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Our College houses undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs that allow our students to become thought leaders in their chosen fields, including a number of 4+1 and online programs.
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4+1 Accelerated Master's Programs
Our 4+1 programs give you a competitive edge, allowing you to earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as few as five years.
Online Programs That Work for You
Working professionals don't always have the time for in-person learning. Our online programs allow you to earn a degree or certificate even with a busy schedule.
Student Resources to Help You Succeed
We are committed to ensuring that you have the resources you need to thrive during every step of your academic journey. You will have the support you need academically and beyond through SBS Pathways (our advising office), SBS RISE, and additional university-level resources.
Democracy in Troubled Times
Signature Program: SBS in DC
UMass Poll Covers Mass, National Issues
In recently released survey results, UMass Amherst Poll outlines the feelings of voters on both state and national issues, including ballot initiatives, voting access reform, support for candidates, and more.
Keiser Awarded NSF Planning Grant
David Keiser, resource economics, has received a planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a proposal for a National Center for Water Policy.
GloTech Launches Asian Amerian Politics Monitor
The Global Technology for Social Justice Lab (GloTech) has launched the Asian American Digital Politics (AADP) Monitor, a blog series exploring the beliefs and digital practices of Asian American communities.
PhD Candidate Awarded MIT Predoctoral Fellowship
Nora Suren, a PhD candidate in communication, has received an MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) Diversity Predoctoral Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year.