UMass Global

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) and Sophia are partnering to provide personalized and flexible opportunities for working professionals.

UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) has served working students since 1958 and is continuing that commitment by working with Sophia to provide more flexible opportunities for you to earn college credit.

Sophia's affordable, self-paced courses give you additional options to complete your degree program while balancing work, life, education. Learn anytime, anywhere on your computer tablet or smartphone in an online environment that fits your needs.

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UMass Global

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) and Sophia are partnering to provide personalized and flexible opportunities for working professionals.

UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) has served working students since 1958 and is continuing that commitment by working with Sophia to provide more flexible opportunities for you to earn college credit.

Sophia's affordable, self-paced courses give you additional options to complete your degree program while balancing work, life, education. Learn anytime, anywhere on your computer tablet or smartphone in an online environment that fits your needs.

Try a Course for Free

No Credit Card Required

First, Please Choose a Course.

Select one that fits your desired degree program at UMass Global

Sophia Course General Education Course Categories Credit Equivalents Rating
Business
ACCU 10000 3
13420
ORGU 10000 1
35409
BUSU 10000 3
16839
MGTU 10000 3
13747
English and Communication
ORGU 10000 3
16970
ENGU 10000 3
6831
ENGU 10000 3
3501
ENGU 1NOGE 3
3370
COMU 10000 3
2510
TRNU 10000 1
12997
ARTU 10000 3
17978
Humanities
PHLU 10000 3
1753
RELU 10000 3
975
ARTU 10000 3
16394
ARTU 10000 3
6294
PHLU 10000 3
13634
Math and Science
MATU 10000 3
20445
ESCU 10000 3
11716
MATU 10000 2
3688
BIOU 10000 3
20774
CSCU 10000 3
13413
MATU 10000 3
19626
SUCCESS PREPARATION: NOT CREDIT BEARING
-- NO TRANSFER CREDIT -- 3
1412
Social Science
PSYU 10000 3
5404
SOCU 10000 3
924
ECNU 10000 3
8852
ECNU 10000 3
10208
HISU 10000 3
13567
HISU 10000 3
6620
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How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at UMass Global.

01

Try Sophia for Free

Get started with a free trial and experience Sophia's smart, user-friendly courseroom. Sample as many of our college-level online courses as you'd like, get to know the instructors, and see if Sophia is right for you.

  • Tour the courseroom
  • Meet the instructors
  • Take the first quiz
Try a Course for Free

02

Become a Member

Save time and money earning your degree when you become a Sophia member. Our online and on-demand courses help you knock out your general education requirements fast and on your terms.

  • Gain unlimited access
  • 30+ on-demand courses
  • Only $99 a month
See membership plans  
Become a Member  

03

Take Courses

Take one or many of our highly-rated courses. Complete all the required assessments with an overall score of 70% or above and go onto the next one.

  • Take as many (or as few) as you want
  • Go at your own pace
  • Courses are pass-fail

04

Transfer Credit

When you complete a course, Sophia will send you a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to UMass Global.

  • Easy
  • Automated
  • Free
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Membership Plans & Pricing

Try any course for free and when you're ready, choose a membership plan to get unlimited access to 30+ courses.

1 Month

You want to work quickly through one or two courses.

$99

4 Months

You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.

25% savings
$299
Best deal

12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

50% savings
$599

Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at UMass Global.

Need help finding the right options? Contact a Sophia Learning Coach.

1-800-341-0327

learningcoach@sophia.org

Live Chat

Have questions about your degree program? Contact UMass Global.

1-800-746-0082

UMass Global's Degree Programs
Sophia Course General Education Course Categories Credit Equivalents Rating
Business
ACCU 10000 3
13420
ORGU 10000 1
35409
BUSU 10000 3
16839
MGTU 10000 3
13747
English and Communication
ORGU 10000 3
16970
ENGU 10000 3
6831
ENGU 10000 3
3501
ENGU 1NOGE 3
3370
COMU 10000 3
2510
TRNU 10000 1
12997
ARTU 10000 3
17978
Humanities
PHLU 10000 3
1753
RELU 10000 3
975
ARTU 10000 3
16394
ARTU 10000 3
6294
PHLU 10000 3
13634
Math and Science
MATU 10000 3
20445
ESCU 10000 3
11716
MATU 10000 2
3688
BIOU 10000 3
20774
CSCU 10000 3
13413
MATU 10000 3
19626
SUCCESS PREPARATION: NOT CREDIT BEARING
-- NO TRANSFER CREDIT -- 3
1412
Social Science
PSYU 10000 3
5404
SOCU 10000 3
924
ECNU 10000 3
8852
ECNU 10000 3
10208
HISU 10000 3
13567
HISU 10000 3
6620

The Sophia Experience

А different way to learn. A smarter path to success.

When you complete a course the credits transfer directly to UMass Global.
Complimentary Learning Coach support is here for you by phone, email, or chat.
Knock out your general education requirements on your terms. Go at your own pace, whether from your laptop, tablet or phone.

Reviews

Our students love the freedom, flexibility and support we offer. See what they're saying about Sophia's courses.

by Kouben-Wood F. on May 17, 2022
I'm very thankful for this platform which resume the course and makes me understand in the simpliest way. The course was great, i understood everything because of the method used I cannot wait to take more courses. Kouben-Wood FLORVILUS
by Edgar O. on May 17, 2022
A lot of work but pays off in the end.
by cory a. on May 17, 2022
Would suggest the course to anyone in a banking career. Has helped more than I thought it would. Was pleasantly surprised with the information access in online learning. Was my first course with Sophia and was great.
by Diane D. on May 17, 2022
Interesting course, do-able!!
by Brant K. on May 17, 2022
Many challenge and Milestone questions were up to interpretation as there were sometimes 2 viable options to choose and the answer was not clearly outlined in the text provided.
by Juda D. on May 17, 2022
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by Chinenye O. on May 17, 2022
Great course!
by Javier L. on May 17, 2022
I had fun with this course. Great place to either start or rekindle your love affair with writing!