Leadership through innovation, collaboration and real-world experience
Located in the economic heart of New Hampshire, our business program gives you the skills, resources and connections to become a successful, innovative leader. Small class sizes offer you individualized attention from faculty, while our vast network of business partners gets you the practical experience employers want.
The bachelor of arts in business has a strong interdisciplinary focus. The curriculum adheres to a philosophy that effective decision making requires a broad understanding of the institutional and cultural climate within which businesses are operating. The program uses the resources of Manchester's business community and its economic strengths to provide students with skills, knowledge, and opportunities.
The business program offers areas of focus in accounting, business economics, management (including human resources), and marketing/sales. Students with a unique interest can create a self-designed concentration with approval of their adviser and the coordinator of the business program.
A culminating capstone experience enables students to apply their knowledge in the form of an internship, applied senior project, or special topics seminar. Because this is a bachelor of arts program, students fulfill the foreign language requirement. Students have the opportunity to enhance fluency through community experiences and internships. Graduates of UNH Manchester's business program are in demand because they offer future employers a portfolio of practical skills and theoretical knowledge, coupled with applied experiences through internships, leading to effective communication and leadership.
Business Grads At-A-Glance
Students must complete 128 credits to graduate. Each required course must be completed with a minimum grade of C-. Students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in major courses required for graduation. Majors cannot use BUS 430 Introduction to Business Statistics, ECN 411 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles, or ECN 412 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles to satisfy both Discovery Program and major requirements. Transfer students must complete at least half of their credits in the major and the 8-credit capstone experience (BUS 705 Business Ethics and either BUS 750 Business Internship Seminar or BUS 760 Applied Senior Project) in residence at UNH Manchester.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Business Core Courses | ||
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| ENGL 595 | Literary Topics (Business Communications) 1 | 4 |
| BUS 400 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BUS 430 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 4 |
| BUS 532 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 533 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 675 | Special Topics in Business Administration (Microsoft Business Applications) | 4 |
| ECN 411 | Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles | 4 |
| ECN 412 | Introduction to Microeconomic Principles | 4 |
| MATH 420 | Finite Mathematics | 4 |
| or MATH 425 | Calculus I | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Internet and Web Authoring | ||
| Mobile Computing First and For Most | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Systems Fundamentals | ||
| Intermediate Business Core | ||
| BUS 601 | Financial Management | 4 |
| BUS 610 | Marketing Principles and Applications | 4 |
| BUS 620 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| BUS 690 | Business Program Internship 2 | 1-4 |
| Capstone | ||
| BUS 705 | Business Ethics 3 | 4 |
| BUS 750 | Business Internship Seminar 3 | 4 |
| or BUS 760 | Applied Senior Project | |
| Area of Study | ||
| Select an area of study | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 81-84 | |
| 1 | Prerequisite is ENGL 401 First-Year Writing or equivalent |
| 2 | Experiential learning is required prior to the last semester at the University. BUS 690 Business Program Internship as an internship course satisfies this requirement. Most students will take two internships at UNH Manchester - (BUS 690 Business Program Internship and BUS 750 Business Internship Seminar.) |
| 3 | Business Capstone Experience (two courses: BUS 705 Business Ethics and one senior business seminar [BUS 750 Business Internship Seminar or BUS 760 Applied Senior Project], fulfills the Discovery Program capstone requirement for business majors and is taken during the senior year). Note: Because this is a bachelor of arts program, students must fulfill a language requirement. Efforts will be made to enhance fluency through subsequent courses and community experiences. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following courses (including at least one course at 600 level or above): | 16 | |
| Money, Banking and Macroeconomic Activity | ||
| Economics for Managers | ||
| Business Law and Economics | ||
| Introduction to Data Science and Analytics | ||
| Business Program Internship | ||
| Entrepreneurial Application through Enactus | ||
| Independent Study in Business | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following courses: | 16 | |
| Leadership for Managers | ||
| Management of Human Resources Management | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| International Management | ||
| Business Communication and Conflict | ||
| Services Marketing and Operations Management | ||
| Business Law and Economics | ||
| Economics for Managers | ||
| Business Program Internship | ||
| Independent Study in Business | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Selling and Sales Management | ||
| Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
| Services Marketing and Operations Management | ||
| International Marketing Strategy Management | ||
| Select one of the folllowing courses or one course not taken from the list above: | 4 | |
| Special Topics in Business Administration | ||
| Applications in Business Management | ||
| Independent Study in Business (Marketing/Communication Project) | ||
| Business Program Internship (in Marketing or Communication) | ||
| Introduction to Internet and Web Authoring | ||
| Mobile Computing First and For Most | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select four courses (or 16 credit hours) with faculty approval, including at least one course at 500 level or above | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
For more information, contact Bill Troy, program coordinator, at (603) 641-4345 or Bill.Troy@unh.edu, or contact the Office of Admissions, (603) 641-4150.
As the largest undergraduate major in the U.S., studying business opens doors to limitless career and graduate education opportunities. The skills you’ll develop can be translated to an impactful career in virtually any field, from finance to marketing to government and more. A survey of our recent graduates showed 96 percent were employed or enrolled in further education within six months of graduation, and those who entered the workforce reported an average starting salary of $55,000.
The demand for business-savvy graduates is growing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting positive growth in many related professions between 2012 and 2024. Not only are your career possibilities vast, but many also come with lucrative salaries.
Job Title |
Job Growth |
Median Salary |
| Accountant or Auditor | 11% | $67,190 |
| Administrative Services Manager | 8% | $86,110 |
| Advertising, Promotions or Marketing Manager | 9% | $124,850 |
| Budget Analyst | 3% | $71,590 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 6% | $111,430 |
| Financial Analyst | 12% | $80,310 |
| Management Analysts | 14% | $81,320 |
| Market Research Analyst | 19% | $62,150 |
| Human Resources Manager | 9% | $104,440 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | 30% | $89,160 |
Our campus is in the heart of the region’s cultural, economic, entertainment and government activity — putting unlimited internship opportunities at your doorstep. With access to more than 7,000 businesses in the area, you can get your foot in the door with a special research project or an internship, which 95 percent of our business students complete. We’ve partnered with local businesses to give you the real-world experience that sets you apart — and an added bonus is that 75 percent of internships for our business students are paid positions. Business majors have interned at many high-profile organizations in the area, including:
Enactus is an international organization dedicated inspiring students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action. In our award-winning Enactus program, junior- and senior-level students tackle real projects that help the community, working closely with local small businesses, nonprofits or entrepreneurs.
Enhance your degree with our business minor, which gives you a foundation of desirable business skills and a valuable credential to add to your portfolio and resume.
The entrepreneurship minor is designed to give you the mindset, skills and experience to start your own venture or enhance the success of existing businesses.
Add to your marketability with the forensic accounting minor, which gives you the skills and techniques to examine, detect and prevent fraudulent activity in a range of business, governmental and legal venues.
Add a breadth of perspective to your degree with our political economy minor, helping you land a career in government, public service, business, communications or law.
In partnership with the New Hampshire community colleges below, we've developed curriculum guides to show you which courses at your community college will transfer into UNH Manchester's business program.
Click on a community college below to see transferable business requirements.
Questions? Contact an admission counselor for help.
