University of Maine Courses & Fees

Knowledge of accounting principles and their applications are fundamental to a career in business. Accounting data is essential for planning, decision making, and control. The practicing accountant is involved in supervising the preparation, interpretation, and reporting of economic data for management operations and the general public.

Careers may be pursued in managerial, government, and public accounting.

Students focus on financial decision-making in a corporate environment, the functioning of financial markets and institutions, methods of financing business operations, and security selection and portfolio management. The Gerard S. Cassidy ’80 Capital Markets Training Laboratory features nine Bloomberg terminals that provide access to real-time and historical price information and analysis on equities, fixed income securities, derivative contracts, and foreign exchange.

Management majors navigate the complexities of corporate, international and small business management, and hone administrative and organizational principles, such as leadership, organizational change, strategic analysis, production system analysis and human resources. Subject matter offered includes administration and organizational theory, motivational and social systems, human resource management, operations, and decision and policy making systems.

Students in marketing study the planning, implementation and control of programs designed to satisfy customers’ needs while achieving organizational goals. Students develop skills such as teamwork, professional presentation, effective communication and leadership. Because of MBS’s extensive ties to the business community, marketing majors often have the ability to test out their skills by working directly with businesses who need marketing assistance.

This degree is a collaborative effort between the Maine Business School and UMaine Athletics personnel teaching courses. This major will prepare students for careers in sports-related industries. Students in this major will have access to opportunities with UMaine’s NCAA Division I athletics program.

The requirements listed on this page are specific to this particular major. Students are also responsible for meeting any graduation requirements set out by their college. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) should make sure to review those requirements as stated on the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences page of the catalog.

For more information about our undergraduate and graduate programs, program learning outcomes, internships, special resources and programs, and research and career opportunities, see our web site at https://umaine.edu/cs/.

Thesis and non-thesis options are available for the MS in Computer Engineering.

• For a non-thesis degree, a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework is required.
  • Thesis options require 30 credit hours of which six credits of ECE699 shall be devoted to individual study with a member of the graduate faculty. This work must culminate in the preparation of a written thesis on a significant problem of common interest, and an oral defense of the thesis. Students completing a thesis must also complete one credit of Responsible Conduct of Research training.  At the advisory committee’s or Graduate Coordinator’s discretion, this credit may be substituted for one of the 6 required thesis/dissertation credits (ECE699).

Thesis and non-thesis options are available for the MS in Computer Engineering.

• For a non-thesis degree, a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework is required.
  • Thesis options require 30 credit hours of which six credits of ECE699 shall be devoted to individual study with a member of the graduate faculty. This work must culminate in the preparation of a written thesis on a significant problem of common interest, and an oral defense of the thesis. Students completing a thesis must also complete one credit of Responsible Conduct of Research training.  At the advisory committee’s or Graduate Coordinator’s discretion, this credit may be substituted for one of the 6 required thesis/dissertation credits (ECE699).

The School of Computing and Information Science offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Computer Science.  

The PhD degree is granted to highly-qualified students who have completed a rigorous course of study and research training resulting in the preparation and defense of a dissertation describing original computer science research.

• Students are required to complete 58 semester hours in an approved program of study: 39 hours of course credit, 18 hours of thesis credit, and a 1-hour PhD orientation seminar.
  • The student must pass a comprehensive examination and prepare and defend a dissertation. There is a written and oral proposal as well as a final oral defense of the dissertation.

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a 30 credit program that can be completed online or on-campus and is designed to prepare individuals from diverse fields to meet the growing demand for high-level information system skills. The program consists of five three-credit required core courses and a minimum of fifteen additional credits from a list of elective courses approved for the program drawn from a range of disciplines.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems is a 15 credit program that can be completed online or on-campus. The certificate utilizes the same required curriculum for the MS and is designed to serve as a pathway for students interested in continuing onto the MS.

The mission of the Biomedical Engineering program reflects the mission of Maine’s Land Grant University, specifically to provide teaching, research and public service in the discipline of Bioengineering. The goal of the Bachelor of Science program is to prepare students for employment or graduate education in fields associated with clinical, therapeutic, and diagnostic applications of Biomedical Engineering. Students are given high quality undergraduate engineering instruction directed toward the instrumentation and techniques employed to analyze biological systems and processes, the challenges and methodologies associated with manipulating biological systems, and the current and future applications of Biomedical Engineering. The program educational objectives are that in the time frame of three to five years after graduation our students will:

• Hold positions that utilize their engineering training and have advanced in their job responsibilities, or be pursuing postgraduate education.
• Be working as engineering professionals, act ethically by adhering to standards and being committed to the health and safety of employees and the general population.
• Be pursuing innovative solutions to current societal challenges and continue to improve themselves through a variety of learning opportunities.
• Contribute to their employer and society by working effectively in the global economy, contribute to professional, civic, or governmental organizations, be leading or working collaboratively in teams, and be communicating with diverse groups.

The mission of the Chemical Engineering program reflects the mission of Maine’s Land Grant University, specifically to provide teaching, research and public service in the discipline of chemical engineering. The goals of the program are to provide a high quality educational program at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to conduct research projects that further fundamental understanding and address practically relevant problems, to act as a center of technical expertise and service to industry and to government agencies that may require assistance in the general area of chemical engineering, and to sustain our established strength as a center of excellence for teaching, research and service in areas related to the pulp and paper industry.

Civil and environmental engineers are primarily responsible for planning, designing, and constructing facilities to serve society, all providing for the health and safety of its citizens. These facilities include highways and railroads, bridges and tunnels, airports and harbors, hydroelectric dams and power plants, irrigation and flood control projects, and the foundations and frames of buildings. Environmental engineers plan and design water purification plants, pollution control facilities, and other environmental protection projects. An engineer may specialize in one of these areas and may further specialize in a particular function such as design, management, or construction. Our programs educational objectives prepare graduates to:

The mission of the Chemical Engineering program reflects the mission of Maine’s Land Grant University, specifically to provide teaching, research and public service in the discipline of chemical engineering. The goals of the program are to provide a high quality educational program at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, to conduct research projects that further fundamental understanding and address practically relevant problems, to act as a center of technical expertise and service to industry and to government agencies that may require assistance in the general area of chemical engineering, and to sustain our established strength as a center of excellence for teaching, research and service in areas related to the pulp and paper industry.

The Construction Engineering Technology (CET) program develops engineering and professional skills in students who aspire to facilitate construction projects. Our graduates have the ability to work in all stages of the building and infrastructure project lifecycle, from design and planning through construction, operations and maintenance. Key skills include:

• Practical problem solving
• Communication and collaboration with designers, engineers, owners and the public
• Construction engineering judgment
  • An appreciation for community service and the value of our infrastructure

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Additional and more detailed information about the Department, its programs, career opportunities, scholarships, and a wealth of other materials are available on the Web at www.ece.umaine.edu.
The mission of the Electrical Engineering program is to ensure that students obtain a solid educational background in electrical engineering so that they are nationally competitive and successful in their chosen profession and are prepared for future graduate training. To achieve this, within two to five years of graduation, graduates of the electrical engineering program will:

1. Demonstrate a solid foundation in electrical engineering by holding positions that utilize their engineering training, advancing in their job responsibilities, or be pursuing postgraduate education.
2. Demonstrate the ability to function in the workplace through independent thought, problem solving, teamwork and effective communication.
3. Be working as engineering professionals, acting ethically, adhering to standards and be committed to the welfare of employees and the general population.
   1. Participate in lifelong learning activities to continue their professional development.

To accomplish this mission, the Department has set the following educational objectives for its Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum.

• To prepare students to immediately contribute in the workplace upon graduation through exposure to state of the art equipment, internship experience and design project experience.
• To prepare students in the business of engineering through the understanding of economic and business principles and effective project management techniques.
• To prepare students for the increasing use of computer based technology in industry through the use of computing hardware and software throughout the technical curriculum.
• To provide students with an appreciation for the ethical, legal and professional obligations necessary to function effectively in a contemporary business environment.
  • To develop students’ communication skills to a level that they can present complex ideas in a clear, logical and concise manner both orally and in writing.

The Engineering Physics Program, offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is designed for students who are interested in not only a particular engineering field, but also in physics and mathematics that provide a foundation for that field. Thus, the mission of the Engineering Physics Program is to offer an accredited Bachelor of Science degree that combines a meaningful sequence of engineering courses within a particular engineering field with a traditional high-quality undergraduate physics education. The goals of the program are to prepare graduates to directly enter the modern workplace or go on to graduate study, either in their chosen engineering field or in physics.

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to educate students for success in the field of mechanical engineering by providing academic programs that promote engineering principles, experiential learning, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, teamwork, leadership and outreach, and to pursue innovative research and scholarly achievement for advancing the State and developing technology solutions to societal needs.

Mechanical engineers work in transportation, energy, chemical, and biomedical industries, among many others. They work for small and large companies, consulting firms, laboratories, and government agencies. Many mechanical engineers are employed by manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding. Mechanical engineers solve problems by developing systems that involve moving parts, ranging from small biomedical devices to giant machines used in mining, agriculture, and construction. Mechanical engineers conduct research in solar and wind energy, advanced materials, computer modeling, additive manufacturing, jet and rocket propulsion, among many other topics.