Whether you aspire to embark on a new business venture, revitalize an established company, or address a pressing social issue—UMass Boston's MBA values your values. Our award-winning program is just 12 courses with no prerequisites and no GRE/GMAT required until further notice. Plus, it's available in both online, in-person, and hybrid formats, and can be completed in as little as one year.
Reasons to earn your MBA with UMass Boston:
Grow your own innovative venture. Apply your invaluable business insights as an analyst. Or, climb your way to the top of the C-suite. These are just a few of the possibilities an MBA offers.
International Students
International graduate applicants must submit supplemental documentation.
Deadlines: April 15 for summer, April 1 (priority deadline) or June 15 (final deadline) 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.
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.
One Price Tuition Model (OPM) 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 (OPM), 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.
| Residency | Per Credit | Per Course | 36-Credit MBA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In State** | $832 | $2,496 | $29,962 |
| New England** | $1,437 | $4,311 | $51,732 |
| Out-of-State & International** | $1,600 | $4,800 | $57,600 |
| One Price Tuition Option | $695 | $2,085 | $25,020 |
| Online | $575 | $1,725 | $20,700 |
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):
Electives (6 to 12 Credits):
Complete at least two additional business courses.
Students who wish to specialize must complete three to four electives.
11 Specialization Options
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
Xiaolu Xu
(617) 287-6293
