Educating the next generation of global business leaders

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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Michael Obal
Marketing

Through his research on new product development and disruptive innovation, along with his own professional journey, Asst. Prof. of Marketing Michael Obal is able to provide students with valuable real-world career advice.

Employers don’t expect a college graduate to know everything. They want to know you’re ready to learn and ready to take on new challenges.
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Nancy Chac '23
Business

So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.

I tend to have this drive to challenge myself academically or outside of school, to just be the best version of myself.
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  UMass Lowell Marketing and Management student Nicole Resendes
Nicole Resendes '23
Marketing and Management

A social media marketing co-op at financial firm MFS taught Nicole Resendes what goes into running corporate accounts.

I’m really happy I took the opportunity to use the resources they have here.
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Brendon Aylaian '21
Business Management

Army Rangers veteran Brendon Aylaian is working as a financial specialist for the Air Force.

I can’t say enough good things about working for the Air Force.
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Chanelle Cruz '20
Marketing

During her six-month sales operations co-op at Kronos, business administration major Chanelle Cruz developed her Salesforce CRM problem-solving skills.

UMass Lowell is very diverse, not only socially and culturally, but also in the range of programs it has. I feel like I’m exposed to so many different types of people here. I love that.
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