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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Dr. Nick Swim’s Sport Sales and Sponsorship class is gaining invaluable real-world experience while supporting the university’s athletic programs. The course, developed in partnership with the athletics ticket office, immerses students in the challenging and fast-paced world of sports sales. Over eight sessions, students called past ticket buyers to pitch packages for events like women’s […]
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Each year at the end of the fall semester, the Maine Business School and Graduate School of Business honor December graduates 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 Fall 2024 awards: […]
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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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Dr. Alexandru Roman relocated across the country from California to join the Maine Business School this fall. An Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, Dr. Roman earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside. What inspired you to become a professor? My father was a professor. He was the one who inspired me to join […]
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Josh Francoeur, a senior from Marblehead, MA, channeled his interest in craft beer into a summer internship with the Boston Beer Company. How did you hear about this internship? I found different internships the company was offering on LinkedIn and applied for the sales and marketing internships in the Boston office. Why did you choose […]
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On September 25, 60 Maine Business School students gathered at the Penobscot Valley Country Club to practice their professional skills during the annual MBS Doing Business at Dinner event. This engaging evening is part of the college’s Doing Business At series, which helps students master essential business skills in a variety of non-traditional settings. The […]
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Emmakate O’Donnell, a senior from Colchester, Vermont, grew up watching the Vermont Lake Monsters play at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT. As she prepared to head home for the summer, she saw an internship opportunity on the baseball team’s website. A Sport Management and Marketing double major, she jumped at the chance to apply and […]
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Corey Smith, a senior from Sidney, Maine, stumbled upon a summer internship opportunity while browsing social media. A marketing student with an entrepreneurial mindset—and a love of coffee—he helped open A Coffeehouse near his hometown in central Maine. How did you hear about this internship? Browsing Facebook, I discovered that my favorite kind of business […]
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