UMass Boston

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

• Online application with the application fee.
• Current professional resume highlighting professional and academic contributions/qualifications.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, both undergraduate and graduate. Applicants must have the equivalent of a United States bachelor's degree to be eligible to apply. All transcripts are required, regardless of whether credits were transferred.
  
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional or academic references: Applicants must provide the name and email address for (2) references as part of the online application. Those references will receive an email notification directing them to a secure site to submit their recommendation. If references prefer to type a traditional letter, it should be sent as a PDF attachment referencing the applicant's name, student ID number and program of interest, to GADocs@umb.edu.
• Statement of intent essay: This statement is your opportunity to show the graduate admissions committee why you wish to pursue graduate study, as well as your specific interest and goals.

International Students

International graduate applicants must submit supplemental documentation.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadlines: April 15 for summer, June 15 for fall, October 1 (priority deadline) or December 1 (final deadline) for spring

Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. The application fee is waived for UMass Boston alumni and current UMass Boston students applying to the program.

Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.

Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information on assistantships and other financial aid resources.

One Price Tuition Option (OPTO) MBA

Students have numerous flexible tuition options to choose from when pursuing their MBA at UMass Boston. One new opportunity is the One Price Tuition Option (OPTO), an MBA with a locked-in tuition rate of $25,000.* MBA students can opt-in to this program any time before the start of their second semester and have up to five years to complete the degree.

This guaranteed tuition option is designed for flexible online learning but allows students to take up to two face-to-face classes. International students can take up to two face-to-face classes a semester to meet International students' F1-visa requirements. Contact your advisor to learn more.

Tuition rates are based on the 2024-2025 academic year.

Summer Start MBA

Summer courses run at an accelerated schedule offering two sessions between May-August. Summer Session I begins in late May, and Session II starts in mid-July. Full-time students can complete four courses over the summer, and part-time students can take fewer classes at their own pace.

1-Year MBA

Begin the 1-Year Full-Time MBA program in either the Summer, Fall, or Spring term. Students must complete 4 courses in each semester to fulfill degree requirements within 1 year.

Online MBA

The MBA's 10 required courses are available online, as are some elective courses with increased online offerings available every semester. Enjoy the convenience of the Online MBA, supported by advisor and faculty guidance, at one of the lowest online tuition rates in the field. Classes are asynchronous so that you can complete the coursework at a convenient time for you.

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Students must opt-in to the One Price Tuition Option to get the locked-in tuition rate.

*Does not include applicable fees, fees subject to change
**Face-to-face courses

Required Business Courses (30 Credits):

• MBA AF 601 - Economics for Managers 3 Credit(s)
• MBA AF 610 - Accounting for Managers 3 Credit(s)
• MBA AF 620 - Financial Management 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMGT 650 - Organizational Analysis and Skills 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMGT 660 - Business and Its Environment 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMGT 689 - Strategic Management 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMKT 670 - Marketing Management 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMS 630 - Statistical Analysis for Managers 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMS 635 - Operations Mgt 3 Credit(s)
• MBAMS 640 - Computer & Info Syst 3 Credit(s)

Required Electives (6 Credits):

Complete two additional business courses.

Track Options

Students can deepen their expertise by pursuing a track, which offers focused coursework in a specific area of business. Tracks appear on the official transcript and require three electives (9 credits) instead of the standard two (6 credits), bringing the total program to 39 credits. Choose from the following:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Finance
• Leadership & Organizational Change

In addition to the official tracks, students can explore electives in the following focus areas:

• Environmental Management & Sustainability
• Information Systems
• International Management
• Marketing
• Supply Chain & Service Management

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Complete 36 or 42 credits from 12 to 14 courses including ten required business courses and two to four electives.

Specialization: Students may choose to specialize in one of 11 areas: accounting, business analytics, digital marketing, environmental management and sustainability, finance, information systems, international management, leadership and organizational change, marketing, nonprofit management, or supply chain and service management. Students who choose to specialize must complete three electives.

Statute of limitations: Five years

Graduate Program Director Xiaolu Xu
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Associate Director of Graduate Program Operations Stephanie Zuehlke
For all application questions, please email stephanie.zuehlke@umb.edu

SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution
UMass Boston programs are designed to meet the requirements for licensure or certification in Massachusetts. Please contact your state licensing or certification board to determine whether the program meets the requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

 

 

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