UMPI Master of Science in Business

[Sarajane]

I reached to Jessica not Cody and waiting for response. 

Sorry late response. 
Jessic responded and will be Fall 2025. There are still some faculty members are being finalized. But tentative start day is August last week.

Just confirming, this is for the BI concentration specifically?

 No it’s when the MSB program will officially start. On the website it says they are only releasing 3 concentrations for the fall 1 session: communication management, entrepreneurship and human resource management. 

I think BI might be added in fall session 2 or even next year. I say that because they may not have enough professors to teach BI and fall 2 is when they may release the cs program. Here’s the link to the post they made a while ago. 

https://www.umpi.edu/news/umpi-to-offer-...rce-needs/

Right, we have known about those 3 concentrations starting first for a few months now. I thought kakasahib was reaching out about the BI concentration specifically and was going to report back, so when he did I was a bit surprised with his response. I hope we hear an announcement soon. I want to plan my next degree, but don't want to jump into something else if this one will be starting say Spring 2026.

I sent Jessica an email asking if she had any info about when the BI and finance concentrations will be released and she responded with:

Unfortunately I do not have the answers to your questions at this time. You are welcome to check back with me in a few months or check our website. 

I just sent her a general email and I don’t know her that well. Not sure if that would matter as I’ve seen some people get some “insider” info from success coaches, like dori, Jessica or Cody Humphrey etc since they built rapport with them. 

I’ll come back to my comment in the future because I’m estimating bi and finance might be released for fall 2 this year or possibly even spring or summer of next year. They don’t seem to have enough professors and are only releasing 3 concentrations in fall. Which most people don’t seem interested in but there’s maybe enough profs to teach/grade.

[ss20ts]

UMPI's staff cannot confirm when programs will launch until it's officially announced by the university. They do have to hire staff for the new programs and that takes time. The plan was always to offer 3 concentrations to start with. They did change which would be the first 3 probably because of staffing. UMPI and all of U of M makes degree programs which are in demand in the state of Maine. So while it may not look like people on Discord care, that's not UMPI's concern. They focus on their residents as they are a state university. They conduct research before creating new degrees.

[ClayJ]

MSB application is now available on UMPI yourpace portal with 3 concentrations

[origamishuttle]

MSB application is now available on UMPI yourpace portal with 3 concentrations

Very cool. Thank you for the update!

https://apps.maine.edu/yourpace/graduate

[SpartacusPM]

This may have already been shared and I missed it. I was watching the May 19, 2025 UMS Board of Trustees Meeting on YouTube and starting around the 1:20:00 mark they are discussing your pace. At the 1:27:00 mark They mention they just added an 11th concentration which is AI Policy and Strategy. This one sounds awesome. I’m nervous they won’t allow two MSB degrees. I need to see if I can find the filing on this one.
Additionally, they mentioned they are adding an Artificial Intelligence focus to their Bachelors of Business Administration. UMPI with some exciting programs!

[Educated Wombat]

It doesn’t seem to be an option on the application but would it even be possible to sign up without a concentration? Or I wonder start with one and later transfer to another if it rolls out before your done?

[bjcheung77]

You can always change your concentration after being accepted in the program... Seasons change, people do too (I'd do so to get in and change it if needed when it rolls out)...

[GoBroncos95]

Interesting, I may have to give this a shot since I just graduated with my Undergrad.

[kakasahib]

Congratulations again on earning your degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle! As you look toward advancing your career, we'd be thrilled for you to continue your academic journey with us in the new Master of Science in Business (MSB) degree. This opportunity is designed for UMPI graduates like you through our flexible, fully online YourPace program.


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Affordable and Self-Paced Format: Tuition is a flat fee of $2,450 per 8-week session, with no weekly deadlines, no additional fees, and no limit on how many courses you can take per session

Career-Focused Curriculum: Build advanced skills in strategic management, financial analysis, marketing strategies, organizational behavior, operations management, and business ethics, preparing you for leadership in today’s complex business world

Specialized Concentrations: Choose from three career-focused concentrations: Communication, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management, with more concentrations coming soon


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[bjcheung77]

The main thing I still want to find out is, any undergraduate classes able to transfer into this, like the MAOL... No one has reported anything yet, so I think it's still up in the air... I am hoping they'll have at least 4 choices, and 3 being able to transfer in.