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 Top 10 "Best Part-Time MBA Program" in the Northeast Business Week for two consecutive years. For the fifth consecutive year, The Isenberg School of Management's Full-Time MBA Program ranks in the Top 10 Best Business Schools by Princeton Review. This year, Isenberg is ranked 7th nationally in the category, Greatest Opportunity for Women, according to Princeton Review's just-published The Best 301 Business Schools: 2010 Edition. Among the top ten ranked programs in that category, the Isenberg School placed second among business schools in New England.
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 23 foreign countries.
Students who live in the New England area also have the option of taking Part-Time MBA courses at any of our three Massachusetts satellite campus locations; evenings in Shrewsbury or Holyoke, or alternating 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 your 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. Please see Fee Schedule below.
| Program Costs |
Amount |
| Cost per credit (online course) |
$750 |
| Non-refundable Registration Fee per semester |
$45 |
| Late Reg. Fee per semester* |
$60 |
| Returned Check Fee per semester** |
$30 |
| Total for Course Cost*** |
$2295 (750x3crds. = 2250 + 45 reg. fee per sem.) |
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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 - $620 per credit
Shrewsbury - $680 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
There is also a one-time $300 Graduate Registrar's Service Fee, which is paid by all entering matriculated graduate students.
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?
University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:
- 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
- Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
- Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
Admission to the UMass Amherst Online Part-Time MBA Program at the Isenberg School of Management is based on several criteria: Academic history, GMAT or GRE performance, motivation, aptitude for graduate-level work, and professional experience (3+ years post undergraduate work experience required) 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 23 foreign countries. In addition, 49% 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) and submit official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) OR Graduate Records Examination (GRE) scores, two (2) letters of recommendation (professional preferred), official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (1 copy) and your resume/CV.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree in business or have not completed undergraduate level courses in accounting, finance, economics and management , you have several option to satisfy the program prerequisite:
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 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
Graduate Financial Aid options are available for UMass Amherst Part-Time MBA students.
For more information, please contact:
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Graduate Financial Aid Services
243 Whitmore Administration Building
181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Office: 413-577-0555
Fax: 413-545-1700
http://www.umass.edu/umfa/grads/
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