“The aspect of this program that had the most impact on me was our experiential learning class. I was paired with Marriott International, who I worked with on a project concerning attraction and retention strategies for Gen-Z associates.”

“I chose UMD 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.”

“The aspect of the MiM program that had the greatest impact on me was the cohort. You were with the same students in every class, creating a sense of community. That led to friendships that allowed for honest feedback with one another.”

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.

“While I majored in engineering, I’ve always been interested in business. I knew I wanted to start my own engineering consultant firm, but I needed experience first. Wanting to stay at Maryland, I chose this program because of Smith’s reputation as a top-tier school.”

“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.”

“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 UMD 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.”

“Data Models and Decisions was one of my favorite classes. I knew the subject matter would come in handy for any job I would go into and the professor who taught it made it an engaging and enjoyable topic.”

“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.”