In May 2023, 15 undergraduate business students traveled to England on a travel study trip to learn about the business of sports. Dr. Susan Myrden, Associate Professor of Marketing, and Dr. Jason Harkins, Executive Dean of the Maine Business School, led the 9-day trip to Manchester and London. “I decided to go on the trip […]
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Our MBS Ambassadors are a group of outgoing students representing the Maine Business School. They help with our recruitment and professional development events by speaking to potential students, current students, alumni, and friends. Our Ambassadors also represent the student body by taking part in our Dean’s Council and meeting with our MBS Advisory Board. They […]
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Each year the Maine Business School and Graduate School of Business honors students and faculty for their achievements. Each honoree receives a certificate, blue cords to wear at graduation, and a locally-crafted paddle to commemorate their award. We’re elated to announce the honorees of our Spring 2022 awards: Student Honors and Awards Academic AchievementThis award […]
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This fall, six first-year business students embarked on an unforgettable adventure that was two years in the making. When Dr. Faye Gilbert joined the Maine Business School as dean in 2019, she quickly realized that outdoor recreation is one of the leading revenue generators in the state of Maine. She was introduced to Christopher Bartram, […]
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The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research has awarded two MBS students a UMaine Artificial Intelligence Fellowship. Jazlyn Dumas, a marketing major, and Jonathan Libby, a finance major, were awarded $1,200 for their research. Supported by the Office of Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, the Center for Undergraduate Research […]
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In its 2020 global rankings released Monday, CEO Magazine named the University of Maine Graduate School of Business a Tier I program, and its MaineMBA ranked #26 in online degrees. The MaineMBA’s 2020 ranking improves upon its #28 ranking globally in 2019. “We are particularly proud of these rankings, comparing us to the best business […]
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Orono, Maine — The University of Maine will offer its Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management degree fully online beginning in fall 2020. The Maine Business School and UMaineOnline collaborated to develop this program. It’s the first online undergraduate business degree from Maine’s flagship university. “We are excited to offer our BSBA […]
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How do recreation, tourism and leisure businesses in the United Kingdom measure up? That was the question 10 MBS juniors and seniors pondered last March when they traveled to England and Scotland as part of the class “Recreation, Tourism and Leisure in the UK.” Accompanied by Assistant Professor of Marketing Susan Myrden and Associate Professor […]
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