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^ top Business Administration - Bachelor
The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and the Division of Continuing Education introduce the online Bachelor of Business Administration. The online BBA degree program is a part-time program designed for working adults who have already completed sixty credits of college level work. Students may enroll in courses as non-degree students prior to application for admission, however, there is a limit to the number of courses that may be taken prior to matriculation. Enrollment in courses does not guarantee acceptance into the BBA degree program.
Courses in the Bachelor of Business Administration program include:
- Corporate Finance
- Principles of Management
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Management Communications
- Business Policy and Strategy
^ top Business Administration / Management - Bachelor
The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and the Division of Continuing Education introduce the online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management. The online BBA degree program is a part-time program designed for working adults who have already completed sixty credits of college level work. The Management concentration will prepare students for management opportunities, teaching them to become leaders in their organizations. Students may enroll in courses as non-degree students prior to application for admission, however, there is a limit to the number of courses that may be taken prior to matriculation. Enrollment in courses does not guarantee acceptance into the BBA degree program.
Courses in the Management BBA Degree program include:
- Human Resource Management or Organizational Behavior
- Administrative Theory
- Business and It's Environment
- Introduction to Global Business
^ top Business Administration / Marketing - Bachelor
The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and the Division of Continuing Education introduce the online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. The online BBA degree program is a part-time program designed for working adults who have already completed sixty credits of college level work. The Marketing concentration will familiarize students with the fast-paced world of Marketing, preparing them for a career in this exciting industry. Students may enroll in courses as non-degree students prior to application for admission, however, there is a limit to the number of courses that may be taken prior to matriculation. Enrollment in courses does not guarantee acceptance into the BBA degree program.
Courses in the Marketing BBA Degree program include:
- Marketing Research
- International Marketing
- Internet Marketing
- Sport Marketing
^ top Casino Management - Certificate
The Casino Management Certificate designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn the casino industry review legal and regulatory aspects of gaming, and understand the relationship of the casino industry to the overall tourism environment.
Courses in the Casino Management Certificate program include:
- Casino Management
- Casino Products, Protection and Probability
- Event Management
- Club Management
- Gaming and Social Policy
^ top Contemporary Communicatios - Certificate
The UMass Lowell online Contemporary Communications Certificate is an introductory certificate preparing students for work in a rapidly changing, information-driven workplace. Students will develop skills in research, analysis, writing, graphic presentation of material, and the use of technology as a tool for communication.
This certificate program is interdisciplinary and draws upon the expertise and knowledge of several departments within the University. Many of the courses in this certificate can also be applied towards several other certificates and degrees offered by UMass Lowell.
Courses in the Contemporary Communicatios Certificate program can be chose from the following categories:
- Written Communication
- Computer-Based Communication
- Strategic Thinking and Effective Communication
- Multimedia / Graphic Design and Development
^ top Foundations of Business - Certificate
This program offers an excellent opportunity for people with non-business backgrounds to obtain a graduate-level certificate. If you are subsequently accepted into our master's degree program, your certificate courses with grades B or better can be applied to the MBA to reduce the overall credit requirement.
Courses in the Foundations of Business Certificate program include:
- Financial Accountingli>
- Business Financial Analysis
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Operations Fundamentals
- Organizational Behavior
- Global Enterprise and Competition
^ top International Business - Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in International Business is designed for professionals currently working in or aspiring to work in companies that compete globally. The IB Certificate is a great option for students who want to continue their education at the graduate level or for fully-employed individuals interested in career advancement, professional development, or a career change.
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in International Business is to develop skills that enable individuals to operate more effectively in global organizations. The program's graduates will:
- develop an understanding of cultural differences
- examine the environmental impacts of business operations;
- gain knowledge of global marketing and finance
- develop an understanding of different legal and regulatory systems
Courses in the International Business Graduate Certificate program include:
- International Supply Chain Management
- International Business and Multinational Enterprises
- International Finance Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Law or Managing Across Cultures
^ top Leadership Excellence - Certificate
The UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI), in collaboration with UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education, is offering an online Leadership Excellence Certificate program designed for the busy schedules and tight budgets that are standard in today's organizational environment. Using the same approach as UMDI's acclaimed face-to-face training, the Certificate is adapted to an online course structure that flexes around your schedule-offering both convenience and cost-savings for individuals or groups.
The 6 module certificate provides 36 training-hours of hands-on learning over six weeks in an interactive online classroom which will equip key personnel with the mindset and skills they need to become effective leaders. Projects and case studies will be customized to provide opportunities for students to analyze leadership issues and concepts occurring in their own organizations, allowing for the development of real-time solutions.
Geared towards front-line and mid-level managers-particularly those who have been promoted through the ranks-this new Certificate program is a way for businesses, public agencies, and non-profit organizations to bring the high-level training UMDI is known for to their staff in a cost-effective and convenient way.
The Leadership Certificate has six modules that provide 36 hours of training and are taken over a six-week period:
- Assuming the Role of a Leader in Today's Challenging Workplace
- Understanding the Skill Set of an Effective Leader
- A Leader's Use of Power & Influence
- The Leader as Motivator
- The Leader as Performance Coach -- How to Improve Employees' Performance
- The Leader as "Team Captain" - Building and Sustaining Effective Workplace Teams
^ top Meeting and Event Management - Certificate
The Certificate in Meeting and Event Management is a 12-month credit based program that prepares students for career opportunities in the ever popular meeting and event industry. This program is designed to provide knowledge in core aspects of event and meeting management, including the selection of appropriate meeting sites, pre-event publicity and marketing, audio-visual aids, budgeting, negotiation, and contracts.
Courses in the Meeting and Event Management Certificate program include:
- Convention Sales
- Event Management
- Hospitality Marketing
- Meetings, Convention, and Event Management
- Catering and Banquet Management
^ top Hospitality and Tourism Management - Bachelor
Students of this program will get the skills and expertise they need to excel in a management, marketing or operations position in the hospitality industry. The program integrates courses in business, hospitality and tourism, the humanities, and social and physical sciences.
Courses in the Hospitality Bachelor Degree program include:
- Food Production Management
- Food Service Management
- Risk & Sanitation Management
- Hospitality Law
- Managerial Accounting
^ top Master of Business Administration
The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare managers to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing and diverse competitive environment. This MBA program puts great emphasis on using case studies, experiential learning techniques, and field programs applicable to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit settings to integrate theory and practice for students.
Courses in the Master of Business Administration program include:
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Managerial Accounting and Control
- Information Management
- Financial Analysis and Decisions
^ top Accounting - MBA
The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare managers to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing and diverse competitive environment. The Accounting concentration will allow you to broaden your knowledge of advanced principles of accounting, preparing you for new career opportunities. This MBA program puts great emphasis on using case studies, experiential learning techniques, and field programs applicable to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit settings to integrate theory and practice for students.
Courses in the Accounting MBA program include:
- Tax Factors in Business Decisions
- Globalization and Accounting
- Relevant Accounting Issues for MBA's
- Special Topics in Accounting
^ top Finance - MBA
The University of Massachusetts Lowell's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare managers to become effective leaders in a rapidly changing and diverse competitive environment. The Finance concentration will allow you to broaden your knowledge of corporate finances, preparing you for advanced career opportunities. This MBA program puts great emphasis on using case studies, experiential learning techniques, and field programs applicable to a wide variety of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit settings to integrate theory and practice for students.
Courses in the Finance MBA program include:
- Financial Markets/Policy
- Financial Derivatives
- Portfolio Investment and Security Analysis
- International Finance
^ top Master of Business Administration (Part-Time)
The UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management Online Part-Time MBA Program is a flexible, nationally accredited MBA for professionals who want to advance in their fields or change careers without the constraints of a campus - based program. If you're looking to earn your MBA degree online, our program is for you. This program consists of a combination of core and elective courses in subjects such as Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing. These courses are taught by the same Isenberg faculty who teach the full-time MBA program in Amherst. It is a part-time 37 credit, self-paced program that consists of 11 core courses and 3 elective credits. The entire core curriculum is available online every Fall, Spring, and Summer semester with the largest number of electives offered during the accelerated January semester. The courses are asynchronous meaning you can access your coursework at any time of the day or week, you choose the time that works best for you.
Courses in the P/T MBA program include:
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Managerial Accounting and Control
- Information Management
- Business Data Analysis
- Marketing Management
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