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You’re a busy professional looking to advance your career without interrupting it. With an MBA from Smith, you’ll experience the extraordinary transformation of a top-ranked business degree while you work. Grow your financial acumen, strategic capability, and managerial skills and reach further to attain your professional goals in a rapidly evolving business landscape with a Smith MBA.
Smith School Earns No. 17 U.S. Spot in 2024 Financial Times EMBA Ranking
The Financial Times has ranked the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business Executive MBA program No. 17 in the U.S. and second in the D.C. area. This marks its fifth consecutive top-20 appearance, highlighting the program's excellence in executive education.
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. Build in-demand analytical skills 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.