Program Overview
UMass Boston Current Students Parents & Families Faculty & Staff Alumni Home Academics Majors & Programs Business Administration MBA Join the next generation of innovative business leaders. Request Info Apply Request Info Loading... About the Program Master's Hybrid In Person Online Business Are you ready to lead, innovate, and tackle the toughest challenges in business? UMass Boston’s MBA program gives you the expertise, flexibility, and freedom to lead with skill and vision. With just 12 courses, no prerequisites, and no GRE or GMAT required, this flexible graduate business degree fits your life. Finish in as little as a year online, on campus, or through a combination that works for you while advancing your career in business.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at University of Massachusetts Boston.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Business & Management.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 24 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Career Possibilities
Whether you want to build something of your own, drive strategy through analytics, or step into executive leadership, an MBA opens the door to careers that shape organizations and industries.
Here’s where this degree can take you:
- Accounting Manager
- Business Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Founder/CEO
- HR Manager
- Operation Manager
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Director of Sales
- Director of Business Development
- Supply Chain Manager
- Marketing Manger
Program Curriculum
Financing Your EducationEstimate Your Program Cost:Get a feel for your expected program costs using theGraduate Program Cost Calculator.Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit theBursar's websiteto learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information on assistantships and other financial aid resources.One Price Tuition Option (OPTO) MBAStudents 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 advisorto learn more.Graduate Student Financial AidGraduate Scholarships
Admission Requirements
How to ApplyDeadlines:April 15 for summer, June 15 for fall, or December 1 for springApplication Fee:The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.Applicants must meetgeneral graduate admission requirementsin addition to the following program-specific requirements:Online applicationand application feeGRE/GMAT not requiredCurrent résumé highlighting professional and academic experienceOfficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (United States bachelor's or equivalent required)Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional or academic referencesApplicants 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 toGADocs@umb.edu.Statement of intent essay explaining your goals and reasons for applying to the programInternational applicants:additional documentation requiredApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis.Apply as a Graduate Student
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,268/year (international)
Financing Your EducationEstimate Your Program Cost:Get a feel for your expected program costs using theGraduate Program Cost Calculator.Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit theBursar's websiteto learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information on assistantships and other financial aid resources.One Price Tuition Option (OPTO) MBAStudents 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 advisorto learn more.Graduate Student Financial AidGraduate Scholarships
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financing Your EducationEstimate Your Program Cost:Get a feel for your expected program costs using theGraduate Program Cost Calculator.Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit theBursar's websiteto learn more about Regular Session Tuition & Fees for in person courses and Special Price Tuition & Fees for online courses. Please refer to Financial Aid for more information on assistantships and other financial aid resources.One Price Tuition Option (OPTO) MBAStudents 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 advisorto learn more.Graduate Student Financial AidGraduate Scholarships
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- Application Deadline 2018-05-01
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120 ECTS / 360 credits (2-year programme)