Our Business Administration degree program offers our students a combination of a robust core curriculum with the opportunity to choose from a multitude of concentrations to satisfy many differing areas of focused study. Our concentrations include Accounting, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Outdoor Recreation. Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to provide students with comprehensive exposure to essential business functions, including accounting, finance, communication (both written and oral), organizational behavior, marketing, change management, human resource management, project management, information systems, and elements of entrepreneurship. Through tailored coursework and practical experiences offered exclusively in our “OnLive” (virtual and in-person) environment, students develop proficiencies in diverse areas while honing their business management and organizational skills. Our program prepares graduates to lead organizations through innovation and change, equipping them with the ability to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace. With a focus on adaptability and proficiency, we empower students to excel in various career paths, ensuring they are well-equipped for success in an ever-changing professional landscape.
Program Highlights
Go “OnLive”
Our HyFlex-synchronous “OnLive” environment allows for flexible attendance, meaning our students get a choice in how they join class week to week.
Engaged Learning and Real-world Application
In our Business program, we prioritize hands-on learning that helps our students to be career ready.
Experienced Faculty with Diverse Backgrounds
From organizational leadership to accounting, to marketing, our faculty leverage their professional experience to provide a rich learning environment.
Keep Your Fridays
All Business program classes follow a convenient Monday-Thursday class schedule, so you can get more out of your week.
EXPECT generous scholarships
Go “OnLive”
In our HyFlex-synchronous “OnLive” environment, students can attend Business courses in-person or join virtually at the scheduled class time. This flexibility allows students to engage in course discussions and activities in the traditional classroom setting or remotely from anywhere in the world.
Engaged Learning and Real-world Application
Business students engage in hands-on experiences that bridge theory with realistic application. Through internships, case studies, and experiential learning projects, students immerse themselves in the dynamic landscape of business operations, finance, marketing, and management. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of business principles, preparing students to navigate the complexities of the corporate world with confidence and competence upon graduation.
EXPECT an education tailored to your needs
Experienced Faculty with Diverse Backgrounds
Our esteemed business faculty bring a wealth of practical knowledge garnered from decades of collective experience across diverse sectors, ranging from communication and organizational leadership, to accounting and finance, marketing, operations and supply chain, as well as project management, management, and entrepreneurship experience. With a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics and proven success in various organizational roles, our faculty members offer invaluable insights for navigating global business landscapes.
Keep Your Fridays
Enjoy the benefits of a four-day class schedule. Students can pursue educational goals while balancing personal and professional commitments. This offers the perfect blend of convenience and efficiency while maximizing effective learning.
Exciting Business Club opportunities
Discover the UMPI Business Club, where students immerse themselves in practical business experiences. The mission is to shape tomorrow’s business leaders by fostering invaluable professional skills and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit.
You Are a Name, Not a Number!
Unique learning experiences are crafted with consideration of the student’s interests, strengths, and learning styles. Flexible pathways, such as remote class attendance, online courses, and internship opportunities, further enrich the learning experience by accommodating diverse preferences and circumstances. This approach helps to foster student success and promote a deeper student engagement that cultivates lifelong learning.
Testimonials
“My overall experience here at UMPI has been nothing short of exceptional. The students, faculty, staff, and community have turned UMPI and the city of Presque Isle into a second home for me!”
—Tim Burns, 2023 Business Management graduate and current UMPI Master of Organizational Leadership student
“Coming to UMPI was the best decision I could have made for myself. I feel I got the most value out of my four years here than I would have anywhere else. I was given the opportunity to participate in workshops very applicable to real world situations which helped me develop skills necessary for any work environment. When I graduated it felt like I gained a new family.”
—Miranda Cole, 2023 graduate in Fine Arts with a minor in Project Management.
“As a first generation college student, UMPI provided me with the skills and knowledge needed not only to graduate, but to graduate at an accelerated rate. The faculty are greatly invested in the success of their student body. It is their passion for developing their students, which allowed me to achieve early career goals pre-graduation. Without my wings I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
—Logan Lusardi, 2022 Business Management graduate
“Offering real world experiences from professionals with vast career backgrounds, UMPI gives students insight on not only their degree of study, but also opportunities outside of what they may have had interest in. The instructors are great connectors to local and even statewide businesses, providing students with internship opportunities, as well as career opportunities upon completion of their degree.”
—Karlee Willett, 2022 Business Management graduate
Faculty
Stacey Emery
- Location
- 100 South Hall
- Phone
- (207) 768-9603
- stacey.emery@maine.edu
Kristijan Gavrilovski
- Location
- Suite 132 Campus Center
- Phone
- (207) 768-9531
- kristijan.gavrilovski@maine.edu
Cody Humphrey
- Location
- 12 Preble Hall and Remote
- Phone
- (207) 768-9413
- cody.humphrey@maine.edu
Kimberly A Jones
- Location
- 120 South Hall
- Phone
- (207) 768-9459
- kimberly.a.jones@maine.edu
Reed E Nonken
- Location
- South Hall 102
- Phone
- (207) 768-9445
- reed.nonken@maine.edu
Noah Winslow
- Phone
- (207) 540-7783
- noah.winslow@maine.edu
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Business Administration Program Offerings
In addition to a traditional classroom setting, adult learners seeking a BA in Business Administration or MAOL Masters degree have the option of participating in UMPI’s YourPace program, our online competency-based degree completion program (CBE). By its nature, the YourPace program offers adult learners an adaptive platform to move through competencies with content focused on mastery of stated outcomes. The competencies are structured to recognize your previous learning, allowing you to spend more time on the information you are less familiar with, saving you time to completion. We have mapped these competencies back to our traditional courses that in turn, lead to a bachelors degree in business administration.
What can you do with a degree in Business Administration with a Management & Leadership Concentration?
Next Step: Admissions
We’re so excited that you’re considering the University of Maine at Presque Isle! As a student at UMPI, we want your experience to be anything but ordinary! So what makes UMPI extraordinary? Our Learning Environment, Our Student Engagement and Our Location!
No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!