year applied bachelor's degree | Traditional four-year bachelor's degree |
|---|---|---|
Degree length | As little as 3 years | Typically 4 years |
Credits required | 90 credits | 120 credits |
Delivery | 100% online | Online options available |
Curriculum | Focused general education and applied, career-mapped coursework | General education, major requirements, electives, and additional opportunities for customization |
Transfer credits | Up to 60 credits | Transfer limits depend on the selected program |
Prior learning assessment | Up to 45 credits, within the 60-credit transfer maximum | Prior learning options may be available |
UNH residency requirement | At least 30 credits completed at UNH | Requirements depend on the selected program |
Minor | Not available | May be available, depending on the program |
Federal financial aid | Eligible | Eligible |
Career focus | Streamlined curriculum designed around applied skills and workforce readiness | Broader curriculum with additional space for electives, minors, and academic exploration |
Changing programs | Students may transition into the corresponding four-year degree | Students may transition into an A.B.S. program when requirements are met |
Graduate study | Admission requirements vary by graduate school; students may continue at UNH through a stackable four-year and accelerated master's pathway | May provide more direct access to graduate and professional programs |
Students should work with an academic advisor to understand how transfer credits, prior learning, and their selected degree path may affect completion time. Graduate admissions requirements are established by each receiving institution.
Designed for the way life really works
“Life doesn’t always follow a straight path, so UNH created these online programs to help returning or continuing students build on previous education and move forward to complete a previously started bachelor’s degree without starting over.”
Christian Lagarde, Ph.D.
Center Director, Business & Technology Programs
Christian also notes that graduating sooner may allow students who are already in the workforce to pursue promotions or higher-paying positions earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
UNH’s Applied Bachelor of Science degrees are 90-credit, career-focused bachelor’s programs designed around workforce readiness.
A traditional 120-credit bachelor’s degree distributes coursework across a general education curriculum, a major, and additional electives. The A.B.S. programs concentrate 90 credits around general education requirements and applied, career-mapped coursework.
Students are held to the same standards of analysis, communication, and reasoning while demonstrating those skills through practical problems connected to the workplace and their intended careers.
The Applied Bachelor of Science in Management and Applied Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology will begin in Fall 2026.
Both programs are offered exclusively online through the UNH College of Professional Studies.
The programs are structured so that eligible students may complete the degree in as little as three years. Your individual completion time will depend on factors including your enrollment schedule, transfer credits, prior learning, and remaining degree requirements.
Each Applied Bachelor of Science program requires 90 credits, compared with the 120 credits typically required for a traditional four-year bachelor’s degree.
Students may transfer up to 60 credits into an Applied Bachelor of Science program.
Students may earn up to 45 credits through UNH’s Prior Learning Assessment process. Prior learning credits count toward the 60-credit transfer maximum but do not count toward the UNH residency requirement.
Credit is not awarded automatically. Previous learning must be evaluated and meet UNH academic requirements.
Students must complete at least 30 credits at UNH to earn an Applied Bachelor of Science degree.
Yes. UNH’s Applied Bachelor of Science programs are eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
Students who complete an A.B.S. degree and later return for additional undergraduate credits or a second bachelor’s degree may have limited eligibility for certain forms of federal aid, including federal grants. Students should speak with Student Financial Services about their individual eligibility.
Most employers that require a bachelor’s degree recognize an accredited Applied Bachelor of Science degree as meeting that requirement, particularly in career-focused fields.
Employer requirements can vary by organization, industry, and position. Students pursuing a specific occupation should review the education requirements associated with that career.
Graduate and professional schools establish their own admissions requirements, so acceptance of a 90-credit bachelor’s degree may vary by institution and program. Students interested in graduate school should consult prospective institutions directly.
Students may also continue at UNH by transitioning into the corresponding four-year degree. Qualified students may then pursue an accelerated master’s pathway that allows up to 12 credits of graduate coursework to count toward the undergraduate degree.
Yes. Students admitted to a three-year A.B.S. program may transition into the corresponding four-year degree if their academic or career goals change.
Students currently enrolled in a B.A. or B.S. program may also change to an A.B.S. program but must meet the curriculum, residency, and transfer-credit requirements of the new degree.
No. The streamlined 90-credit curriculum does not include enough elective space to add a minor.
Yes. Applied Bachelor of Science students complete the same general education and writing-intensive requirements as students in UNH Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.
Take the next step toward your UNH degree
Your previous education and experience may put you closer to earning a bachelor’s degree than you think. Connect with our admissions team to learn how your credits may transfer and determine which UNH College in 3 program aligns with your goals.