Which Plus 1 Program Is Right For You?
Choosing the right Plus 1 program is the first step in your journey toward earning your business master’s degree. Before you meet with a Plus 1 advisor for a consultation, here are some factors to consider as you figure out which program is right for you:
Accounting
Program and Career Interests
Determining the best ways to analyze and manage financial data following strict accounting guidelines. Ideal for those interested in taking the CPA certification exam.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Financial and managerial accounting with grades of B or better.
Business Analytics
Program and Career Interests
Identifying and analyzing data patterns to help businesses tell their stories and make fact-based decisions. Typical jobs include working with business intelligence or data science teams.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Statistics, calculus and other quantitative courses with grades of B or better.
Finance
Program and Career Interests
Managing the funds and assets of businesses by developing strategies using financial data.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Statistics, calculus, economics and other quantitative courses with grades of B or better.
Information Systems
Program and Career Interests
Using technology to manage business processes and influence leadership to make strategic, data-driven decisions. Typical jobs include working as a liaison between technical teams and company leadership.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Statistics and other quantitative courses.
Marketing Analytics
Program and Career Interests
Accessing and visualizing consumer data to help companies target consumers, set prices and improve their marketing. Typical jobs include working within a marketing team or as a liaison between a marketing and IT teams.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Statistics and other quantitative courses.
Quantitative Finance
Program and Career Interests
Interpreting large amounts of financial data, assessing risk and creating the financial models that help companies make informed investment decisions.
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Statistics, calculus, economics and other quantitative courses with grades of B or better.
Supply Chain Management
Program and Career Interests
Improving and managing the efficient flow of raw goods and inventory from the beginning to end phases of a supply chain using specialized tools and technology.
Prerequisites
Statistics and other quantitative courses.
Business and Management
Program and Career Interests
Gaining foundational management knowledge and a broad range of business skills to accelerate your career trajectory and get you started in the business world.
Prerequisites
No specific course requirements. Ideal for recent graduates with any academic background, including those with a non-business bachelor's degree.
Plus 1 Requirements
You must have fulfilled the following requirements to be considered for the program:
- Earned a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Met your degree program’s quantitative prerequisites and background
- Completed at least 60 credits
- Have at least one semester of grades at the University of Maryland
Get Personalized Support
Before you begin the application process, email smithplus1@umd.edu to connect with a Plus 1 advisor and learn more about how to make Plus 1 work for you.
A consultation will help you:
- Discover which program best fits your academic background and career goals.
- Learn more about the process.
- Plan your next steps.