Applied Business Management Degree Program
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FORT KENT
A streamlined, 90-credit program designed for adult learners ready to advance their careers without putting life on hold.
Apply by:
5/4/2026
Start class:
5/18/2026
Applied Business Management Degree Overview
Earn your business degree faster and more affordably with the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Management—a streamlined, 90-credit program designed for adult learners ready to advance their careers without putting life on hold.
This accelerated, degree-completion program is designed for adult learners who have already earned 30 or more college credits and have been away from higher education for two or more years. It focuses on essential business competencies—eliminating electives to provide a direct, efficient path to workforce advancement. Recently approved by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), it delivers the same high-quality business education as UMFK’s traditional 120-credit degree, with a more focused approach to completion.
You’ll build a strong foundation across key areas such as management, marketing, finance, and accounting, while developing in-demand skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, and data-informed decision-making. Emphasizing real-world application, the program prepares you to contribute effectively in today’s fast-paced and evolving business environments.
Designed with flexibility in mind, this fully online program allows you to balance your education with work and personal commitments. Courses are structured to help you move efficiently through your degree while still engaging closely with faculty and applying what you learn in meaningful, practical ways.
With strong demand for business professionals nationwide and competitive earning potential in the field, this program positions you to enter or advance in a wide range of careers sooner—without sacrificing the depth or quality of your education.
For students who wish to continue, a clear pathway is available to complete the full 120-credit bachelor’s degree entirely online.
You may be eligible for financial aid. Students are encouraged to fill out their FAFSA.
Transparency Disclosure
As its name indicates, the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Management program is a 90-credit program, not a traditional 120-credit program. Some employers and graduate programs may not accept applicants or candidates with an undergraduate degree of fewer than 120 credits. Students completing UMFK’s 90-credit program have a clear pathway to continue into a UMFK master’s program, provided they meet all graduate admission requirements. Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor at the University of Maine at Fort Kent about this 90-credit program before enrolling. In the event that students enrolled in the Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Management program decide to pursue the university’s Bachelor of Science in Business Management Online Degree Completion program instead, students will be able to complete the change of major process, and the university will provide a no-loss-of-credit pathway from the 90-credit to the 120-credit version of the program. Alternatively, students may transfer into a different 120-credit degree program for which they qualify academically.
$328
Per Credit Hour (no additional university fees)*
90 credits
Required for completion
100% online
Study from the comfort of your home
7 week sessions
Offered 6 times a year; all courses are available every term
* You will need to purchase access codes for online course materials in lieu of textbooks.
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Designed with Adult Learners in Mind
As an adult learner, you may be eligible for the Finish Strong scholarship.
Admissions
Follow our streamlined Applied Business Management admission requirements at UMFK
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Find out the requirements for the Online Applied Business Management degree, what additional materials you need, and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from previous institutions
- 30 completed college credits or more
- Student must have a two-year or more gap from any college institution in the pursuit of post-secondary education OR student is a transfer student from a community college who enrolled in their community college programs as adult degree completers — as defined by UMS — will be eligible for 90-credit program enrollment
Official transcripts, test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources may be emailed or mailed from the granting institution(s) to:
Email address: edocs@maine.edu
Mailing address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Courses
The online 90-credit Applied Bachelor of Science in Business Management program features 7-week asynchronous courses. Each of our fall, spring and summer semesters includes two 7-week terms. All courses are available for entry at six points throughout the academic year.
Calendar
Important dates for our students
The 90-credit Business Management program is delivered in an accessible format ideal for working students and conveniently features six dates to begin each year.
You won’t get left behind with UMFK’s extremely affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition and accommodating 7-week online courses.
Now enrolling:
5/4/2026
Apply Date
5/18/2026
Class Starts
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/18/2026 | 5/4/2026 | 5/4/2026 | 5/24/2026 | 7/3/2026 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/6/2026 | 6/22/2026 | 6/22/2026 | 7/12/2026 | 8/21/2026 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/31/2026 | 8/17/2026 | 8/17/2026 | 9/2/2026 | 10/16/2026 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 11/2/2026 | 10/19/2026 | 10/19/2026 | 11/4/2026 | 12/18/2026 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/19/2027 | 1/5/2027 | 1/5/2027 | 1/21/2027 | 3/5/2027 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/22/2027 | 3/8/2027 | 3/8/2027 | 3/24/2027 | 5/7/2027 | 7 weeks |
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