Programs of Study
Why get a master’s degree in accounting?
A master's degree in accounting will prepare you for fast-track advancement in the field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of accountants and auditors to grow about 5% from 2024 to 2034—faster than the average for all occupations—resulting in strong ongoing demand. An M.S. in Accounting is a proven pathway for career changers and professionals seeking faster advancement through in-demand skills and credentials. Paul College's rigorous program will give you the competitive edge you need and prepare you for the corner office.
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What is accounting and financial information?
Accounting is called “the first language” of business that underlies financial analysis and decision making. It is a way to communicate the financial health of a business or an organization to all interested parties. The minor in accounting and financial information is intended for undergraduate students majoring in academic programs outside of Paul College, as well as non-accounting option students within Paul College who wish to develop stronger skills in this area.
Why study accounting and financial information at UNH?
The minor in…
What is analytical economics?
Analytical Economics is a way of studying and understanding how markets work, using numbers, data, and math. It helps answer questions like why prices change, how people and organizations respond to changing markets, and how policies impact different groups. By analyzing data and using mathematical models, we can make predictions and find solutions to economic problems. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Analytical Economics differs from the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics in that it requires more quantitative and data analysis courses but does not require…
What is business administration?
Business administration teaches you how to manage all aspects of an organization’s resources and people. Whether you aspire to work for a high-powered firm, start-up or non-profit, launch your own business, or lay the foundation for your MBA, a business administration degree opens the doors to many career opportunities. It pairs perfectly with a liberal arts major, as well as majors in the health sciences, engineering, and the biosciences making you more job ready.
Why study business administration at UNH?
A minor in business administration offers students…
Why get a dual J.D. and master’s degree in business administration?
Getting a dual J.D. and MBA degree can be a big advantage in a career involving law and business in today’s complex global economy. You can save time and money, finishing in three and a half years compared to pursuing both degrees separately. You’ll combine the strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills of a law degree with the leadership, people management, business development, and negotiation abilities of an MBA, making you a prime candidate for high-level management positions in law, finance,…
What is business administration?
A Bachelor of Science in business administration will help you build the skills, knowledge, and experience to land a job and thrive in today’s evolving economy. Graduates are in demand in a variety of industries including accounting, finance, information systems and business analytics, management, and marketing. Whether you aspire to work for a high-powered firm, start-up or non-profit, launch your own business, or lay the foundation for your MBA, a business administration degree opens the doors to many career opportunities.
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What is accounting?
Accounting is called “the language of business” because it is used to record and communicate everything that happens within an organization. Companies have different business models, which requires accountants to make decisions to ensure information accurately reflects a firm’s underlying operations. They do not spend their time performing monotonous duties like adding columns of numbers or recording journal entries— tasks that have been automated for decades. Accountants enjoy high salaries and unparalleled job security because of their ability to apply generalized…
What is entrepreneurial studies?
Entrepreneurial studies is not just marketing, management, or finance — it’s all of that and more. If you are creative and want to bring that creativity and innovation into your profession — whether you are interested in starting your own business, joining a family business, working for a new venture, investing in start-ups, or becoming involved in new venture creation within an established organization — then entrepreneurial studies is a great choice.
Why study entrepreneurial studies at UNH?
UNH's business administration major with an entrepreneurial…
What is finance?
Finance is the study of how individuals, businesses, and organizations raise, manage, and use money. In this major, you will delve into finance policy and investment strategies, understand the operations of different types of financial institutions, and explore the financial markets where these institutions are active. Upon graduating, you will be equipped for diverse careers in banking, corporate finance, real estate finance, personal financial planning, and beyond.
Why study finance at UNH?
UNH’s business administration major with a finance option gives you the knowledge…
What is hospitality management?
Hospitality management involves managing service-driven operations; coordinating and leading diverse teams; designing and delivering high-quality customer experiences; and applying strategic, financial, and operational decision-making across hospitality settings ranging from global hotel and casino enterprises to independent restaurants and cafés. If leading operations and people in lodging, food and beverage, entertainment, special events, and leisure organizations is a career you strive for, then a focus on hospitality management within the business…
What is information systems and business analytics?
Information systems and business analytics (ISBA) is the field dedicated to harnessing the power of data within organizations. It blends business strategy, cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract actionable insights and optimize business processes. ISBA graduates empower organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions, optimize operations, and gain a competitive edge. If you're passionate about leveraging technology and data to solve real-world business problems, ISBA offers a dynamic…
What is international business and economics?
International business and economics (IBE) bridges the fields of business and economics to better understand how businesses operate in a global world. U.S. companies depend on foreign markets, customers, and suppliers, and IBE focuses on understanding and managing international market forces. This program teaches you how to manage challenges like global supply chains, trade policies such as tariffs and quotas, exchange rate fluctuations, and cultural differences that varying significantly from those in the United States.
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What is management?
The management option offers a dynamic curriculum tailored to arm you with the managerial skills needed to excel in a variety of business environments. You should choose management if you want to learn to devise and implement organizational strategies that secure a competitive market advantage; enhance your ability to foster effective team collaboration, manage conflict, and drive comprehensive strategic initiatives; and build team structures and norms designed to maximize organizational performance.
Why study management at UNH?
UNH's business administration major with a…
What is marketing?
Marketing is about developing, establishing, and nurturing brands that create value for customers, partners, and society in general. As such, marketing is an activity and process to create, communicate, deliver, and capture value for various stakeholders. Marketers study consumer behavior to understand what they want. They help determine pricing, develop new products and services, and manage channels of product and service distribution. They also create and execute communications strategies to reach and persuade consumers to buy their product or service, including all…
What is the student-designed option?
A Student-Designed Option in Business Administration is available for those whose interests are not fully satisfied by any of the other currently available options in the business administration major. If you desire a self-designed option you must submit to the faculty coordinator a standard written proposal describing your objectives and intended program of study. After approval by the faculty coordinator, the proposal must receive approval from the Undergraduate Programs Office in Paul College.
What is Supply Chain Management?
Think about your last online order — do you ever wonder where that product came from, who made it, or how it arrived at your door? That journey is what supply chain management is all about: getting products designed, made, and delivered efficiently. From sourcing materials to manufacturing to shipping and delivery, supply chain managers coordinate every step so companies can operate smoothly and meet customer expectations. If you enjoy solving problems and making complex systems run well, this field offers the chance to make a real impact.
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Why get an MBA?
An MBA will provide you with the knowledge and skills to build new competencies as well as confidence. When you earn your MBA, you will join a select group of professionals who stand out and lead in the workplace. There is no limit to what you can achieve with an MBA. If you believe hard work pays off and you want to accelerate your career, then our full-time MBA program is for you.
Why choose UNH’s full-time MBA program?
AACSB Accredited: AACSB is the hallmark of excellence in business education, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of the world's business schools. …
Why get an online or hybrid MBA?
An MBA is the best graduate degree to help you develop the highly sought-after skills and knowledge needed to advance in your current organization, to manage and lead, shift career paths, or re-enter the workforce. But you need flexibility, and our Online or Hybrid MBA allows you to take classes 100% online or add some hybrid courses to the mix. UNH's Paul College offers one of the nation's best online MBA programs and stands out among its peers for outstanding student support and success.
Why choose UNH’s online or hybrid MBA program?
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Why get a master’s degree in business analytics?
A master’s degree in business analytics prepares you for careers related to data analytics, artificial intelligence, and quantitative decision making in modern organizations. It offers a comprehensive understanding of data management, visualization, predictive modeling, forecasting, data-driven decision optimization, and artificial intelligence enabling you to extract valuable insights and make informed business decisions. An M.S. in Business Analytics provides a competitive edge by bridging the gap between business and data science.
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Why get a graduate certificate in business analytics?
You have access to more and more data each day. But how can you best utilize that data to drive business decisions that will benefit your enterprise? The need for professionals in every industry to develop competencies in analytics techniques and applications is growing at an unprecedented pace. PWC reports that 75 percent of companies are missing the skills and technology to make the best use of the data they collect. A graduate certificate in business analytics will help you make a positive impact on your enterprise’s performance and…
Why earn a graduate certificate in business foundations?
As a professional navigating complex, data-driven organizations, having a strong foundation in business is critical. This certificate expands your business expertise—across management, finance, marketing, technology, and more. You’ll sharpen your analytical thinking, broaden your strategic perspective, and gain cross-functional insight that helps you step into leadership roles.
Why get your graduate certificate in business foundations at UNH?
As an AACSB-accredited university, our flexible online program is led by UNH Paul College…
If you are interested in sustainable food systems, nutrition, health and well-being, than the EcoGastronomy major at UNH is the program for you. This unique program blends sustainable food systems and culinary arts with business know-how. You'll get hands-on experience on local farms and in kitchens – and even spend a semester studying in Italy.This dual major adds zest to any career path, but especially hospitality, nutrition, agribusiness, and food infrastructure. You'll be well-positioned for many jobs, from sommelier or chef to nutritionist or farm manager.Students enrolled in the…
WHY GET A MASTER’S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS?
A master’s degree in economics equips you with the quantitative, analytical, and data-driven skills employers value most. You will learn how to interpret real-world data, build economic models, and translate insights into strategic business decisions. Graduates pursue careers in consulting, finance, analytics, policy analysis, market research, and corporate strategy across industries such as technology, healthcare, energy, and government. An M.S. in Economics prepares you to solve practical problems, communicate results to decision-makers, and advance…
What is economics?
Economics is a social science that studies how individuals, governments, firms and nations make choices about allocating scarce resources between alternate and competing wants. A grounding in economics, no matter what your major, will help you better understand real-world situations such as efficiency of resource use, fairness of economic outcomes, and development of global and national economies.
Why study economics at UNH?
For business administration majors, a minor in economics provides an understanding of the foundational issues in business in relation to the larger…
Why get a doctoral degree in economics?
A doctorate in economics will help you gain a deeper understanding of all economic systems and enable you to provide in-depth analysis and detailed models to help corporations and governments make sound decisions related to budgets, resources, and programs. A Ph.D. in economics also grounds you in the concepts and models of economics and provides you with the research skills and supervised training in teaching needed to become a college professor.
Why choose UNH's Ph.D. in economics program?
Dual focus: Paul College's STEM-designated program is one of…
What is economics?
Economics is the study of how societies organize themselves to produce goods and services and distribute those services among their members. It helps us understand how businesses decide what to produce and how much to charge. Economists also explore bigger questions, like why some countries are rich and others poor, and how government policies can affect the economy. They use concepts, models, and data to analyze efficiency of resource use, fairness of economic outcomes, and development of global and national economies.
Why study economics at UNH?
In the UNH economics…
The Global Trade and Finance option within the Economics major at UNH is for people who want to know how the world's money moves.
You'll learn how trade rules affect countries, how to guess when money might lose value, and how cash gets around the world.
Dive into real-world data from the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund to understand global economic trends. Get the skills you need to work with big companies that do business worldwide.
The Money Markets and Financial Option with the Economics major at UNH equips you with in-depth knowledge of money, financial markets, and risk management.
Understand money's role in society, analyze market fluctuations, and learn to manage risk using financial instruments like options and futures contracts. Emerge prepared for success in the financial sector.
What is the public policy and sustainability option in the B.A. economics major?
This option examines the factors that influence economic, social and environmental outcomes, such as unemployment, poverty, economic inequality, health disparities, technological innovation and pollution.
Why study public policy and sustainability at UNH?
In this option in the B.A. economics major you’ll develop the institutional knowledge and theoretical perspective to understand the impact that decisions of individuals, firms, communities and governments have on economic, social and environmental outcomes. You…
What is entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship is not just marketing, management or finance — it’s all of that and more. If you are creative and want to bring that creativity and innovation into your profession — whether you are interested in starting your own business, working for a new venture, investing in start-ups, or becoming involved in new venture creation within an established organization — then entrepreneurship is a great choice.
Why study entrepreneurship at UNH?
The Minor in Entrepreneurship is for non-business majors. It provides non-business students with concepts, tools, and…
Why get a master’s degree in finance?
There is a critical need for finance professionals educated with the analytical, problem-solving, and ethical skills necessary to navigate their fields and lead their organizations. An M.S. in Finance is perfect if you who wish to build and deepen your foundation of financial knowledge and develop the highest level of skills in financial modeling, investment analysis, programming, and the communication of complex financial information. If you hold a bachelor’s degree from any major and have strong motivation and good quantitative skills, you can apply…
Why earn a graduate certificate in financial management?
Professionals with strong financial skills enable smarter decisions for their organizations. This certificate builds both foundational and advanced expertise—from capital budgeting and valuation to financial modeling, equity analysis, and international finance. You’ll sharpen your quantitative and strategic thinking, preparing you to manage assets effectively and make decisions that move capital and create value.
Why get your graduate certificate in financial management at UNH?
Our flexible online program is taught by UNH Paul…
Why earn a graduate certificate in managing and leading people?
Great leaders aren't born—they're developed. This certificate bridges the gap between being a high performer and becoming an effective leader. You’ll build expertise in team dynamics, coaching, and change management and confidence and credibility—skills that translate across industries and unlock higher-level roles with greater influence and earning potential.
Why get your graduate certificate in managing and leading people at UNH?
Our flexible, online program is led by experienced UNH Paul College faculty who bring real-world…
Why earn a graduate certificate in marketing?
Marketing drives the success of brands, products, and services—and this certificate gives you the tools to lead that work. You’ll build a strong foundation in customer research, consumer behavior, and value creation while gaining advanced insight into analytics, digital strategy, and multichannel communication. Designed to deepen both strategic and tactical marketing capabilities, the program prepares you to develop high-value offerings, make data-driven decisions, and strengthen client relationships across any sector.
Why get your graduate…
What is real estate finance and investments?
The minor in real estate finance and investments will prepare you for a career in the real estate industry. It is designed to align with the real estate industry’s trends and demands and will provide you with exposure to many aspects of real estate, including investing, financing, appraisal, law, regulation, development, property management, and local and regional real estate rules and regulations.
Why study real estate finance and investments at UNH?
The minor in real estate finance and investments at UNH compliments just about any field of…
What is sales?
Sales includes the activities that lead to the selling of goods or services. Entry level jobs are often in new business development or account management. In a sales job, you are generally responsible for generating leads, delivering sales presentations and giving product demonstrations, and negotiating contracts with clients. Career paths often lead to coordinating and managing the efforts of sales teams. The modern sales professional helps customers solve business problems through active listening, insightful questions, deep empathy, domain competency, and the understanding…
Why get a graduate certificate in supply chain management?
Supply chains power everything—from essential services to everyday goods. Global disruptions have made clear the need for professionals who can design resilient, efficient systems. With this certificate, you'll gain high-demand skills that will transfer across every industry—from healthcare to retail to government—opening doors to leadership roles with strong earning potential.
Why get your graduate certificate in supply chain management at UNH?
Our flexible, online program is led by experienced UNH Paul College faculty and built for…
Why earn a graduate certificate in sustainable global business?
Succeeding in today’s connected world requires the ability to navigate cultural, institutional, and economic complexity. This certificate prepares you to lead responsibly across borders—drawing on global strategy, finance, marketing, management, and supply chain design. You’ll build crosscultural competence, strengthen your understanding of CSR and ethical decisionmaking, and learn how to approach global challenges through applied, casebased, and experiential learning.
Why get your graduate certificate in sustainable global…
