Applied Business Management

Michaela Coakley

With a year of Applied Business Management courses under her belt, current student Michaela Coakley took her education in a new direction, flying to Florida to learn how a successful business is really run during her year long intership with Disney.  Now she's back to finish her degree with us. Learn More >>>
ABM Scholarship Golf Invitational

Our second year students, as part of ABM 211, Business Policy (A capstone course), pull together the numerous elements of running a small business to organize and run the Friends of ABM Scholarship Golf Invitational.  This year the event was held at The Oaks in Somersworth NH and hosted 144 players, 40 sponsors and raised $12,000 for the Friends of ABM. 

Welcome!

CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS! Do you envision working for yourself? Do you have a great idea for a business of your own, or are you ready to take over the family business? Small- to medium-sized businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of New England's economy. In the Applied Business Management program, you'll learn the skills essential to being a successful business owner or manager.


Do you want to own your own business?

Thanks for your interest in the Thompson School's Applied Business Management (ABM) Curriculum.  Our two concentrations, Business Management and Restaurant Management, provide training for individuals who aspire to own or manage a small-to-medium size business. 

In our program you will learn skills in:

  • Marketing
  • Managing people
  • Selling goods and services
  • Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Business writing
  • Strategic management
  • Business law
  • Software Applications

Applied Business Management courses are:

  • Small in size
  • Interactive
  • Experiential
  • Based on action
  • Fun

ABM Faculty have:

  • Experience
  • Contact with industry
  • Strong academic and career advising skills
  • Experience in real world jobs
  • Compassion

ABM Admissions Requirements:

  • Applicants to the ABM program must have a minimum of two years of college preparatory mathematics