UMPI Master of Science in Business

[SophiaPrincess]

To my knowledge, UMPI has never worried about AACSB or ACBSP. I wouldn't expect it in the future unless.

The MSB's aren't like the MAOL where undergrad courses can be utilized except for 2 classes mentioned on here. More info is on the Discord.

UMPI doesn't require GMAT. There is no financial assistance for online grad students at UMPI. I don't think I've ever seen this for online students as it typically involves research or teaching aka being a TA. Student loans are pretty much what's available for grad students unfortunately.

I emailed Professor Emery, the Chair of Business and Accounting, regarding my questions. I never had the privilege of studying in one of her classes, but she was friendly and encouraging in the Business Club.

Concerning transfer credit of BUS 469 and BUS 440 this was her response:

"BUS 440 Business Analytics meets BUS 504 Business Analytics and Decision Support Systems as one of the core course requirements.

BUS 469 Strategic Professional Communication meets BUS 631 Strategic Business Communication for the Communication concentration."

Professor Emery didn't mention it, but I extrapolate that everyone can transfer BUS440 because it is a Core requirement. BUS469 only transfers into the Communications concentration.

I inquired specifically about UMPI seeking AACSB or ACBSP programmatic accreditation in the future. This was Professor Emery's response:

"Yes, the MSB is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education. NECHE accreditation meets the standards for most, if not all, doctoral programs."

SS20ts is a very reliable source of information but I hoped the MSB program might have new financial aid options and called to inquire. The Financial Aid office informed me that the only form of graduate aid are loans via FAFSA.

I have read various articles from reliable sites like, Poets & Quants, that discuss online MBA programs offering financial aid. Of course, these were all elite programs with total tuition exceeding $100k. I am referring to online MBAs at schools like Kenan-Flagler, Marshal, Foster, Kelley, Ross etc. They definitely offer money to those with high GMAT scores but I'm not aware of any affordable program offering money to online, out-of-state students like myself. I'd love to be wrong about that.