AA in General Business

The UMass Global MyPath Associate of Arts (AA) in General Business focuses on career-building competencies to broaden your knowledge and provide a foundation for future bachelor's level study, should the student continue on. In this MyPath program, you will work at your own pace, displaying mastery of each competency before moving on to the next. There are no set schedules — you decide when you can work on your courses. And since MyPath programs charge a set fee for a six-month period, you can accelerate your progress by completing as many courses as possible within that time. 

This is an associate of arts degree, but it adds a business emphasis to the broad-based foundational coursework. 

  • Explore business in core courses and the General Business Emphasis, which is equivalent to 9 credits, and allows you to take three courses from any business discipline (i.e. Finance, Accounting, etc.).
  • This AA in General Business program is designed with input by business leaders.
  • Utilizes ever-evolving curriculum and award-winning competency-based technology.
  • All books and reading materials are included in your MyPath fees. 

At a Glance

Competency Based
60 Credits
$3300/6 month access
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What it’s like going to UMass Global?

Competency-Based, Self-Paced

This program is offered through UMass Global MyPath, a competency-based education (CBE) format designed for maximum flexibility. Courses are entirely self-paced, allowing you to progress as you complete each section—no set deadlines. This structure is ideal for students balancing work and life commitments. With a flat tuition rate per CBE academic year, you can take unlimited courses within each 24-week billing period. All books and materials are included electronically.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

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Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Competency-Based, Self-Paced

This program is offered through UMass Global MyPath, a competency-based education (CBE) format designed for maximum flexibility. Courses are entirely self-paced, allowing you to progress as you complete each section—no set deadlines. This structure is ideal for students balancing work and life commitments. With a flat tuition rate per CBE academic year, you can take unlimited courses within each 24-week billing period. All books and materials are included electronically.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Office meeting

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Our Faculty

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Portrait of Dr. Monica Shukla-Belmontes
Dr. Monica Shukla-Belmontes, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Business Administration
Dr. Monica Shukla-Belmontes PhD
Margaret Moodian
Dr. Margaret Moodian, EdD
Competency Based Education Tutorial Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Margaret Moodian EdD
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Deborah Zipnick
Competency Based Education Tutorial Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences
Deborah Zipnick

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this program must complete the formal application process and submit required documents. Documents required vary based on the number of transferable credits and include:

0 – 11 TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Official high school transcript indicating the date of graduation
  • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

12 OR MORE TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Provide official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended

Active military?

Admissibility and minimum transfer credit awarded will be determined based on the Community College of the Air Force, SMART, AARTS, or JST transcripts.

Start Strong with Support

Students with fewer than 12 credits or below a 2.0 GPA will take LBSC 100 (Student Success Strategies)  prior to the seventh month of competency coursework to build a solid foundation for college success.

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Accredited Quality

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Competency-Based Education Network

UMass Global is a member of C-BEN. C-BEN recognizes that today, competency-based education is still an emerging field with a small number of people and institutions understanding enough to describe it or implement it. C-BEN’s efforts focus on three main priorities: growing demand, building capacity, and removing barriers.

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Testimonials

Alex Meyers UMass Global

MyPath is designed for those of us who work 40 hours a week, and some, that are raising families, and want the flexibility and the control that it gives you.

Alex M.
Business Administartion (MyPath), BBA

Seeing 3 friends/co-workers graduate last May with their MBA's got me thinking. All 3 are married with young children and have jobs at least as demanding as mine. I am single with grown children. What was my excuse?

Current Student
Organizational Leadership (MyPath), MA

The courses are designed to allow me to apply the knowledge immediately. The assignments often support initiatives I am working on within my job such as public speaking and written communication, which allows me to demonstrate my career development improvements.

Current Student
Business Administartion (MyPath), BBA

In some of the early competencies (Strategies, Marketing, etc.) I sailed through a lot of the coursework because it was material that I already use in my workplace.

Current Student
Business Administartion (MyPath), BBA

 

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