Ranked in Top Ten Best by Princeton Review
The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management Online Part-Time MBA program is the most flexible option for today's professional. As one of the first major accredited business schools to pioneer offering graduate education online, we are recognized today as a leader in offering a high quality MBA program that can be taken entirely online.
As the flagship campus for the University of Massachusetts, we strive to provide our students with the best learning experience possible. We are honored to have been ranked #5 in the Northeast and #29 in the country by Business Week’s "Top Part-Time MBA Programs" rankings (2007), and for the past three years, Princeton Review ranks the UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA program #4 Best Professors.
Whether you take courses at one of our satellite campus locations or online, you will be taught by the same world renowned Isenberg faculty that teach in our full-time MBA program.
Online Curriculum
The Online Part-Time MBA program is a 37 credit, self-paced program that consists of 11 core courses and 3 elective credits.
The entire core curriculum is offered online every Spring, Summer, and Fall semester with the largest number of elective courses offered during our accelerated January semester.
Online courses are taught asynchronous meaning you can access your coursework at any time of the day or week -
there is no campus residency requirement so you can complete your degree online from anywhere in the world - you choose the time that works best for you. This approach is attracting students from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries.
Students who live in the New England area also have the option of taking Part-Time MBA courses at one of our three Massachusetts satellite campus locations; evenings in Shrewsbury and Holyoke, or weekends in Pittsfield.
Take Two Courses Before Applying
As a non-degree student (not yet formally accepted in the program), you can take two courses (typically 6 credits) before applying. This gives you the opportunity to experience courses in the Part-Time MBA Program and see if it’s a good fit with you personal and professional goals. For assistance with choosing your courses or for more information, please contact the
UMass Amherst Isenberg Graduate Programs Office.Course registration for all UMass Amherst Part-Time MBA courses is administered by UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education. Payment is due upon registration. Please see below for Program Costs.
| Program Costs |
Amount |
| Cost per credit |
$670 |
| Registration Fee per semester |
$45 |
| Education Service Fee per semester |
$0 |
| Late Reg. Fee per semester* |
$60 |
| Returned Check Fee per semester** |
$30 |
| Total for Course Cost*** |
$2055(670x3crds. = 2010 + 45 reg. fee per sem.) |
Click here to browse our course listings.
Students who live in the New England area also have the option of taking face-to-face "live" courses at any of our three Massachusetts satellite campuses: evenings in Shrewsbury or Holyoke as well as alternating weekends in Pittsfield.
Holyoke/Pittsfield - $540 per credit
Shrewsbury - $600 per credit
Same fees apply
*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled
** applicable when checks returned unpaid
*** Courses can vary from one to four credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course
The Isenberg School of Management Part-Time MBA Program is fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB- International). AACSB - International is the premier accrediting agency for business programs around the world. The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Did you know?
The University of Massachusetts was ranked 22nd Best University in North America and 45th Best in the World by the Times of London.
More Awards…
- Winner, United States Distance Learning Association, 21st Century Best Practices Award, 2005
- Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards - Excellence in Faculty Development, 2005 (UMassLowell)
- Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Programming, 2005(UMass Lowell)
- Winner, Sloan-C Excellence Awards – Excellence in Online Teaching, 2005 (UMass Lowell)
- UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
- UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Ranked #5 in the Northeast, #29 in the Nation, BusinessWeek, 2007 Top Part-Time MBA rankings
- Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005
Admission to the UMass Amherst Online Part-Time MBA Program at the Isenberg School of Management is based on several criteria: Academic history, GMAT performance, motivation, aptitude for graduate-level work, and professional experience are all taken into consideration. No one academic background is favored in the selection of candidates. The Part-Time MBA Program currently attracts students from all 50 US states and 15 foreign countries. In addition, 47% of students in the program are currently employed by Fortune 100 companies.
To gain admission to the Online Part-Time MBA program, you must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited US institution (or its equivalent), completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), and have completed undergraduate coursework, in the disciplines of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Management.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree in business or have not completed the above courses at the undergraduate level, you have several options:
1. Complete the UMass Amherst Isenberg Foundations of Business course which is an intensive 70 hour course offered exclusively online during the Summer OR Winter semesters or,
2. Complete the above courses at the undergraduate level courses at an accredited college or university.
Admission to the Online Part-Time MBA Program is made throughout the year. There are three application deadlines: July 1, December 1, and May 1.
Need More information?
For more information, please visit the UMass Amherst Isenberg Online Part-Time MBA website or contact us directly at:
Isenberg School of Management - UMass Amherst
Graduate Programs Office
Office: 413-545-5608
E-mail:
gradprog@som.umass.edu
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