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Dive into Innovation with the MaineMBA in Blue Economy

The MaineMBA in Blue Economy combines our comprehensive MBA core with specialized courses in high-growth fields such as aquaculture, fisheries, biotechnology, and ocean renewable energy. Offered in collaboration with the University of Maine School of Marine Sciences, our program leverages resources from the Darling Marine Center, Aquaculture Research Institute, and other renowned units.

Join us to gain expertise in sustainable marine industries and position yourself at the forefront of the Blue Economy. Explore the MaineMBA in Blue Economy and drive the future of ocean-related innovations today!

Fast Facts

  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Hours Required:
    MBA Core, 24
    Concentration: 9
  • Modality: Hybrid

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Potential Careers

  • Marine Resource Manager
  • Sustainable Seafood Supply Chain Manager
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Aquaculture Operations Manager
  • Marine Policy Analyst
  • Marine Biotech Entrepreneur
  • Ocean Investment Analyst

Curriculum Requirements

All MBA students must complete 8 Core Courses:

  • Financial Statement Analysis (MBA 609)
  • Management of Contemporary Organizations (MBA 626)
  • Global Supply Chain Networks (MBA 637)
  • Strategic Decision Making (MBA 649)
  • Financial Management (MBA 651)
  • Managerial Marketing (MBA 670)
  • Strategic Data Analysis (BUA 601)
  • Foundations of Business Intelligence (BUA 680)

Choose 3 Blue Economy Electives:

  • Marine Biology (SMS 500): synchronous multicampus online course OR Oceanography and Natural History of the Gulf of Maine (SMS 544): in-person in Orono with a synchronous online option
  • Fisheries Policy and Management (SMS 563): in-person in Orono with a synchronous online option) OR Marine Resource Management (SMS 564): online course offered by the School of Economics
  • Applied Methods in Shellfish Farming (Special Topics SMS 598): hybrid course with virtual modules and a 5-day residency at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine OR Aquaculture (Special Topics SMS 598): in-person course at the Darling Marine Center in Walpole, Maine OR Internship in Marine Policy (SMS 683): internship at the Darling Marine Center or another blue economy site, in-person or virtually

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.