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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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Nicole Wilson speaking at podium.
Nicole Wilson '24
Business (finance and management)

Nicole Wilson ’24 discovered a passion for volunteering while earning a business degree.

So many people at UMass Lowell do so much for us. What can we do to give back to those who don’t have that mentorship?
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Olivia Hebert '23
Finance and Marketing

Olivia Hebert discovered a passion for corporate real estate at UMass Lowell.

I was exposed to a lot more at UMass Lowell than I ever thought I would be. I grew up, matured and learned.
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UML student ambassador Catherine de Groot with a group of students from M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai, India, who came to campus for an intensive summer business program
Catherine de Groot '21
Marketing

Catherine de Groot enjoys using her marketing skills to help nonprofits in Lowell.

I kept hearing about all of the great opportunities here.
Read More About Catherine de Groot 
Sean Flaherty in cap and gown poses with his family outside of the Tsongas Center after UMass Lowell's 2019 Commencement
Sean Flaherty '19
Finance

After a life-changing health scare, Sean Flaherty recommitted himself to academics. He graduated from the Manning School of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA and landed his “dream job” at a water sustainability company in New York.

When you literally almost die, you realize some things are more important than others. I knew that if I wanted to have a great life, I have to put work into it.
Read More About Sean Flaherty 
Assistant Professor Michael Obal talks to a group of business students on their laptops.
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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