Smith Business Close-Up

Smith Business Close-Up is co-produced by the Robert H. Smith School of Business and Maryland Public Television. The television segment focuses on the latest thinking in business management, and features in-depth interviews with Smith School faculty and other members of the school’s community of business leaders.

April 2013

Maryland’s Massive Online Open Courses
The digital age has changed education, including making it easier than ever to make content available to the masses through free online courses. These Massive Online Open Courses – MOOCs – are a growing trend in education and University of Maryland is part of the movement.

March 2013

International Experiences: Thailand
Travel abroad is important for future business leaders because it helps them better understand the economic landscape of other nations. University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business regularly offers students the chance to explore other countries and cultures, including four global studies course this past January.

Benefit Corporations in Maryland
Melissa Carrier talks about the state of Maryland’s benefit corporation legislation and a recent study by a group of MBAs of how companies in the state are faring.

February 2013

More Airlines Mergers Ahead?
American Airlines and US Airways are said to be ironing out the details of a merger that would create the world’s largest carrier. What could a deal mean for the industry, airports and passengers?

January 2013

Economic Controls and Violent Crime
The global financial crisis has prompted some policymakers around the world to tighten economic controls, restricting currency and capital, capping interest rates, and imposing import/export licenses. Governments should be use caution when manipulating the free flow of currency and goods – history shows it can lead to an uptick in black market violence.

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Career
New year, new career? 2013 could be the year you get that new job, big promotion or develop as a professional. Set your goals now.