Business and Management
(BMGT)
Abstract
The Robert H. Smith School of Business offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The school's M.B.A. program is accredited nationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Only about 30 percent of the more than 1,000 graduate programs in the country are accredited by the AACSB, a reflection of the quality of the faculty, students, curriculum, and career management.
The Smith School of Business faculty has been recruited from the graduate programs of leading universities nationwide. They are dedicated scholars, teachers, and researchers with a strong commitment to academic excellence and the education of the professional manager and researcher. The Smith School of Business is dedicated to preparing graduates to lead organizations in an economy driven by technology, globalization, and rapid change. The Smith School curriculum integrates an in-depth education in core business functions -- accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, information technology, logistics, management, and marketing -- with cross-functional e-business areas -- electronic commerce, financial engineering, telecommunications, services marketing, and supply chain management.
Admissions Information
Admission criteria for the Ph.D. program are based on: (1) quality of undergraduate and graduate coursework; (2) score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE); (3) letters of recommendation; (4) other relevant information and professional experience; and (5) written essays of objectives. Prospective applicants may contact the program at (301) 405-2559 for information regarding the MBA program and (301) 405-2214 for information regarding the Ph.D. program. Admission criteria for the MBA program are based on: quality of undergraduate and graduate coursework; score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); 2 letters of recommendation; professional experience; and written essays of objectives. Prospective applicants may contact the program at (301) 405-2559 for information regarding the MBA program. Admission criteria for the EMBA program are based on: quality of undergraduate and graduate coursework; ; 2 letters of recommendation; professional experience; and written essays of objectives. Prospective applicants may contact the program at (301) 405-2559 for information regarding the EMBA program. Admission criteria for the MS program are based on: quality of undergraduate and graduate coursework; 2 letters of recommendation; professional experience; and written essay of objectives. Prospective applicants may contact the program at (301) 405-2559 for information regarding the MS program.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Spring
Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent ResidentsDomestic Applicant Deadlines
Applications for the full-time MBA program should be received by May 1 (January 15 preferred) .
Applications for Ph.D. program must be received by May 1 (January 2 preferred) .
Applications for the part-time MBA program should be received by June 1 (April 15 preferred) .
Applications for the EMBA program should be received by September 1 (August 1 preferred) .
Applications for the MS program in accounting should be received by July 1 (May 1 preferred) .
This program does not accept applications for this semester.
International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials
IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas
February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants
May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1
October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials
May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15
October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31Application Requirements
PhD Program:
GMAT or GRE 3 letters of recommendation Undergraduate/Graduate transcripts Essays Resume MBA Program
GMAT 2 letters of recommendation for all applicants Essays Undergraduate/Graduate transcripts Resume
Degree Requirements
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Robert H. Smith School of Business offers an MBA program designed to provide the educational foundation for those students with the potential to exhibit the highest degree of excellence in future careers as professional managers. Program prerequisites include a bachelor's degree and successful completion of a college- level calculus course. The MBA program requires 54 credits of coursework, which is normally four semesters for a full-time student. There is no thesis requirement. Successful students in the program are expected to demonstrate the following: (1) a thorough and integrated knowledge of the basic tools, concepts, and theories relating to professional management; (2) behavioral and analytical skills necessary to deal creatively and effectively with organizations and management problems; (3) an understanding of the economic, political, technological, and social environments in which organizations operate; (4) a sense of professional and personal integrity and social responsibility in the conduct of managerial affairs both internal and external to the organization.
Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on probation and will be given a specified amount of time to raise the average to a 3.0. Failure to do so will result in academic dismissal from the program.
Maryland MBA graduates obtain employment in a wide spectrum of organizations at highly competitive starting salaries.
Master of Business Administration/Master of Social Work (M.B.A./M.S.W.)
This program provides a unique combination of skills for those who wish to become managers of social service agencies. Elective courses can be taken at either the School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, or at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This program requires 88 total credit hours for graduation and can be completed in three years.
Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance (M.B.A/M.S.)
The Smith School of Business is a global leader in integrating business management and technology. Smith MBAs can take advantage of this strength in the joint MBA/MS degree program and leverage their managerial skills with studies that develop research and technological skills in finance. Students may apply for admission to the MBA/MS degree program at the beginning of the application process or at the end of their first year in the MBA program. All required courses from both programs must be completed, including the MS degree's prerequisite courses and a group of electives agreed upon by the student and an advisor.
Master of Science in Business: Accounting (M.S.)
Participants in the Master of Science in Business: Accounting program gain the leading-edge knowledge and skills they need to bring exceptional value to their firms in today's high-stakes accounting arena - and earn an advanced accounting degree from one of the world's leading business schools. The curriculum is relevant, practical and applicable from day one, focusing on such key issues as: internal audit application and practice, current trends in corporate governance, the role of managerial accounting in overall management planning and control structure, fraud prevention, deterrence, detection, and control, and IT security, IT controls and IT auditing.
Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The EMBA program is designed for mid-career professionals to high-level executives who desire a systemic approach to managing and leading corporate functions. Admission to the EMBA program is highly competitive and is based on significant and relevant professional and managerial work experience, prior academic performance, and personal attributes. The Smith School seeks to attract an internationally and professionally rich student population, diverse across industry and functional expertise.
MBA/JD Joint Program Degree (MBA/JD)
The Robert H. Smith School of Business and the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore offer a joint program of studies leading to MBA and JD degrees. Under the terms of the joint program, a student may earn both degrees in four academic years. The accelerated program is possible because some courses can be credited toward both degrees. Candidates must apply for admission to the Law School as well as to the MBA program at College Park and must be admitted to both programs.
Eighteen credits of law will be substituted for MBA elective coursework. Grade point averages in each program will be computed separately and students must maintain minimum standards in each school to continue in the program. The Graduate School will not accept transfer credit from coursework taken outside the joint program. A student must complete both programs satisfactorily in order to receive both degrees. The MBA and the JD degrees must be awarded simultaneously. A student whose enrollment is terminated in one program may elect to complete work for the degree in which he or she remains enrolled, but such completion must be upon the same conditions as required of regular (nonjoint program) degree candidates. Student programs must be approved by the law school adviser for the joint program and the Associate Dean for Masters Programs. For further discussion of admission and degree requirements, students should see the above and consult the entry in the University of Maryland School of Law catalog.
MBA/MPP Joint Program Degree (MBA/MPP)
The Robert H. Smith School of Business and the School of Public Policy offer a joint program of studies leading to the MBA and MPP degrees. Under the terms of the joint program, a student may earn both degrees in approximately five semesters. The accelerated program is possible because some courses can be credited toward both degrees. Candidates must be admitted to both programs.
Under the joint program, 66 credits are required for graduation, split about equally between the programs. Grade point averages in each program will be computed separately and students must maintain minimum standards in each school to continue in the program. A student must complete both programs satisfactorily in order to receive both degrees. A student whose enrollment in either program is terminated may elect to complete work for the degree in which he or she remains enrolled, but such completion must be upon the same conditions as required of regular (nonjoint program) degree candidates. Student programs must be approved by the Associate Dean of the School of Public Policy and the Associate Dean for Masters Programs. For further discussion of admission and degree requirements, students should see the general admission requirements for each program.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. program is a full-time program designed to produce outstanding scholars in management-related disciplines. Thus, a strong research philosophy pervades the entire program. The low student-to-faculty ratio fosters a high degree of interaction between faculty and students on research projects of mutual interest, frequently culminating in journal articles. Students whose career aspirations are congruent with the program's research orientation can look forward to a learning experience that is not only demanding but also stimulating and enriching. Graduates of the program have accepted positions at various academic institutions including: Boston College, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, Columbia University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Indiana University, Instituto de Empresa (Madrid), Lehigh University, McGill University, National Taiwan University, National University of Singapore, Notre Dame, Penn State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Southern Methodist University, Syracuse University, Texas A & M University, University of Houston, University of California (Davis), University of California (Los Angeles), University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, and Vanderbilt University.
All Ph.D. students are provisionally admitted and must achieve at least a 3.25 GPA in each of their first two semesters. Failure to do so results in being placed on probation for one semester. The student will then be dismissed unless a 3.25 overall GPA is obtained. Ph.D. course requirements depend on the amount of relevant prior study. Preparation in calculus is required for admission.
The Ph.D. student may select a single major (18 credits), one minor (12 credits), and a set of research tools courses (12 credits). Every Ph.D. student must register for a minimum of 12 dissertation research credits during the program. Major areas of research may be chosen from among such fields as accounting and information assurance, finance, human resource management, organizational behavior, strategic management, information systems, operations management and management science, marketing, and logistics and transportation.
Minors and second majors may include areas inside or outside the Smith School of Business. Typical outside minors include computer science, economics, engineering, government and politics, mathematics, psychology, and sociology.
Students are required to take a written comprehensive examination in their major area. Additional exam(s) may be required. Upon successful completion of all coursework and comprehensive exam(s), the student is advanced to candidacy.
Each Ph.D. candidate prepares a formal dissertation proposal and presents it at an open meeting of faculty and students. The proposal should clearly indicate how the dissertation will make a contribution to the literature of the field. Ultimately, each Ph.D. candidate is required to prepare and formally defend the completed dissertation at an open meeting of faculty and students before officially graduating from the Ph.D. Program.
Facilities and Special Resources
The Office of Career Management (OCM) provides dedicated, professional support to help students launch their careers. The center 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 OCM also participates in regional and national career forums and job fairs, such as the National MBA Consortium, the National Black MBA Conference, the National Hispanic MBA Conference, the International MBA Conference, the Graduate Women in Business Conference, the Career Services Council, and the Chazen Conference.
The Smith School is located in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia corridor, the third largest IT sector in the nation. This region offers one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity, and career opportunities in the country.
Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of fellowships, graduate assistantships, scholarships, and for Ph.D. students, instructorships.
Contact Information
The Smith School of Business has available brochures that give specific degree requirements for the MBA, EMBA, and MS Programs. The Ph.D. Program information is available online at http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/doctoral. Initial inquiries should be directed to:
Director of the Ph.D. Program
1306 Van Munching Hall, College Park
MD
20742
Telephone: 301-405-2214
Fax: 301-314-9611
bphd@rhsmith.umd.edu
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/doctoral
MBA/MS Admissions
2417 Van Munching Hall, College Park,
MD
20742
Telephone: 301-405-2559
Fax: 301-314-9862
mba_info@rhsmith.umd.edu
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu