UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Maine Business School

Undergraduate Concentrations

While Maine Business School students cannot complete a business minor, a business concentration allows students to enhance their major of study. Concentrations are available in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and International Business. Since the MBS curriculum allows for 16-19 credit hours of free electives, concentrations can be completed in four years – no additional time needed.

To declare a concentration, visit the Maine Business School Advising Center or contact your Academic Advisor.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

In the Entrepreneurship & Innovation concentration, students learn important topics that will assist them in starting their own company or managing a small business.

Entrepreneurship Curriculum

Complete Three (3) Required Courses:

- Fundamentals of Innovation (INV 121)
- Advanced Innovation Skills (INV 282)
- Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation (MGT 344)

Complete Two (2) Elective Courses:

- Small Business Economics and Management (ECO 154)
- Innovation Leadership (INV 405)
- Small Business Management (MGT 342)
- Social Psychology (PSY 230)
- Or other select Innovation & Entrepreneurship related course

International Business (IB)

IB is for students whose business interests are global. IB has the most requirements of any concentration, so students must plan carefully with their advisor.

International Business Curriculum

Complete the Following Requirements:

- International Marketing (MKT 376)
- International Management (MGT 445)
- International Corporate Finance (FIN 455)
- Intro to International Affairs (INA 101)
- A study abroad/international experience

Complete Two (2) Internationally-Oriented Non-Business Elective Courses:

- Religions of the World (ANT 120)
- Sex and Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (ANT 245)
- International Media (CMJ 314)
- History of Globalization, 1900 to Present (HTY 241 or GEO 275)
- Geography of Globalization (HTY 275)
- Introduction to World Politics (POS 120)
- International Relations (POS 273)
- Government and Politics in Russia (prerequisite POS 100 and Junior standing) (POS 336)
- Government and Politics of Eurasia (POS 337)
- Politics of the Global Economy (prerequisite POS 120) (POS 376)
- International Law (prerequisite POS 120, 241, or 374) (POS 470)
- International Finance (prerequisite ECO 120 and 121) (ECO 339)
- Topics in International Affairs (INA 201)
- World Geography (GEO 100)