School of Business & Professional Studies

Learn and incorporate the business acumen and leadership skills needed to inspire innovation, solve complex challenges, and advance your career. UMass Global's business programs are designed to expand your business IQ and develop leadership skills to equip you for a future role or to expand your current position within the business world.

Gain a Competitive Advantage

With top business executives serving on our Advisory Board and experienced scholar-practitioners delivering our 100% online coursework, University of Massachusetts Global's School of Business and Professional Studies takes pride in our ability to provide relevant coursework that fuels your business career. Leadership skills, communication concepts, strategic planning, and ethical reasoning are embedded in our coursework, priming you to achieve your career aspirations. Delivered in two online formats discussed in detail below, find a degree or certificate that fits your personal and professional goals. Then let’s get down to business!
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WSCUC

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

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Vision

University of Massachusetts Global will be the visionary, worldwide leader in higher education, equipping students to achieve personal growth and success.

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Mission

The mission of the School of Business and Professional Studies is to provide adult learners with a relevant, flexible and quality education that inspires innovation and global leadership.

Flexible Ways to Learn

At University of Massachusetts Global, we recognize that every student is unique and can learn in different ways. Some are completely self-driven and can work on their own; others prefer the more traditional instructor-led approach. That’s why we offer two approaches for our online curriculum in our School of Business & Professional Studies — instructor-led/session-based degrees and competency-based, self-paced degrees (UMass Global MyPath). Which works better for you?

Self-Paced vs. Instructor-Led: Select the option that meets your needs!
SELF-PACED INSTRUCTOR-LED
100% online
Pace controlled by Student Instructor
Textbooks and course materials included
Start at Any time 6 convenient times per year
Tuition charged per Flat rate per session Unit per class
Ability to take breaks
Programs offered 9 Business & IT Programs 65+ programs, credentials, and certificates
Interact with classmates
How grading works Mastery of competencies (B or better) Traditional grading system 
*Additional fees apply if student fails 1st attempt at final assessment
**Expectations are to take 12 units per 24-month period

Find Your Degree/Program

Hybrid

(on-campus/online)

Online

Online

(self-paced)

In-Person

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AA in General Business (MyPath)

Business and Professional Studies

This online, self-paced program helps students build the foundation necessary to advance in business. 

Online

(self-paced)

BA in Organizational Leadership

Business and Professional Studies

Grow the leadership and organizational development skills necessary to advance in any industry. This program equips innovative leaders to analyze opportunities, communicate vision and lead by example with a leadership degree.

Online

BA in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Administration

Business and Professional Studies

This program gives students opportunities to cultivate leadership and interpersonal skills, focusing on a broad range of subjects from conflict resolution to entrepreneurship.

Online

BA in Organizational Leadership, Supply Chain Systems

Business and Professional Studies

This program enables students to navigate through the nuances of labor relations, understand information systems and effectively employ project management skills to implement strategies across supply chains.

Online

BBA

Business and Professional Studies

Open doors to the business world with this bachelor’s degree in business administration. From accounting to finance, marketing to operations management — you’ll explore the breadth of business through industry-relevant coursework taught by working professionals.

Online

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Meet Our Faculty

Glenn Worthington

business

Glenn Worthington, Ed.D.

Dean/Professor of Organizational Leadership

Specialty

Organizational Leadership
Monica Shukla

business

Monica Shukla-Belmontes, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Curriculum, Assurance of Learning and Competency-Based Education/Associate Professor of Business Administration

Specialty

Business

Business Management Innovation

Statistics

Human Resources

Information Technology
Laura Galloway

business

Laura Galloway, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Administration; Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership and Human Resources

Specialty

Organizational Leadership

Human Resources Practitioner

Management
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If I put more time in it I can get it done faster.  The best part is that you find out what you do know and what you need to know.
Venita C.
BBA, Information Systems Management (MyPath)
From the moment I applied, my admissions counselor was such a huge support.
Alison C.
BBA in Human Resources
Before, I was stuck in the process. Now I have the larger picture. I am more well-rounded. I would like to move to a management/leadership position and working on my MBA has made me better candidate.
Sandra W.
MBA
I personally know that the MAOL prepared me to be a better leader and manage multiple projects. The program enabled me to take what I learned and apply in the workplace right away.
Aimee A.
MA, Organizational Leadership
 

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