Business Master’s
Business Master’s
Become a Specialized Business Expert
Employers want candidates who know how to analyze big data and think critically to solve business problems. The Smith School’s business master’s degree programs are designed to give you just that. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of a specialized business area, helping you stand out and make a real impact in the workplace.
Rolling Admission Still Open for Fall 2025 Domestic Applicants.
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Accounting
Explore how major businesses track and report their finances. You’ll gain specialized knowledge of how to analyze and manage financial and tax data while following today’s strict accounting guidelines.
STEM-Designated
Business Analytics
Deep dive into the frequently evolving world of data analysis. You'll explore the best ways to analyze and interpret massive amounts of data to recommend factual, innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
STEM-Designated
Management Studies
Gain a solid management foundation that will supplement your undergraduate degree and help you smoothly transition into the workplace. Explore innovative ways of handling workplace challenges through case competitions, business scenarios and exciting learning experiences.
STEM-Designated
Finance
Acquire a core set of skills and financial market knowledge needed for a variety of careers in finance. Learn the basics of programming and discover how to best use the latest tools and technology in corporate finance, risk management and asset allocation.
STEM-Designated
Information Systems
Use your data analytics knowledge to pursue an interesting, interactive career path in business-technology leadership. You'll communicate closely with technical groups and leadership to guide businesses towards securely managing data and reaching their strategic goals informed by data.
STEM-Designated
Marketing Analytics
Discover how companies use big data to reach consumers who will grow their business. You’ll analyze massive amounts of data, predict what consumers are interested in and explore how to make marketing campaigns more successful.
STEM-Designated
Quantitative Finance
Fast-track your finance career with sophisticated quantitative and programming skills. You’ll gain advanced knowledge of financial markets, institutions and the latest analytics techniques.
STEM-Designated
Supply Chain Management
Receive hands-on training from supply chain experts across numerous industries. Learn how products and services move across the world, negotiate business deals and become more confident in analyzing and solving the complex problems you’ll face while working in this exciting global business field.
STEM-Designated
University of Maryland Undergraduate Students
Plus 1 Program
Earn an accelerated master’s degree for less time and money. As a current University of Maryland undergraduate student, the Plus 1 program allows you to take ten graduate-level business credits that count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Career Paths You Can Take with Your Degree
Earning a business master’s degree from the Smith School positions you to excel in a number of industries and opportunities after graduating. Listen to our faculty describe the exciting career paths you can take with a degree from our programs:
Accounting
Business Analytics
Management Studies
Finance and Quantitative Finance
Information Systems
Marketing Analytics
Supply Chain Management
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