Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
Maine’s largest and most contemporary College of Business — and also one of its most historic — is built around the idea that every graduate should be career-ready, with the marketable skills employers are looking for. Our business programs are taught by faculty with deep industry experience and a genuine interest in your success, giving you the support you need for the future you deserve.
Business Programs
Prepare to think critically, live and work in a global economy, and succeed in careers across public, private, corporate and non-profit sectors, from accounting and finance to business administration and sport management.
Accounting
Graduate ready for an entry-level role with serious growth potential. The accounting program emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, and includes a semester-long paid internship to help you gain experience. Plus, our accounting faculty are all Certified Public Accountants, so you know you’re learning from professors with expertise. Extend your studies by earning your MBA and prepare to take the CPA exam.
Business Administration
Get a degree that focuses on what organizations value most, such as communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, and lets you customize your education based on your goals. Choose from specialized tracks including small business entrepreneurship, financial management, and experience management. You’ll also receive real-world experience and credit hours at the same time, with an internship worth up to nine credit hours. You can also earn an MBA in conjunction with this program, earning both in 4-5 years.
Financial Planning
Help people manage their assets and build their future as you build yours. The Financial Planning program gives you the opportunity to become a Certified Financial Planner™ by earning your credential through hands-on learning in a cutting-edge 360-degree fintech classroom — plus the chance to manage a real, student-directed investment fund worth more than $1 million. Financial Planning majors can also choose to pursue their MBA in conjunction with this program, earning both in 4-5 years.
Marketing Communications
Combine business knowledge and communication skills with real-world experience. This program’s project-based curriculum focuses on communicating an organization’s brand and generating compelling stories. It also gives you the opportunity to work with clients in our student-run agency to develop a professional portfolio. Extend your studies by earning your MBA, earning both in 4-5 years.
Sport Management
Husson’s Sport Management program focuses on the business of sport, not just on the sports themselves. You’ll study a blend of sport, marketing, and business administration courses, plus gain real-world experience through two required internships with a sport organization. Sport Management students can also choose to pursue their Master in Business Administration (MBA) in conjunction with this program, earning both in just five years.
Career Outcomes
A Husson business degree opens doors across virtually every sector. Graduates can go on to careers such as:
- Accountant or CPA
- Athletic Director
- Financial Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Sports Communications Specialist
- Human Resources Professional
- Hospitality or Events Manager
- Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
- Operations Manager
- Executive or Consultant
Faculty Spotlight
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Stephanie Shayne, EdD, MBA
