Programs of Study

WHAT IS ANALYTICAL ECONOMICS?  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 a foreign language. It emphasizes the predictive and prescriptive modeling skills that are in high demand in today's labor market. Prescriptive modeling is quantitative and strategic decision analysis geared toward corporate decisions. Predictive modeling emphasizes data analysis skills used to develop the information needed to make these decisions. WHY STUDY... Read more about Analytical Economics Major (B.S.)
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... Read more about Business Administration (Minor)
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. Why study business... Read more about Business Administration Major (B.S.)
What is accounting?  Accounting is called “the first language” of business for a good reason. It is a way to communicate the financial health of a business or an organization to all interested parties. Accountants evaluate the assets, liabilities, and cash flow of an organization for all current and future investors. The fate of many major business decisions hinges on the financial officer’s final analysis. Why study accounting at UNH?  The business administration accounting major will prepare you for a career in in a variety of fields, including internal and external audit, tax... Read more about Business Administration Major: Accounting Option (B.S.)
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, 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?  The business administration entrepreneurial studies major fosters an... Read more about Business Administration Major: Entrepreneurial Studies Option (B.S.)
What is finance?  Finance is the study of the ways money, markets and people come together to create value. If you are interested in numbers, quantitative analysis, problem solving, and applying creativity in practical applications then finance may be the right option for you. Why study finance at UNH?  The business administration finance major at UNH will give you the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to make informed financial decisions for yourself and the organizations you’ll work for. The program exposes you to the two main two core areas of finance —investments and... Read more about Business Administration Major: Finance Option (B.S.)
WHAT IS INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS?  Information system and business analytics (ISBA) professionals are critical to the success of any business, helping it to gather, process, store, and analyze data. They use a range of cutting-edge technologies, statistical models, and quantitative methodologies to bring a data-driven approach to their businesses, resulting in effective decision-making. They work in a variety of sectors and can implement analytical-based solutions to complex real-world business challenges. If you're interested in the convergence of business,... Read more about Business Administration Major: Information Systems and Business Analytics Option (B.S.)
What is international business and economics?   International business and economics focuses the disciplines of management, international trade, finance, marketing and economics on the challenges of global commerce. International managers explore such questions as, “What causes international financial crisis and how can we shelter our corporation from risk?” or “How will trade laws impact our ability to complete overseas?” and “How can we use technology to manage human resources over great distance and among different cultures?" Why study international business and economics at... Read more about Business Administration Major: International Business and Economics Option (B.S.)
WHAT IS MANAGEMENT?  Management focuses on coordinating and overseeing the human, organizational, and capital resources of a firm in a strategic manner to enhance organizational competitiveness. This option within the business administration major is an excellent option for students who see themselves as “big picture people” and business generalists. WHY STUDY MANAGEMENT AT UNH?  In the business administration management major you will build your problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, and interpersonal skills related to ethical leadership in a global economy. You’ll learn... Read more about Business Administration Major: Management Option (B.S.)
WHAT IS MARKETING?  Marketing focuses on managing the customer assets of the firm to develop and enhance customer value. Its goal is to create and communicate value propositions that anticipate and match the needs of current and potential customers through coordinated strategy and execution. Marketing work includes understanding customer behavior, actively developing products and services, determining pricing, managing channels and institutions to distribute and deliver products and services, and selecting and executing integrated communications activities. WHY STUDY MARKETING AT UNH?... Read more about Business Administration Major: Marketing Option (B.S.)
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. The faculty coordinator is Professor Carole K.... Read more about Business Administration Major: Student Designed Option (B.S.)
What is EcoGastronomy?  The term “gastronomy,” defined as the “art and appreciation of preparing and eating good food” is paired with the prefix “eco,” indicating that the “art and appreciation” of food cannot be separated from our agriculture, environment and the myriad social, economic, political and ethical issues associated with food production and eating. This dual major requires completion of the EcoGastronomy program with any other major. Why study EcoGastronomy at UNH?  The dual major in EcoGastronomy at UNH was the first of its kind at any university in the country. A... Read more about Ecogastronomy
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... Read more about Economics (Minor)
What is economics?  Economics is the study of how societies organize themselves to produce goods and services and distribute those services among members of society. Economists use concepts, models and data to analyze efficiency of resource use, fairness of economic outcomes, and development of global and national economies. The Paul College economics program is designed to introduce you to the tools of economic analysis and show you how you can use these tools to better understand real-world situations. Why study economics at UNH?  With a global reputation for outstanding... Read more about Economics Major (B.A.)
What is the global trade and finance option in the B.A. economics major?  This option explores the global trade and financial systems and their importance for understanding macroeconomics and business activity, foreign direct investments and other international capital flows, globalization, economic growth and development, international financial markets, and currency fluctuations and risk. Why study global trade and finance at UNH?  In this option in the B.A. economics major you’ll learn about the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF),... Read more about Economics Major: Global Trade and Finance Option (B.A.)
What is the money and financial markets option in the B.A. economics major?  This option explores the complex and interdependent nature of money and financial markets. Why study money and financial markets at UNH?  In this option in the B.A. economics major you’ll develop institutional knowledge and analytical skills to understand the role of the financial system in society, fluctuations and risk in asset markets, including those for bonds, stocks, and currency, and how financial derivatives, such as futures, options and swaps contracts, can be used to hedge risk. You also will... Read more about Economics Major: Money and Financial Markets Option (B.A.)
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... Read more about Economics Major: Public Policy and Sustainability Option (B.A.)
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,... Read more about Entrepreneurship (Minor)
WHAT IS Hospitality Management?  Hospitality management is the application of management concepts in the areas of accommodation, dining, event management, and guest services. This includes everything from the largest hotel or casino to the smallest cafe. Across all of these types of businesses the primary goal of hospitality management remains the same: to ensure each and every guest enjoys the same flawless experience from start to finish. Some of the academic majors students pair with a hospitality management minor include business administration, sustainability, ecogastronomy and... Read more about Hospitality Management (Minor)
WHAT IS HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT?  Hotel and hospitality management is the application of management concepts in the areas of accommodation, dining, event management, and guest services. This includes everything from the largest hotel or casino to the smallest cafe. Across all of these types of businesses the primary goal of hospitality management remains the same: to ensure each and every guest enjoys the same flawless experience from start to finish. There are a wide range of functions and responsibilities within hospitality management needed to ensure the best possible guest... Read more about Hotel and Hospitality Management Major (B.S.)
WHAT IS Leaderhip?  Leadership is a process of social influence and motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal. A leader can be an individual who inspires others to act, and leadership also can be shared among a group of people. It includes skills and knowledge that extend beyond management, including such traits as innovation, creativity and inspiration along with strong skills in communication and emotional intelligence. WHY STUDY Leadership AT UNH?  The Minor in Leadership is designed for students motivated by a deep sense of passion and purpose. This... Read more about Leadership (Minor)
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... Read more about Sales (Minor)
WHAT IS Tourism Management?  Tourism is the world’s largest and most diverse industry. It is a composite of activities, services, and industries delivering travel experiences through transportation, accommodations, eating and drinking establishments, shops, entertainment, activity facilities (parks, sports, and amusement parks), historic sites, natural resources, among others. WHY STUDY HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AT UNH?  The faculty of Recreation Management and Policy, Hotel and Hospitality Management, and Natural Resources and the Environment Tourism Departments have bundled a... Read more about Tourism Management (Minor)