Your Online MBA at Your Own Pace

In this workforce MBA, you’ll advance by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined business competencies. You’ll use what you already know to move faster and spend more time where you need it. Designed for independent, self‑directed learners, this format lets you own your pace and reach out for support when you need it.

You’ll graduate having mastered the core leadership capabilities required to succeed across all levels of an organization. You’ll learn to use advanced business analytics to solve tough problems, foster cross-functional teamwork to guide company transitions, and deliver strategic communication to diverse corporate stakeholders. Additionally, you’ll gain the practical tools needed to lead inclusive global organizations and evaluate internal operations to drive competitive strategy.

  • Show off your skills with digital badges: Earn five employer‑validated digital badges along the way. These badges are stackable proof of your leadership, analytics, finance, marketing, and workforce skills and can be shared before you even finish the program.
  • Finish Faster: Complete your MBA in as few as 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time with the maximum transfer credits. Up to 6 of your transfer credits can come from certifications such as the CPA and SHRM-CP.
  • Choose the right approach for you: Ready to drive your own timeline and move as quickly as your mastery allows? This self-paced MBA is for you. Prefer structured weekly deadlines and live interaction? Explore our instructor‑led MBA. Learn more about the differences between the two.

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Online: Self-Paced
30 Credits
$3915/6 month access
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Competency-based, at your pace

This modality, known as UMass Global MyPath, is built for independent learners who thrive while working solo, on their schedule. You set your own pace with no weekly assignment deadlines or fixed time in class requirement. 

  • Flat-rate tuition: Pay a set fee for each six-month term, completing as much as you are able in that span.
  • Personalized progress: Advance by demonstrating mastery, moving faster through what you already know and spending more time on new or challenging concepts.
  • Support when you need it: Enjoy your independence knowing you’re backed by UMass Global support staff who are ready to assist when needed.

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  2. Based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics and updated quarterly
  3. The University of Massachusetts Global does not guarantee a job to graduates upon completion of any program

Self-Paced Online Courses You May Take

BUSC 610

Data Analysis for Decision Mak

FINC 607

Financial Management

OLCC 632

Leadership and Innovation

3 Credits
HRCC 630

Conflict & Negotiation

3 Credits
MKTC 605

Marketing Management

OLCC 613

Org. Theory and Behavior

3 Credits

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Admission Requirements

Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • 2.75 grade point average (GPA)
  • Official transcripts from the accredited institution where you earned your highest degree

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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What Our Students Say

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I know that through having my master’s in business administration I’m going to be able to continue to climb up the ladder and continue to guide and lead others to do the work that they do. I believe I'm making a bigger impact by being a leader.

Monica T.
Business Administration, MBA

Going back to school helped me get out of my comfort zone. It helped me get past the "we've always done it that way" mentality. I learned that I needed to innovate personally, professionally and to help other become more innovative.

Keith F.
Business Administration, MBA

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.

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Business Administration, MBA

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Evelina Atanassova, PhD
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Dania Baba, PhD
Associate Professor of Healthcare and Business Administration
Dania Baba PhD

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a comprehensive graduate degree that teaches you how to solve real-world business challenges and make smart, strategic decisions. MBA programs cover essential, practical topics such as finance, marketing, team management, and business strategy.

Whether you want to climb the corporate ladder, switch industries, or launch your own company, an MBA gives you the real-world skills and leadership confidence you need to stand out in today's competitive job market.

The cost of an online MBA can vary quite a bit depending on the school you choose. In the U.S., on average, an online MBA costs around $30,000 to $40,000 total.

UMass Global offers two pricing models for an online MBA. 

  1. Our instructor-led program is the more typical cost-per-credit model. See our time-to-complete calculator for an estimate of your costs for that modality. 
  2. For our self-paced MyPath modality, you’ll pay a flat-rate amount for each six‑month term. Your total cost will depend on how many terms it takes you to complete all competencies.

UMass Global's programs are designed to work with employer tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, saving you money and making your MBA even more accessible. Learn more about these programs, how they work, and tips for discussing tuition benefits with your employer.

UMass Global MyPath is a competency-based learning experience where you progress by demonstrating mastery of defined competencies instead of earning credit for attendance, participation, or weekly assignments. Unlike traditional online courses that follow fixed weekly schedules and due dates, MyPath programs have no fixed time in class requirements, offering flexibility to study around your schedule while progressing through structured learning milestones.

In UMass Global MyPath, grading is mastery-based instead of using traditional letter grades or GPA. You demonstrate what you know through applied projects, case studies, presentations, written analyses, and other real-world assessments, with faculty providing feedback and chances to revise and resubmit work as you build toward mastery.

Your transcript reflects whether you have met the required competencies in each course, using M (Mastered), WC (Withdrawn), or NS (Not Satisfied, used only while work is in progress between terms), with mastery aligned to the equivalency of a “B” level of performance.

Despite its self-paced nature, MyPath is not an isolated study model. Faculty are actively involved in evaluating your assessments, providing feedback, answering questions, and guiding your improvement over time. You also work with academic advisors and one-stop specialists who help you set goals, monitor your momentum, and make term-by-term decisions that support steady progress toward graduation.

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