Liberal Arts The Navitas at UMass Boston program offers an alternative pathway to the University of Massachusetts Boston for international students who may not qualify for direct entry and who seek a supportive study environment. The Navitas UPP is equivalent to the first year of a UMass Boston bachelor’s degree program. When you successfully complete Year 1 with Navitas you can move directly into the second year of your undergraduate degree. All students entering the program are fully matriculated UMass Boston students from day one with Navitas.
College of Liberal Arts ■■ Prepares students for careers spanning the humanities, fine arts and social sciences within 18 departments. ■■ Develops skills you will need throughout your career: the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to adapt to new situations quickly, to analyze information, to interact with a wide variety of people and the confidence to find creative solutions to problems. ■■ Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts are placed locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. ■■ Liberates minds and prepares leaders. Emphasizes undergraduate education, high academic standards and freedom of thought and inquiry. ■■ Provides exposure to a wide range of ideas, both popular and unpopular to develop critical thought and analysis.
Times of London ranks UMass
#64 out of 200 in the world
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Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Archaeology and History Art Asian Studies Classical Languages Classical Studies
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Dance Economics English French History International Relations Irish Studies Italian Japanese Latin American Studies
■■ Music ■■ Native American Studies ■■ Philosophy ■■ Political Science ■■ Professional Writing ■■ Psychology ■■ Public Policy ■■ Sociology ■■ Spanish ■■ Theatre ■■ Women’s Studies
Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology (BA & BS) Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Women’s Studies
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Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Art History Asian Studies Chinese Classical Languages Classical Studies Communication Studies ■■ Creative Writing ■■ Criminal Justice
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Undergraduate pathway High School (Year 12 or equivalent)
Navitas at UMass Boston UPP = Freshman
Year 2 Sophomore
Navitas at UMass Boston Pre-Master’s Program
Master’s completion
Graduate pathway Completion of recognised undergraduate degree
Year 3 Junior
Year 4 Senior
Economics How multinational corporations affect wages, technology and economic development? ■■ The study of economics is the individual and collective behavior related to the production, distribution and exchange of goods and services. ■■ As an Economics major or minor, you will be introduced to the tools, controversies, and major or minor issues within the field of economics. ■■ With courses in theoretical and quantitative analysis, you will be prepared for careers in the financial world, law and public service, or for graduate studies in economics. ■■ Economics is an extremely practical field, and a major in economics is excellent preparation for careers in business, government, and law, as well as for specific areas in education, journalism, foreign service, consulting and politics. ■■ Be a part of The Economics Society, which is a UMass Boston club made up of economics majors and other students interested in economics.
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Market analyst Business manager Purchasing agent Supply chain analyst Research assistant Bank officer Credit analyst Securities broker Investment analyst Budget and pricing analyst Financial analyst Insurance analyst Policy analyst Business forecaster Loan officer
Did you know? A major in economics teaches you knowledge and skills that are useful in a variety of settings because economic issues are important in virtually every occupation.
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This school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University Pathways Program is not available to students from the People’s Republic of China, for any campus of University of Massachusetts where Navitas operates this program. Navitas at UMass Boston is part of the Navitas Group. UMB798_0513_AW
