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The UMass Lowell Robert J. Manning School of Business delivers high quality, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. We produce influential research and provide an inclusive learning environment that offers rigorous, transformative experiences. Our students engage in entrepreneurial opportunities to explore innovation and the power of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Manning graduates are work ready and prepared to contribute to the global business community.

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Adam Basma '22
Marketing, Entrepreneurship

Inspired by Assoc. Teaching Prof. Deborah Finch, Adam Basma published his first novel for his senior Honors College project.

Every time I’ve reached out to ask for advice or a reference, faculty have been so reciprocating with positive energy.
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Caron Tully stands with a group of people.
Carson Tully '22
Business Administration

Finance student Carson Tully built on his passion for real estate at UML, serving as president of the Real Estate Network Association.

The professors have been awesome. They care about real estate, which has helped that niche community grow.
Read More About Carson Tully 
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Amos Kungu '21
Business Administration

After a globetrotting career in IT, Amos Kungu of Kenya is setting his sights on starting his own company. He's working on a master’s degree in entrepreneurship — while working full time and raising a family.

It hasn’t been easy the last four years juggling work and family — and last year, the pandemic — but UMass Lowell has been really supportive.
Read More About Amos Kungu 
UMass Lowell business student Kristin Kihara holds a tablet displaying the cover of her magazine Black.
Kristin Kihara '24
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Kristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who “aren’t really seen.”

There’s a big African population here, and I wanted to go somewhere where I’d feel comfortable.
Read More About Kristin Kihara 
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Jason McKeon '24
International Business and Finance

Class of 2024 Vice President Jason McKeon has made the most of every minute at UML.

Ever since I was young, I knew I was going to go to UMass Lowell. It’s a quality education at an affordable cost.
Read More About Jason McKeon 
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A Best Online Master's in Business

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A Best Online Master's in Business for Veterans
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    Business Alumni Share Secrets of Their UKG Success

    Manning School of Business students learned about career opportunities at UKG, a $4.3 billion workforce management software company with headquarters in Lowell, from alumni John Butler ’85 and Josh Cole ’21.
    Department News
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    Fork Lift: Business Students Help Local Restaurant

    Manning School of Business students are serving as consultants this semester to Lowell restaurant FORK Included as part of their Internship in Entrepreneurship course.
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    Business Alumni to Students: ‘Just Bring It’

    Manning School of Business alumni Lorna Boucher ’86 and Roma Aurora ’18, ’20 shared career advice with students at a “fireside chat” hosted by the International Business Association and Finance Society student organizations.
    Department News

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