“I had the chance to work with Marriott in my consulting class. I made recommendations about where they can expand their hotel services - just like we would in a real business setting. I learned so much about how to successfully work in teams, translating what we learned in school outside of the classroom. It gave a new edge to the project.”

“My current hiring manager’s eyes widened when he saw there was a master’s degree on my resume. He appreciated the leadership opportunities I took advantage of during my time here in Smith’s Management Studies program. I was very well positioned when that opportunity came along.”

“As a former kinesiology major, it was daunting to go into a master’s program that was all business. Your fellow classmates and professors have a lot of experience and knowledge they are willing to share with you. Also, I’ve been able to apply the time management, problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills from my undergraduate program to succeed in this program.”

“I chose Maryland Smith’s Master’s in Management Studies (MiM) program because I knew it would provide me with a wide range of skills and experiences that would be directly applicable to the business environment I wanted to enter post-graduation. The program provides you with real-world experiences and working knowledge of all aspects of business ranging from accounting to ethics.”

“I chose Smith’s Master’s in Management Studies (MiM) program to maximize my academic and athletic careers as I searched for a consulting role. More importantly, I sought a program that would expose me to the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be successful as an entry-level consultant. Not only did my Maryland Smith experience help me obtain an entry-level position at Protiviti, but it also made me confident in my ability to perform at the highest level.”

The Master’s in Management Studies (MiM) program felt like the best foundation for me to gain more business knowledge, while also easing back into talking to people face to face in a professional way again. I would have been too nervous about doing that if I’d chosen to work right after getting my bachelor’s degree.

“I really wanted to get into a top twenty-five business program that would suit my needs and provide the skills for a future job at Nike or Under Armour. For me, Smith was the place to be.”