Program Overview
The Management of Aging Services at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Management of Aging Services programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management of Aging Services programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Understanding Data: Research Methods for Managers
- Health Management Issues in Aging
- Term Care Service Providers
- Introduction to Policy and Public Programs for the Elderly
- Managing Aging Services in Changing Economic Climates
- Understanding Psychological Processes in Later Life for the Delivery of Aging Services
- Residential and Long Term Care Management
- Leadership and Ethics in Aging Services
- Introduction to Senior Transportation
- Marketing Aging Services
- Service Delivery Issues in Aging
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Students must submit:
- Application fee
- Completed graduate application form or apply online
- Brief cover letter indicating you would like to be considered for admission
- Official transcript including evidence of a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited university and minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
- Three letters of recommendations: Download the recommendation form (PDF)
- Personal Statement: a three or four page essay on your experiences and why you wish to enter the program
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Test Score Report
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, United States
The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months