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The business world is evolving around us. Information is more available, decisions are faster, change occurs often, and opportunities are more abundant than ever. These opportunities require a new kind of business savvy: the ability to succeed in markets we cannot predict. The Smith School gives students that ability. We give an extraordinary view of the future and we show how business is transforming the way we live, work and play.

At Smith, the undergraduate and graduate programs (MBA/MS, EMBA, and PhD) core business areas - like finance, marketing and management - are enhanced with more e-business courses than anywhere, including supply chain management, electronic commerce, telecommunications, and e-services marketing. Rated among the nation's best providers of business education, Smith is one of 14 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the state's flagship public university. The Smith School is named for alumnus Robert H. Smith ‘50, president of the Charles E. Smith Companies, in recognition of his $15-million gift to the school’s endowment in 1998.

Smith is preparing its students to become leaders in an economy driven by globalization and technology. Smith students are thoroughly grounded in core management knowledge and skills. And, no matter what fields of study they pursue, they gain an understanding of the value of harnessing, managing, and applying technology to innovate and help organizations achieve competitive advantage. This gives Smith graduates a competitive edge, whether they are Wall Street analysts, budding entrepreneurs, e-marketers, or management consultants.

Our faculty members combine excellence in teaching with exceptional scholarship. As editors of some of the leading academic journals, prolific researchers, and consultants to global business organizations, the Smith faculty has been recognized for contributions to best business practices.

Whether you are seeking an outstanding business education, exceptional employees, or expert consultation or training for your organization, we hope you will select the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business as your partner of choice. It's one of your best investments for the 21st century.

Howard Frank, PhD
Dean, Robert H. Smith School of Business

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AACSB

The University of Maryland's Smith School of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting.