Brandman University
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States501-1000 Employees
Brandman University has rebranded as UMass Global, a private, nonprofit higher education institution accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and affiliated with the Chapman University System. Based in Irvine, California, it operates a network of campuses across California and Washington and offers online study options, including a self-paced competency-based track called Brandman MyPath. The university provides more than 90 degree paths and related credentials spanning the schools of arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, and health. Its student body primarily consists of working adults seeking flexible options to earn degrees and credentials, with about 13,000 students served. The online programs have consistently ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. A recent development is the May 28, 2026 launch of an online Master of Arts in Education.