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UMass Boston’s Global Aging and Life Course Studies BA focuses on training and preparing you for management positions in the fields of advocacy, education, marketing, product development, service provision, management, administration, program planning, and research. It’s designed for students who want to work with and advocate for the fastest growing segment of the world population, adults age 65 and older. This program will help you develop skills and add a degree to your résumé. The world’s population is aging at an unprecedented rate, affecting the way societies around the globe deal with the growing number of older people. Explore the issues, questions, perspectives, needs, and contributions of older people and compare the opportunities and challenges associated with aging populations internationally. Apply these skills to virtually any field — from advocacy to research to management, and more. You can also continue your studies for an extra year, as part of the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program (AMP), to earn a Management of Aging Services MS or Gerontology MS from UMass Boston.
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
UMass Boston’s Global Aging and Life Course Studies BA focuses on training and preparing you for management positions in the fields of advocacy, education, marketing, product development, service provision, management, administration, program planning, and research. It’s designed for students who want to work with and advocate for the fastest growing segment of the world population, adults age 65 and older. This program will help you develop skills and add a degree to your résumé. The world’s population is aging at an unprecedented rate, affecting the way societies around the globe deal with the growing number of older people. Explore the issues, questions, perspectives, needs, and contributions of older people and compare the opportunities and challenges associated with aging populations internationally. Apply these skills to virtually any field — from advocacy to research to management, and more. You can also continue your studies for an extra year, as part of the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program (AMP), to earn a Management of Aging Services MS or Gerontology MS from UMass Boston.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
As Boston’s only public business school, the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) offers graduate business degree and certificate programs to help you take your “next steps”. AACSB accredited and affordable, UMass Boston’s programs are convenient and flexible for today’s active students. The College of Management at UMass Boston offers programs in Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in leadership, healthcare, analytics and marketing to name a few, specialized master’s degree programs in Business Analytics (STEM), Accounting, Finance (STEM) and Information Technology (STEM), graduate certificates, and PhD options.
The master’s programs are streamlined to 10 courses/30 credits (MBA is 12 courses/36 credits) and can be completed full-time or part-time, with classes that meet in the evenings or online. Each program showcases the experienced faculty, rigorous curriculum and small class sizes, while providing exceptional ROI or return on your educational investment. The scenic waterfront campus, with easy access to downtown Boston, combines a small-college experience with the resources of a major and diverse research university in Boston, Massachusetts. All are welcome.
Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology (Global Aging and Life Course Studies)
University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, United States
48 monthsProgram duration
YesScholarships
SociologyMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Program overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Online
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
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As Boston’s only public business school, the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) offers graduate business degree and certificate programs to help you take your “next steps”. AACSB accredited and affordable, UMass Boston’s programs are convenient and flexible for today’s active students. The College of Management at UMass Boston offers programs in Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in leadership, healthcare, analytics and marketing to name a few, specialized master’s degree programs in Business Analytics (STEM), Accounting, Finance (STEM) and Information Technology (STEM), graduate certificates, and PhD options.
The master’s programs are streamlined to 10 courses/30 credits (MBA is 12 courses/36 credits) and can be completed full-time or part-time, with classes that meet in the evenings or online. Each program showcases the experienced faculty, rigorous curriculum and small class sizes, while providing exceptional ROI or return on your educational investment. The scenic waterfront campus, with easy access to downtown Boston, combines a small-college experience with the resources of a major and diverse research university in Boston, Massachusetts. All are welcome.
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