University of Massachusetts Global

University of Massachusetts Global
Former names
Brandman University
Chapman University College
Chapman College
College of Lifelong Learning
TypePrivate online university
Established1958; 66 years ago (1958) (as Chapman University College)[1]
ChancellorDavid W. Andrews
ProvostJeremy Korr
Academic staff
912 (full-time and part-time)[2]
Administrative staff
501[2]
StudentsApproximately 23,000 annually[3][4]
Undergraduates9,190
Postgraduates6,345
Location
Aliso Viejo
,
California
,
United States
CampusOnline
ColorsBlue & Red
   
Websitewww.umassglobal.edu
Brandman Faculty and Staff, Irvine, CA

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global, formerly Brandman University), is a private online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. The university offers more than 90 degree, certificate, credential, and professional programs for working adults.[5] Brandman was a separate, regionally-accredited university within the Chapman University system.[6] In September 2021, Brandman separated from the Chapman University system, and formed a new affiliation with the University of Massachusetts, UMass Global.[3] UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.[7]

  1. ^ "About UMass Global". UMass Global. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "IPEDS Data Center-Brandman University". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Carapezza was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "UMass Global celebrates first graduate to earn degree via Auto Club of Southern California partnership". UMass Global. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Accredited Online College Degrees offered Nationwide | CA & WA Campuses". UMass Global. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Accreditations". Brandman University. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  7. ^ "UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL". WSCUC. Retrieved 18 November 2021.