Available entirely online! ![]() Associate of Science in Business Administration
Start an exciting career in business management with a degree from a top-ranked AACSB-accredited university. UMass Lowell's versatile program can be completed entirely online and prepares students for today's competitive job market.
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UMass Lowell's Associate of Science in Business Administration provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of business in today's global economy. Students gain crucial analytical skills and learn the fundamentals of business operations, marketing, financial accounting, statistics and more — all from one of the nation's leading business schools.
This affordable, part-time degree program is available entirely online or as a mix of online and on-campus courses. The degree is offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies by UMass Lowell's Manning School of Business, which is fully accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International — the highest accreditation for business schools worldwide.
All of the courses in the Associate of Science in Business Administration may be counted towards UMass Lowell's Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, making it more convenient than ever for students to continue their studies.
- Total Credits: 62
Note: Note: See UML's Core Curriculum Requirements for more info on AH, SCL and SLO courses.
*Students with a very strong mathematics background may elect to substitute a NON-Manning (non-business) elective for MATH.1200 Precalculus Mathematics I. A NON-Manning Elective is a course outside of the Manning School of Business that is considered by the University as an unrestricted elective. Note: This may not be a INFO.---- course.
**Only available on campus. Online students take MATH.1200.
All associate's degree candidates are required to earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA), to present a minimum of 60 semester hours, to fulfill the residency requirements, to conform to the general regulations and requirements of the University, to satisfy the regulations and academic standards of the colleges which exercise jurisdiction over the degrees for which they are matriculating, to satisfy the curriculum requirements established by the departments or programs in their major, and to complete the University's Core Curriculum requirements, which are listed within the program's curriculum outline. For additional information regarding the University's general policies and procedures, transfer credit information and residency requirements; please refer to our Academic Policies & Procedures.
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
ACCT.2010 pre-req
Restricted to students with fewer than 30 credits.
MATH 1210 pre-req
MATH.1115, equivalent, or passing Math Placement Exam
MATH.1210 Pre-req
COM Filter courses,or BU minor
ENGL.1010 & ECON.2010 Pre-
BA-BBA majors & ENGL.1020 CW2
MATH.2830,3860 or ECON.2110pre
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for all undergraduate courses offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition for all online graduate courses is also the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2021 Tuition |
Per Credit / Contact Hour |
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Undergraduate Face-to-Face Courses and Audit | $340.00 |
Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit) | $380.00 |
Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit | $385.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, ENGN, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering. Applies also to MSIT courses in the Master's in Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and the Graduate Certificate in Systems Models and Management.
Additional Fees |
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Registration Fee per Term | $30.00 |
Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
Fee for Undergraduate Degree Application | $60.00 |
You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
GPS Admissions
839 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
To be considered for acceptance into an associate's degree program offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies, students must hold a high school diploma or have passed either the GED® or HiSET®. Graduate, Online & Professional Studies operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call 978-934-2474.
Call the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or 800-480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!