Turn your passion into a career
Become a leader in the growing outdoor recreation industry with a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation Business Administration (ORBA) from the University of Maine at Farmington.
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ORBA: The Business of the Outdoors
The BA in Outdoor Recreation Business Administration at UMF will provide you with the business skills and knowledge to launch a rewarding career in the thriving outdoor recreation industry. As the first degree of its kind in Maine, the program blends business expertise with a passion for the outdoors, providing internship opportunities at nearby ski resorts, adventure tourism companies, and state agencies, as well as customizable concentrations. Whether you want to manage a resort, run an outdoor startup, or shape recreation policy, UMF provides the foundation to turn your love for adventure into a successful career.
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Four Concentrations
Have an outdoor recreation career path in mind? Focus your bachelor’s degree to your goals by selecting one of the following ORBA concentrations:
- Outdoor Recreation
- Snowsports
- Tourism
- Hospitality
Career Outcomes
Graduates of UMF’s ORBA program are working throughout the outdoor rec industry, with many in management roles. Today, you’ll find alumni at:
- L.L. Bean
- Sugarloaf Ski Resort
- Maine Forest Service
- Acadia Mountain Guides
- Crab Apple Whitewater Rafting
Big Impact
World-class skiing, hiking, resorts, and more add up to a $3.4 billion outdoor recreation industry in Maine. Plus, nationwide, outdoor recreation employs about 5 million people, with that number expected to grow, according to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association.
Mountains of Fun
Nearby resorts, and a free season pass to local gem Titcomb Mountain, make UMF a top 20 college for snowsports, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Proudly Green
With a goal to drastically reduce its use of fossil fuels, UMF is regularly named a “Top Green College” by The Princeton Review.
Scholarships
Maine residents can be awarded up to $12,000 in merit scholarships over 4 years. The amount is even higher for out-of-state students.
Top College Town
Named the “Collegiest town in Maine” by The Washington Post, Farmington offers unique restaurants, shopping, and a vibrant arts scene.
Study the business of the outdoors in UMF’s ORBA program.
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