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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Connect with the Smith Admissions Office for an overview of the Business Analytics, Information Systems and Marketing Analytics programs. The overview will be followed by a question-and-answer session with members of our community.
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Connect with the Smith Admissions Office for an overview of the Business Analytics, Information Systems and Marketing Analytics programs. The overview will be followed by a question-and-answer session with members of our community.
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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.
Smith MSIS & AI Students Deliver Real World Systems Overhauls for State Agencies and Industry Partners
For the third consecutive year, University of Maryland Master of Science in Information Systems & AI students partnered with government agencies, corporations and nonprofits to design AI-enabled systems. Fourteen teams delivered projects that modernize workflows, improve service delivery and support data-driven decision-making across sectors.
TechFest 2026 Spotlights Alumni Expertise, Student Innovation and Outstanding Seniors at Smith
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business hosted TechFest 2026 on April 22 in Van Munching Hall, bringing together alumni, faculty, and students for an evening of discussion, project showcases and student recognition. Presented by the Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies (DO&IT) and the Business & Information Technology Society (BITS), this year’s theme—“Why Choose Information Systems at UMD Smith? The Bridge Between Technology and its Business and Social Contexts”—highlighted the program’s focus on preparing students to lead at the intersection of technology and real-world impact.
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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