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Business Psychology

B.A. Degree with a major in Business Psychology

Understanding People. Strengthening Organizations.

The University of Maine at Farmington’s interdisciplinary Business Psychology program blends the study of psychological dynamics with business practices, equipping students to succeed in today’s global economy. Students gain administrative and management skills through business studies while psychology courses develop their ability to understand human behavior and the human mind. This combination prepares graduates to enhance organizational performance and make a meaningful impact in diverse professional settings.

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The Learning Experience

At UMF, Business Psychology helps you understand how people think, behave, and perform at work—and how to use that insight to build stronger teams, better leaders, and more effective organizations. You’ll connect psychology and business through applied coursework, case studies, and real-world problem solving.

  • Communication, teamwork, and leadership
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking
  • Time, resource, and project management
  • Consumer behavior and marketing principles
  • Organizational leadership and human resources
  • Behavioral economics and personality theory

This program also prepares you for graduate study in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or MBA programs, opening pathways into leadership, HR, marketing, and organizational consulting.

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What Makes UMF Different

Affordability

A UMF education is affordable and accessible, with strong financial aid and scholarships designed to reduce debt and support your goals.
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Career Ready Graduates

Graduate prepared for careers in business, HR, marketing, leadership—or continued study in I/O psychology or an MBA.
Career Pathways

Small Classes, Big Opportunities

Learn in small, supportive classes where faculty know you, and you have more chances to engage, lead, and grow.
Academics

Interested in a Minor?

Add depth and flexibility to your Business Psychology degree with a minor that builds in-demand skills and expands your career options. Popular choices include Business Communications, Data Analytics, Economics, and Tourism, Hospitality & Outdoor Recreation, helping you tailor your education to your interests and future goals.
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Meet Your Business Psychology Faculty

Learn from experienced educators who bring psychology, business, and real-world organizational expertise into the classroom to help you understand how people and workplaces truly work.
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Clyde Mitchell
Clyde Mitchell

Professor of Business

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Dan Seabold
Dan Seabold

Professor of Psychology

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Sheena Bunnell
Sheena Bunnell

Professor of Business/Economics, Director/Researcher Maine Health Research Institute

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Wendy Harper
Wendy Harper

Associate Professor of Economics

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Natasha Lekes
Natasha Lekes

Professor of Psychology

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Karol Maybury
Karol Maybury

Professor of Psychology

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Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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