This is 100% online, affordable education that fits into your busy life and advances your career.
Advance your career with education benefits
Take advantage of EdCor's education partnership with UMass Global to earn a degree without piling up student debt. Eligible EdCor members receive assistance to continue their education. Use this advantage to enhance their skills and career prospects.
Why UMass Global?
Made for busy lives
- Education that fits into your busy life with two fully online/mobile accessible learning options
- Self-paced online (MyPath) — work at your pace, on your schedule, start any time
- Term-based online — instructor-led schedule, eight-week courses, six starts per year
Education for the Real World
- Education tailored for your development
- Over 55 degree, credential, and certificate choices
- Learn from industry experts
- Gain real-world skills you can start using immediately
Support when you need it
- Support you need to succeed
- Receive one-on-one dedicated support every step of the way
- Free math and English tutoring, along with technology support
- Lifelong connections, resources, and networking
How will a degree help me?
Check out some fast facts on why going back to school is a good option.
$1.2M
in additional lifetime earnings — that’s the average boost for bachelor’s degree holders compared to those with only a high school diploma
21%
more pay for having a master’s (or higher) instead of just a bachelor’s
60%
of workers will require training before 2027
Programs Offered
Instructor-Led
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.
Oct 20, 2025
7 Emphases
Instructor-Led
Business
Business Administration, MBA
Position yourself for a promotion or new position with a Master of Business Administration. Our dynamic, online MBA degree provides a comprehensive understanding of business principles, management strategies, and leadership skills, giving you the tools to thrive in a diverse, competitive business landscape.
Oct 20, 2025
Incl. CLAD Cert
4 Courses
Teaching & Education
California Teachers of English Learners Authorization
Expand your ability to impact students with limited English proficiency in this CTC-approved program. Upon completion, you will be authorized to provide instruction to English learners (EL) in a California classroom.
Oct 20, 2025
100% Online
Communications
Communications & Media, BA
Develop an interdisciplinary foundation that will launch your career in social media, public relations, journalism, digital marketing, product and project management, media relations, or communication strategy.
Oct 20, 2025
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
California Commission on Teaching Credentialing
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC).
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
UMass Global's Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Ways to Get Started
Start the next chapter in your life
Follow these simple steps:
- Speak with your employer's benefits department about your education benefits amount, eligibility requirements, and process.
- Speak with an Enrollment Coach — Fill out the Request for Information Form to answer degree, application, and transcript questions (please answer any unknown calls if even to tell them a better time to call you back).
- Complete your UMass Global application. It's free and easy! — Click here to apply!
- Complete the scholarship verification form — Click here to fill out the form and submit your verification.
- Receive your acceptance letter — Congratulations 🎉 !
- Get financially cleared — Make an appointment with our helpful OneStop Specialists.
- Enroll in classes — Work with an assigned Academic Advisor to come up with a schedule that works for you.
- Provide any necessary documents to your benefits department.