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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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Mike Taskoski with his wife Raylean at the Hooding Ceremony for Manning School of Business graduate students
Mike Taskoski '19
Business Administration

As a technical program manager with the U.S. Navy, Mike Taskoski had his pick of MBA programs. He chose UMass Lowell based on the reputation of its online program.

I travel a lot for work, so there’s no way I could (earn my MBA) in the classroom ... I could do my work in a hotel room on the road.
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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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Nadine Chamoun in front of Needham Bank
Nadine Chamoun '21
Business Administration

Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she’s glad she did.

All of my professors have been great. ... It’s super cool to connect with them and learn how they got to where they are.
Read More About Nadine Chamoun 
Kellsie-Howard
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.
Read More About Kellsie Howard 
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Yuvraj Aurora '22
Marketing and Management

Business major Raj Aurora jumped right from school to a digital marketing campaign manager job at Data Axle.

It’s nice to use the skills that I learned in school in a real job.
Read More About Yuvraj Aurora 
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Named a Best Online Bachelor's Business

U.S. News & World Report badge for best online graduate business program.

A Best Online Master's in Business

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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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    At Ethics Fest, Students Look Beyond the Bottom Line

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    Why Year-End Recaps Like ‘Spotify Wrapped’ Strike a Chord

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    UML Students’ Innovative Sparks Fly at IDEA Con

    More than a dozen UMass Lowell students attended the annual IDEA Con innovation conference at Boston University, where senior liberal arts major Sandi DeRuntz spoke about her ZipperBuddy venture.
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    For Aspiring Accountants, the Numbers Look Good

    Zach Donah, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, spoke with nearly 100 Manning School of Business students about the evolving accounting profession, including the growing role of artificial intelligence. He also recognized six recent MassCPA scholarship winners.
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