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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Finance student Heer Patel seated inside a UMass Lowell building
Heer Patel '23
Accounting, Finance

A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel’s interest in auditing.

I wanted a college that I could afford, and that has diversity and inclusiveness and makes me feel welcome. UMass Lowell was perfect.
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Benjamin McEvoy and Edward Morante at DifferenceMaker boot camp with their Benji Ball prototype
Benjamin McEvoy '21
Business, Finance & Management Information Systems

Benjamin McEvoy has been racking up wins as a DifferenceMaker competitor with partner Edward Morante and their idea for an inclusive combination of baseball and cricket, Benji Ball.

I have always dreamed of being my own boss and at some point and having my own company.
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Hayley Buonodono at her mom Jaylene's store, Trendsetters Boutique in Amesbury
Hayley Buonodono '20
Marketing

As a merchandising co-op for TJX in Framingham, senior business administration major Hayley Buonodono of Amesbury took a giant step toward her career goal of working as a buyer in the retail industry.

It’s really exciting to go into the stores and see everything set up and be able to say, ‘I shipped that!’ I love that you can feel the product and see what you’re shipping. It’s very tangible. It’s just a really cool feeling.
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Kellsie Howard '19
Business Administration - Finance, Management

Kellsie Howard has managed to achieve a lot in her first two years in the Manning School of Business, including organizing a DECA competition, starting two clubs and working as a co-op at Putnam Investments.

We want to empower, diversify and help women find a voice in the classroom.
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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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Named a Best Online Bachelor's Business

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A Best Online Master's in Business

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A Best Online MBA
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A Best Online Master's in Business for Veterans
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A Best Online MBA for Veterans

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