Congratulations on your admission to the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics! Check out the videos and resources on this page to see some of our students and professors in action, and get answers to questions in our FAQs.
Welcome to Paul
For a better understanding of all the academic and co-curricular opportunities available in the college.
Meet Paul Students
Your life at Paul will be whatever you make of it. Check out some stories from current students across all our majors and student organizations.
Program Information and Frequently Asked Questions
- Analytical Economics (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Learn More
- Business Administration: Accounting Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Entrepreneurial Studies Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Finance Option: Learn More
- Business Administration: Hospitality Management (B.S): Learn More
- Business Administration: Information Systems & Business Analytics (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: International Business and Economics Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Management Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Marketing Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Student Designed Option (B.S.): Learn More
- Business Administration: Supply Chain Management (B.S): Learn More
- Economics (B.A.): Learn More
- Economics: Global Trade and Finance Option (B.A.): Learn More
- Economics: Money and Financial Markets Option (B.A.): Learn More
- Economics: Public Policy and Sustainability Option (B.A.): Learn More
Does UNH and Paul College accept AP, IB, CLEP and transfer credit from other universities?
Yes. For AP, IB, and CLEP; you must have the scores sent directly to the UNH Admissions Office for evaluation. For transfer credit from other universities or colleges, the official transcript from that institution must be sent to the UNH Admissions Office (we cannot award college credit from a high school transcript).
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How does Paul College integrate first-year students into the college community and support them in finding their fit?
Paul College offers several programs and opportunities to make UNH home. Our FIRE Program (First-year Innovation and Research Experience) places students in small teams of about 20 students. All these students are Paul College students and have an upperclassman peer advisor and alumni advisor. FIRE mentors help first-year students make the transition from high school to college, make friends within their major, and start to develop skills they need to be successful academically, professionally, and socially.
Paul College and residential life work together to offer a community in Scott Hall called Paul Professional Partnership or P3. This floor is reserved for about 50 Paul College first-year students who will have a dedicated academic advisor and Paul College RA. Joining this community is a great way to make a strong connection with peers in your major, upperclassmen in Paul College and your academic advisor.
What support is available to students within Paul College?
Paul College has professional academic advisors through the Undergraduate Programs Office. Students are assigned to an academic advisor before they step onto campus for their first day of classes. Each student’s academic advisor will help support students in their major selection, course registration, opportunities for involvement and academic challenges, and if they experience struggles in and out of the classroom.
Paul College also offers professional career counselors through the Career & Professional Success Office. Career counselors will help students craft their resume, connect them with employers, and help with the internship/job search process.
What is the average class size?
Class sizes within Paul College vary. Students will have some classes that are small (20-25 students) as well as larger lectures (125 to 140 students). As students progress in their coursework, classes tend to be smaller.
Are many classes taught by teaching assistants?
In Paul College, our faculty are in the classroom. Students will not be taught by undergraduate teaching assistants. The faculty pride themselves on excellence in their research and professional experiences, as well as their teaching in the classroom.
What is the availability of online courses?
There are very few online courses offered during the semester. There are more online options for students offered during January (J-Term) and summer terms.
Does Paul College sponsor student clubs and organizations?
Yes, Paul College has 17+ student-run clubs and organizations that focus on various areas of the business, economics, and hotel & hospitality management industries.
EXPLORE CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Can Paul College students study abroad or study away?
Absolutely. About 30% of Paul College students spend one of their semesters abroad or on a domestic exchange program. Students have over 400 approved programs to choose from!
LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES AT PAUL COLLEGE
Does Paul College have an honors program?
Yes. Students who have a 3.4 cumulative GPA during their sophomore spring semester will be invited to apply for the Paul College honors program. The honors program is a cohort model that focuses on research, one on one interaction with faculty, and a corporate consulting project.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HONORS PROGRAM
What is the Business in Practice (BiP) program?
BiP invites working professionals to design and deliver a broad spectrum of 2 credit courses that bridge the gap between the core curriculum and what is required for success in today’s business environment. The BiP program is founded on practice-based learning. An approach that challenges Paul College students to become active participants in their education through experiential learning, real-world scenarios, or client projects.
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Does Paul College offer any accelerated master’s degree programs?
Yes. Paul provides an opportunity for qualified UNH undergraduate students from any major to begin graduate study in Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, or Finance while completing their bachelor's degree. You can begin taking graduate courses and earn dual credit during your senior year, allowing you to maximize time on campus and save money. Many of our students also go on to earn their MBA in a 4+1.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
What is Paul College’s job placement rate?
For the class of 2023, Paul College has a 96% job placement rate 90 day after graduation.
What percentage of Paul College students do an internship?
82% of students report having at least one internship with 42% of students saying they held more than one internship. Nearly half of Paul College students say that their internship led to a full-time job offer.
Are there opportunities for students to conduct research with faculty or their own research?
Yes, many faculty hire student research assistants and students can conduct their own research with a faculty advisor.
LEARN MORE ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT PAUL COLLEGE
Does Paul College have specific computer requirements?
We strongly recommend all students have a windows-based computer as several classes use software that works only on Windows operated systems.
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There are a million reasons why you should choose UNH’s
Peter T. Paul College of Business and EconomicsHere are our top 10...
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10We're the best public business school in New England
(Poets&Quants 2024)
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96% placement rate(2023 graduate survey)
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8Tons of opportunities to advance women’s leadership in business and economics
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7The chance to make investments with real money—in both stocks and startups
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6$2,500 stipends for internships
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5A scholars program that offers $5K/year to our highest achieving students
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4Learn the latest innovations in industry through professionals in our Business in Practice Program
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3Find your fit within 17+ resume-building, pre-professional student clubs and organizations
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2Showcase your ideas through big money competitions
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1A state-of-the-art building with high-tech classrooms, a café, and private student study spaces
We call it FIRE and it’s centered around a yearlong game that combines life skill lessons, academic challenges and campus events where students and their teams earn points and prizes. You’ll make lifelong friends and be supported by peer and alumni mentors.
The business world is evolving and so are we! We welcome you to join the Business in Practice (BiP) movement, where innovation meets collaboration to transform UNH students into business professionals ready to take on the real world.
If you're looking for a small college experience where your teachers know your name, but also want the vast and rich experiences of a world-class research university, then you have come to the right place. At Paul College, your classroom is not confined by four walls.
Get in touch and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
