Business Administration Online
MBA

Earn your MBA online at UMassD in 24 months

Advance your career with an MBA.

The key is finding a program that is exceptional, flexible, and affordable to fit your goals, budget, and timeline. Fill out the form and begin the conversation to see if UMass Dartmouth’s 30-credit online MBA is the right fit for you.

The Charlton MBA is responsive to the changing demands of the global, technology-driven economy. Taught by leading business scholars and seasoned industry professionals, this advanced degree also offers you the option to concentrate in specific areas.

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Rolling
Spring: Rolling
Summer: Rolling

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Contact

Melissa Pacheco, PhD

Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs
Charlton College of Business
Charlton College of Business 102

508-999-8543

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Contact

Online & Continuing Education

Foster Administration, 001
285 Old Westport Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300

508-999.9202
508-910.9060
online@admissions.umassd.edu

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Charlton offers you the distinction of an AACSB-accredited school and the value of a highly regarded public university.

5 concentrations currently available online

accounting
business analytics
finance
organizational leadership
supply chain management and information systems

Learn about the criteria for a GMAT waiver.

The UMassD Charlton School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest international accreditation standard for schools of business.

Curriculum

UMass Dartmouth online Charlton MBA students must complete 30 credits to graduate, or 39 credits if the three foundation courses are not waived.

Core courses

ACT 650 Accounting for Decision Making
MKT 650 Marketing Strategy
FIN 650 Finance for Decision Making
MIS 650 Information Technology Management
POM 651 Advanced Operations Analysis
MGT 650 Advanced Organizational Behavior
MGT 659 Strategic Management

Sample electives courses

ACT 671 Strategic Cost Management
FIN 672 International Financial Management
MIS 672 Digital Economy and Commerce
POM 677 Logistics Strategy and Management
MKT 671 Marketing Research
MGT 600 Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Law

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Student Success

Jill Abrahams ’19

After deferring her dream of earning an MBA, Jill returned to UMass to complete "unfinished business."

Career Opportunities

The Charlton MBA can help you move ahead in your career, whether you are a/an:

manager
accountant
marketing professional
engineer
educator
healthcare professional
entrepreneur

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UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned

AACSB-accredited Charlton College of Business education
Value and affordability of a UMass education
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Limited class size ensures individualized interaction with professors
Networking opportunities with other working professionals and faculty

Rankings

#70 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans - U.S. News & World Report stat-152a Feb, 2023 Keywords: CCB, Distinction, Factsheet,
Top 28% of U.S. Online MBA Programs - U.S. News & World Report stat-151a Feb, 2023 Keywords: CCB, Distinction, Factsheet,
#3 Best Value Online MBA Program - College Consensus stat-142a Sep, 2022 Keywords: CCB, Distinction, Factsheet,
#17 Best Online MBA in Finance - Academic Influence stat-146a Sep, 2022 Keywords: CCB, Distinction, Factsheet,

Graduate admissions requirements

University requirements for graduate admissions

Submit an application via the online portal. Be sure to provide your full legal name and to capitalize the first letter of all proper nouns.
Pay non-refundable $60 application fee (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) via the online portal. For Nursing applicants, the non-refundable application fee is $75.
Statement of Purpose, minimum 300 words. Unless otherwise indicated in the program requirement details, indicate your graduate study objectives, research interests and experience, and business or industry experience if applicable. If you are applying for a teaching or research assistantship, include any special skills or experience that would assist us in making assistantship decisions.
Resume
Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended (regardless of whether a credential is earned or not). Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled a final official transcript is required. International students applying for Data Science must submit semester-by-semester transcripts as well as consolidated transcripts.
Many programs have specific recommendations/requirements, please see the additional program-specific requirements for more information.
International students: official TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo (if accepted by program) score. Unofficial scores are accepted for admissions application review, once enrolled official scores are required and must be sent by the testing agency (copies/scans not accepted). This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. The Duolingo test is not accepted for the following programs: Art Education, Biology/Marine Biology, Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies & Theory, Marine Science and Technology (MS, PSM, PhD), Nursing (MS, DNP, PhD), Portuguese Studies, Professional Writing and Communication, Psychology (ABA, Clinical, Research), and Public Policy.

Program deadlines

Learning Style: Online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.