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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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Emily Lara
Emily Lara '20
Business Administration

Manning School of Business grad Emily Lara ’20 has been California dreamin’ for some time. Now her dream is coming true.

One of the biggest things UMass Lowell has helped me with is learning how to work in teams with other people.
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Prabakar Adithya '22
Accounting and Finance

Prabakar Adithya’s early interest in finance developed into an appreciation for accounting and its impact on organizations.

Being at UMass Lowell, you meet so many kids who have different perspectives.
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Victor Souza '21
Accounting

Accounting student Victor Souza knew all about hard work when he arrived at UMass Lowell. His focus was on getting involved during his undergraduate career — while also gaining valuable professional experience through internships.

Graduating college and going out in the real world, ... I’m not going to stress about it. I’m excited. I’m ready to take it on.
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Taniya Nayak ’97
Marketing

From Fox Hall to your flat screen TV! Taniya Nayak can trace her interest in interior design to her days at UMass Lowell.

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Jessica Tran ’24
Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Big ambitions, combined with practical thinking, led Jessica Tran to UMass Lowell.

College is not the only way to be successful in America, but education unlocks the door to countless opportunities.
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    Fork Lift: Business Students Help Local Restaurant

    Manning School of Business students are serving as consultants this semester to Lowell restaurant FORK Included as part of their Internship in Entrepreneurship course.
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    Business Alumni to Students: ‘Just Bring It’

    Manning School of Business alumni Lorna Boucher ’86 and Roma Aurora ’18, ’20 shared career advice with students at a “fireside chat” hosted by the International Business Association and Finance Society student organizations.
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    How to Enjoy Spring Break — Without Breaking the Bank

    UMass Lowell alumni Louis Cirignano ’20, Khyteang Lim ’16, ’18 and Tatiana Tompkins ’21 are helping people save for vacations and other major purchases with their FAM Social Finance app.
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    Mentorship Program Inspires Women to Pursue Investment Management

    The Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network, a mentorship and internship program run by the Boston-based investment management firm Loomis, Sayles & Co., helps female UMass Lowell students interested in business, finance, accounting, mathematics or economics explore career paths and build connections. 
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