
º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy

What is it?
The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy is a unique capstone experience in the heart of Portland, º£½ÇÉçÇø. MBA 649: Strategic Decision Making is the capstone course for the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA program. The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy is a hybrid version of MBA 649 that culminates in an intensive in-person experience at 300 Fore Street in Portland’s Old Port. This course includes executive-level speakers and sessions, experiential learning with live industry clients, and career development and networking.
The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy was created thanks to a generous donation from Mark and Evan Skinner.

how does it work?
The º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy will run during the same session as the online version of the class. The first seven weeks will be asynchronous, online preparation. During the final week of the course, students will gather in Portland, º£½ÇÉçÇø, to work on their final projects with their teams during the day, and participate in social and networking events in the evening.
You’ll have the opportunity to present your work to clients in person and ample time to mingle and network with your classmates in º£½ÇÉçÇø’s largest city.
“I walked away from my days at the º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy forever changed by the class meetings, executive chats, networking experiences, and time spent closely with my classmates.”
-Annemarie Harkins
Take a peek inside our 2024 º£½ÇÉçÇøMBA Academy cohort!

