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Business administration programs in Massachusetts

15 business programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these business administration programs, and Massachusetts has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

General and operations managers run the daily work of an organization: they make staff schedules, assign work, see that projects get done and plan how materials and people are used. Most move up from supervisory jobs, and the BLS says top executives typically need a bachelor's degree and considerable work experience.1

In Massachusetts, all 15 programs take students without a high school diploma.

By kind, the 15 programs here are business management certificate (8 programs), nonprofit management certificate (2 programs), entrepreneurship and small business course (2 programs), business administration (associate degree, 2 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 15 programs

How much do business administration programs cost in Massachusetts?

$2,898 to $7,648 is what most business programs in Massachusetts cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,560 to $20,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
12 to 38 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Massachusetts may also offer business administration programs. How these figures are made

Are there free business administration programs in Massachusetts?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 business programs in Massachusetts approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Business Services Administration

    Millennium Training Institute Inc.

    Based in Woburn, MA

    No diploma needed

    Millennium Training Institute Inc., based in Woburn, MABusiness management certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,795

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Business Services Administration at Millennium Training Institute Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,878
    Length
    16 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,795
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12

  • Business management certificateIn personNo diploma needed

    Business Administration General Management

    Bristol Community College

    Fall River

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Bristol Community College, Fall RiverBusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,560
    Program website, Business Administration General Management at Bristol Community College
    More details about Business Administration General Management at Bristol Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $24,869
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,560
    Program website, Business Administration General Management at Bristol Community College

  • Nonprofit management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Non-Profit Manager

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MANonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,095
    Program website, Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University
    More details about Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,095
    Program website, Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Management Training (Online)

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MABusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,295
    Program website, Management Training (Online) at Salem State University
    More details about Management Training (Online) at Salem State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,295
    Program website, Management Training (Online) at Salem State University

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included)

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MAEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,795
    Program website, Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Salem State University
    More details about Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Salem State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,795
    Program website, Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Salem State University

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep- Bundle courses

    Quincy College

    Based in Quincy, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quincy College, based in Quincy, MABusiness management certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep- Bundle courses at Quincy College
    More details about Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep- Bundle courses at Quincy College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,000
    Program website, Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep- Bundle courses at Quincy College

  • Entrepreneurship and small business courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included)

    Worcester State University

    Based in Worcester, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Worcester State University, based in Worcester, MAEntrepreneurship and small business course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,381
    Program website, Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    More details about Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,381
    Program website, Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included) at Worcester State University

  • Nonprofit management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Grant writing + Non-Profit Manager

    Salem State University

    Based in Salem, MA

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Salem State University, based in Salem, MANonprofit management certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,795
    Program website, Grant writing + Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University
    More details about Grant writing + Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,795
    Program website, Grant writing + Non-Profit Manager at Salem State University

  • Leadership, supervision and workplace skills courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Production & Supervisory skills

    Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.

    Based in Marlborough, MA

    No diploma needed

    Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc., based in Marlborough, MALeadership, supervision and workplace skills courseOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Production & Supervisory skills at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.
    More details about Production & Supervisory skills at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Production & Supervisory skills at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    General Business Skills Program

    101K Careers, LLC.

    Based in Nashua, NH

    No diploma needed

    101K Careers, LLC., based in Nashua, NHBusiness management certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, General Business Skills Program at 101K Careers, LLC.
    More details about General Business Skills Program at 101K Careers, LLC.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, General Business Skills Program at 101K Careers, LLC.

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Management /Technology Analyst/Skill builder

    NH-Boston LLC

    Based in Waltham, MA

    No diploma needed

    NH-Boston LLC, based in Waltham, MABusiness management certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,000
    Program website, Management /Technology Analyst/Skill builder at NH-Boston LLC
    More details about Management /Technology Analyst/Skill builder at NH-Boston LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,000
    Program website, Management /Technology Analyst/Skill builder at NH-Boston LLC

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Management Certification for Manufacturing Professionals Customized

    Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.

    Based in Marlborough, MA

    No diploma needed

    Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc., based in Marlborough, MABusiness management certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,500
    Program website, Management Certification for Manufacturing Professionals Customized at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.
    More details about Management Certification for Manufacturing Professionals Customized at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    7 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $575
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,500
    Program website, Management Certification for Manufacturing Professionals Customized at Quality and Productivity Solutions, Inc.

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Business Administration: Associate in Science

    Quinsigamond Community College

    Worcester

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Quinsigamond Community College, WorcesterBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,505
    Program website, Business Administration: Associate in Science at Quinsigamond Community College
    More details about Business Administration: Associate in Science at Quinsigamond Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $14,130
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,505
    Program website, Business Administration: Associate in Science at Quinsigamond Community College

  • Business administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    AS in Business Management

    Northern Essex Community College

    Haverhill

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northern Essex Community College, HaverhillBusiness administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,500
    Program website, AS in Business Management at Northern Essex Community College
    More details about AS in Business Management at Northern Essex Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $11,226
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,500
    Program website, AS in Business Management at Northern Essex Community College

  • Business management certificateOnlineNo diploma needed

    Tech Mgmt/Business Process/programming, Skill Builder

    NH-Boston LLC

    Based in Waltham, MA

    No diploma needed

    NH-Boston LLC, based in Waltham, MABusiness management certificateOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,000
    Program website, Tech Mgmt/Business Process/programming, Skill Builder at NH-Boston LLC
    More details about Tech Mgmt/Business Process/programming, Skill Builder at NH-Boston LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    24 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,000
    Program website, Tech Mgmt/Business Process/programming, Skill Builder at NH-Boston LLC

How to pay for business administration programs in Massachusetts

WIOA funding can pay for business administration programs in Massachusetts

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for business administration programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for business administration programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Business administration programs in Massachusetts

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
12th of 37
business programs here, against the typical state's 18
15 vs 18

State comparisons use the same figures as the business administration programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Business administration programs in Providence, Worcester, Boston and other Massachusetts cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 12 programs are online.

Other training in Massachusetts

How business administration programs compare with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Massachusetts

Where the Massachusetts business administration program numbers come from

Which Massachusetts business administration programs are on this list?

These are the business administration programs Massachusetts approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Massachusetts offers.

How the prices and results of Massachusetts business administration programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about business administration programs in Massachusetts

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Top Executives
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List