Mount Mary’s new “Thrive in 3” program allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as three years through streamlined options.

Mount Mary University (MMU) is leading the way in higher education with the launch of new reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees, the first of their kind in the state of Wisconsin.

Launched in January 2026, the reduced-credit programs, known as “Thrive in 3,” lets students earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as three years through streamlined options. This can be done with as few as 95 credits, compared to the traditional 120-credit pathway. The first of these options include Cybersecurity and Digital Marketing, both offered in partnership with Rize.

“Reduced-credit majors are designed for students who want a shorter, three-year college experience, allowing them to enter the workforce sooner,” said Dr. Kristen Carioti, professor and dean of the MMU School of Arts and Sciences.

“Cybersecurity and digital marketing are future-proof majors. One protects the digital world, the other shapes it,” added Dr. Marmy Clason, chair of the Business, Communication & Technology Division. “The combination of a Mount Mary University education and courses powered by Rize Education give students cutting-edge skills and make these programs especially strong.”

Mount Mary’s forward-thinking approach offers students the ability to graduate faster, spend less money, and start their careers sooner, all while receiving the same personalized, mission-driven education the university continues to be known for.

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