University of New Hampshire

What University of New Hampshire does

The Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is the business and economics school of the University of New Hampshire, located at 10 Garrison Ave, Durham, NH. It delivers AACSB-accredited undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, executive, and certificate-level business education, enrolling 2,477 students (2,213 undergraduates across options including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, ISBA, Supply Chain, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and International Business; 264 graduate students across MBA, M.S. in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, plus a Ph.D. in Economics). The college reports a 96% undergraduate placement rate and maintains a 22,000+ alumni network. Technology stack is conventional for higher education: StartupTree for competition management, Rave Guardian (usafeUS app) for campus safety, Tableau and Microsoft SQL in capstone consulting work, and standard academic management systems; no proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML products are disclosed.

Revenue mechanics rest on five streams: recurring undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees, customized executive education for corporate clients (professional services model), newly launched online graduate certificates for working professionals (subscription/recurring), NH SBDC-funded small business advising services, and philanthropic endowment income (Holloway, Bud Albin, Mel Rines funds). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; student intern compensation is listed at $14/hour for 3-8 hours/week. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, run through traditional admissions plus a Paul College Intern Team executing top-of-funnel content (social, digital signage, YouTube, blog) and recruitment events (Paul Open House, Admitted Student Days). Customer segments are diversified across traditional undergraduates, graduate students, working professionals, NH small business owners (~3,000 served annually by SBDC), and corporate executives; international exchange is delivered through 14 partner universities across 12+ countries.

The college sits within the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), a state government entity, and operates as a non-equity public institution. Its competitive position rests on an unusually dense applied ecosystem: 15+ research and applied centers (Center for Venture Research, Rosenberg International Franchise Center, Peter T. Paul Financial Policy Center, CEO & Family Enterprise Center, UNH Sales Center, UNH ECenter, Behavioral Research Laboratory, and others), the 38-year Holloway Prize Competition (over $1.2M awarded), and the NH Small Business Development Center reaching 200+ communities. Faculty-led Paul Projects provide semester-long student consulting to external clients including Global Aquaculture Alliance, NEMO Equipment, and Proulx Oil and Propane.

Name

University of New Hampshire

Legal name

University of New Hampshire Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Website

https://paulcollege.unh.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire is a public AACSB-accredited business school enrolling 2,477 students across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, executive, and online certificate programs, serving degree-seekers, working professionals, NH small businesses, and corporate clients in Durham, NH.

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Product category

Higher Education / Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Business education programs
• Undergraduate business degrees
• Graduate business programs
• Executive education services
• Small business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate business degree programs (B.S. in Business Administration with multiple options including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information Systems and Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, International Business)
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Revenue from graduate programs including MBA (Full-Time, Online/Hybrid), M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance, M.S. in Economics, and Ph.D. in Economics. Also includes dual degree MBA/J.D. program.
3. Executive Education: Customized professional development programs for business leaders combining cutting-edge insights with practical skills for leadership through change.
4. Online Graduate Certificates: Four new online graduate certificates in Business Foundations, Financial Management, Marketing, and Sustainable Global Business. Each certificate consists of four asynchronous online courses (12 credits) designed for working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Paul College delivers AACSB-accredited undergraduate business and economics degrees (B.S. in Business Administration with nine concentration options, B.A. in Economics), graduate degrees (Full-Time and Online/Hybrid MBA, M.S. in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, MBA/J.D. dual degree, Ph.D. in Economics), four online graduate certificates, customized executive education for corporate leaders, and small business advising through the NH SBDC, supported by experiential learning programs including the Holloway Prize Competition, Mel Rines Student Angel Investment Fund, Paul Projects consulting capstones, and study-abroad partnerships.

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Products and services

• Undergraduate Business and Economics Programs (B.S. Business Administration, B.A. Economics) Residential four-year AACSB-accredited undergraduate degrees including B.S. in Business Administration with nine concentration options (Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Finance, Hospitality Management, Information Systems and Business Analytics, International Business and Economics, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Student Designed) and B.A./B.S. in Economics with a Public Policy and Sustainability option, plus an EcoGastronomy dual major; includes minors in Accounting and Financial Information, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Services Management, Real Estate Finance and Investments, Sales, and Tourism Management.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs MBA programs offered as Full-Time on-campus, Online or Hybrid for working professionals, and a dual MBA/J.D. degree with the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. The MBA also includes a Healthcare Industry Option.
• Master of Science (M.S.) Programs in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, and Economics Specialized graduate master's degrees designed for students seeking advanced technical and analytical skills in accounting, business analytics, finance, and economics.
• Ph.D. in Economics Research-oriented doctoral degree preparing students for academic and research careers in economics.
• Executive Education Programs Customized professional development programs for business leaders and corporate teams, combining cutting-edge insights with practical skills for leadership through change, delivered on-site or at Paul College facilities in Durham, NH.
• Online Graduate Certificates (Business Foundations, Financial Management, Marketing, Sustainable Global Business) Four stackable, fully online graduate certificates (Business Foundations, Financial Management, Marketing, and Sustainable Global Business), each 12 credits across four asynchronous courses, targeted at working professionals seeking upskilling or career-change credentials with credits applicable toward the online-hybrid MBA.
• NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advising Services Confidential, no-cost business advising and educational programs delivered by 18 NH SBDC professionals to approximately 3,000 small businesses annually across about 200 New Hampshire communities, supporting business planning, market entry and growth strategies, financial analysis, and operational problem-solving.
• Paul Projects Student Consulting Services Faculty-mentored student consulting teams providing marketing, business analytics (Tableau dashboards, SQL-based reporting), supply chain analysis, and strategic consulting through semester-long capstone projects to business clients such as NEMO Equipment, Global Aquaculture Alliance, Proulx Oil and Propane, and NH SBDC clients.
• Study Abroad Programs in Business and Economics International study-abroad business programs through 14 partner universities in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Latin America, plus a faculty-led Dominican Republic program, providing academic exchange and international business exposure for undergraduate and graduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% undergraduate student placement rate within their field of study
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984As an outreach program of UNH Paul College, NH SBDC serves approximately 3,000 small businesses in about 200 New Hampshire communities annually. Led by State Director Liz Gray, the 18-professional team delivers confidential advising and educational programs at no charge. Since 1984, NH SBDC has advised over 110,000 entrepreneurs and helped start more than 2,200 businesses.
• Lancaster UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB accredited exchange program partner in Lancaster, UK. Part of Paul College's study abroad network offering international academic experiences for business students.
• Radboud UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program partner in Nijmegen, Netherlands with 24,000 students (11% international). School of Management is AACSB accredited.
• Universidad Carlos III de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program partner in Madrid, Spain with 18,000 students (22% international).
• Singapore Management UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program partner in Singapore offering international business education opportunities.
• Korea UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad partner in Seoul, South Korea through Worldstrides program.
• Stellenbosch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner in South Africa offering international business education through USAC program.
• Corvinus University of BudapestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner program in Budapest, Hungary through API offering international exchange opportunities.
• IES MilanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner program in Milan, Italy through IES for international business study experiences.
• John Cabot UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner program in Rome, Italy through ASA offering international business education.
• University of NewcastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange partner in Australia through HED program for international business education.
• Behavioral Research LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch facility supporting faculty and student research with access to participant pools and experimental design capabilities for business research.
• Center for Venture ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch center focused on entrepreneurship and venture capital research, led by Professor Jeffrey Sohl. Conducts nationally recognized research on angel investing and early-stage capital markets.
• Peter T. Paul Financial Policy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNamed research center supporting research and education in financial policy and markets.
• Rosenberg International Franchise CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research center focused on franchise business models and global franchise expansion research.
• The CEO & Family Enterprise CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter supporting family businesses and CEO development with resources, networking, and education for family enterprise leadership.
• UNH Sales CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized center developing professional sales skills and connecting students with sales career opportunities.
• UNH ECentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curricular hub for entrepreneurship and innovation at UNH, open to all students regardless of major. Offers 1:1 coaching and mentoring, Entrepreneurs in Residence program, and resources for startups and competitions including Holloway Prize teams.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston University - Questrom School of Business: Larger, more established AACSB-accredited business school in Boston with broader national brand recognition. Overlaps in MBA and undergraduate offerings but operates at meaningfully larger scale.
• Northeastern University - D'Amore-McKim School of Business: Larger Boston-based AACSB business school with a strong co-op/experiential model and broader national/international reach. Overlaps with Paul College in experiential undergraduate and graduate programs.

Direct peers

• University of Massachusetts Lowell - Manning School of Business: AACSB-accredited public business school within the UMass system with overlapping New England recruitment territory and similar undergraduate business program structure.
• Quinnipiac University - School of Business: AACSB-accredited business school at a private New England university with similar program mix spanning undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's offerings.
• Bryant University - College of Business: Specialized business-focused university in Rhode Island with AACSB accreditation. Comparable as a New England business school emphasizing experiential learning and undergraduate business education.
• University of Connecticut - School of Business: AACSB-accredited public business school within a New England flagship public university. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and undergraduate/graduate business program mix.
• Providence College - School of Business: AACSB-accredited Catholic business school in Rhode Island serving a similar undergraduate business student base in southern New England with overlapping program options.
• University of Massachusetts Amherst - Isenberg School of Business: AACSB-accredited public business school at a flagship New England public university. Directly comparable as a regional public peer offering undergraduate and graduate business programs with similar scale and market overlap in New England.
• University of Vermont - Grossman School of Business: AACSB-accredited business school at a New England public university of similar scale. Comparable in undergraduate program breadth, graduate offerings, and regional recruitment focus.
• University of Maine - Maine Business School: AACSB-accredited public business school in neighboring Maine with a similar undergraduate-centric program mix and a comparable scale of graduate and executive offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/unhpaulcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-new-hampshire

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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