Admission to our graduate programs is based on work experience, grades, test scores, essays and recommendations. The process is selective and produces one of the best-qualified groups of graduate student cohorts in the Greater Boston area.

When applying, you must submit the following items:

• A completed Online application
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended, undergraduate and graduate, whether you received a degree or not
• Official GMAT scores
• A current professional résumé
• Three letters of recommendation from employers, professors or character references
• Two essays:
  • The first (approximately one page in length) should describe why you have chosen to apply to UMass Boston.
  • the second (approximately 2-3 pages in length) should describe your reasons and preparation for graduate study and discuss how obtaining your graduate degree will contribute to your personal and professional development.
• Application fee: $40 for Massachusetts’ residents, $60 for all others.

Each of these items is important in the consideration of your application, which cannot be fully processed until all elements have been submitted.

International students must also submit:

1. Estimation of Finances, 2008-2009
   
   

   Expense	Cost
   Tuition:	$9,758.00
   Fees (including health insurance):	$11,569.00
   Room and Board:	$10,200.00
   Books and Supplies:	$860.00
   Personal Expenses:	$3,000.00
   Total:	$35,387.00

   
   
2. Letter of support if another party is providing your funds
3. Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) form
4. Official TOEFL scores

   For detailed instructions on completing the application, please click here.

Deadlines:
We encourage you to be sure that your application is complete and that all supporting material has been submitted by the deadline in order to ensure consideration for that semester.

For Fall Semesters:

• Priority deadline: March 1st
• International application deadline: May 1st
• US Citizen application deadline: June 1st

For Spring Semesters:

• International application deadline: November 1st
• US Citizen application deadline: December 1st

If you need additional information, please see Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Graduate Programs Office directly at mba@umb.edu or msa@umb.edu depending on your area of interest or by calling 617-287-7720.

Costs:
The approximate cost in the program is $1300/course (3 credits) for Massachusetts residents and $2500/course for out-of-state or international students. Click here for more detailed information about tuition and fees.

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