Message from the Dean

Globalization, entrepreneurship, and technology, along with corporate citizenship, are the drivers that are reinventing the business world.  Newer, faster, more responsible and sustainable ways of doing business are emerging every day. 

Smith’s innovative MBA curriculum will prepare you for this new world, going beyond the traditional MBA program to provide real-world challenges and opportunities for experiential learning.  Our world-class faculty consists of established thought leaders whose ideas are shaping global business policy, yet who are committed to your professional growth by facilitating teams and serving as mentors, even leading study trips abroad.

Hands-on learning opportunities, access to alumni at the helm of leading corporations and a diverse network of student-run groups, organizations and clubs all enhance the classroom setting and allow you to gain valuable experience in team-building, networking and social responsibility. 

Our location in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia region is an unparalleled center for international business, finance and government, and our professional career management services parallel your Smith career track, ultimately transitioning graduates into full-time positions with today’s leading companies.  

We invite you to further explore your areas of interest here at Smith, and remember – whatever your individual path to success, the Smith MBA can help you arrive. 

G. Anand Anandalingam,
Dean and Tyser Professor of Management Science
Robert H. Smith School of Business
University of Maryland