Low-Residency (MBA)
About
Online Convenience + In-Person Connection
The Low-Residency MaineMBA blends the convenience of asynchronous online learning with three immersive multi-day residencies at our Portland, Maine campus located in the historic Old Port District. The program culminates with the prestigious MaineMBA Academy capstone experience.
This cohort-based hybrid MBA is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers while building transformative in-person connections with peers, professors, and industry leaders through hands-on consulting projects, case studies, and networking.
Program Highlights
Requirements
Composed of 8 core classes and 2 electives, the Low Residency MaineMBA requires 30 credit hours. All core business classes must be taken at the University of Maine. The 2 electives are Foundations of Teamwork and Leadership and Creative Problem Solving; these courses will be scheduled during the fall semester. Three courses include multi-day in-person residencies: Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, and Strategic Decision-Making (MBA Academy). A grade of B- or better is required in all classes.
Specific degree program requirements can be found in the Graduate Course Catalog.
**Certain concentrations (Blue Economy, Engineering Management, Geospatial Technologies, Healthcare Systems, Organizational Leadership, Public & Nonprofit Management, Sustainability) have more specific concentration requirements.
Foundation Modules
The MaineMBA is a STEM-designated degree with subject-area prerequisites in specific aspects of accounting (financial and managerial), economics (macro and micro), finance, and statistics. During the admissions process, the admissions team reviews applicants’ transcripts and work history to determine if they meet the program requirements. If it is determined that they still need prerequisites, the applicant will be assigned foundation courses to complete before they can register for classes.
The foundation courses are non-credit-bearing and self-paced and are designed as a faster and more cost-effective method of fulfilling the program prerequisites than full-semester, traditional undergraduate courses. However, admitted students can take traditional undergraduate courses to meet the requirements, should they choose. Each foundation course is designed to be completed in 15-20 hours at the user’s pace.
Careers
At a Glance
Maine Business School
Degree Level
Master
Degree Earned
Master of Business Administration
Mode of Study
Online
time to Complete Degree
30 Credits
Accreditation
AACSB Accreditation signals to the world that an institution has met the most rigorous standards of excellence in business education. Institutions that bear the AACSB-accredited mark demonstrate that they are committed to upholding and advancing the quality of their programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Next Steps
Contact
Maine Business School
Jason Harkins
DP Corbett Business Building
umaine.edu/business/
P
207.581.1968
F
207.581.1930
International
Chadbourne Hall, Room 122
go.umaine.edu/international-undergraduate-admissions/
P
207.581.3437
F
207.581.2920
