Programs

Earn your accredited MBA online through UMass Lowell's College of Management. The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare managers to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing and diverse competitive environment. This MBA program puts great emphasis on using case studies, experiential learning techniques, and field programs applicable to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit settings to integrate theory and practice for students.

Accredited Online MBA Program

The UMass Lowell Online MBA Program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education.

Curriculum

For students who have taken undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Business Financial Analysis, Marketing Fundamentals, Operations Fundamentals, Organization Behavior, Global Enterprise and Competition and who have completed those courses with a grade of "B" or better within the past five years (this must be evidenced on your official transcript which you will submit along with your application into the program), the Online MBA program consists of a total of 10 courses (30 credits). For students who have not completed undergraduate coursework in the above areas, the Online MBA consists of a total of 16 courses (42 credits). Courses are offered online every Fall, Spring and Summer, allowing students many opportunities to take courses. Courses are asynchronous, meaning you can access your coursework any time, any where.

As a non-degree student, you can take up to six credits in the Online MBA program before you are formally accepted to the program.

• First - Rate Faculty
• Concentrations offered in:
  • Accounting*
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
    
    *Note: We expect to have Accounting courses available online beginning in Summer 2008.

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

For additional registration information, visit UMass Lowell’s Continuing Studies Website at http://continuinged.uml.edu/general/registration.htm. Registration is administered through UMass Lowell’s Registrar’s Office. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 978.934.2550.

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.

• 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)
• Med School, 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports, 2005

An official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score (GRE scores are not accepted)

Three letters of recommendation from employment-related sources

A résumé

A one-page essay, highlighting academic and career goals

A score report for TOEFL with a 550 minimum must be submitted if the applicant is a citizen of non-English speaking country or has never earned an academic degree in the United States

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with UMass Lowell's Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility.

Contact:

For more information or if you have additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (978) 934-4220 or email financialaidquestions@uml.edu.