On-Campus MBA

A residential programme with a first-year practicum consulting project, a 9-credit focus area and electives. Students can complete most coursework on campus in one year and then finish online through an off-ramping option.

Intakes

Fall Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Duration

1.5 - 2 years Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Amherst — Amherst, Massachusetts, USA121 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003

Specializations

Business Analytics · Design-Your-Own Focus · Finance · Healthcare Administration · Organizational Management · Supply Chain Management

Joint / dual degrees

MBA/MSBA · MBA/MF · MBA/MS Sport Management · MBA/MPPA

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Requirements

Academic qualification

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or universitySource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Minimum 3 years (published requirement)Class average 8 years (class profile, not a requirement)A minimum of three years professional working experienceSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Test waiver policy

Candidates can apply without GMAT/GRE if they hold a doctorate (JD, PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, or equivalent) or a bachelor's degree with a 3.2 or higher GPA and 5+ years of professional work experience.Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Essays

RequiredPersonal statement of one to two pages plus a Graduate School short essay (600 words)Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

References

Required2 referencesSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Interview

RequiredSelected candidates are invited to interview; the interview is part of the admissions processSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

Not verified

Admission tests

Other test

Waiver availableGMAT/GRE strengthens an application; candidates can make a case without a scoreSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

IELTS Academic

RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)Minimum IELTS Academic combined score, for applicants whose native language is not English and who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residentsSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Duolingo English Test

RequiredPublished minimum: 120 (scale 10–160)Minimum Duolingo English Test overall scoreSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

PTE Academic

RequiredPublished minimum: 68 (scale 10–90)Minimum PTE Academic overall scoreSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

TOEFL iBT

RequiredPublished minimum: 100For tests taken before January 2026; for tests taken January 2026 or later the stated minimum combined score is 5Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

• Merit-based scholarships (Early Action prioritisation)

  Benefit

  Early Action applicants are prioritized for merit-based scholarships

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  Applicants who apply by the Early Action deadline

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: isenberg.umass.edu · verified October 5, 2026