chamber of commerce members

Like you, the University of Maine strives to prepare leaders for the future. If your employer is a member of any of the Chambers of Commerce in Maine, you are eligible for the discount of 12% off tuition. Learn more about how the Workforce Partners Program and the MaineMBA can help Maine employers chart the way forward.

Workforce Partners Program

The University of Maine Graduate School of Business Workforce and Preferred Partners programs have been developed to help Maine employers recruit, retain, and develop the next generation of business leaders. With tuition discounts, on-campus recruitment opportunities, workshops, and events, and eliminated fees, prospective students and employers alike will benefit from the state’s premier MBA program. Workforce Partners Program benefits are available to any employee of any active member of any State of Maine Chamber of Commerce.

  • Zero application fees
  • Streamlined admissions for the MaineMBA, Graduate Certificate in Business, or the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
  • 12% tuition discount on UMaine graduate business courses
  • Access to workshops, webinars, and professional development events
  • Dedicated Workforce Partner academic advising
  • Fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

program options

the mainemba

The Maine Business School offers the MaineMBA, a Master of Business Administration program, which consists of 30 credits and is designed to prepare leaders for the future. Students gain essential business knowledge in accounting, finance, marketing, and management, with the opportunity to advance skills in leadership, critical thinking and analysis, and global engagement.

The MaineMBA prepares leaders to move through volatile and rapidly changing markets with innovation and agility. Highly qualified business faculty from the Maine Business School and the University of Southern Maine School of Business collaborate to deliver an innovative graduate experience in a flexible environment.

The MaineMBA is a sound investment in your professional growth regardless of your business background or existing skill set. During your MaineMBA, you’ll receive a well-rounded graduate business education rooted in core business principles yet informed by the latest research to ensure you’re learning industry best practices as they evolve in real-time. Our core curriculum is complemented by niche offerings in today’s most in-demand fields, equipping you to be a strategic thinker capable of adapting to a rapidly changing world.

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graduate certificate in business administration

The Maine Business School offers a graduate certificate in Business Administration, which consists of 15 credits and is designed to advance your career and prepare you for bigger roles. The Business Administration certificate program provides essential business knowledge in accounting, finance, marketing, and management, with the opportunity to advance skills in leadership, critical thinking and analysis, and global engagement. This program is a pathway toward admission to the MaineMBA, and graduate-level courses taken in the certificate may transfer to the MaineMBA upon admission..

graduate certificate in business analytics

The Maine Business School offers a graduate certificate in Business Analytics, which consists of 15 credits and is designed to provide essential analytical skills to make data-driven business decisions by capitalizing on rich data resources. This certificate provides professional-level education in leveraging big data through advanced analytical tools such as data visualization, predictive modeling, and machine learning/artificial intelligence. This program is a pathway toward admission to the MaineMBA, and graduate-level courses taken in the certificate may transfer to the MaineMBA upon admission..

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Confirm with your supervisor or HR office that your employer is a current member of any Maine Chamber of Commerce.

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