Join UMD Smith's virtual Open House to explore our MBA and Business Master’s programs. From choosing the right program to application tips and tricks, our admissions team will answer your top-of-mind questions. You will also hear from our Office of Career Services, faculty members and current students. Come connect with the Smith community of fearless leaders!
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Generative AI has provided analysts with new tools to extract value from their data. In this session, we'll explore how to extract structured data from text using generative AI. As always in our big data course, we'll emphasize how to ensure and document analysis accuracy while working with some sort of challenging data.
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Join the UMD Smith Master’s Admissions team for an inside look at our MS in Management Studies and MS in Supply Chain Management programs. You’ll receive an overview of each program’s curriculum, career opportunities and distinct advantages, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session with current students and admissions recruiters, who will share their experiences and answer your questions.
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AI Will Transform Careers, Not Eliminate Them, Say 124 Future Business Leaders
Research from Smith graduate students found 98% expect artificial intelligence to transform, not eliminate, their careers. The analysis also found AI raises performance expectations while increasing demand for strategic thinking, AI literacy, ethical judgment and critical evaluation of AI-generated work.
Space Commerce Course Prepares Smith Students for the Next Business Frontier
The University of Maryland’s Smith School launched its first undergraduate space commerce course this spring, giving students firsthand exposure to the rapidly growing aerospace industry. Through industry speakers and career connections, the course advances the school’s broader Space at Smith initiative and workforce-development efforts.
Attend your first class at UMD Smith: Negotiation 101. Professor Rellie Derfler-Rozin will introduce you to the science behind negotiations, dispel common misconceptions and give practical strategies for your next negotiation.
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Connect with the Office of Admissions for an overview of all the Business Master’s programs offered at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Learn about admissions requirements, how to obtain admissions support, and engage with the community.
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Join us for interactive breakout sessions tailored to your interests, based on your selected industry or program. Each session will be moderated by student ambassadors, recruiters, and representatives from the Office of Career Services—giving you a chance to ask questions, gain insider insights, and build meaningful connections in your field of interest.
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Let's kick off the Admissions Super Week at Smith getting to know more about the program. Join us to learn about our MBA&MS programs. We'll discuss curriculum, career services, and the Maryland Smith culture during this virtual session.
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Referred for the Job, Less Welcome by the Team
Employee referrals can aid hiring but carry hidden downsides. Research by Smith’s Rellie Derfler-Rozin finds staff often see referred hires as less meritorious and offer less support, despite strong performance. Clear communication about hiring rigor and involving employees can reduce bias.