Graduate School of Business
MaineMBA Information for UMaine System Employees
UMaine System employees and their dependents are welcomed and encouraged to use their tuition waiver benefit to enroll in the MaineMBA and Graduate Business Certificate programs. The MaineMBA is available to eligible UMS employees and dependents 100% online and on the Orono or Portland campuses.
To get started:
1.) Contact the MaineMBA and let us know you are interested. Call Julia at 207-581-1973 or email MBA@maine.edu.
2.) Start your application! The application you will fill out depends on whether you are applying to the MaineMBA, the Graduate Business Certificate, or if you are taking a course for professional development. Most MaineMBA applications take about two weeks for processing.
3.) Fill out your tuition waiver form and let your supervisor know you plan to take a course.
Tuition Waiver Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the tuition waiver cover?
The tuition waiver benefit covers 100% of the tuition cost of courses within the MBA. Employees are still responsible for fees and their textbooks. Most online students plan on these extra costs to be around $200 per course.
CEAC provides small grants to help UMaine – Orono employees cover the cost of books. Learn more at: https://umaine.edu/ceac/professional-developmental-funds/
Do I need to come to the Orono Campus?
No, you do not need to come to Orono campus. The MaineMBA is offered 100% online, at the Orono campus, or at the Portland campus. You may choose to take courses online or at either location.
What time are the classes offered?
The MaineMBA is designed for working adults, so courses are offered in the evening (typically 6pm-9pm), online, or, occasionally, on the weekend. Most online courses are asynchronous, meaning that you can log in and do the coursework whenever you have time.
How many hours a week should I expect to spend on classes?
We advise students to plan to spend about 10-15 hours per week, per course. Some courses will require more of a time commitment, others will require less.
Will I need to take the GMAT?
The GMAT is waived for UMaine System Employee applicants who fulfill waiver criteria, including 1.) Those who already hold a graduate degree, CPA, CFA, CFP, or equivalent industry designation. 2.) Those with significant leadership and budget/finance experience, or 3.) Veterans of the U.S. Armed Services. 4.) Three or more years of industry experience in a STEM field or highly quantitative or analytical environment. 5.) A undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher that focused in STEM or applied quantitative fields.
Can I take a course for professional development without applying to the MBA?
Yes, qualified employees may take stand-alone courses for professional development. Dependents, however, must be admitted to a degree-granting program to receive the tuition waiver benefit.
For specific questions about the tuition waiver and other benefits, visit the Employee Benefits portion of Mainestreet https://mycampus.maine.edu/group/mycampus/educational-opportunities or call your campus HR office.