Master's Degrees

University of Massachusetts Global offers over 16 master’s degree core areas, such as business, healthcare administration, teaching, social work, and organizational leadership. Within those areas, we give you 31 concentrations to focus your expertise and skill set. This could be the career turbocharger you’ve been looking for.

An Advanced Degree Equals a Competitive Advantage

Earning a master’s degree helps you develop the specialized knowledge employers seek, making you stand out among other candidates. It is required for most middle- to upper-management positions as well as qualifying for most professional licenses or pursuing a doctorate degree.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) those with a master’s or higher degree earn 21% more than those with a bachelor’s degree.

  • All UMass Global programs are delivered online, which meshes with the working world of our adult students. But we’re anything but new to online education — we’ve been designing, building, and delivering engaging online coursework since 2007, long before most schools that haphazardly rushed to join the online world during COVID.
  • Our 31 concentrations within our master’s degrees allow you to specialize in areas that interest you and advance your career. For instance, our Master of Business Administration has nine emphases ranging from finance to business intelligence & data analytics, and teaching to counseling.
  • Every master’s program we offer is designed for workplace relevance. Some, such as our teaching, social work, and counseling masters, even include fieldwork. Bottom line? A UMass Global master’s degree could be the best investment you could make in your future.
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Graduate Admission

Applying for a master's or doctoral degree program? Research the requirements for your program, fill out the online application and request your official transcripts.

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Graduate Financial Aid

Learn about financial aid available for graduate and professional degree students in the form of institutional and outside scholarships, as well as non-need based loans.

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MA in Counseling, PPS Credential with CWA Authorization

Education

Position yourself to become a school counselor for grades K-12 with this master’s degree in counseling. Your coursework will also earn the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) in School Counseling for California.  

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MA in Education, Autism

Education

This Master of Arts in Education gives teachers the tools to engage, teach, and empower students with autism spectrum disorders. As awareness of autism has grown, so has its prevalence, increasing the need for capable, enthusiastic educators.

Online

MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Education

Innovate and energize your curriculum design and instruction to better relate to today’s learners. This Master of Arts in Education will expand your career options and earning potential.

Online

MA in Education, Educational Administration

Education

Position yourself to shape educational policy and lead change, expanding your career potential in administrative leadership roles with the skills gained through this MAE in educational administration from UMass Global while increasing your income potential.

Online

MA in Education, Educational Leadership

Education

This online degree prepares students looking to take on leadership roles in education-related fields without pursuing a credential for public school administration. Alternative coursework specific to particular areas of interest customizes the program. 

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My academic advisor was a great support system. He was my advisor throughout my program and he took the time to learn about me personally so we could make the best schedule to accommodate my life.
Steve L.
MA in Education, Teaching and Learning
Before, I was stuck in the process. Now I have the larger picture. I am more well-rounded. I would like to move to a management/leadership position and working on my MBA has made me better candidate.
Sandra W.
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