Bradley Polkowitz ’23 on How He Turned a Smith Degree into an NFL Dream
Bradley Polkowitz ’23, a double major in operations management and marketing at UMD's Robert H. Smith School of Business, now works as an international rotational analyst for the NFL. He co-founded the Maryland Sports Business Conference and helped launch the Smith School's Sports Management Program.
A Military Police Officer’s Route to Business Consulting
C.J. Morgenweck, Online MBA ’22, built on his U.S. Marine Corps experience to enter the business world, guided by the Online MBA program and Career Services. Their support helped him secure roles at Thermo Fisher and North Rock Consulting through key connections and resources.
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We welcome ambitious, highly motivated professionals who seek a rigorous academic program taught by our world-renowned faculty. Learn more about admissions requirements for the Online MBA.Smith’s Michael Barbalace Among World’s Best & Brightest Online MBAs
Michael Barbalace, an account director at Savills, Inc., represents the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business in Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2024. His online MBA experience enhanced his remote work and leadership skills.
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#1 Online MBA Program in the Mid-Atlantic
**Top 14 Online MBA Program** Ranked #14 nationally, the Robert H. Smith School of Business Online MBA offers flexible online and in-person classes, expert faculty, and cutting-edge technology. Benefit from a STEM-certified curriculum to become a highly marketable business leader.Smith up to No. 11, Ascends Across Subcategories in US News & World Report’s 2024 Online MBA Rankings
Climbing the ranks, the Smith School makes waves in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, securing the No. 11 spot in the renowned Best Online MBA Programs for 2024. This ascent is accompanied by notable advancements in key categories, with general management and marketing programs now standing at No. 5, while the MBA for veterans program reaches No. 9.
Smith School Students Start Semester and Launch Careers at 2023 Career Events
Palpable optimism and endless opportunity filled the halls of the College Park Marriott Conference Center as undergraduate and graduate students participated in career events at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.Hosted by Smith’s Office of Career Services as a two-day affair, the Smith School’s Undergraduate Career Fair and Graduate Career Expo united students, alumni and industry professionals under one roof where they explored employment opportunities and jump-started careers.
UMD Ranked Nation’s No. 1 College for LGBTQ+ Students
The University of Maryland was named the top college in the nation for LGBTQ+ students by Campus Pride and BestColleges.It leads the list of 2023’s Top 25 LGBTQ+-Friendly Colleges, recognizing educational institutions that foster inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ students. Maryland was No. 1 in 2020 and appeared among the top 25 in 2021 and 2022.
New Faculty Hire Brings Expertise in Contextual Artificial Intelligence to Bolster MS and MBA Programs
University of Maryland's Smith School enhances AI and machine learning curricula, hiring Balaji Padmanabhan as full professor. With 25 years of expertise and a focus on AI ethics and implications, Padmanabhan strengthens programs, including STEM-designated MBAs. His arrival reflects Smith's commitment to AI-driven leadership in business education.
Smith Pair Among Poets & Quants’ Class of 2023 Best and Brightest Online MBAs
McGeady Bushnell and Wing Pokrywka represent the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business among Poets & Quants “Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2023.” The pair, according to P&Q, are among 52 students from the “world’s top-ranked programs” who excel in criteria including academic performance, classroom contributions and professional achievements.