MAP Program
If you need accommodations for any MAP event , please contact the Andrea.Goggin@umb.edu or 617.287.7708.
Welcome to the Management Achievement Program. MAP is an engaging and comprehensive program designed to develop and enhance each student’s professional demeanor, build competencies for academic success, increase involvement in the College and local business communities, and allow the opportunity for students to personally synthesize their academic and professional goals and experiences.
MAP consists of unique opportunities such as workshops, speaker series, on-site visits to companies, and networking events, designed to expose you to a rich set of educational experiences that will better prepare you for a successful transition to a career in management. This program helps you plan your route to a successful future. The more progress you make through the MAP, the more miles you will earn toward your destination: professional excellence and a successful career.
Because we are committed to your successful transition to a career in management, we emphasize the need to develop your professional demeanor. Therefore you can also think of MAP as a professional orientation program. Most MAP activities require minimum professional etiquette and some of them, such as interview seminars and networking events, are specifically designed to address this important issue. Of course, all events and activities are open to you regardless of your career path status.
For students who are not able to attend scheduled events due to work schedule, please refer to MAP Ongoing Opportunities.
Important information for all MAP students - MAP Event Etiquette and Information
MAP Benefits
The more you put into MAP, the more you will take away from it – some of the benefits to all students are:
Networking with faculty, professionals, and successful alumni in your desired field;
Opportunity to acquire a strong business presence (professional etiquette, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills);
Ability to create a résumé that will stand out with prospective employers.
MAP as a Requirement
Starting with the Fall 2006 semester, completion of the program is required for all new College of Management students. Students must complete 75% of their required miles before enrolling in MGT 490 Strategic Management, the required capstone course. If you entered the College before Fall 2006 you are exempt. However, we invite all students to take advantage of MAP opportunities.
While students must complete at least 75% of their required miles before registering for MGT 490, students who complete 100% of their requirement by the time of graduation will receive a notation on their transcript: Management Achievement Program Completed.
MAP is completed when your required number of miles is accrued. Your total required miles will depend on the credits that you have when you join the College of Management as shown below. When you start in the College, you will receive a letter with detailed MAP information, including your specific number of required miles.
Entered with Miles needed to complete the program Miles needed to register for MGT 490
| Entered with | Miles needed to complete the program | Miles needed to register for MGT 490 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-29 credits | 1000 | 750 |
| 30-59 credits | 750 | 563 |
| 60-89 credits | 500 | 375 |
| 90+ credits | 250 | 188 |
Earning Miles
Miles are earned by attending MAP designated events. The number of miles earned at each event will vary, and is posted on the schedule of events. When you are a new student, you will receive an email that will include information about walk-in hours to get your MAP ID card. Please carry your MAP ID card with you when you attend MAP event. Some events taking place at the Campus Center or other locations will require you to present your ID. We will scan your MAP ID at the beginning of an event and that way you will receive the assigned miles for that event.
MAP participants earn miles by satisfying the requirements for each approved event. The requirements include having your barcode scanned, participation at the events, and turning in response forms after attending speaker series and other events.
Tracking Miles
All College of Management students have a MAP account on the CM Student portal. Through the portal, students can access with their UMass Boston email and password. Students can track MAP miles, add response forms, view the MAP calendar, and submit CM forms on the portal. Students can register for events on the CM portal. However, if an event refers you to register on a department’s website that is hosting the event, please be sure to register on that site to be sure there is a spot for you. Please check the calendar often as we will be adding more events as the semester goes on. CM students will continue to receive weekly email updates. Please see a sample log in below:
To visit the CM Student Portal, please use this NEW link below. A page will come up regarding the website's security certificate, please click "continue to website". The site will then ask for your username and password.
Username: umassb.net\firstname.lastname00#
Password: UMass Boston email password
For detailed log instructions, please visit MAP Student Portal Instructions.
