Why Consider an Accelerated Pathway to the MaineMBA Program?
This program provides eligible students from all majors at the University of Southern Maine (USM) early enrollment opportunities with the University of Maine MBA (MaineMBA). The USM student can choose from an online MaineMBA or a low-residency MBA (fall admission only). The differences are explained on the admissions checklist page and on the Low-Residency MBA page.
This Accelerated Graduate Pathway provides:
1. GRE/GMAT waiver
2. TOEFL waiver for international applicants
3. Consideration for the George F. Naumann and John M. Webber Scholarships
4. Up to 6 credits of graduate coursework applied to both the undergraduate and graduate degree requirements
Admission Requirements
1. Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
2. Earned a B- or better* in MBA foundational skills courses, including:
O ECO 101 - Introduction to Macroeconomics and ECO 102 - Introduction to Microeconomics or similar coursework covering macro and microeconomic principles.
O Statistics Course - BUS 241 Applied Business Modeling, MAT 120 Introduction to Statistics, MAT 210 Business Statistics, or equivalent coursework.
O ACC 210 or ACC 110 - Financial Accounting Information for Decision Making and ACC 211 - Managerial Accounting Information for Decision Making, or equivalent coursework.
O FIN 320 - Basic Financial Management, or equivalent coursework.
3. Completed University of Maine graduate application, including all requested materials
4. Admission to the University of Maine MBA program
5. Students anticipating using financial aid to cover the cost of MaineMBA courses must consult with USM Financial Aid to confirm financial aid eligibility.
USM students should declare their intent to become an accelerated pathway student at any point prior to the second semester of the senior year. Students should formally apply to the University of Maine MBA program no later than one semester before they intend to take graduate level courses. Typically this is during the second semester of junior year. Students unable to complete all foundational requirements prior to applying to the MaineMBA will still be considered. In some cases, alternative modes of acquiring foundational skills (tutorials, etc.) will be permitted. Full admission to the MaineMBA will be granted upon successful completion of their USM undergraduate degree. Tentatively admitted students may begin graduate coursework in their senior year, schedule permitting. Up to six credits of graduate-level coursework (500 level or higher) completed for the MaineMBA with a grade of C- or better can be used to satisfy USM undergraduate degree requirements with completion of the USM Prior Approval Form*.
*Please note that graduate-level coursework completed with a grade of less than a B- will NOT be applied toward the graduate degree.
Graduate Degree Plan
University of Southern Maine students have the option to complete the MaineMBA (30 credit hours) or the MaineMBA with a concentration (33 credit hours). Students selecting the accounting concentration within the MaineMBA may have additional prerequisite coursework required. MaineMBA degree requirements include:
MaineMBA Core (24 credit hours):
o BUA 601 - Strategic Data Analysis
o MBA 609 - Financial Accounting for Decision Making
o MBA 626 - Management of Contemporary Organizations
o MBA 637 - Global Supply Chain Networks
o MBA 651 - Financial Management
o MBA 670 - Managerial Marketing
o MBA 649 - Strategic Decision-Making
o BUA 680 - Foundations of Business Intelligence
Electives (6 - 9 credit hours):
o For non-concentration students: 6 credit hours for the MaineMBA, via MBA Elective Courses
o For concentration-seeking students: 9 credit hours, via Graduate Electives, as prescribed by the concentration requirements Note: Not all concentrations are available in all locations or modalities
Typical Accelerated Pathway Schedule
1. Undergraduate First Year-Junior Year: Student meets with USM academic advisor and declares intent to be an accelerated pathway student. Student’s MaineStreet degree plan is updated by USM officials to show accelerated pathway status.
2. Spring of Junior Year: Student submits UMaine graduate application materials. Pending admission to the MBA program, the student begins receiving academic advising by their MaineMBA advisor.
3. Fall or Spring of Senior year: As space in their schedule allows, students may begin 3-6 credits of MaineMBA courses alongside undergraduate coursework.
5. Spring of Senior year: Student graduates from USM and continues exclusively with the MaineMBA. Financial aid, advising, student services, etc., switch to exclusively to UMaine at this time.
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