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In the News
How Veterans Shaped UMass Global
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2021) – On this Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on our safely guarded freedoms, for which veterans have made great sacrifices. In doing so, we are reminded that students who...
Partnerships, Student Spotlight
“I Did It” – UMass Global’s First AAA Accelerate Grad Ready for Southern California Commencement
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2021) – For Doreen Temple, a working parent and the first in her family to complete college, it’s almost time to put on her cap and gown and celebrate her accomplishments in...
Career
4 Helping Professions in High Demand
October 26th, 2021
If you’re considering pursuing a career in a helping profession, you’re probably motivated by a desire to work for a greater good. For you, being able to positively impact others by providing care and...
In the News
Survey Gauges Parents' Interest in Advancing Their Own Educations as Children Settle into School
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2021) – More than half of U.S. parents who responded to a late summer poll said the pandemic has inspired them to further their educations and three-quarters of those surveyed...
Career
How to Explain Gaps in Employment: Advice for Job Applicants
October 21st, 2021
Are you actively looking for a job after being out of work for a while? Or perhaps you’re trying to figure out how to explain previous gaps in employment on your resume. In either scenario, you might...
Business
Business Administration Concentrations: How to Cater Your BBA to Your Career Goals
October 14th, 2021
Whether you’re looking to land a more advanced role in your current workplace or have your sights set on launching a new career entirely, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) can help...
Business
Do You Have These Important Qualities of a Good Manager? [Quiz]
October 7th, 2021
If someone asked you about the worst manager you’ve ever had, you probably would have no trouble thinking of some examples. But what if you had to describe the qualities of a good manager? That’s a...