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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: A New Process for International Exports

Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, June 22, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

Earlier this year, President Obama issued an executive order to streamline the export/import process for American businesses. The goal is to reduce supply chain barriers to commerce while continuing to protect national security, public health and safety, the environment, and natural resources.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Online MBAs: The Next Frontier of Higher Education

Thursday, August 21, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, August 24, 7:30 a.m.

Hailed for their convenience, online MBA program offerings are growing. The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business launched its own accredited degree program in January of this year and continues to draw students. How will this new method of MBA degree delivery impact the industry?

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September 9, 2014
Online MBA Climbs Fast in Rankings
New Program at UMD’s Smith School Debuts at No. 4

Less than one year after its January 2014 launch, the Online MBA at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has earned a top-five ranking from a national publication.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Flash Traders

Thursday, May 22, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, May 25, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

Michael Lewis’s new book, “Flash Boys,” delves into the world of high-frequency trading. Blamed for the May 2010 stock market “flash crash,” this type of trading – which relies on using fast computers to make quick trades – has changed the playing field for traders.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Investors Don't Buy the Corporate Spin

Thursday, July 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, July 6, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

Investors have proven to be smart enough to sniff out companies’ implausible explanations for their quarterly earnings results, according to a new study.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Patent Pledge Signals Tesla, Electric Car Industry Breakthrough

Thursday, August 7, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, August 10, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

In June, electric car maker Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk announced the company was removing its patents in “the spirit of the open source movement, for the advancement of electric vehicle technology.” What does a move like this mean for the electric car industry and entrepreneurship in general?

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September 9, 2014
Smith Ranks 20th in Social Impact in Net Impact’s “Business as UNusual” Rankings

According to Net Impact’s recently released 2014 “Business as UNusual” rankings, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business ranks 20th in Social Impact and 30th in Sustainability among MBA programs.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Reforming Fannie and Freddie

Thursday, June 5, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, June 8, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

Congress is still working on massive reforms to the country’s housing-finance system, with major reforms proposed for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What does this mean for the housing market and home buyers?

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Becoming a “Leader of One”

Thursday, July 31, 2014, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, August 3, 2014, 7:30 a.m.

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September 9, 2014
Smith Business Close-Up: Career Pathing

Thursday, September 4, 2015, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, September 7, 2015, 7:30 a.m.

What is the path to the top of the career ladder? Turns out, there is no clear cut route to the top.

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