Contact
Jeremy Pare, LP.D.
Program Director, Sustainability and Business
Assistant Professor, College of Business
jpare@une.edu
Mission
The College of Business at the University of New England is a caring and collaborative community that offers a student-centered and technology-driven education. Emphasizing experiential learning, our ecosystem equips graduates with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers through industry-focused programs that promote innovation, teamwork, ethical leadership, a global perspective, and social responsibility.
Minor Description
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a rapidly evolving discipline of solving real-world social problems using best practices from entrepreneurship, business, and several STEM disciplines. The focus of the minor’s required classes will be on applying the social innovation and entrepreneurship processes to real-world problems. Example problems include improving stroke therapies, fighting neurotoxic algae due to climate change, improving shelf life for foods including UNE’s very own Seamade bar, etc.
Curricular Requirements
The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor requires a total of eighteen (18) credits, divided into a minimum of nine (9) credits of required courses and nine (9) credits of electives.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUMG 120 – Innovation Through Technology | 3 |
| BUMG 313 – Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUMG 410 – Creating Social Enterprises or BUMG 495B – Internship in Business Administration* | 3–4 |
| Total Credits | 9–10 |
| Select three (3) of the following courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUEC 380 – Economic Development of the U.S. | 3 |
| BUEC 390 – Environmental Economics or BUEC 395 – Ecological Economics | 3 |
| BUMG 307 – Operations Management | 3 |
| BUMG 309 – Hacking the Maine Food System | 3 |
| BUMG 314 – Grant Writing or WRT 317 – Proposal and Grant Writing | 3 |
| BUMK 312 – Entrepreneurship/Small Business | 3 |
| CMM 240 – Social Media: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| DSC 205/BUFI 205 – Introduction to Data Analysis & Modeling | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18–19 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
*Can be substituted with an internship in another major with the permission of the BUMG 495B coordinator.
Students will be allowed to use up to twelve (12) credits from another minor or their major to complete this minor.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.
Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the University of New England for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The University of New England reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.