Program Comparison Matrix

Which Smith MBA Program is Right for You?

Program Executive MBA Accelerated MBA Evening &
Weekend MBA		 Full-time MBA
Start November August August August
Applicant Profile Executives with an average of 15 years of progressive professional experience and at least 5 years of managerial experience. Professionals with an average of 5 years of progressive work experience. One third of part-time MBA students have earned an undergraduate degree in business. Applicants represent all industry and academic backgrounds. Professionals with an average of 5 years work experience. One third of part-time MBA students have earned an undergraduate degree in business. Applicants represent all industry and academic backgrounds. Professionals with an average of 5 years work experience. One third of full-time MBA students have earned an undergraduate degree in business. Applicants represent all industry and academic backgrounds.
Annual Enrollment Approx. 50 Approx. 100 Approx. 350 Approx. 150
Location College Park, MD; Beijing, China; or Shanghai, China Students select a home campus of Baltimore or Shady Grove for the first year. In their second year, students select courses from elective choices available in the Baltimore, Shady Grove, Washington DC Evening or Weekend program. Rockville, MD.; Baltimore, MD; or Washington, D.C. College Park, MD
Length of Program 18 months 24 months 30-36 months 21 months
Program Structure Classes held all day Fridays and Saturdays, every other weekend (U.S.) in a cohort setting; anchored by two one week-long residencies. Classes meet one weekday evening and every other Saturday for the first year. Course schedules for the second year will be determined by the student’s elective selections. Evening classes offered in Rockville and Baltimore; evening and weekend classes offered in Washington, D.C. Weekday classes.
Credits 54 credits 54 credits 54 credits 54 credits
Admission Requirements Minimum 8 years of professional experience; Minimum 5 years of management experience; Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Competitive applicants have at least 2 years work experience; Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Competitive applicants have at least 2 years work experience; Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Competitive applicants have at least 2 years work experience; Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.
GMAT is not required. GMAT is required. GMAT is required. GMAT is required.
Two recommendations from senior staff at applicant's organization. Two letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation.
Letter of sponsorship.
Interview Required. Interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Interview at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Interview at the Discretion of the Admissions Committee.
TOEFL scores or equivalent (if applicable). TOEFL scores (if applicable). TOEFL scores (if applicable). TOEFL scores (if applicable).
Program Features * A systems thinking approach to business.
* Builds executive competency via a formalized leadership development program.
* Individualized executive coaching and mastery coursework.
* Global electives.
* Action Learning Projects.
* Business simulation capstone experience.		 * Accelerated format of the Part-Time MBA curriculum
* First year at the Baltimore or Shady Grove campus in a cohort format.
* Second year at the Smith campus and in the format of the student’s choice.
* Flexible - multiple campus locations and course formats.
* Wide range of electives.
* Students have the ability to apply their coursework immediately.
* No career interruption.
* Highly customizable curriculum based on the student's career objectives.
* Full suite of career services including personalized career consultation.
 * Flexible - multiple campus locations and course formats.
* Wide range of electives.
* Students have the ability to apply their coursework immediately.
* No career interruption.
* Fully customizable curriculum based on the student's career objectives.
* Full suite of career services including personalized career consultation.		 * An immersive and relevant management education experience.
* World class intellectual capital and research scholarship driven by our international recognized faculty.
* Access to centers of excellence such as: The Dingman Center, The New Markets Growth Fund, The Mayer Fund, and Netcentricity Labs.
* A wide range of electives in traditional and cross-functional areas offered to meet students’ professional goals.
* Full spectrum of career services including assessment, consultation, network management, and internship and full time placement.