The Smith Effect
The ability to connect with the largest alumni network in Washington DC and accelerate your career. Choose one of the four graduate programs from the top-ranked Smith School of Business that's right for you.
THE SMITH GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Smith School's unique combination of a top-ranked reputation and a Washington, D.C. metropolitan campus location opens you up to some of the most exciting professional and cultural opportunities in the world.
- #24 MBA program in U.S. (BusinessWeek, 2012, Financial Times, 2013)
- Faculty ranked #7 in the world in research (Financial Times, 2013)
- 21-month program at College Park campus
- The Smith Experience—six credits earned in the field provide valuable experience working with companies and organizations in nearby Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Northern Virginia.
- Full-service Office of Career Development offering professional career coaching and guidance
- Beautiful, park-like campus in College Park, MD in the heart of the Washington D.C. metro region
- Global network of 50,000 alumni
Consistently ranked as the region's top part-time MBA program, the part-time MBA program at Smith offers the same high-quality scholarship and rigorous curriculum as the full-time MBA program but in a flexible format that fits your busy schedule.
- Ranked #17 part time MBA program in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report (2012)
- Focus on globalization, entrepreneurship and technology
- Evening and weekend classes
- Three campus locations: downtown Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Rockville (Shady Grove)
- Full access to Smith's Center's of Excellence and Research
- Optional global study experience
- Full-service Office of Career Development offering professional career coaching and guidance
Designed for seasoned professionals, the Smith Executive MBA program is more than a degree program — we like to think of it as a transformative executive development experience.
- Ranked #17 in the world by BusinessWeek (2011)
- #23 EMBA program, U.S. News and World Report, (2012)
- 19-month executive leadership development program featuring a rigorous and challenging curriculum focusing on solving problems across the organization
- Comprehensive assessment, executive coaching and leadership development woven through the curriculum
- Cohort experience—proceed through the program as a group to help develop bonds
- Rigorous curriculum focuses on solving problems across the organization and developing executive competencies
- Optional 10-day global study experience
The Smith Master of Science in Business programs allow you to gain specialized knowledge and earn your degree in a shorter time frame than the MBA. Choose from four MS degree programs:
- MS in Business: Marketing Analytics
- MS in Business: Accounting
- MS in Business: Information Systems
- MS in Business: Finance
- MS in Business: Supply Chain Management
- Can be completed in as little as 9-15 months
- Developed for both full-time students and working professionals
- Ideal for advancing in your current career or jump-starting a new one
- Classes held at Smith's College Park, Washington, D.C. and Rockville (Shady Grove) campuses — locations vary by program
| Program | Executive MBA | Evening/Weekend MBA | Full time MBA | Masters of Science in Business |
| Start date | January | August | August | August |
| Campus location | College Park, MD |
Washington, D.C. Rockville, MD Baltimore, MD |
College Park, MD | College Park, MD & Washington, D.C. |
| Average Age | 39 years | 28 years | 28 years | 23 years |
| Structure | All day Friday and Saturday in College Park, every other weekend with an overnight stay | Evening classes in Baltimore, D.C. and Rockville and weekend classes in D.C. | Weekday classes in College Park | Day and evening classes in College Park, D.C. and Rockville |
| Duration | 19 months | 30- 36 months | 21 months | 12 to 15 months |
The Smith Difference
A Truly Global Approach
Our curriculum is focused on preparing you to be a leader in the international economy. You'll have a chance to gain valuable experience by working on our Global Equity Fund and to take advantage of our 10-day global studies programs, where you can travel to over 15 countries and meet with industry leaders. The bonds you develop on this trip will last a lifetime.
Connected to Our Nation's Capital
As a major presence in the Washington, D.C., area, Smith connects you with the leaders and policy makers who shape the national and international business landscape. Our location and size mean you'll have easy access to the largest alumni network of business leaders in the Baltimore/Washington/Northern Virginia region.
Highly Ranked Faculty
For more than 10 years, the Financial Times has consistently ranked Smith among the nation's best in intellectual capital, a testament to our faculty's thought leadership in business scholarship. This means you'll learn and collaborate with the very thinkers who are changing the way the world does business.
Focused on Real-World Challenges
Our hands-on learning opportunities let you put academic thinking into action to effect real change in the real world. Working as a researcher and consultant in our Centers of Excellence and Research, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience and make connections in your chosen field.
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