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UMass Dartmouth's Women's and Gender Studies Degree Program offers a fully online degree completion program to students who wish to enter into the field of Women's and Gender Studies. Students who complete the program receive a Women's and Gender Studies Degree Completion Program.

Learn from a diverse, award-winning faculty, with an online BA in English with a specialization in Literature and Criticism from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.  Alongside improved literacy across a myriad of genres, you will learn to analyze, argue, persuade, critique and present effectively.  The skills you acquire in this UMass-Dartmouth online BA are easily transferrable to many professions.  Curriculum is likely to include:

• British literature
• The English Renaissance
• American poetry
• Critical theory

Earn your BA in History 100% online through the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth.  This educational foundation can strengthen your communication skills and enable you to form historical perspectives that can be used to launch a successful career in any number of industries. From ancient histories to Europe, the US and beyond, students chose electives across curriculum categories.  Classes offered may include:

• The Holocaust
• History of western civilization
• Women in history

UMass Dartmouth's Bachelor of Political Science Online Degree Completion Program offers a fully online degree completion program to students who wish to earn a political science undergraduate degree. Students who complete the program receive a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. This program offers a pre-law concentration.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (LAR) degree program offers students the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in multiple subject areas while focusing in a particular interest area. LAR degree completion students select two concentrations from seven discipline areas. A strength of this program is its attention to preparing graduates to develop strong communication abilities and apply their knowledge to real world situations. The program is taught in small classroom sizes with faculty who truly care about their students’ grasp of learning and progress toward completing the degree.

Students from across the country are joining us at UMass Dartmouth. Join us and graduate confident of your abilities in the work place to:

• Communicate with finesse (oral and written)
• Assess a situation well and develop a course of action
• Work productively and independently

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers a Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies to the online student.  This 100% online certificate explores the various socioeconomic and cultural effects on men and women.  Studies include but are not limited to:

• Feminist Theory
• Humanities
• Social Sciences

Online courses are led by high-quality, student-centered faculty.  Students will examine factors of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality while developing skills in critical thinking, communication, analysis and research.  Deepen a comprehension of humanity through topics such as global feminism, feminist theory, and more through UMass Dartmouth online.

If you have a desire to serve your community and fellow citizens, consider an online BA or BS in Public Administration from UMass-Dartmouth.  The knowledge you acquire within this degree will prepare you to work in social services, public affairs, community safety, environmental services, or even, parks and recreation, just to name a few.  Subjects covered in this online BA look at government roles and policies, urban politics and economics. Electives are derived from economics and political science, with required core courses such as:

• Business Communications
• Public Budgeting
• American Politics

• Environmental
• State and local
• Labor
• Health

The UMass Dartmouth Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in Accounting prepares students for careers in public accounting, management accounting, government, and auditing.

Accounting students learn how to:

• Apply accounting concepts, standards, and regulations to prepare, audit, and analyze financial statements and tax reports
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate information for financial planning, control, investing, and decision making
• Apply concepts and methods used in internal control and the auditing process
• Use accounting systems to conduct and control operations

Financial risks and returns are what drive organizational decision-making and corporate strategy.  You can be at the heart of this business facet, with an online BS in Finance from UMass-Dartmouth.  Students within this major learn how to apply classroom theory to investments and financial services across the global market, understanding the regulatory environments, risks, institutions and services within.  You will also learn how to analyze corporate financial statements and use the latest technology to support your learning.  Curriculum within this online BS in Finance from the Charlton School of Business, usually includes:

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Business Statistics
• Investment Analysis
• International Financial Management

With the online Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration, students gain valuable knowledge and skills to advance organizational objectives. Students learn fundamental management skills such as supervision, strategic planning, project management, and how to improve a business. Online courses are taught by seasoned practitioners who are engaging and give personal attention to students.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Quantitative business analysis
• Principles of enterprise management
• Organizational behavior

With the online program, students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities while earning their degrees. Graduates will be equipped to enter or advance in their business careers. By obtaining the online bachelor’s degree in business administration, graduates will be prepared to enter a competitive job market and succeed.  

The online UMass-Dartmouth BS in Management – Leadership teaches students the fundamental management skills necessary for career advancement and to lead in roles across a variety of industries in today's global market.

Management degree students gain proficiency in:

• Leadership and supervision skills
• Analysis of business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Strategic planning and project management in diverse and fluid business environments
• Policies, procedures and systems that effectively enhance organizations

The BS in Management Information Systems offered online by UMass-Dartmouth comprises two different areas of study, whereby students must major in either Technology Management or E-commerce/Digital Business. Regardless of which track you select, you will be well-prepared to enter one of the most dynamic, rapidly growing facets of business.  You will learn how to drive organizational decision-making, solutions and strategy using a systems-approach through the analysis of real-world scenarios.  Curriculum in both of these UMass-Dartmouth MIS online degrees is the same for the first two years of study and includes courses similar to:

• Principles of Accounting
• Leadership, Teamwork & Collaboration
• Business Statistics
• Problem Solving & Programming

Build a solid foundation for your career through knowledge of marketing fundamentals. As a marketing major, you'll explore all phases of marketing and distributing products and services throughout the global economy—with a focus on understanding consumers and acquiring information for decision-making.

Career opportunities include:

• Marketing directors
• Public relations and advertising managers
• Research analysts
• Sales managers
• Directors of marketing communications

The UMass-Dartmouth's online BS in Operations Management teaches leadership skills and insight of daily business operations, across multiple-facets.  Students will likely gain proficiency in:

• Computer technology
• Quantitative methods
• Management of the supply chain from vendors to customers
• Planning and problem-solving techniques
• Evaluating objectives, analyzing internal and external environments and creating effective management strategies and tactics to achieve an organizational goals.

An Accounting Certificate allows you to add a new skill set on top of your existing undergraduate degree. Specific tracks are available for both business and non-business majors to best suit the needs of each group. 

Whether you earned your bachelor’s in business, law, healthcare, engineering, or another field, you can gain skills essential to management roles and the ability to advance your career. For students who started with a business degree, this certificate plus one additional course will satisfy education requirements to sit for the CPA exam in some states. Both completion tracks consist of 10 courses that can be completed entirely online.

Some of the topics you can expect to study in this online Accounting program include:

• Cost accounting
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Financial statement analysis

The UMass Dartmouth's Certificate in Accounting is designed for students who have already earned bachelor's degrees in other fields.

If you have a business degree, you can:

• Acquire the credentials for a career in accounting
• Qualify to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Massachusetts as well as in many other states
• Prepare to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.

If you have a non-business degree, you will gain:

• An intensive introduction to the accounting discipline
• Greater management responsibilities and expertise
• Certification and and then take several additional business courses to meet the CPA requirements.

The online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics enables students to learn the concepts and techniques for analyzing and managing data through hands-on experience. Students must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for admission. This degree works as a stand-alone or as a step towards the MBA program.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Business analytics and data mining
• Information technology management
• Applied business analytics and information visualization

The online graduate certificate program is designed to give working professionals advanced skills and training in a specialized area. Earning the online certificate can open doors to job promotions or career changes. Graduates will gain a competitive edge in the workforce by obtaining this certificate.

The Business Foundations Graduate Certificate offers students who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-business area of study the opportunity to meet the demands of new careers in management or to advance their professional goals.  This program is compatible with the MBA degree requirements, enabling certificate recipients to transition into the MBA program.

• Gain knowledge of statistics and analytical techniques.
• Research environmental impacts of business operations.
• Develop skills in basic accounting and finance concepts and practices.
• Learn about legal and regulatory systems.

Learn the skills and knowledge to compete in constantly evolving global financial markets with the online Graduate Certificate in Finance. Students must have a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for admission. This degree works as a stand-alone or a step towards the MBA program. Students will learn analytical models of modern financial theory and practice, which will enable them to develop strategic financial decisions in an organization.

Course topics include, but are not limited to:

• Investment management
• International financial management
• Finance for decision making

The online graduate certificate program is a short, focused program that consists of 12 credits. The flexibility of the online course is ideal for working professionals seeking education to advance in their careers. Earning this certificate can open the door to new job opportunities or promotions.

The Graduate Certificate in International Business is designed for professionals currently working in or aspiring to work in companies that compete globally.

• Develop an understanding of cultural differences.
• Examine the environmental impacts of business operations.
• Gain knowledge of global marketing and finance.
• Learn aspects of the legal and regulatory systems.

The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership is designed for professionals currently working in or aspiring to work in managerial positions in business, nonprofit, or governmental organizations. The business skills needed in today's leadership roles include the ability to lead, motivate, and empower others; the skills to design and implement high-performing organizational structures; and the ability to manage change in today's dynamic and increasingly internationalized work environment.

The Graduate Online Certificate in Public Management exposes students to the essential principles of public management within the context of public policy. Students learn about the foundation of policy development and public management. From this foundation students choose from a variety of electives that focus on areas which include state and local public finance, regional economic development, program evaluation and other aspects critical to public management.

The online Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems is for professionals seeking new opportunities, to have more impact on the job, or to advance in their careers. The concentration in supply chain management and information systems targets students who are interested in entering or advancing in those fields. The flexibility of the online program allows working professionals to earn their certificates while having a career.

Course topics include, but are not limited to:

• Logistics strategy and management
• International supply chain
• Information technology management

Classes taught by dedicated, experienced faculty offer students engaging subjects and practical experience. The online graduate certificate in supply chain management and information systems allows students to examine supply chain management models, and to troubleshoot, analyze and evaluate current efficiency . It delivers the necessary skills and knowledge needed in the supply chain and information systems industry.

Through the online Master of Business Administration, students will gain the skills and knowledge to advance in their careers. This online MBA is flexible and affordable. The four concentrations available are finance, accounting, business analytics, as well as supply chain management and information systems.

Course topics include, but are not limited to:

• Finance for decision making
• Digital economy and commerce
• Strategic management

Courses are taught by seasoned practitioners who provide quality instruction and give personal attention to students. MBA students have the flexibility to accommodate their workload around other responsibilities due to the structure of this online program. The online MBA can be earned in 24 months.

The online Master of Public Policy prepares students for employment or advancement in local, state, and federal government agencies. Students choose one of three categories; environmental policy, educational policy, or public management. Courses focus on policy research, analysis, and management skills.

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Business, trade, and labor associations
• Government and non-government organizations

The online master’s degree program in public policy offers one-on-one personal advising for the duration of the program, limited class sizes for personal attention, and high-quality instruction from dedicated professional instructors. Courses include policy analysis, administrative law, and regional economic development policy. This online master’s degree allows students to customize their education and receive guidance throughout their educational experience.

The Charlton School of Business at UMass-Dartmouth hosts an online MS in Accounting that is career-friendly for all graduate students. For those who possess undergraduate degrees in accounting, this online MSA enables students to pursue CPA, CFP, CMA, CIA and other highly-valued designations. On the other hand, those holding degrees in other disciplines can have new doors open and expand their professional opportunities in accounting-related fields.  Samples of courses within this online MSA include:

• Government & Nonprofit Accounting
• Strategic Cost Management
• Forensic Accounting
• Advanced Managerial Accounting

The 100% online MS in Technology Management (MSTM) offered by UMass-Dartmouth is intended for two graduate student groups:  managers who desire to attain a larger breadth of technical knowledge and the tech-savvy who want to take on leadership roles. The core of this advanced degree hinges upon business analysis and strategy, using technological, management and leadership skills.  Electives can be taken across major areas of business such as: healthcare operations, marketing, e-commerce, accounting or supply chain management.  Required curriculum usually includes:

• Advanced Project Management
• Enterprise Systems:  Theory & Practice
• Business Analytics and Data Mining

The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science program provides students with advanced knowledge of selected areas of modern computing including but not limited to:

• Intelligent Information Systems
• Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems
• Computer Networks
• Software Engineering

Successful completion of this certificate program waives the GRE requirement for applicants to the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program.

The MS in Computer Science degree program provides students with a foundational knowledge of core computer science topics in software, systems, and theory, upon which each student builds their expertise in selected areas of specialization. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required to develop high quality computer systems and application software, and are prepared to pursue a range of careers in the computer science field.

This online bachelor’s degree program in Crime and Justice Studies concentrates on the social and ethical aspects of crime and justice. With flexible scheduling and mostly asynchronous classes, students can balance their studies with work and home commitments. 

Core courses in this major provide an introduction to crime and justice, delving into criminological theory and contemporary topics in the justice field. After completing the program, graduates can pursue various career paths or continue their education. They can find opportunities in public service, government roles, law, law enforcement, or public policy.

Some of the courses offered in this program include:

• Politics of Policing
• Racism, Crime, and Justice
• White collar Crime
• The War on Drugs
• Women, Crime, and the Law

Prepare for leadership roles with this online education administration degree. This program prepares students with the essential principles of public management within the context of public policy. Courses cover such topics as:

• Public Institutions and the Policy Process
• Program Evaluation
• Administrative Law
• Public Finance in Education

The curriculum in this online education administration degree is taught by high-quality faculty. Receive personal attention, one-on-one personal advising, and free online and in-person tutoring.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Healthcare Services Administration Concentration degree completion program is for healthcare professionals holding an associate degree who want to advance their careers as managers or supervisors.

Students who enter the program often have experience in the healthcare field, having worked as:

• Clinical laboratory scientist
• Dental hygienist or dental assistant
• Occupational therapy assistant or physical therapy assistant
• Radiology technician
• Respiratory technician

The BS in Medical Laboratory Science in Health Services offered online by UMass-Dartmouth is a completion degree available to students holding a Medical Laboratory Technician certification via an associate’s degree from another accredited institution.  This unique degree studies today’s healthcare environment from business and policy perspectives and allows you to move from MLT status to an MLS. In such an ever-changing regulatory atmosphere, the insight and knowledge you gain in this program can set you apart from others in your organization and enhance your earning potential.  Coursework is likely to include subjects such as:

• Macroeconomics
• Accounting
• Public policy
• Ethics in healthcare

Throughout the program, you’ll enhance your managerial skills, which can be applied immediately in the workplace. You’ll learn how to formulate and implement administrative policies and plans that support organizational goals. Graduates are well prepared to lead their organizations, and advance their careers.

Program Highlights

• Complete the 30-credit hour curriculum on a full-time or part-time basis
• Maximal flexibility with online and face-to-face delivery formats
• Focuses on business disciplines most relevant to technical and behavioral change management skills
• Provides high value and high quality
• Taught by leading scholars supplemented by a cadre of seasoned practitioners
• Networking and dialogue opportunities with other working professionals and faculty

You can advance your career in public policy with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The online environmental science graduate program offers such electives as:

• Administrative law
• Environmental law
• Ocean policy and law

Through the online public administration graduate certificate program, students learn about environmental policy, the process, and public institutions. Students seeking to continue their education can apply these credits to the Master of Public Policy program.

There is a growing need for primary care providers in the psychiatric field as more people are seeking help for mental illnesses and many psychiatrists are reaching retirement age.  If you are interested in filling this void, the online mental health nurse practitioner program from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth can help.

The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree provides the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose and treat acute and chronic mental health conditions.  Courses cover the practice and role opportunities in mental health and psychiatric care as you prepare to treat patients of all ages.  Graduates are prepared to provide psychotherapy and prescribe medications in order to provide patients with the best possible outcomes.

The College of Nursing offers registered nurses an online baccalaureate completion program that is individually planned for each student. Students are prepared for success in using online technology and digital skills in the introductory nursing courses. Customized planning continues as students are supported and guided as they progress through the program by faculty and student mentors.

Are you interested in advancing your nursing career while also learning how to improve healthcare on a wider scale?  The online MSN degree with a concentration in Global Public Health will allow you to do just this!

Integrating core masters-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations, and global public health-focused courses, the curriculum provides foundational knowledge of healthcare systems, healthcare policy, nursing research methods, healthcare informatics, and more.  In this Global Public Health concentration, students focus on illness prevention, health promotion, and health policy as a means of improving healthcare outcomes.  You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the U.S. or in international settings.  Plus, graduates are prepared to work with diverse individuals, families, and populations after completing this flexible online degree.

The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing & Healthcare Education is an online nurse educator program from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.  Nurses are the best people to teach the next generation of nurses, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experiences in the field, and this program prepares you to take on this role.  Courses prepare you to design, implement, evaluate, and revise academic and continuing education programs.  

All MSN online degrees prepare students to take on leadership roles in healthcare.  The curriculum combines advanced nursing concepts, advanced clinical foundations, and education-focused courses.  Since the courses are asynchronous, students have the flexibility of completing their coursework on their own schedules.

Learn about the relationships, lives, and actions of people and groups in societies, with the UMass-Dartmouth BA in Sociology and Anthropology.  This 100% online degree incorporates an internship as part of the curriculum, but with prior approval this requirement can be completed locally for distance-learning students.  A career in any number of industries can be pursued with this online BA where you may have the chance to study:

• Urban issues and policies
• Health and healing
• Social impacts of science and technology