UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

What UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics does

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is a constituent college within the University of New Hampshire (part of the University System of New Hampshire) located in Durham, New Hampshire. Originally founded in 1988 as the Whittemore School of Business and Economics and renamed in 2013 following a major gift from Peter T. Paul, the college delivers AACSB-accredited undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs to approximately 2,477 enrolled students (2,213 undergraduate, 264 graduate) and serves a 22,000+ alumni network. Core academic offerings include a B.S. in Business Administration with ten specialization options (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information Systems and Business Analytics, Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, International Business, Student Designed), B.A./B.S. in Economics, an MBA delivered both full-time and online/hybrid with a Healthcare Industry Option, M.S. programs in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, and Economics, plus a Ph.D. in Economics. Educational delivery rests on classroom instruction, on-campus and online modalities, and a heavy experiential-learning layer comprising Business in Practice, Paul Projects student consulting, the Holloway Prize Competition (over $1.2M awarded to students over 38 years), study abroad, capstones, and the Test Drive MBA sampling pathway.

The college operates on a tuition-and-fee revenue model set at the USNH system level, supplemented by research grants through four research centers (Center for Venture Research, Peter T. Paul Financial Policy Center, Rosenberg International Franchise Center, and the Behavioral Research Laboratory), corporate engagement fees via Paul Projects and Executive Education, and outreach activity through the NH Small Business Development Center, which serves roughly 3,000 small businesses per year across New Hampshire. Its technology footprint is administrative rather than productized — it relies on third-party tools such as StartupTree to manage competition workflows and standard university systems for teaching and operations, with no proprietary AI/ML assets or commercial software products. Strategic posture emphasizes AACSB and PRME Champion credentials, experiential learning as a brand differentiator, and integration with the broader UNH and USNH public university system; revenue, ownership, and operational accountability ultimately sit with the State of New Hampshire through USNH.

Name

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Legal name

University of New Hampshire

Website

https://paulcollege.unh.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited public business school within the University of New Hampshire, serving approximately 2,477 undergraduate and graduate students in Durham, NH, through degree programs, executive education, research centers, and small business outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, part-time and online MBA programs, and executive education offerings.
2. Research and Grants: Funding from research centers including Center for Venture Research, Peter T. Paul Financial Policy Center, and Rosenberg International Franchise Center.
3. Corporate Engagement Programs: Paul Projects student consulting program connects businesses with faculty-mentored student teams for actionable deliverables including market research, analytics, and strategic consulting.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited business school delivering undergraduate (B.S./B.A.) and graduate (MBA, M.S., Ph.D.) degree programs in business, economics, accounting, finance, and information systems management. The college supplements degree programs with experiential learning offerings such as the Business in Practice (BiP) Program, Paul Projects student consulting, and the Paul J. Holloway Prize Competition, along with Executive Education for professionals and small business advising through the NH SBDC.

Product overview

UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is an AACSB-accredited business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The core academic offerings include undergraduate programs (Business Administration with multiple specialization options, Economics, Analytical Economics) and graduate programs (MBA in Full-Time and Online/Hybrid formats, M.S. in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, and Ph.D. in Economics), complemented by minors and certificate programs. Experiential learning is central to the Paul College approach, delivered through the Business in Practice (BiP) Program, Paul Projects (student consulting teams), and the Paul J. Holloway Prize Competition (entrepreneurship competition). The college also supports entrepreneurship through the UNH ECenter and provides business development services via the NH Small Business Development Center. Additional offerings include Executive Education for professionals, research centers, career services, and graduate enrollment pathways including the Test Drive MBA Program. The institution operates as an integrated educational ecosystem combining classroom instruction with real-world business experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Paul College Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs (B.S. and B.A.) for traditional undergraduate students in business administration with multiple specialization options, economics, and analytical economics, blending classroom theory with real-world practice.
• Paul College Graduate Programs (M.S. Accounting, M.S. Business Analytics, M.S. Finance, M.S. Economics, Ph.D. Economics) Graduate degree programs for working professionals and recent graduates pursuing specialized master's and doctoral credentials in accounting, business analytics, finance, and economics.
• Paul College MBA Program MBA programs delivered in Full-Time and Online/Hybrid formats with 8-week course terms, including an MBA Healthcare Industry Option, designed to prepare students for business leadership roles.
• Paul College Executive Education Customized executive education programs for senior business professionals and executives seeking leadership development and professional advancement.
• Paul Projects Student Consulting Program Faculty-mentored student consulting teams that deliver market research, analytics, business plans, and strategic consulting deliverables to regional businesses including Global Aquaculture Alliance, NEMO Equipment, and Proulx Oil and Propane.
• NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Small business advising and educational programs serving approximately 3,000 small businesses annually across 200 New Hampshire communities, provided in partnership with UNH Paul College.
• UNH ECenter (Entrepreneurship Center) Entrepreneurship center delivering hands-on experiential programming including 1:1 coaching, Entrepreneurs in Residence support, and competition team mentorship for students from any major.
• Paul College Research Centers Specialized academic research centers conducting research in venture capital, financial policy, franchise management, and behavioral economics, with funding support for faculty research.
• Paul J. Holloway Prize Competition Multi-track business competition challenging students to develop viable products or services and present plans to bring them to market, with cash prizes totaling over $1.2 million awarded over 38 years and nearly $35,000 in current championship prizes.
• Paul College Test Drive MBA Program Non-degree sampling pathway allowing prospective MBA students to take Online or Part-Time Hybrid MBA classes before formally committing to enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% undergraduate placement rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an outreach program of UNH Paul College, NH SBDC delivers advising and educational programs to approximately 3,000 small businesses across 200 New Hampshire communities annually. Has advised or trained more than 110,000 entrepreneurs and helped start over 2,200 businesses since 1984.
• UNH ECenter (Entrepreneurship Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ECenter delivers experiential programming that inspires, nurtures, and mentors students from any major at every step from idea development to company creation. Offers 1:1 coaching, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and supports Holloway Competition teams.
• Impax Asset ManagementminorOthersSponsor of the 2026 Holloway Competition, providing $1,000 Sustainable Impact Award and $1,000 Strengthening NH Award in addition to championship prizes.
• NH Small Business Development Center ClientscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaul College MBA students work with NH SBDC clients on Corporate Consulting Projects, providing cross-functional strategic projects such as business plan development, market entry strategies, and organizational problem-solving.
• Paul Projects Business PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusinesses submit challenges through Paul Projects for student consulting teams including Marketing Workshop, ISBA, Supply Chain Management, and MBA capstone teams to deliver actionable deliverables.
• Paul J. Holloway EstatecoreOthersHolloway Competition named in honor of Paul J. Holloway, successful entrepreneur, former NADA president, and significant donor. Estate provides major support for entrepreneurship competition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dartmouth Tuck School of Business: Tuck is an elite private MBA-only business school in New Hampshire with AACSB accreditation and a New England regional base. Comparable geographic footprint and Center for Venture Research-style research ecosystem, but operates at a substantially higher tuition and reputation tier.
• Babson College: Babson is a globally recognized private business school located near Boston with a strong entrepreneurship focus and AACSB accreditation. Comparable on entrepreneurship programming and experiential model, but operates at a higher national reputation tier.
• Bentley University: Bentley is a New England private business-focused university offering undergraduate and graduate business programs with AACSB accreditation. Comparable business-school orientation and regional recruiter footprint, though at a larger scale.
• Boston University Questrom School of Business: Questrom is a larger, higher-ranked AACSB private business school in Boston with full-time MBA, specialized master's, and PhD programs. Comparable program mix but operates at a more competitive national scale and price point.

Direct peers

• University of Connecticut School of Business: UConn's business school is another large AACSB-accredited New England public business school serving similar undergraduate and graduate segments. Comparable in scale, regional recruiting focus, and emphasis on experiential learning.
• University of Vermont Grossman School of Business: Grossman is a regional AACSB-accredited public business school in New England, similar in size, program mix, and emphasis on undergraduate business education. Comparable target student profile and experiential-learning positioning.
• University of Rhode Island College of Business: URI's College of Business is a New England public AACSB business school comparable in enrollment profile and undergraduate focus. Similar target market of in-state and regional students with experiential programs.
• University of Maine Maine Business School: Maine Business School is a smaller New England public AACSB business school with similar undergraduate-heavy enrollment and regional economic-development orientation. Directly comparable in scale and mission.
• UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management: Isenberg is the flagship public business school in New England, offering undergraduate, MBA, MS, and PhD programs with AACSB accreditation. Most directly comparable to Paul College in mission, regional role, public-university setting, and program mix.

Regional players

• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): SNHU is a large New Hampshire-based non-profit university with a fast-growing online business school presence and AACSB accreditation for some programs. Direct overlap with Paul College's Online/Hybrid MBA target segment and geographic base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

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