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An Advanced Degree Equals a Competitive Advantage

Earning a master’s degree from UMass Global can set you apart with specialized knowledge that employers value — knowledge and skills often required for leadership roles, professional licenses, or doctoral pursuits. On average, those with a master’s earn 21% more than bachelor’s degree holders, according to NCES. Our 100 percent online programs are built for working adults and backed by over a decade of online education experience. With 31 career-relevant concentrations — some with fieldwork — UMass Global master’s degrees offer flexibility, depth, and strong returns on your investment in your future.

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Graduate Admission

Applying for a credential, master's, or doctoral degree program? Research the requirements for your program, fill out the online application and request your official transcripts.

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Graduate Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid available for graduate and professional degree students in the form of institutional and outside scholarships, as well as non-need based loans.

Programs Offered

Self-Paced
Leadership

Organizational Leadership *self-paced, MA

In this self-paced master’s in organizational leadership, you’ll work independently and on your schedule, demonstrating the leadership competencies prized in every organization.
Continuous Starts

Organizational Leadership *self-paced, MA

Self-Paced
In this self-paced master’s in organizational leadership, you’ll work independently and on your schedule, demonstrating the leadership competencies prized in every organization.
Master's
Continuous Starts
Instructor-Led
Leadership

Organizational Leadership, MA

With our theory-to-practice-oriented curriculum, this online master’s degree in organizational leadership will prepare you to move into leadership roles in any organization.
Oct 20, 2025

Organizational Leadership, MA

Instructor-Led
With our theory-to-practice-oriented curriculum, this online master’s degree in organizational leadership will prepare you to move into leadership roles in any organization.
Master's
10/20/2025
Psychology & Counseling

Professional Clinical Counseling, MA

Learn about the MA in Professional Clinical Counseling at UMass Global, an online degree program that prepares you to provide therapeutic services to diverse communities.
Oct 20, 2025

Professional Clinical Counseling, MA

Learn about the MA in Professional Clinical Counseling at UMass Global, an online degree program that prepares you to provide therapeutic services to diverse communities.
Master's
10/20/2025
100% Online
6 starts/yr
Social Work

Social Work, Master

Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Oct 20, 2025

Social Work, Master

100% Online
6 starts/yr
Put your compassion to work for those who need it with a CSWE-accredited MSW degree. A combination of online coursework and in-person fieldwork at a service agency in your local area prepares you to become a dynamic, professional, licensed social worker.
Master's
10/20/2025
10/20/2025

Testimonials

My academic advisor was a great support system. He was my advisor throughout my program and he took the time to learn about me personally so we could make the best schedule to accommodate my life.

Steve L.
Education, Teaching and Learning, MAE

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

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