Description : Pathway program in University of Massachusetts in Boston (UMass Boston)

A great opportunity is provided for foreign students to qualitatively prepare for admission and successful study on the chosen bachelor's program. One key direction is selected, which the student studies especially carefully and in-depth:

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Administration
• Management and business
• Science and Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Health and the environment.

Additionally, there is an academic English course, study of additional subjects corresponding to the chosen specialty. After the student successfully completes the preparatory course, he actually guarantees himself a place in the second year of the university.

The duration of the program is 2 semesters, 1 academic year (if the student has enough good knowledge of English - IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 69), usually 3 semesters (at the level of English IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 59). You can start studying in September, January or May.

Additionally, medical insurance, registration fees and fees, accommodation and meals are paid.

Studying in the preparatory program will help students to improve their language and academic knowledge, to qualitatively prepare for the GMAT / GRE examinations (usually the results are required by the admissions office in the Master's program). After successful completion of the program, the student is enrolled in the master's program in the chosen specialty, while the modules studied and passed are counted in the main course: this makes it possible to save time and not duplicate parts of the curriculum.

The following specialties are offered, according to which the graduate of the preparatory course can continue studying:

• International relationships
• Accounting (MS)
• Natural and Computer Science
• Business Administration (MBA)
• International Management (MS)
• Business (MBA)
• Information technology (MS)
• Finance (MS).

You can start studying in September, January or May.

For students the following specialties and directions for obtaining a diploma and a bachelor's degree are offered:

• Physics
• Environmental, Earth and Ocean Sciences (Environment, Earth and Ocean Studies)
• Archaeology and History
• Political Science
• Computer Science
• Sociology
• History
• Mathematics
• Criminal Justice
• Art
• International Management (Information Management)
• Economics
• Theater Arts
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Finance
• Management
• Supply Chain and Management (Logistics and Management)
• Philosophy and Public Policy
• Music.

The cost of studying should be specified by your manager, it may vary depending on the chosen specialty and direction.