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UMass Amherst has a dedicated Veteran Services Office to assist you with your military benefits and available tuition assistance.
As an online student, you have special privileges at the UMass Amherst Library. You can access articles and other materials online, you can speak with a subject specialist librarian and you can order print materials delivered to your home.
You do not need to have prior business education to be admitted.
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What should I include in my personal statement? How long should it be?
Your personal statement should be 2-3 pages long, discussing how your experiences led to your decision to apply for a UMass Amherst degree program. Describe your educational goals, including the focus of your academic interests, as well as how you think UMass Amherst can help you meet these goals.
Will my military credits transfer?
UMass Amherst applies the same standards to credits for military education as those applied to coursework from accredited colleges and universities. The AARTS military transcript is available in electronic format only and may be requested via the Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) website.
Can I double major or minor in an Isenberg degree?
- You cannot double major in two Isenberg BBA degrees (marketing, management and finance). However, you can double major with a BBA degree and our BS in Hospitality and Tourism degree.
- Isenberg does not offer a minor. Consider getting a certificate such as
Event Planning or Casino Management from our Hospitality and Tourism department instead of a minor. - Isenberg students can minor in programs such as sociology
or psychology.
How many hours should I expect to spend on an online course?
You should expect to put in at least ten hours of course work per week for a three-credit course in the fall or spring semesters. Courses are also offered over ten, eight, five and three-week sessions. The shorter the session, the more rigorous the time commitment.
How many credits are required for the Isenberg Online Degree Completion Program, and how many can I transfer?
You need a total of 120 credits to earn your degree. You may transfer a maximum of 75 credits, and you must earn at least 45 of your total credits through classes at UMass Amherst.
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