Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

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Overview

University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business These uncertain times require a new breed of business leader, one who can make sense out of complexity, cope with uncertainty, and drive innovation in an organization, all within the new p ... Read more

Student/Alumni Profile

Smith 250 full-time MBA students have an average GMAT score of 660 and more than five years of work experience. The average age is 28 and 39 percent of the students are female. Eighty-five percent of the MBA class of 2009 was employed within 3 months ... Read more

Programme Type

Full Time, Part Time, Executive
MBA Only, MBA + JD, MBA + MSc

Specialisation by Function

Accountancy, E-Commerce / Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, IT Management, Logistics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Technology Management

Specialisation by Industry

Automotive, Banking / Financial Services, Consulting, Government, Hospitality, IT / Telecommunications, Non - Profit Organisation, Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical, Public Sector, Retail / Consumer Goods, Venture Capital & Private Equity

Course Languages

English

Student Profile

% Female Students 39%
% International 32%
Avg. Work Exp. 5 years
Avg. Student's Age 28
Avg. GMAT 660

Programme Profile

Accreditations AACSB
Established Date 1945
Start Dates August
Avg. Programme Duration 21 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 93000
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes

Admission Requirements

Application deadline January, March, November, December
Min. Gmat N/A
Min Toefl (Paper) 600
Min Toefl (Computer) 250
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. Yes
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree Yes
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee USD 60

Student Profile

% Female Students 37%
% International 7%
Avg. Work Exp. 5 years
Avg. Student's Age 28
Avg. GMAT 595

Programme Profile

Accreditations AACSB
Established Date 1990
Start Dates August
Avg. Programme Duration 33 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 73700
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes

Admission Requirements

Application deadline February, April, June, December
Min. Gmat N/A
Min Toefl (Paper) 600
Min Toefl (Computer) 250
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. No
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree Yes
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee USD 60

Student Profile

% Female Students 20%
Avg. Work Exp. 15 years
Avg. Student's Age 37

Programme Profile

Accreditations AACSB
Established Date 2003
Start Dates November
Avg. Programme Duration 18 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 95000
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes
School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) Industry Sector--government, non-profit, or entrepreneurial

Admission Requirements

Application deadline November
Min. Gmat N/A
Min Toefl (Paper) 600
Min Toefl (Computer) 250
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Min years of work experience 8
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. Yes
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree Yes
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee USD 60

Overview

University of Maryland
Robert H. Smith School of Business

These uncertain times require a new breed of business leader, one who can make sense out of complexity, cope with uncertainty, and drive innovation in an organization, all within the new paradigm of corporate social responsibility and social value creation.

The Smith School’s MBA program helps to create these new leaders. The full-time MBA program was ranked No. 20 in the U.S. by the Financial Times in 2010. The part-time MBA program was ranked No. 15 by U.S. News & World Report (2010).

The Financial Times (2010) also ranked the Smith School No. 14 in the world for research. The school is ranked No. 3 in intellectual capital in Business Week’s 2008 survey of “The Best B-Schools,” meaning that Smith MBAs benefit from the kind of scholarship offered at only a handful of elite institutions.

The Smith School recognizes the need for understanding and innovating business practices that make both social change and profit. The school has the distinct honor of induction into the elite Global Business School Network (GBSN) for its efforts to create the next generation of leaders in low-income countries. The school also features an active Net Impact chapter, as well as coursework and extra curricular activities that recognize the transformative power of business to address today’s global challenges. In September 2009, the school launched its innovative new Center for Social Value Creation, providing opportunities for business students to discover their core values and create a vision for change.

The Smith School is located just outside of Washington, D.C in a region offering one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity and career opportunities in the country. The newest benefactor of such an ideal location is Smith’s Center for Financial Policy and Corporate Governance, which develops thought leadership in financial policy that impacts corporate performance, capital allocation and the stability of the global financial system.

Smith MBAs gain real-world experience through the MBA Consulting Program, which exposes students to management issues by assigning MBA teams as consultants. The Mayer Fund gives 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 $50-million venture capital fund), students develop financial investment models and identify new opportunities.

The 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.

To learn more about Smith’s relevant curricululm, world-class faculty, and current class profile, or to apply, visit our Web site: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/mba.

Student profile

Smith 250 full-time MBA students have an average GMAT score of 660 and more than five years of work experience. The average age is 28 and 39 percent of the students are female. Eighty-five percent of the MBA class of 2009 was employed within 3 months of graduation. The Smith program is international, with 32% of students from outside the U.S. representing Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.