Online Learning

As Sarah Nickerson headed off to college in Boston in the fall of 2008, she wasn’t really sure what she wanted to do with her life — or if college was even for her.

If you are thinking about what you want to study in college and you’re considering psychology as a major, you might be wondering about what kind of jobs you can get with a psychology degree. You’ll need a doctoral degree if you’re interested in becoming a psychologist.

With nearly two decades of work as a certified public accountant (CPA) under her belt, Pennsylvania resident Rusty Williams was looking to the future. She loved the work she did as a CPA, but it required a demanding work schedule with long hours that she just couldn't see herself maintaining for the remainder of her career.

Meet Som Seng, a full-time marketer, and mother who shares her experience as an online student in UMass Donahue Institute's online Leadership Excellence certificate program.

Leading organizational change often starts from an internal perspective of “What is the problem and how can we fix it?”

Design Thinking offers an alternative approach to instead put ourselves in the shoes of our customers. This is the main focus of the second module in the 8-week online Leadership Excellence certificate program titled, "Driving Innovation."

Are you one of the 36 million adults nationwide¹ who have some college credit but no degree?

What does it mean to be an effective leader in today’s ever-changing global economy?

It’s important to make the distinction that not all leaders are created equal. The difference a great leader can make within an organization is insurmountable. Inspiring employees to work hard and do their best to achieve business goals, attracting high-caliber talent and keeping them, and creating new opportunities for innovation and organizational change are paramount to any organization’s success.