Management
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
- Undergraduate Major
Modes of study:
Managers lead their organizations to success by solving problems, making strategic decisions, and motivating their teams. When you study Management at the University of Southern Maine (USM), you learn skills to foster cooperative relationships, cultivate talent, and encourage innovation. When you graduate, you’re equipped to identify a meaningful vision, analyze the competitive landscape, and inspire excellence.
Prestigious accreditation
The USM School of Business has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
100+ years of business education
Join the ranks of USM’s distinguished alumni making an impact around the world
Real-world connections
Learn from and interact with several of the 200+ businesses and organizations in the surrounding community and beyond
Academic catalog
Our engaging curriculum offers an integrative and rigorous liberal education.
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time.
School
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions.
Curriculum grounded in leadership skills
Management education at USM begins with a solid foundation in strategic thinking, organizational behavior, human resources, and business ethics. Upper-level courses, projects, and fieldwork develop valuable skills, such as how to build trust; negotiate with, motivate, and persuade people; and how to identify and address the key drivers in complex business problems. Graduates have the confidence to turn their drive into success.
Immersive internships
On-the-job experience makes a resume stand out. USM’s internship program matches you with a local business or organization that aligns with your professional interests. As you apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, you gain operational insights and provide valuable services to your sponsoring employer.
Networking opportunities
The USM School of Business has long-standing partnerships with hundreds of regional, state, and national businesses. In addition to sponsoring internships, these organizations open their doors to students for fundraising events, brand-building projects, education programs, and more.
Looking ahead to graduate school?
Good news! Our Accelerated Graduate Pathway to the MaineMBA can save you time and money in earning your Master’s in Business Administration.
Where can you go with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration?
Take your knowledge and skills anywhere
USM Management grads work as supervisors, managers, and consultants for businesses, public agencies, community organizations, and more. Many students go on to earn their MBA or another advanced degree.
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What to expect when you major in Management at USM
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.
Accomplished and diverse faculty
Each of our faculty has more than a decade of experience teaching in their area of expertise. Faculty members publish regularly in top academic journals, including Strategic Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, and more.
Do you live in New England?
You may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate, as part of the NEBHE Tuition Break Program.
Next steps
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services.