Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

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Why UNE for Your Bachelor’s in Business Administration

UNE’s Business Administration major gives you the flexibility to complete a concentration, minor, or double major that reflects your passion or that empowers you to respond to a unique market opportunity. Learn how to run a business with coursework that covers the full span of business operations.

Interdisciplinary — learn to apply business principles to your interests in health, the environment, and elsewhere
Industry-applicable education
Access to multiple internships
Learn to lead within modern workplace dynamics
Innovation and entrepreneurship courses
Makerspace for innovative ideation and prototyping
Receptive to students’ interest in emerging markets
Choice of several concentration areas including management, economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more

Brandon Narciso ’21

Business Administration, Sport Leadership and Management

With the sport management degree, I get an automatic minor in Business Administration, so I am learning sports management and business at the same time. They work together really well. It’s everything that I want to do.

UNE is really helping me on my path. Last semester, I took a sport marketing class, and we had a project where we had to create a new promotional concept for the Portland Seadogs baseball team, which is an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. I jumped right into the opportunity … I couldn’t imagine a better way to get my foot in the door than saying that I helped to create a promotional campaign for a minor league team. I came up with an idea that we pitched to the Seadogs marketing and sales director who had come down for our class presentations. He picked my project as one that he wanted to see progress further, so then, as a whole class, we worked on my idea and then pitched the final project to him again, and he loved it.

By that time, I had already applied to be an intern for the Seadogs, and my professor really encouraged me. [Eventually], I got a call saying that they would like me to be an intern for the upcoming season. I’m so thankful to my professors and to UNE for allowing me to have these types of unique opportunities.

Welcoming Community

Originally, I thought I would go to a school in Massachusetts, but after visiting UNE a few times, it just felt like home to me. The more I came here, the more I fell in love with it and realized that it checked off all the boxes for what I want for myself in the future. If you feel an instinct of comfort, then this is the place for you. It was definitely that way for me. I think it’s important to embrace that feeling and explore the opportunities that are here.

I made instant connections with people here at UNE. Right away, I gelled a lot with the people around me. When I decided to come here, I committed fully to it, and I made some really great friendships. I’ve met people from California, Texas, Florida, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and beyond. All over the country. It’s really cool to hear everyone’s different stories and learn about their diverse backgrounds.

With the sport management degree, I get an automatic minor in Business Administration, so I am learning sports management and business at the same time. They work together really well. It’s everything that I want to do.

What will you study? Bachelor’s in Business Administration Curriculum Overview

Whichever concentration you choose — accounting, business management, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, health sector management, or marketing — you’ll complete five courses in your concentration area to tailor your degree for your career goals.

The following are just some examples of the exciting courses that the Business Administration major offers:

Environmental Economics
Innovation through Technology
Human Resource Management
Business and Society Relations
Legal Environment of Business
Predictive Analytics

Curriculum

CAS Core Requirements	Total Credits
Credits	42

CAS Core Requirements	Credits
Total Credits	42

Program Required Courses	BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUAC 303 – Managerial Accounting
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUEC 203 – Macroeconomics
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUEC 204 – Microeconomics
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUFI 205/DSC 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis & Modeling
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUFI 315 – Business Finance Concepts & Skills
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 120 – Innovation thru Technology
Credits	Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements

Program Required Courses	BUMG 200 – Management
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 302 – Human Resource Management
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 311 – Business and Society Relations
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 325 – Legal Environment of Business
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 335 – International Management
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 495A – Internship in Business Administration
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMG 498 – Strategic Management
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMK 200 – Marketing
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	BUMK 312 – Small Business Management or BUMG 313 – Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Credits	3

Program Required Courses	MAT 120 – Statistics
Credits	Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements

Program Required Courses	Concentration Courses (see below) or Business Electives
Credits	15–16

Program Required Courses	Total Credits
Credits	60–61

Program Required Courses	Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits)
Credits	Variable

Program Required Courses	Credits
BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting	3
BUAC 303 – Managerial Accounting	3
BUEC 203 – Macroeconomics	3
BUEC 204 – Microeconomics	3
BUFI 205/DSC 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis & Modeling	3
BUFI 315 – Business Finance Concepts & Skills	3
BUMG 120 – Innovation thru Technology	Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements
BUMG 200 – Management	3
BUMG 302 – Human Resource Management	3
BUMG 311 – Business and Society Relations	3
BUMG 325 – Legal Environment of Business	3
BUMG 335 – International Management	3
BUMG 495A – Internship in Business Administration	3
BUMG 498 – Strategic Management	3
BUMK 200 – Marketing	3
BUMK 312 – Small Business Management or BUMG 313 – Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship	3
MAT 120 – Statistics	Credits Fulfilled by Core Requirements
Concentration Courses (see below) or Business Electives	15–16
Total Credits	60–61
Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits)	Variable

Minimum Total Required Credits	120

A Business Administration student in their sophomore year may, with the permission of the Business chair, enroll in one (1) of the following concentrations.

Accounting

Concentration Required Courses	BUAC 305 – Excel Expert Certification
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUAC 310 – Intermediate Accounting I
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUAC 320 – Auditing Principles
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUAC 330 – Tax for Individuals and Entities
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	Two (2) 300- or 400-level courses with BUAC prefix
Credits	6

Concentration Required Courses	Total Credits
Credits	18

Concentration Required Courses	Credits
BUAC 305 – Excel Expert Certification	3
BUAC 310 – Intermediate Accounting I	3
BUAC 320 – Auditing Principles	3
BUAC 330 – Tax for Individuals and Entities	3
Two (2) 300- or 400-level courses with BUAC prefix	6
Total Credits	18

Economics

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 370 – Money, Credit, and Banking
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the United States
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 385 – Health Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 399 – Economic Topics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Economics focus)
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	PSC 332 – International Political Economy
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Total Credits
Credits	15

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Credits
BUEC 370 – Money, Credit, and Banking	3
BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance	3
BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the United States	3
BUEC 385 – Health Economics	3
BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics	3
BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics	3
BUEC 399 – Economic Topics	3
BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Economics focus)	3
PSC 332 – International Political Economy	3
Total Credits	15

Finance

Concentration Required Courses	BUFI 322 – Investments
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUFI 415 – Advanced Business Finance
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	Three (3) 300- or 400-level courses with BUFI prefix
Credits	9

Concentration Required Courses	Total Credits
Credits	15

Concentration Required Courses	Credits
BUFI 322 – Investments	3
BUFI 415 – Advanced Business Finance	3
Three (3) 300- or 400-level courses with BUFI prefix	9
Total Credits	15

Health Sector Management

Concentration Required Courses	BUEC 380 – Health Economics
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMG 400 – Management Seminar
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Health Sector Management focus)
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	Two (2) College of Business-approved courses
Credits	6

Concentration Required Courses	Total Credits
Credits	15

Concentration Required Courses	Credits
BUEC 380 – Health Economics	3
BUMG 400 – Management Seminar	3
BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Health Sector Management focus)	3
Two (2) College of Business-approved courses	6
Total Credits	15

International Business

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUFI 347G – International Financial Accounting
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 400 – Management Seminar or PSC 240 – American Foreign Policy or PSC 320 – Global Organizations, Politics, and Culture or PSC 409 – Origin of Modern Global Systems or SOC 255 – Globalization of Technology or SOC 377 – International Development
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved international business focus)
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMK 335 – Global Marketing
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	CMM 320 – Intercultural Communications or SOC 206 – Cross-Cultural Communications
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	PSC 332 – International Political Economy
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Total Credits
Credits	15

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Credits
BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance	3
BUFI 347G – International Financial Accounting	3
BUMG 400 – Management Seminar or PSC 240 – American Foreign Policy or PSC 320 – Global Organizations, Politics, and Culture or PSC 409 – Origin of Modern Global Systems or SOC 255 – Globalization of Technology or SOC 377 – International Development	3
BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved international business focus)	3
BUMK 335 – Global Marketing	3
CMM 320 – Intercultural Communications or SOC 206 – Cross-Cultural Communications	3
PSC 332 – International Political Economy	3
Total Credits	15

Management

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 301 – Organizational Behavior
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 303 – Management of Non-Profit Organization
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 307 – Operations Management
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 315 – Triple Bottom Line Reporting
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 360 – Leadership
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 400 – Management Seminar
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Management focus)
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	BUMK 405 – Sales Management
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Total Credits
Credits	15

Select any five (5) courses from the list below	Credits
BUMG 301 – Organizational Behavior	3
BUMG 303 – Management of Non-Profit Organization	3
BUMG 307 – Operations Management	3
BUMG 315 – Triple Bottom Line Reporting	3
BUMG 360 – Leadership	3
BUMG 400 – Management Seminar	3
BUMG 495B – Internship (with approved Management focus)	3
BUMK 405 – Sales Management	3
Total Credits	15

Marketing

Concentration Required Courses	BUMK 303 – Non-Profit Marketing or BUMK 320 – Retail Marketing or BUMK 325 – Services Marketing or BUMK 330 – Industrial Marketing
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMK 310 – Advertising
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMK 335 – Global Marketing
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMK 350 – Social Media Marketing Strategy or BUMK 450 – Digital Marketing
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	One (1) 300- or 400-level course with BUMK prefix
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	Total Credits
Credits	15

Concentration Required Courses	Credits
BUMK 303 – Non-Profit Marketing or BUMK 320 – Retail Marketing or BUMK 325 – Services Marketing or BUMK 330 – Industrial Marketing	3
BUMK 310 – Advertising	3
BUMK 335 – Global Marketing	3
BUMK 350 – Social Media Marketing Strategy or BUMK 450 – Digital Marketing	3
One (1) 300- or 400-level course with BUMK prefix	3
Total Credits	15

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Concentration Required Courses	BUMG 120 – Innovation through Technology (EXP)
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMG 313 – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ADV)
Credits	3

Concentration Required Courses	BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises through Design Thinking and Innovation or BUMG 495B* – Internship with Social I&E Focus
Credits	3–4

Concentration Required Courses	Credits
BUMG 120 – Innovation through Technology (EXP)	3
BUMG 313 – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ADV)	3
BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises through Design Thinking and Innovation or BUMG 495B* – Internship with Social I&E Focus	3–4

Select two (2) of the following:	CMM 240 – Social Applications of Web 2.0 (SGA)
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUMG 307 – Operations Management
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUMG 309 – Hacking Maine Food Chain (ADV)
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUMG 314 – Grant Writing (ADV) or WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUMK 312 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the US
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics (ADV) or BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	DSC 205/BUFI 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis and Modeling
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	MAT 225 – Computer Programming w/MALAB
Credits	3

Select two (2) of the following:	Total Credits
Credits	15

Select two (2) of the following:	Credits
CMM 240 – Social Applications of Web 2.0 (SGA)	3
BUMG 307 – Operations Management	3
BUMG 309 – Hacking Maine Food Chain (ADV)	3
BUMG 314 – Grant Writing (ADV) or WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing	3
BUMK 312 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business	3
BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the US	3
BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics (ADV) or BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics	3
DSC 205/BUFI 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis and Modeling	3
MAT 225 – Computer Programming w/MALAB	3
Total Credits	15

*Can be substituted with an Internship of another major with the permission of the BUMG 495B coordinator.

Students will be allowed to use up to twelve (12) credits from another minor or from their major to complete this concentration.

No Concentration

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 365 – Evolution of Economic Theory
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 370 – Money Credit and Banking
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the United States
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 385 – Health Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUFI 302 – Personal Finance
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUFI 321 – Investment Management
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUFI 322 – Investments
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 120 – Innovation through Technology
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 295 – Business Internship
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 301 – Organizational Behavior
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 303 – Mgmt of Non-Profit Orgs
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 309 – Hacking the Maine Food System
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 313 – Social Entrepreneurship
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 314 – Grant Writing
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 315 – Triple Bottom Line Reporting
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 328 – Employment Law
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 360 – Leadership
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 400 – Management Seminar
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises
Credits	4

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMG 495B – Internship in Business Administration
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMK 310 – Advertising
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMK 335 – Global Marketing
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMK 350 – Social Media Marketing Strategy
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	BUMK 405 – Sales Management
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	WRT 233 – Professional and Technical Writing
Credits	3

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	Total Credits
Credits	15

Select any five (5) courses from the list below with advisor approval	Credits
BUEC 365 – Evolution of Economic Theory	3
BUEC 370 – Money Credit and Banking	3
BUEC 375 – International Trade and Finance	3
BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the United States	3
BUEC 385 – Health Economics	3
BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics	3
BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics	3
BUFI 302 – Personal Finance	3
BUFI 321 – Investment Management	3
BUFI 322 – Investments	3
BUMG 120 – Innovation through Technology	3
BUMG 295 – Business Internship	3
BUMG 301 – Organizational Behavior	3
BUMG 303 – Mgmt of Non-Profit Orgs	3
BUMG 309 – Hacking the Maine Food System	3
BUMG 313 – Social Entrepreneurship	3
BUMG 314 – Grant Writing	3
BUMG 315 – Triple Bottom Line Reporting	3
BUMG 328 – Employment Law	3
BUMG 360 – Leadership	3
BUMG 400 – Management Seminar	3
BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises	4
BUMG 495B – Internship in Business Administration	3
BUMK 310 – Advertising	3
BUMK 335 – Global Marketing	3
BUMK 350 – Social Media Marketing Strategy	3
BUMK 405 – Sales Management	3
WRT 233 – Professional and Technical Writing	3
Total Credits	15

To learn more about the program visit the Academic Catalog.

Meet our faculty and professional staff

Bachelor’s in Business Administration Honors Program

We offer qualified students the option of graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member. Interested students should consult with their advisor.

Meet Pat, Business ’21

A business major (and lifelong hockey goalie) who designed a helmet camera and proprietary computer interface in UNE’s P.D. Merrill Makerspace, Pat’s invention allows hockey players to study fine points of body motion and position.

Career Paths for Business Administration Majors

Grounded by your technical knowledge of how to run a business and equipped with people skills acquired from teamwork, hands-on experiences, and internships, you will stride along the path to an exciting career in business. Your coursework and experience in your concentration area will make you even more marketable in the career path you choose.

Our graduates have pursued many fascinating professions, including:

Entrepreneur
Market Research Analyst
Public Relations expert
Financial Advisor
Human Resources Manager
Sales Manager
Loan Officer
Accountant

Career Advising in the Business Administration Program

Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step.

Start Your Career in College With the Women in Business Club

A Flexible Foundation for Your Business Studies

As a first-year Business Administration student at UNE, you’ll take a variety of courses that help set the foundation for some of our other business degree programs. You can feel confident launching your college career with this major, knowing you’ll have mentorship to help you consider other business majors in a way that keeps you on track.

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Bachelor’s in Business Administration Facilities

UNE’s Makerspace is an innovative campus resource that serves as a laboratory for creation and building. You’ll discover how to run a business using cutting-edge technology in our Fabrication Lab and Design Lab.

Solving Real-World Problems in UNE’s Makerspace

Using Drones in Research Through the UNE Makerspace

Experiential Learning in the Bachelor’s of Business Administration

The Business Administration major puts you in real-world settings and challenges you to find solutions to actual industry problems. So you don’t just learn how to run a business — you do business.

Internships for Business Administration Majors

Receive course credit while developing your skills and interacting with professionals. As you build confidence, you will network in your field—whether that’s in health sector management, social innovation and entrepreneurship, economics or marketing—explore career options, and gain the perspective to successfully transition into the workforce. Past internship sites have included the following:

American Red Cross
NASA
IBM
Geico
Smithsonian Institution
Southwest Airlines

For more information, contact the Internship Office.

Hands-on Learning

Use innovative technology and design in the Makerspace
Compete in the annual Student Innovation Challenge
Be part of the Green Learning Community first-year experience

UNE Business Student Gains Valuable Sales experience with Internship

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Dean, College of Business

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Meet Dean Norm O’Reilly

UNE is proud to announce Norm O’Reilly, Ph.D., a leading scholar in the business of sports, inaugural dean for the University’s recently established College of Business. O’Reilly joins UNE with two decades of leadership experience in higher education, including his most recent role as dean of the Portland-based Graduate School of Business at the University of Maine (UMaine).

In his time at UMaine, O’Reilly oversaw the establishment and growth of business programs for Maine’s public universities, notably the MaineMBA which now numbers more than 400 students. He enhanced interdisciplinary education opportunities by growing its MBA concentrations and increasing dual degrees with partnerships within many sectors, including law, engineering, and public policy. He also spearheaded multi-university fundraising initiatives and significant projects, including the highly successful MaineMBA Academy and the Maine Brand Study.

Accreditation

The University of New England’s Business Administration Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration FAQ

What is a business administration degree?

What can you do with a business administration degree?

How much can I make with a business administration degree?

How long does a business administration degree take?

How do I get a business administration degree?

What’s the best business administration degree program for me?

To evaluate whether a business school fits your needs, start by looking at these important criteria. This list below can help you choose which business administration degree program is best for you.

Faculty

Seek out business administration professors whose expertise matches your interests, whether it's in areas like management, marketing, finance, or related fields. Make sure their research interests and professional backgrounds align with your own.

UNE’s College of Business faculty are experienced, skilled and supportive offering relevant curricula that will help prepare students to thrive in and face the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Meet faculty and professional staff in UNE's College of Business

Curriculum

Evaluate the business administration program to suit your preferences, considering areas such as management, marketing, finance, or related subjects, as well as opportunities for business administration internships.

UNE's Business Administration program offers flexibility, allowing you to choose a concentration, minor, or double major that aligns with your interests or market opportunities. Concentration options include marketing, management, economics, international business, social innovation and entrepreneurship, and health sector management. We also offer joint degree programs in Marine Entrepreneurship and Sustainability and Business.

We emphasize hands-on learning through various opportunities such as utilizing innovative technology in the Makerspace, participating in the Student Innovation Challenge, joining the Green Learning Community to focus on conservation, and enhancing your professional skills through internships.

Learn more about UNE’s business administration curriculum

Career goals

Choose a business administration program that aligns with your career aspirations and goals. Explore the available resources to help you plan your path forward.

The UNE College of Business is committed to helping students achieve their personal and career goals. We prepare students for entry-level positions in the private or public sector and offer graduate-level coursework preparation. Our Business Administration majors engage in experiential learning, preparing you for rewarding careers and leadership roles with prominent employers in Maine and nationwide.

According to our 2016-2022 UNE graduate surveys, 95% of our undergraduates are either employed or pursuing higher education, including MBA programs, within a year of graduation. Zippia ranked UNE as the top university in Maine for job placement in 2022. Students can also seek guidance from the Academic and Career Advising Center, whether they have a specific career path in mind or a general interest in a field.

Learn more about Career Advising at UNE

Learning environment

Consider the location and environment that best supports your business school journey.

As a UNE Business student, you can study on our beautiful Biddeford, Maine Campus, near the Saco River's convergence with the Atlantic Ocean. We also offer a unique semester abroad program in Tangier, Morocco.

Learn more about UNE’s campuses and how you can visit us

You'll have access to various opportunities, including internships, mentorship, and interdisciplinary fellowships through UNE's Office of Innovation and the P.D. Merrill Makerspace.

UNE's Global Education program lets you study abroad in Spain, France, Iceland, or our own campus in Morocco for a semester. You can also choose from shorter travel courses to destinations like Ireland, Mexico, Kenya, Italy, Cuba, and more.

Learn more about study abroad opportunities at UNE

Financial aid

Consider whether the school you're interested in provides financial aid or scholarships to support your education.

A UNE in Maine, undergraduate education is affordable. Our tuition is 16% below the average tuition for private universities in New England. Plus, all incoming full-time undergraduate students at UNE will receive Merit Scholarships in amounts from $5,000 to $22,000 per year.

Learn more about grants and scholarships available to students at UNE

For more information contact Program Director Amir Mousavian at smousavian@waki-aiai.net.

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Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

Learn to Lead With UNE’s Business Administration Major

Why UNE for Your Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Brandon Narciso ’21

Welcoming Community

What will you study? Bachelor’s in Business Administration Curriculum Overview

Curriculum

Bachelor’s in Business Administration Honors Program

Meet Pat, Business ’21

Career Paths for Business Administration Majors

Career Advising in the Business Administration Program

Start Your Career in College With the Women in Business Club

A Flexible Foundation for Your Business Studies

Bachelor’s in Business Administration Facilities

Solving Real-World Problems in UNE’s Makerspace

Using Drones in Research Through the UNE Makerspace

Experiential Learning in the Bachelor’s of Business Administration

Internships for Business Administration Majors

Hands-on Learning

UNE Business Student Gains Valuable Sales experience with Internship

Meet Dean Norm O’Reilly

Accreditation

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration FAQ

What is a business administration degree?

What can you do with a business administration degree?

How much can I make with a business administration degree?

How long does a business administration degree take?

How do I get a business administration degree?

What’s the best business administration degree program for me?