Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is dedicated to preparing graduates to lead organizations in an economy driven by globalization, entrepreneurship and technology. The school's cross-functional educational model has been recognized both nationally and internationally for its emphasis on business fundamentals integrated with the application of information technology.
Smith MBAs gain real-world experience through the MBA Consulting Program, which exposes students to real management issues by assigning MBA teams as consultants. The $3 million Mayer Fund provides hands-on experience in securities analysis and portfolio management to a select group of Smith MBAs. And, as associates in the New Markets Growth Fund, a $20-million venture capital fund, students identify potential investment opportunities and develop financial investment models.
Smith faculty are recognized among the world’s best. In 2007, the Financial Times ranked Smith’s faculty No. 5 in the world for research. This distinction means that Smith MBAs benefit from the kind of scholarship offered at just a handful of elite institutions. Smith faculty develop the management techniques that influence and shape global business practice and public policy. Many consult with the world’s leading corporations and have significant international expertise. They bring that experience into the classroom and put proven concepts into real-world context. The school’s Office of Career Management (OCM) provides dedicated, professional support to help students launch their careers. OCM links students directly to recruiters through a variety of services, including on- and off-campus recruitment and the online resume database, which matches a Smith MBA to the right industry position. The school’s leading recruiters are IBM, WR Grace, Citigroup, Black & Decker, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Fannie Mae, Intel, and FedEx.
In 2007, the Smith School will complete a 40,000 square foot expansion of Van Munching Hall, the home of the school. The addition follows a $38-million expansion in 2002, which doubled the building’s size. The four-story, 140,000-square-foot space is an attractive, functional, technologically advanced learning environment. The Smith School is located on a suburban campus, just minutes from Washington, D.C., offering one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity, and career opportunities in the United States.
Ranking
Business Week: 25; Financial Times: 17 (U.S.), 30 (World); US World: 25
Accreditation
AACSB
