Academic Programs

We have what you need.
Working professionals building skills that make them shine for employers. Adults finishing their very first college degree. High school students looking to experience college-level academics over the summer. University Without Walls (UWW) offers programs for lifelong learners of all kinds, no matter where you are on your educational journey.
Gain the high-quality education from a world-class university that you deserve, on a schedule and in a format that works best for you.
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We offer programs and classes in a variety of subject areas - whether you are interested in business, nursing, engineering or sustainable agriculture - we have what you are looking for.
The University Without Walls at UMass Amherst is a leader in online education. Our online bachelor’s degree programs are ranked 23rd nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2020.
The Isenberg School of Management’s online MBA is ranked first in the U.S. and third in the world by the Financial Times in 2020.
The online Nursing master's degree program is ranked 23rd nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2020 and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is number 30 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in 2019.