SMITH-GSBA Global Executive MBA Program

GSBAThe University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business and the Graduate School of Business Administration Zϋrich (GSBA) in Switzerland have partnered to deliver a global executive MBA (EMBA) program (SMITH-GSBA Global EMBA). U.S. and international students in the program will have the opportunity to take classes and work with businesses on three continents.

The rigorous program will capitalize on the unique strengths of both schools – combining the Smith School's focus on the integration of business and technology with GSBA Zϋrich's "living case" approach that builds hands-on learning and experience. Students will gain in-depth global knowledge, perspective and skills from experience gained working directly with businesses in Europe, through GSBA; Asia, through Smith’s programs in China; and North America, at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus.

"There are differences between businesses and economies in North America and the rest of the world, differences you can’t fully understand by reading a book about China or exchanging e-mail with someone in Europe. Having the opportunity to study and interact with counterparts on three continents will give students a depth of experience that cannot be replicated in any other way."
Dean Howard Frank, Robert H. Smith School of Business

The program, which will begin in College Park in 2006, is a 24-36 month program targeted toward mid-to-senior career business professionals with at least 8-10 years of managerial experience. Designed around nine two-week blocks, executives can complete  blocks in Asia, the United States and Europe.

For more information about this program, please contact LeAnne Dagnall.

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