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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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UMass Lowell student holds a book he published titled "There's a Tale In Between"
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.
Read More About Adam Basma 
Katie Sanchez with other participants of seminar on building steps
Katie Sanchez '20
Business Administration

Katie Sanchez ’20 is a step closer to her goal of becoming a chartered financial analyst after being accepted into Boston Scientific’s financial leadership development program.

I wanted to find something that would give me hands-on experience with everything as I rotate within the same job.
Read More About Katie Sanchez 
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 
Darlene Steffen talks with students in a classroom.
Darlene Steffen '76 '76
Accounting

University Alumni Award recipient Darlene Steffen ’76 helped endow a scholarship for first-gen business students.

I so appreciate the relationship I’ve built with students. I just wish I could do more.
Read More About Darlene Steffen '76 
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Mike Carpenter '97
Accounting

Mike Carpenter ’97 is busier than ever after retiring from a successful network security sales career.

All the planning I did … throughout my career came from my strong accounting background.
Read More About Mike Carpenter 
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    Business Students Take Measure of Health Tech Startups

    Forty students from Management Prof. Scott Latham’s Strategic Management classes attended the Barracuda Bowl in Boston, a health tech pitch competition co-hosted by UML’s Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center.
    Department News
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    Business Students Get in the Giving Spirit

    Manning School of Business students are giving back to the community in several ways this holiday season, including a food drive initiated by first-year student Jayson DeLong.
    Department News
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    New Business Dean Driven to Help Others Succeed

    Bertie Greer, the new Rist Family Endowed Dean of the Manning School of Business, is an expert in global supply chain management who brings a wealth of administrative and industry experience to UML.
    Featured Story
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    Would You Buy Soap from an AI-Powered Robot Dog?

    As people develop a stronger sense of connection to artificial intelligence-powered robots, Mark Yi-Cheon Yim, an associate professor of marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, is researching whether the robots can influence purchasing decisions.
    Featured Story

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