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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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Anir Dasgupta sits at a computer desk at his co-op job with The RMR Group.
Anir Dasgupta '25
Business (Finance)

Anir Dasgupta leveraged internships, leadership roles and networking opportunities to build a strong foundation in finance and real estate at UMass Lowell.

I’m super-grateful for every moment at this university.
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Aaron Stella
Frank Stegnar
Business Administration

Toronto native Frank Stegnar excelled in the classroom and on the ice as an undergrad at UMass Lowell, so he chose to get his MBA online from the Manning School of Business.

The MBA has prepared me well in excess of where I will need to be in my next move... I’m forever grateful to UML for providing that opportunity.
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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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Jack Barron '25
Business, Marketing

Immersive Scholar Jack Barron is sharpening his marketing skills with the Office of the Provost.

Getting into that mindset of thinking like a marketer … has been a valuable experience.
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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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    Business Students Close the Deal at Sales Challenge New

    Manning School of Business students put their skills to the test at the inaugural UMass Lowell Sales Challenge, part of a growing sales curriculum and new Sales Hub initiative.
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    Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners

    Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.
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    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
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    Industry Days Bring Business World to Classroom

    The inaugural Manning School of Business Industry Days brought over 100 professionals, including 44 alumni, to campus for two days of talks and networking with students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business challenges.
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