ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (September 1, 2026) — University of Massachusetts Global announces the launch of its revamped Master of Business Administration program, now available in two modalities. The fully online MBA program now requires 30 credits to complete — reduced from 36 — allowing students to earn their master’s degrees sooner while saving on tuition costs. In addition to the reduction in required credits, students can also finish faster by transferring up to 12 credits, including up to 6 from certifications such as the CPA and SHRM-CP. The first start date for the program is August 31, 2026.
The revised MBA will be offered in two fully online formats, allowing students to learn the way that best fits their learning style, schedule and career goals: An instructor-led credit-based option, and a self-paced competency-based option, known as UMass Global MyPath. Both formats offer a rigorous curriculum mapped to industry standards, featuring project-based learning that turns concepts into real work, giving students knowledge they can put to work right away.
"We kept what makes an MBA worth having and built it for the way people work and hire today,” explained Dr. Amy Burks-Stewart, the acting dean for the School of Business and Professional Studies at UMass Global. “Students earn the full degree in 30 credits, so they finish sooner and spend less.”
Additionally, students earn five digital badges throughout the course of the program. Distributed by Credly, these micro-credentials are employer-validated proof of their workforce skills that can be shared before they even finish the program.
“Students will earn verified micro-credentials along the way in the core areas of business, from financial decision-making to data analytics to leadership and growth,” noted Dr. Burks-Stewart. “For a hiring manager, that means a candidate who can point to exactly what they can do. For a student, it means a respected degree and real proof of skill, earned at the same time."
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