Fit a College Education into Your Everyday Life
At UMass Global, you’ll find learning made for the real world. Not only do our degree programs get you closer to reaching your professional and personal goals, but they do so in a way that works best for your busy life.
Take Courses 100% Online
Study when it’s most convenient for you. With our affordable and flexible programs, you can work, raise a family, and balance a full life while you complete your degree.
Turn What You Already Know into College Credits
Earn your degree faster and save on tuition with credits from previous college coursework, professional experiences, and military training. You can transfer up to 90 eligible credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
Enroll with No Testing Requirements
No ACT® or SAT® is required for admission. Designed for working adults, our programs have rolling admissions. This means you can choose from multiple start dates throughout the year and begin classes whenever you’re ready.
Upcoming Start Dates
Prepare for a Rewarding Career in the Legal Field
In the online Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program at UMass Global, you’ll develop legal knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for a career in law, business, public administration, and government.
Gain an understanding of legal concepts, learn how to conduct legal research, and improve your writing skills.
Explore subjects including the U.S. legal system, the state and federal government, constitutional rights, white collar crime, negotiation, and major areas of law such as contracts and torts through your coursework.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career as a paralegal or in the courts, compliance, mediation, and legal assistance.
Customize Your Degree with a Concentration
Made up of four elective courses, the concentration allows you to focus your studies in a subject area that aligns with your career goals. The BA in Legal Studies has an optional concentration in Business Law.
Business Law
Advance your career at the intersection of business and law. In this concentration, you’ll examine various aspects of the legal system and the careers that support it. You’ll prepare to work in the legal field or pursue law school.
Sample courses include:
Employment Law
Intellectual Law
Transactional Law
The UMass Global Difference
UMass Global meets you where you are in life. Our university revolves around helping busy adults succeed in education because our students are career-driven, family-focused individuals like you.
91%
of alumni would recommend UMass Global to a friend, family member, or colleague.
52%
of alumni have one or more dependents while attending UMass Global.
91%
of students work while completing their program.
Private, Accredited, Nonprofit, and 100% Online
UMass Global provides you with an online education you can believe in.
Military Friendly
Gold Standard for Veterans: Exceeded VIQTORY's expectations in culture, financial aid, graduation, and career support for military personnel.
Trusted Accreditation
UMass Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).