Founded in 1947, the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is AACSB-accredited and has more than 1,900 students enrolled in nationally and internationally recognized on-campus and online graduate programs. Master's degrees and certificate programs allow graduate students to focus on business analytics, management practices, finance, and accounting. The school's alumni live and work in 86 countries and many of them serve as mentors, guest lecturers, and network connectors for Isenberg.
The Isenberg MBA program puts a strong emphasis on practical experience and collaborative learning. A demanding curriculum, accomplished faculty, and supportive community anchor the program, whether students choose to complete it on campus or online.
Want to take your established career to the next level while staying at your current job? The Isenberg top-ranked Online MBA is for you. Want to immerse yourself in a program with a cohort of like-minded, intensely driven peers? Our tuition-free On-Campus MBA is the answer.
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From the School
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Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Michael Famighette
Director of On-Campus MBA
Director of On-Campus MBA
Address
305 Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
United States
Phone
413-545-5608
Fax
413-577-2234
Email
grad@isenberg.umass.edu
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Admissions
Overview
From The School
Deciding to pursue your MBA is a big decision, and along the way there are many important considerations. From the moment you connect with us, an MBA program specialist will be there to answer any questions you might have. Whether you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the coursework, they have you covered. Apply now.
MBA Application deadlines
On-Campus MBA (Fall start):
Early Action: Nov 1
Round 1: Dec 1
Round 2: Feb 1
Round 3: April 1*
Online MBA:
Fall Start: Priority June 1, Final July 15
Spring Start: Priority Oct 1, Final Nov 15
Summer Start: Priority Feb 1, Final Mar 15
Admission requirements
Application and fee
Personal essay
Official transcripts of all universities/colleges attended
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
GMAT/GRE score (waiver may apply)
Interview (On-Campus MBA only)
Applicants: 157
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.48
Years Work Experience: 5.9
Average Age: 29
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
590 - 650
GPA
3.32 - 3.73
Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
November 1
Regular Application Deadline
April 1
Round 1
November 1
Round 2
December 1
Round 3
February 1
Round 4
April 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Public
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
Isenberg offers a number of graduate programs that allow you to shape your career as you envision it, including the MBA, MS in Accounting, MS in Business Analytics, Master of Finance in Alternative Investments, MS in Sport Management, MBA/MS dual degrees, Business Analytics Certificate, and Forensic Accounting Certificate. Whether you choose to learn on campus or online, our faculty, coursework, real-world experiences, professional networking, and career support focus on preparing you for your goals. Learn more here.
Academic Programs
On-Campus MBA
Our On-Campus MBA is a 37-credit, two-year fully funded residential program offered at the University of Massachusetts Amherst flagship campus. In your first year, you'll focus on a core curriculum designed to provide a strong foundation in a wide range of business topics and skills such as accounting, finance, analytics, marketing, operations, and negotiations. In the second year, you can explore your personal interests by pursuing a focus area or by creating your own independent study and working one-on-one with some of the foremost business scholars in the world.
Optional 9-credit focus areas equip you with knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest to propel you into the job you desire upon graduation. Choose from existing focus options—business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare administration, and marketing—or build your own Specialized Business Focus tailored to your needs.
You can also combine your MBA with a master of science by completing 31-35 credits towards another degree program simultaneously. Isenberg partners with other programs at UMass-Amherst to offer the following options:
—MBA/MS Engineering
—MBA/MS Public Policy & Administration
—MBA/MS Sport Management
Online MBA
Able to be completed in as few as 2 years, the Isenberg Online MBA curriculum includes 11 required core courses that cover all aspects of business from accounting to business law. You will also choose from a broad range of electives that will enrich your education, helping you ultimately create a bigger impact in your area of interest. If you would like to add a focused expertise to your MBA, you can specialize in business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare administration, or marketing.
The Isenberg Online MBA is perfect for working professionals looking to make a bigger impact in their industry without taking time off to complete a full-time program. Combining the high-quality curriculum of our On-Campus MBA program with the flexibility of the online platform, the Isenberg Online MBA provides world-class learning tailored to your schedule and timetable. Additionally, GMAT/GRE waivers are available for those who qualify.
If you live in the Massachusetts area and prefer to complement your online learning with some face-to-face exposure to materials, faculty, and colleagues, our Online MBA with in-person option is for you. It provides the opportunity to mix online learning with some in-person weeknight classes at one of our satellite locations in Boston, Shrewsbury, or Springfield.
Faculty
Isenberg faculty are recruited from around the world and include award-winning research scholars and experts from many industries. These committed instructors share their extensive professional experience to help you develop your business skills and knowledge. Respecting the fact that Isenberg students come from diverse career backgrounds, faculty members strive to provide challenging coursework that is both instantly applicable to current positions and foundational to future career goals.
Research at Isenberg makes an impact on the business world and society while advancing knowledge in seven academic disciplines. Isenberg School faculty members have nationally recognized strengths in a number of areas including in financial risk analysis, alternative investments, operations and quality management, organization theory, marketing and public policy, sport marketing, behavioral accounting, hospitality management, entrepreneurship, and business leadership.
Program Types
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
Yes
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
109
35
Female
Students Say
The Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers a flexible MBA degree with the backing and resources of one of the nation’s top research universities. Students have the option of a Full-Time, Online, or Part-Time MBA; every Full-Time student receives a two-year Fellowship that entirely funds their degree, making it “extremely affordable and beneficial,” and Part-Time MBA students have the option of completing two courses before the program begins, as well as attending classes at one of the satellite campuses. All new students begin their MBA program with a three-day Leadership Orientation Session, also known as “MBA bootcamp,” where they learn soft skills, complete team building exercises, and listen to a panel of Isenberg alumni talk about career paths. Students can choose from a number of focus areas (including Business Analytics, Healthcare Administration, and Sports Management), and the hybrid style of learning involving theory, hands-on practice, and working with companies facing real life business challenges means that “classwork is challenging but valuable.” “[Members of the] administration often are very close with students” and are “easily accessible and always looking to improve the student experience.”
Isenberg professors “do an amazing job and clearly care about students’ success.” Either within or outside class, they “are very open to assisting students”; the program is very much run like an organization where “communication and teamwork is essential,” which “truly prepares the students to hit the ground running once they are within their respective industries.” The program is “designed to build a community that works together and creates a whole that is better than the sum of its parts.”
Concentrations
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Data Science
Economics
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Analytics and Information Management
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Data Science
Economics
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Non-Profit Management/Public Administration
Certificate Programs
Accounting
Analytics and Information Management
Data Science
Analytics and Information Management
Data Science
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Finance
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Supply Chain Management
Finance
Media/Entertainment Sports Management
Supply Chain Management
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets (CISDM)
McCormack Center for Sport Research and Education
Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
The Virtual Center for Supernetworks
Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Required
Description
Sustainable Enterprise is a required course for the undergraduate online certificate in Sustainable Business Practice
https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/certificates/sustainable-business
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
No
Description
School's environmental commitment 1:
1.LEED certified Innovation Hub (https://www.umass.edu/sustainability/buildings-infrastructure/green-buildings)
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
Many of Isenberg's 50,000+ alumni serve as mentors, guest lecturers, and network connectors for Isenberg graduate students. The MBA program has more than 7,000 alums, many of whom work in Boston and New York City.
Beginning in 2021, all graduate students will have access to I-Connect, an online professional development platform offered by Isenberg's Office of Career Success. Through this platform, students will be able to in participate in virtual career development workshops and access resources such as resume and interview guides, recordings of workshops and alumni panels, and job opportunities.
Our recent graduates have secured positions at top companies like Cigna, Citi Group, FedEx, Johnson
and Johnson, KPMG, MassMutual, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. According to U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings, the average salary and signing bonus within three months of graduation for graduates of Isenberg's On-Campus MBA program was $131,388, while the average debt was only $18,328.
Average Starting Salary
$107,245
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
84%
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
33%
General Management
19%
Marketing
19%
Finance/Accounting
10%
Consulting
10%
Human Resources
10%
Information Technology
Graduates Employed by Region
52%
Northeast
19%
West
14%
Midwest
5%
International
5%
Mid-Atlantic
5%
South
Students Say
The Career Center at UMass “goes above and beyond to help students in their job search and facilitate alumni connections,” and there “are constantly networking and social events to attend.” From the focus on integrating the online MBA program to the emphasis on alumni relations, “this program continues to push the boundaries on what should be expected from an MBA program.” The design of the first-year curriculum—an integrated practicum in which all students are placed in teams and assigned a local consulting project that is incorporated into all coursework—is incredibly useful in terms of experiential learning and internship possibilities, and the administration is keenly aware of “desired future opportunities.” The school has a great reputation with corporate partners and the business world in general, and the Isenberg Fellowship “removes some of the financial pressure that prevents students from going back to school or requires them to tap into careers with a certain earning potential.”
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Management | 33% | $120,000 | $123,571 | $75,000 | $185,000 |
| Finance / Accounting | 19% | $105,000 | $103,000 | $92,000 | $110,000 |
| Marketing / Sales | 19% | $112,000 | $94,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 |
| Consulting | 10% | $90,250 | $90,250 | $77,500 | $103,000 |
| Human Resources | 10% | $88,700 | $88,700 | $62,400 | $115,000 |
| Information Technology | 10% | $114,000 | $114,000 | $95,000 | $133,000 |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 29% | $110,000 | $101,400 | $75,000 | $120,000 |
| Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 24% | $120,000 | $126,480 | $62,400 | $185,000 |
| Manufacturing | 14% | $112,000 | $110,666 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Technology | 14% | $132,000 | $120,000 | $95,000 | $133,000 |
| Consulting | 10% | $90,250 | $90,250 | $77,500 | $103,000 |
| Consumer Products | 10% | $66,500 | $66,500 | $50,000 | $83,000 |
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh
President Massachusetts Medical Society
David C. O'Leary
Former CAO State Street Bank
Robert Enzenauer
Brigadier General, Assistant Adjutant General for Space & Missile Defense
Michelle Equale
Head of Strategic Initiatives & Administration- Investment at MassMutual
Bernard Lee
Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
On-Campus MBA Fellowship Tuition & Aid
If you're selected as an MBA student at Isenberg, we'll award you a two-year Isenberg MBA Fellowship that fully funds your degree. The fellowship includes full tuition, an annual stipend, and health insurance. Isenberg MBA Fellows graduate ahead of the pack—with less debt, and with a world-class education and game-changing work experience, and are prepared to immediately make a career change, move up the ladder, or start a business.
Online MBA Tuition & Aid
Isenberg offers a superior education at a competitive rate, making your MBA an exceptional return on your investment. With our affordable tuition you can live within your means while investing in your future.
Online MBA classes (including those at satellite locations) cost $900 per credit.
If you're selected as an MBA student at Isenberg, we'll award you a two-year Isenberg MBA Fellowship that fully funds your degree. The fellowship includes full tuition, an annual stipend, and health insurance. Isenberg MBA Fellows graduate ahead of the pack—with less debt, and with a world-class education and game-changing work experience, and are prepared to immediately make a career change, move up the ladder, or start a business.
Online MBA Tuition & Aid
Isenberg offers a superior education at a competitive rate, making your MBA an exceptional return on your investment. With our affordable tuition you can live within your means while investing in your future.
Online MBA classes (including those at satellite locations) cost $900 per credit.
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Aid Package
$50,768
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Package
$50,768
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
100%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
100%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
100%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
100%
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$16,389
Tuition (Out-State)
$35,710
Fees (In-State)
$2,138
Fees (Out-State)
$2,138
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$900
Tuition (Out-State)
$900
Fees (In-State)
$0
Fees (Out-State)
$0
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board On-Campus
$13,202
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$13,202
Academic Expenses
$500
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
61
In State
39.3%
Out of State
60.7%
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
13.10%
Underrepresented Minorities
18.00%
International
48% female
53% male
Campus Life
Students Say
Amherst has several colleges, making the area “a rich cultural hub, with ample concerts and performances and access to museums, restaurants and galleries.” The UMass community is very large and offers “many diverse forms of activity and social life,” which means “you can generally find anything you want to do at UMass.” The Graduate Business Association “does an incredible job creating social events” for cohorts, including well-attended “trivia nights, hikes, movie nights and other social outings.” Most students live off campus, but “the curriculum design is such that the cohort becomes very close.” These are achievers who work hard to do well, but “never at the expense of our classmates,” and “there is an atmosphere of collaboration and support.” Those who go here “utilize their diverse backgrounds to create meaningful conversations that spark intelligent dialogue”; students here are “not overly competitive, but will all end up very successful.”
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
