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
Whether you thrive in an instructor-led environment or prefer the self-paced MyPath approach, our business and IT programs are designed to inspire innovation, develop leadership, and fuel your career. Leadership skills, communication concepts, strategic planning, and ethical reasoning are embedded in our coursework, priming you to achieve your career aspirations. From business and technology to healthcare and leadership, we’re excited to support your journey to achieving your goals.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Our Faculty
Dr. Glenn Worthington, EdD
Dean/Professor of Organizational Leadership
Dr. Laura Galloway, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Human Resources
Dr. Monica Shukla-Belmontes, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Business Administration
Testimonials
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.
Information Systems Management (MyPath), BBA
From the moment I applied, my admissions counselor was such a huge support.
Alison C.
Human Resources, BBA
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.
Business Administration, MBA
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 | 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 | 55+ 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
Programs Offered
Human Resources
Business Administration (Human Resources), MBA
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
Jun 23, 2025
Business Administration (Human Resources), MBA
Elevate your expertise in managing any organization’s most valuable asset — its people — with this MBA in Human Resources. Expanding upon our core graduate-level business curriculum, this MBA in HR will prepare you for management positions in human resources.
Master's
Online
Business
Business Administration (Marketing), MBA
The Master of Business Administration degree with a Marketing Emphasis ensures you'll be well-versed in the principles of consumer behavior, research, international marketing, advertising and promotion strategy, and new product development. Gain a competitive advantage in this ever-growing field.
Jun 23, 2025
Business Administration (Marketing), MBA
The Master of Business Administration degree with a Marketing Emphasis ensures you'll be well-versed in the principles of consumer behavior, research, international marketing, advertising and promotion strategy, and new product development. Gain a competitive advantage in this ever-growing field.
Master's
Online
Leadership
Business Administration (Org Leadership), MBA
Prepare to influence and transform your workplace by earning your Master of Business Administration with an Organizational Leadership Emphasis. In your online coursework, you’ll examine the role of values in ethical decision-making and develop personal philosophies of leadership to meet your organization’s objectives.
Jun 23, 2025
Business Administration (Org Leadership), MBA
Prepare to influence and transform your workplace by earning your Master of Business Administration with an Organizational Leadership Emphasis. In your online coursework, you’ll examine the role of values in ethical decision-making and develop personal philosophies of leadership to meet your organization’s objectives.
Master's
Online
Business
Business Administration, Certificate
This online business administration certificate program introduces conceptual and practical skills needed for standard business practice. These courses help both business and non-business students who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to enhance their administrative abilities for public sector, for-profit, or nonprofit environments.
Jun 23, 2025
Business Administration, Certificate
This online business administration certificate program introduces conceptual and practical skills needed for standard business practice. These courses help both business and non-business students who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to enhance their administrative abilities for public sector, for-profit, or nonprofit environments.
Certificates & Courses
Online
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