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www.isenberg.umass.edu

University of Massachusetts Amherst

YOUR MBA. YOUR WAY.Full-time, Part-time and 100% Online

THE ISENBERG MBA4 About the Program

6 Experiential Learning

8 The Isenberg Community

10 Dedicated Faculty

12 Customizing Your MBA

PROGRAM OPTIONS14 Full-time

22 Online

28 Part-time

RESOURCES

33 Chase Career Center

33 International Programs

33 Graduate Assistantships

33 Veteran Services

34 MBA Student Networks

36 Outstanding Advising

ADMISSIONS

37 Requirements & Deadlines

37 Contact Information

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The Isenberg MBA program is rigorous, AACSB-accredited, with a strong emphasis on experiential, collaborative learning.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

WE THINK BIG.We'll ask you to bring bold ideas to the table. You’ll develop your analytical muscle to tackle today’s biggest challenges and harness the most exciting opportunities.

WE CHALLENGE.We know you are motivated. We'll coach you to become a creative problem-solver, levelheaded decision maker, and resilient leader.

WE COLLABORATE.Collaboration is part of our DNA. We'll train you to be an effective team player, help you meet challenges with a group and offer leadership when it's needed.

WE CONNECT.We’ll introduce you to a diverse group of peers and professionals. You’ll tap into our global alumni network to expand your connections.

WE NEVER STOP EVOLVING. We value input and we'll act on it to shape and improve the program experience.

WE KNOW YOUR NAME.Our small class sizes mean individual attention. Professors will know your name, background, and interests. You'll build strong collegial relationships with your professors that last well beyond graduation.

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AT ISENBERG, we put a strong emphasis on challenging, hands-on, “in-the-trenches” learning. Full-time MBA students, participating in teams, apply their classroom studies by consulting within for-profit or not-for-profit organizations.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

MBA CONSULTING PROJECTS have included clients such as: State Street Corporation, Toyota, Lego, MassMutual Financial Group, Yankee Candle, United Technology Corporation, and EMC.

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Isenberg's highly supportive culture makes our students more enterprising, resilient, and productive in the business world.

Our MBA program is more meaningful because of its team-oriented work ethic.

Our students immerse themselves in hands-on projects and work hard to solve problems together. They want their col-leagues to succeed. They are aware that a key aspect of leadership involves cultivat-ing other people’s best ideas as well as their own."

BY BRIDGING THEORY TO PRACTICE, the Isenberg MBA offers a wide range of career-building experiences involving real-time, complex top-management level issues, such as developing busi-ness plans for start-up entrepreneurs or solving operations management issues for large global companies.

Business executives have engaged student teams to develop a global product entry plan for an environmen-tal engineering systems company, to quantify the benefits of social media for a global business solutions provider, and to create a marketing plan for a fair labor watchdog organization.

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Mark A. Fuller, PhDDean, Isenberg School of ManagementThomas O'Brien Endowed Chair

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THE ISENBERG COMMUNITY

Isenberg offers a truly collegial and supportive environment where students work in teams and help one another learn and grow.

Marcelia Muehlke, MBA '12, Founder of Celia Grace

This atmosphere allows us to maintain a high quality of life and enjoy school throughout Isenberg’s challenging program. I can’t stress how much I value the strong relationships I’ve built with my colleagues – both fellow students and faculty."

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Many people don’t understand how close and well-networked Isenberg MBA students are to each other. Over the course of the program, they come to know each other very well and often initiate life-long friendships and professional relationships.”Linda M. L. Peters Adjunct Professor, Isenberg School of Management

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DEDICATED AND APPROACHABLE FACULTYThe Isenberg MBA faculty includes world- renowned researchers and consultants with impressive academic and professional experience. They use real-world business cases as catalysts for relevant, engaging discussions and offer guidance as you develop your career plan.

I am always amazed at the wealth of innovative solutions that emerge from both my Full-time and Online classrooms.

Robert NakosteenProfessor Operations & Information Management

My students have a strong spirit of entrepreneurship. They’re curious, intelligent, and experienced professionals who are committed to driving their careers forward.”

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR MBAWe believe strongly in cross-disciplinary education and want you to find the career development path that best supports your goals and passions. One of the advantages of choosing Isenberg is that the larger University of Massachusetts Amherst campus offers a wide network of resources and academic opportunities.

MBA students interested in pursuing a specialized degree have the option of an MBA with a Focus in Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, or Sports Management. The MBA with a Focus in Healthcare Administration is offered in collaboration with the UMass School of Public Health & Health Sciences.

Full-time MBA students interested in combining their MBA with another degree can apply to one of the following dual degree programs:

• MBA/MS Sport Management

• MBA/MS Public Policy & Administration

• MBA/MS Environmental Engineering

• MBA/MS Civil Engineering

• MBA/MS Industrial Engineering

• MBA/MS Mechanical Engineering

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As an Isenberg student, you get to take advantage of

educational opportunities elsewhere in the university

that match your specific career interests.

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For instance, having the opportunity to take a class on Money, Credit, and Financial Markets in the UMass

Economics department was extremely valuable for me in understanding how financial markets operate

on a much more fundamental level."

Spirit Joseph, MBA ‘13 Program Manager

Cooperative Fund of New England

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Isenberg’s Full-time MBA option is ideal for individuals who seek a hands-

on, real world education through immersion in a rigorous two-year

residency program. The Full-time MBA has a strong emphasis on experiential,

collaborative learning allowing students to gain the skills demanded by today's global business climate. Isenberg’s

student-focused environment, exceptional career support, and opportunities for specialization facilitate student success.

MBA FULL-TIMEON CAMPUS

Isenberg’s MBA FellowshipsThis competitive program allows students to dive into their studies free from financial burden, and to gain vital and unique experience working in a collaborative, experiential environment. All Full-time MBA students are awarded a two-year MBA Fellowship that includes:

• Full-tuition support, a stipend, and health care benefits

• Valuable professional experience that provides marketable skills while working on real-world problems and strategic initiatives at the school

• Access to Isenberg's robust and influential network of alumni and faculty

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THE FULL-TIME MBA OFFERS:

• Hands-on Learning. Isenberg’s experiential approach means you’ll be confident encountering real-time, complex, management issues.

• Career Advancement. Chase Career Center provides personalized job search strategies and one-on-one counseling to help you secure a career that fits your goals.

• Global Connections. Study alongside a diverse group of peers, foster an interna-tional outlook by studying abroad, or tap into our global alumni network to expand your connections.

• Faculty Support. The Isenberg MBA faculty includes world-renowned researchers and consultants with impressive academic and professional experience who will help you develop your business skills and knowledge.

In the Isenberg MBA program, we see it as our mission to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and experiences that will serve as a foundation for launching them towards a successful career.”John D. Wells, PhDAssociate Dean for Professional Programs

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The UMass Amherst campus is nestled among a thriving, multicultural community in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. The area is renowned for its outstanding quality of life – including fascinating arts and culture, adventurous outdoor recreation, and a unique entrepreneurial spirit – all within easy access to some of the country’s most outstanding cities, including Boston and New York.

CULTURE Long home to poets, artists, musicians, and academics, the Amherst area continues to attract a citizenry of forward-thinkers and free spirits, fueling a unique entrepreneurial culture and a strong support of local businesses.

BUSINESSA number of top companies and industry leaders have made our region home to their corporate headquarters, including EMC, Lego, MassMutual Financial Group , United Technologies Corporation, and Yankee Candle. As part of a capstone consulting project, small teams of MBA students work with these and other com-panies to tackle challenges on their behalf and gain real-world experience.

FOOD The sidewalks of Amherst are lined with limitless options for grabbing a quick bite or lingering over a four-course din-ner. Whether it is at small cafes, artisan bakeries, ethnic eateries, casual micro breweries, or upscale restaurants, area chefs are clearly inspired by living in one of the country's preeminent agricultural regions.

RECREATIONThe Amherst area enjoys the extreme of all four New England seasons: snowy winters, colorful springs, hot summers, and, most famously, incredibly vibrant autumns. Hikers, bikers, skiers, and snowboarders are never more than a half-hour from their next adrena-line rush. On campus, the newly built 120,000 square foot UMass Recreation Center is equipped with weights, fitness classes, an indoor jogging track, and a wellness center.

LIFE IN THE PIONEER VALLEY

Full-time MBA in the nation 41st best among public universities

US News & World Report, 2016

UMass Amherst's Net

Impact is a Gold Standing ChapterAACSB accredited and awarding MBAs since 1963

Companies that have hired recent alumni:Bank of America

Ford Motors

Google

Kaiser Permanente

MassMutual

MITRE Corp.

Morgan Stanley

UTC Aerospace Systems

All accepted students are awarded a 2-year Isenberg MBA Fellowship that includes

Undergrad degrees: Humanities & Social Science and Business – tied at 30%

Isenberg MBA Fellowship

work experience

Average GMATClass of 2016

Average ageClass of 2016

Total alumni

Focus Areas:EntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcare AdministrationMarketing Sport Management

Selectivity Female

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MBA with Lowest Student Debt

U.S. News & World Report, 2015

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full-tuition, an annual stipend and health care. In return, MBA Fellows get valuable hands on experience and marketable skills while working on real business problems and strategic initiatives for the school.

Dual degress:MBA/MS in EngineeringMBA/MS in Public Policy & AdministrationMBA/MS in Sport Management

Who We Are What We Offer

MBA FULL-TIME: DID YOU KNOW?

6,391

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Placementrate within 3months of graduation

90%

AACSB accredited and awarding MBAs since 1963

Companies that have hired recent alumni:Ford MotorsKaiser PermanenteKPMGMorgan StanleyRSASikorsky Aircraft Corp

All accepted students are awarded a 2-year Isenberg MBA Fellowship that includes

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Undergrad degrees: Humanities & Social Science and Business – tied at 29%

Isenberg MBA Fellowship

4.25 Average years work experience

International (10 countries represented in the MBA program)

33%

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Average ageClass of 2016

6,016Total alumni

Selectivity36%

Female

MBA with Lowest Student Debt

U.S. News & World Report, 2016

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full-tuition, an annual stipend and health care. In return, MBA Fellows get valuable hands on experience and marketable skills while working on real business problems and strategic initiatives for the school.

What We Offer

MBA FULL-TIME: DID YOU KNOW?

Focus Areas:Business Analytics

EntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcare Administration

Marketing Sport Management

Dual degress:MBA/MS in Engineering MBA/MS in Public Policy & AdministrationMBA/MS in Sport Management

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Full-time MBA in the nation among public universities

US News & World Report, 2017

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Full-time MBA recruiterassessment score among

public universities (3rd most improved)

US News & World Report, 2017

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MBA ONLINE ON YOUR TIMEIsenberg’s Online MBA option is ideal forindividuals who look to gain further skills without taking time off. It is designed with maximum flexibility to fit into the lives of work-ing professionals who want to enhance their expertise and ad-vance their careers. No campus visits are required as students can complete the entire degree online from anywhere in the world.

Isenberg’s Partnership Program provides special financial and academic benefits for those pursuing an Isenberg Online MBA. Isenberg’s Partners include:

• American Association for Physician Leadership

• ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking

• American College of Radiology

• Big Y Foods, Inc.

• Caesars Entertainment

• Graduate School of Banking at UWM

• Pfizer, Inc.

• St. Vincent Health

• Suburban Health Organization

• Sutter Health

• United Technologies

• Yankee Candle Company

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All my MBA colleagues come from excellent aca-demic and industry backgrounds and have handled complex work assignments at well-known institutions. Most, if not all, of my classmates were in leader-ship roles in their companies or were seeking leadership roles; yet everyone worked so well together. We challenged each other to do better – setting and sharing goals as a team.”Dr. Val Slayton, MBA '07Vice President, Medical AffairsJewish Hospital & St. Mary's Healthcare

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I get up and have my morning coffee with my online students; it’s a habit that I really enjoy. I’ve been teaching online for 10 years now. It’s challenging, and I love it. I am very connected to my students, and they are very connected to each other. Isenberg students have a strong sense of discipline and passion for learning that makes the experience very rewarding for me. They are com-mitted, motivated, and take full advantage of every opportunity. Teaching them has made me a better professor.”

Pamela Trafford, Senior Lecturer, Accounting

PROUD HISTORY:As an early adopter of online education, we have been offering an AACSB-accredited online MBA since 2001.

AACSB accredited and awarding MBAs since 1963

Offering 100% online classes for over 10 YEARS

5 Dedicated advisors available to all students

MBA students come from all 50 states

Best Part-time MBA NationallyUS News & World Report, 2016

Best Online MBA Nationally US News & World Report, 2015

Average GMAT of incoming class

of all online MBA students hold advanced degrees

Average age of incoming class

6,016 Total alumni

Best Online MBAFinancial Times, 2015

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6th best Online MBA under $50,000 The Best Colleges, 2014

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of graduating students highly recommend Isenberg

Who We Are What We Offer

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Offering 100% online classes for over 10 YEARS

5 Dedicated advisors available to all students

Online students come from all 50 states!

Average GMAT of incoming class

of all online MBA students hold advanced degrees

Average age of incoming class

6,016 Total alumni

6th best Online MBA under $50,000 The Best Colleges, 2014

12 Average years’ work experience

87% of graduating students highlyrecommend Isenberg

What We Offer

MBA ONLINE: DID YOU KNOW?

Best Part-time MBAUS News & World Report, 2018

Best Online MBAUS News & World Report, 2017

Best Online MBA Worldwide

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Isenberg’s Part-time MBA option is ideal for individuals in career transition who live in the Massachusetts area and would like to complement their flexible online learning experience with some face-to-face exposure to material, faculty, and colleagues. You can choose to take your classes at one of our satellite locations or online during any given semester. Courses can be taken at any of the live satellite campuses in:

• Boston • Shrewsbury • Springfield

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The classroom is virtual. The connections are real.

Join us at a satellite campus or virtually in Amherst. Part-time class-

es have the same curriculum and accomplished faculty as full-time

classes – the difference lies in the freedom and convenience that the

online and satellite environments offer our students.

The best of both worlds

THE PERKS

You have the option to take 2 classes (6 credits) before applying for your MBA.

Students typically take 2-2.5 years on average to complete the program while working full-time.

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At the end of one of my classes, I was able to solve an unforeseen problem and apply it to my own job, saving my department $20,000. That was a great accomplishment for me. I had no idea that my coursework would impact my career so dramatically while still earning my degree.”

The blend of classroom and online sessions attracted me to Isenberg.

Reema Piparia, MBA '11Process Development ScientistAbbott Laboratories

I could collaborate in person with my colleagues, but I also had the freedom to learn around my schedule.

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Our goal is to help you to get the career that you are seeking. Employers value your experience, the rigor of our academic program, and your personal leadership profile. It's why we place so much emphasis on your ability to articulate your personal port-folio of transferable skills and experiences as early in your MBA tenure as possible."

Nic Wegman Executive DirectorIsenberg Chase Career Center

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RESOURCESAt Isenberg, you’ll find a full complement of MBA resources that includes strategic career services, a com-petitive assistantship program, extensive overseas study options, and student networking organizations that focus on curricular innovation, professional opportuni-ties, and social corporate responsibility.

CHASE CAREER CENTERIsenberg's Chase Career Center will work with you to craft a personalized job-search strategy based on your individual strengths and career goals. Through one-on-one career counseling, you’ll narrow down industries, research and select companies, prepare for interviews, and leverage Isenberg’s alumni and recruiter network.

VETERAN SERVICESAt Isenberg, we are committed to supporting our military students throughout their academic career and assisting them in achieving their academic goals. For information about benefits for military personnel, visit www.isenberg.umass.edu/mba/military

UMass Amherst Veteran Services provides advocacy and has networks and resources, on and off campus, that benefit this student community.

Tel: 413.545.5792

Email: vetservices@stuaf.umass.eduWebsite: www.umass.edu/veterans

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICEYou can add strategic value to your MBA by taking advantage of study abroad opportunities. Isenberg has affiliations with eight top overseas business schools in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

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MBA STUDENT NETWORKS

THE GRADUATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (GBA) drives student-led initiatives that improve communication and culture in the Isenberg MBA. Adapting to the changing needs of each incoming class, the GBA is able to lead pioneering initiatives that inclusively benefit all students.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN MBA (NAWMBA) is a global organization dedicated to empowering women MBAs. The on-campus chapter is focused on leveraging the high ratio of female faculty and local business women. NAWMBA exemplifies the leadership qualities and strength women bring to any organization.

NET IMPACT is an international network of leaders dedicated to creating positive social change through business. Locally, Isenberg students represent the Net Impact mission on boards of local non-profits, at national conferences, and through campus initiatives.

Isenberg MBA Student Networks provide many opportunities for students to tailor their MBA experience. Student organizations open the doors to relationships, leadership development, and professional growth.

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We have a dedicated Student Advising & Support Team to assist you with any questions you may have about the

program. The advisors are seasoned professionals with a deep understanding

of your needs as working professionals.

C. Edward McBride, III, MD, FAAFP, MBA '13Associate Medical Director of Clinical Informatics Summit Medical Group

Advisors have always been available for consultation and offer sound advice regard-ing which course to take and which professor would best fit my learning style and needs.”

I cannot say enough good things about my interactions with Student Support Services.

MaryBeth KimballDirector of Admissions and Advising

TEL: 413.545.5608 FAX: 413.577.2234 EMAIL: mba@isenberg.umass.edu

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ADMISSIONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed graduate school application.Register to apply online here

• Personal statement

• Official copy of transcripts of all universities/col-leges attended

• Two letters of recommendation

• Resumé/CV

• GMAT/GRE score (waivers may apply)

• TOEFL score (for international applicants only)

• Application fee

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Full-time

Early Action November 1

First Round December 1

Second Round February 1

Third Round April 1

Deadline

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Online, Part-time

Fall Semester June 1

Spring Semester October 1

Summer Semester February 1

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