Centers & Initiatives

Pioneering business research can prepare students to be transformational business leaders, and equip companies to transform themselves and their markets.

At the Smith School we have created a cluster of Centers of Excellence that serve as the intersection of scholarship and the marketplace, putting breakthrough research at the service of students and companies. Each of our centers immerses our students in complex and evolving marketplaces in which success depends on critical thinking, creativity and entrepreneurship. 

We have also added exciting new Initiatives to further augment the learning experience, align with industry and government trends, and chart the future of business.

Centers

Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business

The Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business pioneers AI research and outreach. With a focus on human judgment and creativity, it fosters safe, innovative products and services through intentional AI-enabled design and governance frameworks.

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Center for Excellence in Service

The Center for Excellence in Service (CES) is an academic research center with a network of Smith faculty members who are thought leaders in service marketing and management. 

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Center for Financial Policy
Center for Financial Policy

The Center for Financial Policy leverages the Smith School’s world-renowned faculty, leading research, and proximity to Washington, D.C. to promote a collaborative exchange of ideas on the key issues that affect financial markets.

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Center for Global Business

The Center for Global Business (CGB) is the driver of internationalization and global mindset education at the Smith School and a preferred partner for international commerce in the state of Maryland, specifically in regard to training and supporting students, companies, and current and future business leaders to engage successfully in global business.

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Center for Social Value Creation

The Center for Social Value Creation embodies a passionate mission: to educate, engage and empower the Smith community and the world through thought-provoking dialogue, thought leadership, and hands-on experience.

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Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

At the Dingman Center, we create an inclusive environment where we educate, empower and equip students with the business skills needed to be an entrepreneur and the resources necessary to make their business ideas a reality.

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Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets

The guiding principle for the Ed Snider Center is that social progress is born of free and creative individuals who, driven by self-motivation, passion, and a positive approach to trading value for value, make the world a better place. 

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Supply Chain Management Center

The Supply Chain Management Center at the Robert H. Smith School of Business is dedicated to conducting research and education designed to further the discipline of supply chain management.

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Initiatives

Smith Analytics Consortium

Expanding understanding of business analytics and relevant careers, the Robert H. Smith School of Business runs the Smith Analytics Consortium (SAC). A partnership between industry and Smith’s diverse, inclusive community, the Consortium serves as a central hub for networking, thought leadership, experiential learning, co-curricular activities and collaboration opportunities enhancing the Smith student experience and giving back to the business community.

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Initiative for Veteran Lifelong Leadership
Initiative for Veteran Lifelong Leadership

Promoting veterans as strategic assets for a united economy.

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Future of Government Management Initiative

The imperatives facing America's government and market leaders have rarely overlapped with the complexity they do today. At the Smith School, we aim to help with new programs and partnerships to promote the future of U.S. public-private talent, training, and research.

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Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium

Corporate risk officers are grappling with a host of nontraditional risks associated with and ranging from cyber to climate. The Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium recognizes these emerging risks and endeavors to address them through research, tools and education.

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News

April 18, 2024
Smith Alumni Share Experiences in Global Business
Discover global career insights with the Center for Global Business (CGB) Careers Crossing Borders series. Smith School alumni share expertise from diverse sectors, guiding future leaders. Learn language skills and cultural understanding essentials from industry pros like Jasmine Brown and William Chernicoff. Unlock your global potential today. Explore CGB events online.
Read News Story : Smith Alumni Share Experiences in Global Business
April 17, 2024
Exploring Global Career Paths: CGB Organizes Trek to International Organizations in D.C.
Students embarked on a pioneering trek to international organizations in Washington D.C., organized by the Center for Global Business. Engaging with industry leaders at the IFC, IDB, OECD, and World Bank, they explored diverse career paths and global development initiatives, fostering connections and insights for future global endeavors.
Read News Story : Exploring Global Career Paths: CGB Organizes Trek to International Organizations in D.C.
April 12, 2024
Two Generous Alumni Gifts Received to Support Smith Strategic Plan
Two Robert H. Smith School of Business alumni are giving back in support of the Smith School strategic plan to reimagine learning.
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February 26, 2024
Spring 2024 Semester Exchange
The Center for Global Business (CGB) is abuzz with international engagement this spring, as it welcomes 32 exchange students from prestigious universities worldwide while facilitating the departure of 26 Smith undergraduates to esteemed global business schools. Boasting over 20 exchange partnerships, the center offers enriching academic and cultural experiences, fostering a global network of…
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February 13, 2024
Global Insights: Reflecting on Winter 2024 Study Abroad Programs
Maryland Smith students gained invaluable international business insights in Winter 2024 through faculty-led study abroad programs. Spanning Japan, South Korea, UAE, France, Vietnam, South Korea, South Africa, and Brazil, these immersive experiences enhanced students' global mindset and understanding of diverse markets and cultures.
Read News Story : Global Insights: Reflecting on Winter 2024 Study Abroad Programs
February 9, 2024
Policy Expert Takes Stock of Global Trends Over the Next Five Years
Critical global challenges are under scrutiny till 2028: biodiversity loss, industrial policy, rapid transit, e-waste value, and digital twins. At the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series event, hosted by the Center for Global Business, Erik Peterson of Kearney's Global Business Policy Council shared insights.
Read News Story : Policy Expert Takes Stock of Global Trends Over the Next Five Years
February 4, 2024
Former White House Economists to Discuss Social Security, National Debt to Kick Off ‘Finance Grand Challenges’ Series at Smith
In an exceptional gathering of economic minds, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is set to host the inaugural ‘Finance Grand Challenges’ speaker series. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, will feature a panel of esteemed economists, all of whom have served under recent White House administrations.
Read News Story : Former White House Economists to Discuss Social Security, National Debt to Kick Off ‘Finance Grand Challenges’ Series at Smith
December 7, 2023
The Future is Global for IEW 2023
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education “to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.”
Read News Story : The Future is Global for IEW 2023
November 27, 2023
Smith’s CSVC Hosts Global Gathering of Leaders to Address Grand Challenges

Industry leaders and academics from around the world gathered in Van Munching Hall recently to exchange insights into individuals and organizations creating value in their communities.

Read News Story : Smith’s CSVC Hosts Global Gathering of Leaders to Address Grand Challenges
November 21, 2023
Elevate! Diverse Founders Panelists Offer Insights to Level Entrepreneurial Playing Field

For most entrepreneurs, acquiring capital can be the difference between a vision and seeing their venture come to life. However, for entrepreneurs from marginalized and underrepresented communities, there are even more barriers to overcome.

Read News Story : Elevate! Diverse Founders Panelists Offer Insights to Level Entrepreneurial Playing Field
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