About the Program

Study business at UMFK and prepare for a career in management, entrepreneurship, finance, and more. We offer an associate’s and bachelor’s degree with a with a self-design concentration. There’s also an online degree completion option for students with at least 60 credits from another college or university.

Business Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program prepares students for careers in business. The objectives of the program are that the graduate will be a knowledgeable, proficient, well-rounded, professional person who is literate, numerate, and analytical; this person will be appreciative of the arts and sciences as well as possess skills in interpersonal communication and leadership.

About the BS in Business Management
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Program Requirements (Traditional)

  • BUS 100: Principles of Financial Accounting
  • BUS 101: Principles of Financial Accounting II
  • BUS 211: Introduction of Business
  • BUS 222: Introduction to Marketing
  • BUS 240: Special Topics in Business
  • BUS 260: Business Ethics
  • BUS 300: Principles of Corporate Finance I
  • BUS 322: Operations Management
  • BUS 332: Small Business Management
  • BUS 336: Business Law I
  • BUS 340: Special Topics in Business
  • BUS 343: Human Resources Management
  • BUS 344: Organizational Behavior
  • BUS 396: Business Career Research Seminar OR
    BUS 397: Business Internship
  • BUS 409: Principles of Investment Management
  • BUS 411: Business Capstone
  • BUS 412: Marketing Research
  • COS 221: Advanced Excel
  • COS 333: Systems Analysis & Design
  • ECO 100: Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • ECO 101: Introduction to Microeconomics

Online Degree Completion

The online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree program at UMFK provides you the opportunity to finish your degree faster than in a traditional classroom setting. Each class runs for 7  weeks, and you can begin the program at the beginning of any 7 week session. The courses are strategically designed to maximize the applicable skills a working business professional will need in the field.

Online Degree Completion Info

Business, AA

The Associate of Arts in Business aims to develop students as responsible, educated global citizens, life-long learners, and engaged business managers and entrepreneurs.

About the Associate Degree

Business Minor

Students completing the business minor will develop an understanding of the principles of managing businesses, market forces, principles of accounting, and advanced topics in the business field.

Business Minor Requirements

Graduates have careers as:

  • Operations Managers
  • Sales Managers
  • Small Business Owners
  • Budget Analysts
  • Buyers and Purchasers
  • Financial Analysts
  • Loan Officers
  • Property Managers
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Career Outlook and Earning Potential

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook

52.0101 Business/Commerce, General

Job CodeJob Title
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3011.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3071.01Transportation Managers
11-3071.02Storage and Distribution Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9199.04Supply Chain Managers
11-9199.07Security Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Project Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1111.00Management Analysts

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

17 to 1

7 weeks

Length of business courses

60+ credits

Eligible to enroll in the online degree completion program.

Business Spotlights

Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Michael J. Curran

Associate Professor of Business

Dr. Michael J. Curran received his doctoral degree in information systems and communication from Robert …

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Faculty

Leo L. Trudel

Professor of Business

Dr. Trudel’s research interest includes studying resource utilization and business development. Also, technical analysis and …

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