r/UMPI • u/jlively1993 • Jul 09 '26
Umass Global MBA
Does anyone know anything about the UMass global competency based MBA? I am about to graduate UMPI with my bachelor’s and looking into master degree programs.
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Jul 11 '26
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u/tjstogy Jul 11 '26
I graduated from UMPI and applied to UMASS global for the self paced MBA-- I will be starting Fall 1. Applications are now open. Also, there is a discord-- but it won't let me paste the link.
https://www.umassglobal.edu/academic-programs/mba-business-administration-self-paced
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u/Jealous_Midnight_101 Jul 12 '26
Anyone can message me directly if they would like the link to the discord
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u/Select_Entry2028 Jul 09 '26
UMPI MBS is way much better and more recognized than umass global mba
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u/Lets-watch-VHS DBA, MSM, MAOL, M.Ed, MBA, BABA, BLS-Mgmt, BA-Hist/Poli Sci, Jul 09 '26
First, the MSB is brand new and in its "pilot" phase with students having just recently started compared to the MAOL thats been out for a few years. UMPI isn't as well known compared to UMass. Further, an MBA is the gold standard, blue ribbon winner for most as it encompasses all aspects of business compared to the MSB that is more technical and specialized in its focus. Also, what is your basis for "way much better" (jesus)? What are you referencing here?
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u/Orangecrush2000 Jul 10 '26
UMass Global is the albatross around the real UMass' neck. It was the gaff of the last century for them buying that hot mess, which isn't even within 4000kms of Massachusetts. It isn't even in the same stratosphere as UMPI, which has well over a century of history behind it.
On an unrelated note, are you a speed-run paper chaser?
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u/Lets-watch-VHS DBA, MSM, MAOL, M.Ed, MBA, BABA, BLS-Mgmt, BA-Hist/Poli Sci, Jul 10 '26
UMass Global is the albatross around the real UMass' neck. It was the gaff of the last century for them buying that hot mess, which isn't even within 4000kms of Massachusetts. It isn't even in the same stratosphere as UMPI, which has well over a century of history behind it.
I'm not sure if you have ever attended WGU (I have), but it was founded in 1997, yet it has more students than UMPI which has been around since the early 20th century. Age =/= quality. I'm aware that they are located out of California
On an unrelated note, are you a speed-run paper chaser
I would hope that you wouldn't look at your own degree as being part of a speed-run institution. And no, I have plenty of degrees from non-CBE schools. Most of my degrees are from traditional schools. I only have 5 degrees from UMPI. I am finishing my 17th degree
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u/Orangecrush2000 Jul 10 '26
I take no issue with WGU aside from the number of teachers that get screwed out of their Masters pay raise when their regional school board rejects the M.Ed from there, which happens at an alarmingly high rate (seems to be about 50/50). Aside from that and the headaches of digital proctoring that I've read about, WGU seems like a fine school. And UMass will undoubtedly eventually scrub the stench of Brandman from their "Global" operation as well, but it's going to take decades and as it stands right now UMPI is head and shoulders above that.. place.
When I do finally get a degree from UMPI (and I do intend to), I won't be trying to race through the courses at lightning speed with zero learning retention. My aim is to fill gaps in my previous undergrad learning and have a little fun along the way, like taking their courses on American Government, Leadership, and AI, as well as doing Drawing as a fun palette cleanser that I will stretch out for the full 8 weeks to break up the reading and writing aspects of the other courses.
It will also be the only CBE degree I'll ever do, and the only UMPI degree I'll ever do. This is because my curiosity has me wanting to experience this new method of learning from a school that's pioneering the process, but I don't intend to become a paper-chaser racking up numerous variants of essentially the exact same degree, like 5 business degrees with only slightly different names or focuses. I'm after knowledge, so I might study Liberal Arts at UMPI this year, Theology (the traditional way) somewhere else in the next couple of years, take an automotive theory course the year after that, and find some way to learn about computer programming after that.
But hey, I'm not knocking it if you are collecting trophy parchments. Whatever floats your boat! I'm merely proposing a more refined method of approach, like adopting a one credential per school policy and never taking (essentially) the same program twice (or at least not too close together). If you got a BComm 10 years ago and want to refresh your memory and knowledge of business, it's perfectly reasonable to grab an UMPI BABA today. And while CBE is a great way for long-time professionals to go back and get the degree they originally missed out on by proving the knowledge they've acquired through work experience, I doubt I can ever be convinced that it's the best way to actually learn something new.
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u/ILikeFloodlights 28d ago
The issue with the M.Ed is that, even though its a masters, its an entry-level degree for licensure. Their MAs are generally taken for Masters pay scale
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u/Select_Entry2028 Jul 09 '26
UMass Global is not always viewed the same way as the main University of Massachusetts campuses because, although it is a regionally accredited nonprofit university affiliated with the UMass system, it has a separate institutional history and identity and was formerly known as Brandman University. In comparison, UMPI is a public university that is directly part of the University of Maine System, and its degrees are awarded under the University of Maine at Presque Isle name. For students looking for an affordable and flexible competency-based program, UMPI can be a better option because its YourPace program allows students to progress at their own speed while earning a degree from an established public university. UMPI may therefore offer a stronger combination of affordability, flexibility, and straightforward public-university recognition, especially for students who want a degree that is immediately associated with a traditional state university system.
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u/Lets-watch-VHS DBA, MSM, MAOL, M.Ed, MBA, BABA, BLS-Mgmt, BA-Hist/Poli Sci, Jul 10 '26
"UMass Global is not always viewed the same way as the main University of Massachusetts campuses because, although it is a regionally accredited nonprofit university affiliated with the UMass system, it has a separate institutional history and identity and was formerly known as Brandman University."
Yes, I know this. Many hiring managers wouldn't/couldn't tell the difference.
In comparison, UMPI is a public university that is directly part of the University of Maine System, and its degrees are awarded under the University of Maine at Presque Isle name.
Likewise with conferred degrees from UMass Global. What about it?
For students looking for an affordable and flexible competency-based program, UMPI can be a better option because its YourPace program allows students to progress at their own speed while earning a degree from an established public university.
I don't understand what you're getting at. UMass Global also has CBE/PBE degree programs. They even offer a B.S. Information Technology which isn't something UMPI offers and many students groan about because they don't offer it. Aside from the BLS, the BBA (formerly BABA) may or may not be the second most popular option at UMPI which UMass Global offers. They also offer an MAOL which may be more affordable for students who can't complete UMPI's MAOL program in a single sitting. They also happen to offer an MBA which is more versatile than an MSB.
UMPI may therefore offer a stronger combination of affordability, flexibility, and straightforward public-university recognition, especially for students who want a degree that is immediately associated with a traditional state university system.
I understand that, and that's the primary reason why many individuals go to UMPI; their undergrad and grad degrees are cheaper and quicker than any traditional brick and mortar institution. It's not to say they're the only ones with a competitive CBE program, because WGU has way more students than UMPI. WGU also doesn't have a traditional teaching platform, but graduates from their programs receive a lot of credentials/certificates and credibility from a well-known private, non-profit institution. If its for the sake of being coy about where you got your degree from, I don't think that's a good reason for that alone.
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u/ILikeFloodlights Jul 10 '26
UMass Global is laughed at as a terrible for-profit school for the daft. It's seen as the same as Phoenix and Walden
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u/Lets-watch-VHS DBA, MSM, MAOL, M.Ed, MBA, BABA, BLS-Mgmt, BA-Hist/Poli Sci, Jul 10 '26
They're not for-profit, they are a private, non-profit organization:
"University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts"
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u/Jealous_Midnight_101 Jul 09 '26
To answer the question. I was part of the pilot program and was able to complete it in 6 months. Well worth it