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Earn your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree online from the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and open a world of new opportunities for your career.
The Online Business Administration Degree Program is a degree completion program that is ideal for those who have work, family or other commitments that make it difficult to attend classes on the Amherst campus. And the flexibility of online learning makes it possible to fit classes into your own schedule and progress towards a degree at your own pace.
You have the choice of majors:
- Accounting - NEW
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations & Information Management - NEW
You can also earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in:
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
Students can enroll in the program with a minimum of one year of study at the undergraduate level or 27 transferable college level semester credits.
Program Highlights:
- AACSB-accredited education
- First - Rate Faculty
- Commitment to the Student Experience
- Tradition of Leadership in Business Education
- Named #2 Best Online BBA Degree Completion Program (The Best Schools, 2012)
Try a Class: Whether you're considering completing your degree, or want to take a stand-alone course that will advance your expertise, we offer you the opportunity for exploration and growth. You have the option to take up to 15 credits before applying, or while your application is being processed.
Learn More: To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right, or visit the Isenberg Online website.
Click here for more information on the Isenberg School of Management Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Registration is administered through UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education. Please see Fee Schedule below.
| Type of Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fee per credit | $475 |
| Registration Fee per semester | $45 |
| Late Reg. Fee per semester* | $60 |
| Returned Check Fee per semester** | $30 |
| Total for course*** | $1470(475x3 credits= $1425 + $45 registration fee per semester) |
Pre-Fall 2012 accepts University Commencement fee $75.00, due last semester or attendance for matriculated students, required to receive diploma.
NEW for students entering FALL 2012- $135 Undergraduate Entering Fee, non-refundable fee combines the lifetime transcript and commencement fees into one fee.
Click here to browse our course listings.
*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled
** applicable when checks returned unpaid
*** Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course
Isenberg is accredited by the AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Did you know?
University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:
- UMass Ranked Among Top 10 Best Colleges in Online Education in Communication & Public Relations Degrees, 2011 by The Best Colleges
- UMass Ranked 2nd Among Top 10 Online Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees, 2011 by The Best Colleges
- UMass ranks 19th highest-rated university in the world by the Times of London.
- UMass ranked 56th in the Times of London's Top 200
- UMassOnline, UMass Boston President's Special Achievement Award, Valerie C. Haven, Sloan-C 2010 Awards
- University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
- Ranked Top 10 Online Degrees Colleges- September 2009 (Online Degree Reviews.com)
- UMassOnline Awarded Public Sector of the Year by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
- Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
- 'Excellence in Online Teaching' Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
- 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
- Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
- Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
- UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
- 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
- Excellence in Distance Teaching Education
A successful applicant will have a minimum of 27 transferable semester credits. Isenberg typically admits students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, but also considers students with varying educational backgrounds. We understand that each individual is unique, and we evaluate applicants on a number of criteria, including work experience, military experience and life circumstances.
1. Read application form instructions carefully. Click here for application details and instructions.
2. Complete application form and sign the bottom of the last page of the application. You need to print the application and mail it in. Please make a copy for your own record, and mail in the original. If you have any questions regarding the application, contact Liz Leary at 413.577.0746 or at admissions@contined.umass.edu.
3. In your personal statement, you should explain why you want to be part of the Isenberg Online BBA Degree Program.
4. Request official transcripts be sent directly from each college or university previously attended to Continuing & Professional education Admissions (address below).
5. If you are applying for Financial Aid, please fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
6. Once you have completed the application, send it to the address below.
Do not send application to the University's Admissions Office
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Continuing & Professional Education
Admissions Office
University of Massachusetts Amherst
100 Venture Way, STE 201
Hadley, MA 01035-9430
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7. The application is in a PDF file. Click here for the application. You will need an Acrobat Reader application by Adobe to view and print the application. If you don't have the Acrobat Reader application, you can download the installation from their website for free.
Download by clicking on the link below
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html
Below are the deadlines:
Spring: October 1st
Fall: April 15th
Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.
- Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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It is important to list the
University ofMassachusetts Amherst - For more information please click here.
Tips:
- Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
- When you register for classes, you should make sure that you see that your financial aid available in SPIRE.
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