Welcome to Steps2Smith!

Thinking about your future? A new job? New industries and challenges? Love finding solutions to tough problems? An MBA could be a powerful tool to help you reach your career goals!

Think about it. Consider your goals, and explore the Smith MBA program.

Before filling out an application, ask yourself:

  • Is work experience required for the program, and why?
  • What are my career goals?
  • What preparation will I need?
  • How will I develop my network?
  • How can I get started?
We have provided you with some resources for these questions and more!

Preparing for Your MBA
“Get a life.”

It’s not just an expression. Most top business schools want students who have a minimum of two to five years of work experience.

Why?

You have more to offer. Future employers, professors and your student colleagues want to share insights and experiences. It helps us all grow. A few years of work can sharpen your desires, give you a stronger sense of self, and expand your network of professional contacts. You’ll know what you want. You can help others find their way. In a word, leadership.

Be a leader. Use the tips below to plan your path to a successful Smith MBA.

Why the MBA?
What are my career goals?
Is Work Experience Required?
Academic preparation
The Makings of a Network
Admissions and Financial Assistance
Life At Smith: A Typical Day for an MBA
Why Smith?
Activity Checklist