The Maine Business School’s Portland Bear Treks trip provided undergraduate and graduate students with an exclusive look into the corporate headquarters of Hannaford Supermarkets and Wex, Inc. This visit marked the first time students toured Hannaford and the second time at Wex, following a visit in 2019. Ellyson Bourgoine, a junior from York, Maine, and […]
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MBS is thrilled to announce our inaugural Career Week, which will run from February 3 to 7 and will give MBS students the edge they need before the UMaine Career Fair on Wednesday, February 12.Think of Career Week as a personal career boot camp packed with workshops and resources to help you land that dream […]
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In November, 15 students from the Maine Business School embarked on an unforgettable journey to Vermont and Montréal, gaining firsthand insights into the worlds of sport management and international business. This experiential learning trip, led by Dr. Nick Swim, Associate Professor of Sport Management, and Dr. Stefano Tijerina, Senior Lecturer in Management, blended educational exploration […]
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Six first-year business students took center stage at the inaugural MBS Shark Tank competition, pitching their innovative ideas to a panel of judges and vying for scholarship prizes. From solving local childcare shortages to offering personalized blankets and international snacks, these budding entrepreneurs demonstrated creativity, business acumen, and a passion for addressing real-world challenges. Meet […]
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Nearly 300 first-year students moved onto campus a week before classes began to participate in our Business Bridge Week. This six-day event is designed to build connections, foster community, and ease new students’ transition into college life. From 9 am to 5 pm daily, students are immersed in various activities that blend academic and social […]
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Forty-six undergraduate students embarked on our Spring 2024 Boston Bear Treks trip in March. This immersive experience took them behind the scenes of employers like Unum, Salesforce, and the Omni Parker House, providing invaluable insights into various industries and career paths. Alongside visits to corporate offices, students honed their networking skills at the Boston Executive […]
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This March, three outstanding undergraduate students from the Maine Business School participated in the prestigious College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) Case Competition at the University of South Carolina. Grace Harmatys, Lucas Ronco, and Cooper Williams, representing UMaine’s Sport Management major, showcased their academic prowess and practical skills in addressing pertinent issues within collegiate athletics. Dr. […]
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On March 29, 45 undergraduate business students, three faculty, two staff, and one dean boarded a bus bound for Boston for the first-ever Bear Treks Boston trip. “Trips such as Bear Treks provide the students with tangible on-site experience. It is invaluable for their career decision-making process,” says Dr. Pank Agrrawal, Professor of Finance. “Our […]
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Students in Lisa Liberatore’s Intro to Business (MGT 101) and Principles of Management and Organization (MGT 325) classes learned big lessons on how to make a difference in their communities. Students spent the fall 2022 semester working in teams to raise awareness and funding for nonprofit organizations. The Old Town Animal Orphanage was the nonprofit […]
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The Maine Business School is now offering a new major in Business Information Systems and Security Management (BISSM). This new major prepares students for a fast-growing industry where students are in demand, and employees can earn a six-figure median salary. Recent estimates suggest that jobs for information security analysts will grow by 33% from 2020 […]
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