University of New England

What you'll study

The curriculum builds foundational management skills and applies them to real organizational decisions. Core subjects named in the program include organizational behavior, managerial economics, marketing innovation and financial management, alongside coursework in analytics, operations, accounting and strategy. Students complete case studies, team projects, analytics work and a strategic capstone addressing practical business challenges.

• Organizational Behavior (MBA 600, 3 credits) — leadership, motivation, culture, team dynamics and decision‑making for organizational change.
• Managerial Economics (MBA 610, 3 credits) — economic theory applied to pricing, competition, incentives and resource allocation.
• Marketing Innovation (MBA 620, 3 credits) — digital, data‑driven marketing strategy, product positioning and marketing tactics for managers.
• Financial Management (MBA 630, 3 credits) — part of the finance core (course description in source truncated).

Entry requirements

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent); those finishing a degree may receive conditional acceptance pending the final transcript. Admissions uses a holistic review; minimum cumulative GPA requirements depend on work experience: 2.5 for applicants with five or more years of professional experience, or 2.8 for those with fewer than five years. Materials required include a free online application, a resume/CV or LinkedIn link, a goal statement responding to prompts about motivation and career goals, and official transcripts. Admitted students participate in a live online advising meeting before classes begin.

Career prospects

The MBA prepares graduates for leadership roles across industries by strengthening skills in finance, analytics, marketing, operations and strategy. Concentrations tailor the degree toward specific sectors: Supply Chain Management targets procurement, logistics and operations roles; Sport Leadership & Management prepares students for administrative and event/facilities roles in athletics and fitness organizations; Healthcare Management focuses on policy, operations and quality improvement for clinical and administrative positions in health systems.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page notes competitive tuition and personalized advising but does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should explore UNE institutional aid, employer tuition assistance, federal financial aid options and speak with an Enrollment Counselor to learn about available funding and payment plans.