LEAD

FEARLESSLY
MBA
ONLINE
Robert H. Smith School of Business

Stand at thedigital doorstep of

THE BUSINESS WORLD
In today’s fiercely competitive global business landscape, your MBA
needs to be a mark of distinction on your resume. At the Robert H.
Smith School of Business, we’ve transformed online education by
supporting our Online MBA with state-of-the-art technology and
world-class experts in business, education and research. Not only
can our approach set you apart, it can also help you develop into a
highly marketable, highly skilled business leader.

And that’s exactly who we look for: the ambitious. The highly motivated.
The fearless. The ones who see a rigorous academic program taught
by a top-ranked faculty and say “Bring it on.” With a Smith Online
MBA, you can build the leadership, decision-making, analysis and
communication skills to unleash your full potential.
To lead fearlessly.

“The MBA is really focused around strategy and giving you the tools
and the frameworks to understand this world that you’re living in and
understand how to get insights out of data.”
— Cory Adams, MBA ‘17
Online Learning

Rethink thetypical
ONLINE MBA EXPERIENCE
What helps differentiate the Smith Online MBA experience even further from other
MBA programs is our focus on creating a highly engaging learning environment.
Today, we bring the same rigor and top faculty found in our on-campus programs
to a flexible online platform, where you can use audio and video messaging,
multimedia and collaborative workspaces to develop the business leadership abilities
to launch your career.

Here’s how you can benefit from the Smith Online MBA:

Convenient
With three start dates, you can earn your
MBA online in as few as 24 months.
Experiential Learning
Interactive
Apply your learning during two
on-campus residencies, where you
can foster true connections with
students and faculty.

Coursework is focused on real-world

challenges, both domestic and abroad, Global
with Action Learning Projects. Benefit from a life-changing,
global studies experience.

It’s a level of engagement that can prepare you for academic success, professional
growth and help you develop the confidence to lead with authority.

“The leadership and negotiation courses have helped both with

managing across my organization and improving communication in
my personal relationships.”
— Chase Garcia, MBA ‘17
The Smith Community

Where Community Blends

WITH OPPORTUNITY
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is known for its supportive culture. It’s a
tight-knit community with a learning environment that encourages intelligent
risk-taking, so everyone can thrive and grow. Here, the faculty are committed to
student development, and your classmates aren’t your competition — they’re
your biggest fans.

Join a well-connected network Experience diversity

With more than 66,000 alumni
worldwide, and 34,000 in the D.C. metro
area, Smith alumni frequently return
to lead alumni panels, provide mock
interviews and network at school events.
Fierce women
At the Smith School, women are
equipped for business leadership with
the tools and frameworks to move
forward in their career. From case
competitions to skill-specific
workshops, you’ll be better prepared
to lead fearlessly.
The Smith School attracts students from
all walks of life, backgrounds, ethnicities
and nationalities. The result is a class
teeming with different experiences
and viewpoints — which can better
prepare you to work with a diverse
group of colleagues.
Strong veterans
The Smith School is a Yellow Ribbon
participating school, and member of
MilitaryMBA.com and the Armed Forces
Association. Our director of military and
veterans affairs is also available for your
questions about the curriculum, military
student life and financing your degree.
Specialize with
CAREER TRACKS ACCOUNTING
Learn to analyze, track and communicate the financial information vital for planning
business strategy and managing financial assets. Gain an in-depth understanding
of advanced managerial accounting, financial statement analysis and taxation.

Course selectives:
Every MBA program examines business. • Fraud Examination, Detection and Deterrence in the Business Environment
Ours focuses on the highly relevant areas that • The Impact of Taxation on Business Entities
drive global commerce. Whichever specialty • Financial Planning and Control Systems for Managers and Consultants

you choose, you can emerge with the

data-driven business intelligence to
FINANCE
pursue a career of your choice.
Gain an edge in understanding corporate finance, financial restructuring and
portfolio management. Learn to evaluate financial markets, determine risks
and make confident, impactful strategic decisions.

Course selectives:
• Commercial Bank Management
• Financial Restructuring
• Derivative Securities

“The Smith MBA

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
exposed me to all the
Learn to manage information to make decisions that maximize strategic
various facets of today’s advantage and value. Develop the latest technical skills and leverage
business environment technology across all aspects of the organization.
with relevant, current Course selectives:
and usable information.” • Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
— Patrick Stack, MBA ‘16 • Managing Digital Businesses and Platforms
• Social Media and Web Analytics
MARKETING
From traditional brand management and customer segmentation to predictive modeling,
consumer analysis and micro-targeting, the field of marketing unites creativity, business
acumen and data analytics.

Course selectives:
• Customer Equity Management
• Co-Creating Customer Experiences
• Consumer Behavior

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

From Lean to Six Sigma, this track explores the managerial approaches that streamline
and improve business processes to increase profit, quality and customer satisfaction
while creating value.

Course selectives:
• Innovative Solutions to Supply Chain Challenges
• Global Trade Logistics
• Supply Chain Risk Management

GENERAL TRACK
For a broader MBA experience, choose the general
track that introduces you to core management
concepts in each of the specializations.

“I solve problems or identify opportunities with a new

business-focused lens that I didn’t have before.”
— Cory Adams, MBA ‘17
Coursework that
WORKS FOR YOU
Think differently about the Smith School Online MBA. We did. We set out to utilize
advanced technology to preserve and expand our reputation for excellence.
Today, we bring to the online program the same rigor and top faculty found in our
on-campus programs to distinguish you in a competitive global marketplace.

YEAR ONE:
Introduction: Fundamentals of Business
(Opening Residency) Managerial Accounting
Corporate Finance (I) Managerial Economics and Public Policy
Data Analysis Marketing Management
Decision Modeling Strategic Information Systems
Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Management
Introduction to Financial Accounting The Global Economic Environment
Leadership and Teamwork

YEAR TWO:
Action Learning Project (I & II)
Corporate Finance (II)
Ethical Leadership
Executive Powers and Negotiation
International Business or Global Study
Operations Management
Business Communications
Organizational Change
Strategic Management
Choose 3 Selectives (6 credits)*
Capstone: Integrative Business
Simulation (Closing Residency)

90% of our graduates agree that the Smith Online MBA

expanded their knowledge of the industry.
Global Study

Experience
BUSINESS ABROAD
Smith Online MBA students have the opportunity to spend
10 days abroad working hands-on with multinational organizations
in Brazil, Chile, China, France, India and more. Throughout the
trip, the emphasis will be on understanding business on a global
scale. Meet with local companies and tour facilities, all while
experiencing the rich cultural and social life of the host country.

You’ll earn not just academic credit, but also lifelong memories
and priceless international exposure for your résumé.

92% of our graduates say that the Smith Online

MBA developed their global business perspective.

“The Global Studies Program at the Smith School of

Business was the highlight of my MBA studies. After
having this experience, I am reminded of the decisions
that made me choose this school.”
— Jean Barnum, MBA Global Business Program to India
ABOUT THE SMITH SCHOOL
Experience a top-ranked online MBA.
If you’re going to learn business,
#1 #5
Top-Ranked Best Online MBA for

LEARN FROM
Faculty in the U.S. Veterans (U.S. News &
(The Economist, 2017) World Report, 2019)

THE BEST #8
Best Online MBA
(U.S. News & World
Report, 2019) #14
Best Online MBA
(Poets and Quants, 2019)

This is where lives change. Where leaders Distinguished Faculty

are born. And where businesses begin.
The Smith Difference
When you choose to earn a Smith Online
MBA, you’ll notice the Smith difference even
before your first class begins. From the
resourceful academic advisors who assist
with your enrollment to the notable
alumni who stand by your side, we
are resolute in our dedication to one
another — because we know all of
our success is interrelated.
Many MBA programs claim to have world-class faculty at the helm.
We can back it up. The Smith School is directed by distinguished
leaders in academia, research and business. These industry-experienced
professionals encourage students to embrace their entrepreneurial
spirit by challenging convention and seeking out innovative solutions
to contemporary problems.
“The Smith MBA is taught by faculty well-known
for their research, intellectual prowess and applied
orientation. Many of them work as consultants for
Fortune 500 companies, where they help managers
solve business problems.”

— P.K. Kannan, Dean’s Chair in Marketing Science

GET HIRED

Benefit from 58% of Smith Online MBA

graduates started a new position

CAREER SERVICES before graduating.

At Smith, our focus is your career development. Always. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Office of Career Services (OCS)
to connect our Online MBA students and alumni with the professional resources necessary to become strong, confident leaders.
OCS services include:

Career development curriculum Workshops (resume building, personal branding,

case interviewing and networking strategies)
Experiential learning opportunities
Mock interviews
Leadership assessments
Career coaching
On-campus and virtual career coaching
Networking opportunities
Automated job search system
Online recruiting system

Smith students get hired. So can you.

Smith Online MBA students have been employed — and are
in-demand — by some of the biggest names in business.
 2019 Online MBA Incoming Class Profile Averages

3.22
Average
580-650 Middle 50%
45%
Non-Business
9
Average Years of Work
32
Average Age
Undergraduate GPA GMAT Range Undergraduate Degree Experience
Holders

12%
U.S. Military Service
29%
Underrepresented
41%Women
90%
Receive
41%
Percentage Outside
Minorities Merit Awards Washington, D.C.,
Maryland and Virginia

Tuition 2018 ­– 2019 Information

$1,617 per credit (54-credit program)

Merit-based Awards Information

Merit-based awards are available to those who qualify. In Spring 2019, 90% of online MBA students received award money.

Application Requirements

 Online Application Form Application Fee
  Essay
  Résumé
 

 Official Undergraduate Letter of Recommendation

  GMAT or GRE
  TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable)
 
and Graduate Transcripts

Apply Today.
onlinebusiness.umd.edu/mba

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