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Statistics for Business

SCH-MGMT

This course provides an overview of statistical analysis and inference. The language and methods of statistics are used throughout the MBA curriculum, both in the classroom and in assigned readings. In addition, the language and methods of statistical analysis have permeated much of academic and professional writing as well as media reporting, both inside and beyond the business community. The goal is to present a broad introduction to statistical thinking, concepts, methods, and vocabulary. The course has an emphasis on business applications.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to MSBA students.

Principles of State and Local Tax

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This course teaches students how to use state and local tax concepts, and how to make better organizational and investment decisions as tax professionals. The course focuses on strategic tax planning for enterprises as they are formed, operated, acquired, and liquidated. It will enhance the student's insight with regard to the integration of regulatory costs into management decision making.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $850/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy.

Fundamental Principles of Financial Management

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Basic concepts, principles, and practices involved in financial budgeting, planning for the cost of capital, and managing financial aspects of organizational sustainability and growth. Both theory and techniques applicable to financial problem solving.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 7/24, Withdraw: 8/12, Last day of 100% refund: 7/24, 50% refund: 8/12, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Master of Finance (MFIN) students.

Corporate Finance

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the area of corporate finance and investments. Students will learn about the basic concerns and responsibilities of financial managers, and gain an appreciation of the methods of analysis employed by them. Students will learn both theory and practice of corporate finance and investments.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA and MSA students.

Corporate Finance

SCH-MGMT

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the area of corporate finance and investments. Students will learn about the basic concerns and responsibilities of financial managers, and gain an appreciation of the methods of analysis employed by them. Students will learn both theory and practice of corporate finance and investments.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA and MSA students.

Negotiation Theory and Practice

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This course examines negotiation fundamentals, including the two core strategies of competitive (win-lose) negotiation and integrative (win-win) negotiation. Course content focuses on negotiation preparation, strategy formulation, determination of goals and objectives, and processes for bringing about a successful settlement. The course will also explore psychological processes, power dynamics, communications at all stages of negotiation, ethical issues and the challenges of cross-cultural negotiations. The format of the course will be organized around a series of bargaining simulations and cases that are supported by readings, videos, and cases.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. This elective counts towards the Finance, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration, Marketing and Sport Management Focus Areas. Open to Online MBA and Engineering Management students.

Financial & Managerial Accounting

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An overview of the concepts and language of financial and managerial accounting that covers how accounting information can be used as an effective tool for communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. Topics include the principles and methodologies underlying financial statements and the inherent limitations of that information. Additional topics include behavior, cost analysis, and tools used to motivate and coordinate business activities.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 7/24, Withdraw: 8/12, Last day of 100% refund: 7/24, 50% refund: 8/12, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to MF students only.

Financial & Managerial Accounting

SCH-MGMT

An overview of the concepts and language of financial and managerial accounting that covers how accounting information can be used as an effective tool for communication, monitoring, and resource allocation. Topics include the principles and methodologies underlying financial statements and the inherent limitations of that information. Additional topics include behavior, cost analysis, and tools used to motivate and coordinate business activities.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA students.

Strategic Information Management

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This course provides an understanding of the strategic role of Information Technologies (IT) in business; how to successfully integrate IT into the organization; how to manage the challenges associated with conceiving, justifying, implementing and maintaining IT-based initiatives ; and how to be an active and productive participant in management decisions that involve IT.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $925/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy. Open to Online MBA students.

Cybersecurity Risk Management

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Cybersecurity risk continues to evolve at a rapid pace. It is essential for accounting professionals to have a broad understanding of cybersecurity and how cyber risks affect an organization. It is equally imperative to be able to identify, assess, and evaluate the necessary controls to mitigate the risk of a compromise. This introductory course will teach students how to leverage various types of cybersecurity risk management frameworks to accurately assess an organization's overall cybersecurity maturity.

Course Details

Summer 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $850/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/28, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/28, no refunds past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy.
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