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Whether you’re interested in working for a small, medium or large company, the nonprofit or government sector, going to graduate school, or starting your own business, the University of Maine at Farmington Business Administration program is a great place to start.


If career opportunities, affordability, and preparation for a meaningful life are important to you, we’ve got you covered. Our students are well versed in contemporary theories and practices in both business and economics, and they also develop skills in writing, oral presentation, problem solving, decision-making, leadership, and team building.

In addition, the liberal arts environment at UMF provides a well-rounded learning experience. A liberal arts education will introduce you to great cultures and great thinkers; it will help you develop a disciplined and creative mind; and it will offer you the ability (and the freedom) to pursue a meaningful career and a meaningful life.

Career preparation is vital, and the Business Administration program at UMF delivers. Our program includes Requirements in:

  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Managerial Economics
  • Statistics

This is supplemented by additional coursework through specialized concentrations in:

  • Management and Marketing
  • International Economics, Business and Marketing
  • Economics and Financial Services
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship

What can you do with a degree in Business Administration?


Data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources. Median Salaries for positions in Maine typically fall below those of other New England states.

Internships – Real-World Experience in Business Administration

At UMF you can find out, first-hand, what it’s like to work in the Business Administration field while you learn valuable career skills and develop a strong network of professional contacts.

Here’s a short list of where our Business Administration students have recently interned:

  • Tri-Valley United Way
  • Hebert Construction
  • Sun Financial
  • Bangor Savings Bank
  • Collegiate Entrepreneurs
  • And more

Save nearly $6,000 per year in tuition. This University of Maine at Farmington program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount.

This price break is for residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont for the 2023-2024 academic year — a savings of $5,880 per year.

See More About the New England Regional Program Tuition Discount Got questions? Ask a professor in this program

Contact Us

Office of Admissions
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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fax  207-778-8182
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