Finance

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
Modes of Study
Blended;In Person

Full-time tuition

In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs

Financial aid

Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid

Program duration

Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options

Admissions

SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

  • Study in an AACSB-accredited program, a mark of quality sought after by business schools.
  • Gain hands-on, professional experience through an internship in your area of interest.
  • Diversify your career options and expand your business studies by selecting a minor within the School of Business.
  • Tailor the program to your career goals: Take courses to become eligible for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.
  • Take advantage of our Accelerated Graduate Pathway to the MaineMBA.
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Experiential learning

Gain firsthand finance experience through internships at one of our 200 partner organizations. The internship is a cooperative, supervised work experience that involves the student, employer, and a School of Business faculty sponsor.

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Career opportunities

Graduates go on to careers in banking, insurance, investment, and corporate and public finance. The major also offers a Board Registered Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program for those interested in becoming personal financial advisors.

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CFP Board Registered Financial Planning Program

Our Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Program satisfies the coursework requirement to sit for the CFP certification exam. Students who successfully complete the Program receive a certificate of completion that can be presented to the CFP Board.

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Program requirements

Students learn a blend of theoretical and practical concepts and develop analytical and critical-thinking skills that can be applied to real-world settings.

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Quality accreditation

Our School of Business is AACSB-accredited. This mark of distinction is achieved by fewer than 5% of all business schools in the world.

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Accomplished faculty

Our faculty members possess an exceptional blend of academic and professional knowledge.

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Broaden your career prospects

Choose a minor in the School of Business that aligns with your goals, expands your expertise, and can help you stand out in the job market.

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Looking ahead to graduate school?

Our Accelerated Graduate Pathway to the MaineMBA can save you time and money in earning your Master’s in Business Administration.

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Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.

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Campus resources

The Maine Center for Business and Economic Research, Maine Small Business Development Center, and Center for Entrepreneurship can help expand business, management, and entrepreneurial acumen.

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