Experiential Learning News

Smith Master of Quantitative Finance students partnered with Google to build AI-driven credit risk ratings for banks and fintechs, analyzing 25,000+ financial documents. Their work showcases how AI and financial expertise can transform credit assessment and industry forecasting.

Master’s in Management students tackle real-world business challenges in Roy Thomason’s experiential learning class, partnering with companies like MLB and ServiceNow to develop solutions. The project-based course builds skills in leadership, strategy and teamwork while preparing students for professional success.

A new report from the Smith School, led by adjunct professor Geoff Milsom, offers first-of-its-kind transparency into logistics service provider tech spending on AI and robotics. Developed with students and alumni, it invites broader industry participation for future editions.

Students from the Smith School and University of Utrecht collaborated in a course led by Professor Amna Kirmani, developing export plans for RavenBeer and La Trappe while gaining real-world experience in cross-cultural teamwork and international marketing challenges.

Students in the QUEST Honors program explored Silicon Valley over Spring Break, pitching at Meta, visiting top tech firms, and networking with alumni. Highlights included winning Meta’s competition, touring Google and Nuro, and bonding over Bay Area adventures.

Smith School students participated in short-term study abroad programs across the UAE, U.K., Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Portugal, and Morocco. Led by faculty, these experiences provided firsthand exposure to global business practices, emphasizing finance, technology, sustainability, and international market dynamics.

Smith School students explored design thinking in Spain through hands-on experiences, from paella-making to site visits at iconic landmarks. Led by Professor J. Gerald Suarez, the short-term abroad course fostered creativity, innovation, and a global perspective on problem-solving.

Maryland students Marvi Shroff, Eileen Chen, Meilin Yuan, and Jiayi Wang won first place at the Milgard Invitational Case Competition, earning global recognition for UMD’s Smith School with their strategic analysis of the aviation industry and investment recommendation for Airbus.

Smith’s Embassy Day, organized by the Center for Global Business, gave 100 students—from first-years to graduate students—a firsthand look at global business and diplomacy. Visiting two of eight embassies, students engaged with diplomats, explored international trade, and gained insights into global relations.

Smith’s undergraduate information systems program launched its first study abroad experience, taking students to London for hands-on tech consulting. Students collaborated with companies on analytics and AI projects, networked with industry leaders, and gained real-world experience in global technology and business challenges.