Academic Majors
Undergraduates at Smith learn from world-class faculty who deliver a state-of-the-art curriculum based on the needs of the real world. With our Plus 1 program, students have the option to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years for select majors.
Accounting
When you study Accounting at Smith, you’ll learn from faculty who influence how companies choose to invest in cybersecurity, and network with Smith accounting alumni, who hold more CEO and managing partner positions in public accounting firms than any other university.
The accounting curriculum includes financial planning, budgeting, accounting systems, financial management controls, financial analysis of performance, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, and taxation. It provides an excellent foundation for careers like public accounting, management, forensic accounting, and consulting.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan.
New Requirements
- (New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
Old Requirements
- (New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2012 have the option of adopting these requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF ]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF ]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2007 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF ]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2005 through Spring 2007.
- Freshman/Sophomore Requirements [ PDF ]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [ PDF ]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Spring 2003 through Spring 2005
- Freshman/Sophomore Requirements [ PDF ]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [ PDF ]
- Accounting 4-year Degree Plan [ PDF ]
Links to Related Sites
- Course Description and Prerequisite Information
- Accounting and Information Assurance Department
- Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy - provides links to state CPA boards/requirements
- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Suggested 150 credit hour Options
Economics Requirement:
One of the following courses: ECON305, 306, 330 (formerly 430), 340 (formerly 440) | 3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements:
BMGT310 - Intermediate Accounting I | 3 credits |
BMGT311 - Intermediate Accounting II | 3 credits |
BMGT321 - Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
BMGT326 - Accounting Systems | 3 credits |
Total | 12 credits |
In addition to the 12 credits of Accounting major requirements listed above, Accounting majors must complete 12 credits in one of the tracks listed below. | |
Public Accounting Track (Certified Public Accounting Track) | |
BMGT323* Taxation of Individuals (3 credits) | |
BMGT411* Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting (3 credits) | |
BMGT422* Auditing Theory and Practice (3 credits) | |
Plus one of the following courses (3 credits): | |
BMGT410 Government Accounting BMGT417 Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships & Estates BMGT423 Fraud Examination BMGT424 Advanced Accounting BMGT427 Advanced Auditing Theory and Practice BMGT428 Special Topics in Accounting | |
*NOTE: Course required for the CPA exam in the State of Maryland. | |
Management Accounting/Consulting Track (NOTE: This track is currently not available) | |
BMGT426 - Advanced Managerial Accounting (3 credits) | |
Plus three of the following courses (9 credits): | |
BMGT305 Survey of Business Information Systems and Technology BMGT323 Taxation of Individuals BMGT332 Operations Research For Management Decisions BMGT385 Production Management BMGT402 Database Systems BMGT403 Systems Analysis and Design BMGT410 Government Accounting BMGT411 Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting BMGT417 Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships & Estates BMGT423 Fraud Examination BMGT424 Advanced Accounting BMGT428 Special Topics in Accounting BMGT430 Linear Statistical Models in Business BMGT434 Introduction to Optimization Theory BMGT440 Financial Management BMGT 446 International Finance | |
Total | 24 credits |
NOTE: To fulfill the requirements for the CPA exam, contact the Board of Accountants in the state where you intend to take the exam. Do not assume requirements for the accounting major are sufficient in all states. For details on various states' CPA requirements visit www.nasba.org.
NOTE: All applicants who wish to take the CPA exam in the state of Maryland must complete 150 credit hours. To view the state of Maryland's CPA requirements visit www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cpa.
Suggested 150 Credit Hour Options
Most states, including Maryland, require a minimum of 150 credit hours of college education to fulfill the education requirements to obtain a CPA license. Students can typically complete their Accounting degree and the specific course requirements for the CPA in the minimum 120 credits required to earn the degree. However, if 150 credits are required to fulfill the education requirements to obtain a CPA license, students must complete 30 credits beyond the specific course requirements to be licensed. These additional credits can be completed in several ways, as illustrated below. Please be sure to consult the Board of Accountants in the state where you intend to take the exam for their specific requirements because requirements can vary between states. For details on various states' CPA requirements visit www.nasba.org.
Graduate Programs
The Smith School offers several specialty master's degrees including one in accounting. Credits from these programs can apply to the 150 credits required for the CPA, and these programs can further enhance your accounting knowledge and skills or provide you more depth in another area of business. In addition, accounting majors can pursue +1 Dual Bachelor's/Master's degrees and take up to 10 credits of graduate credit as an undergraduate at undergraduate tuition rates. In addition, some graduate credits can satisfy undergraduate degree requirements. For more details on these programs visit Business Master’s and Plus 1.
In addition, many institutions offer graduate programs for undergraduate accounting students. Consult institutions in your area about the availability of these types of graduate degrees.
Double Majors/Degrees
Accounting majors can select a second major in or outside of the Smith School. Any credits required to complete the second major, above the 120 minimum required for a degree, can be applied toward the 150 total credits to obtain a CPA license. Students who accumulate 150 credits while completing both majors are eligible to earn two degrees upon their graduation.
Obtain information on majors outside of the Smith School.
Minors
The Smith School of Business currently offers two minors that are open to Smith School students, Business Analytics and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, many minors are offered in other departments across the campus.
Smith Undergraduate Fellows Program
The Smith Undergraduate Fellows program is an innovative concept in undergraduate business education, offering a series of special academic programs—or tracks—which will create small communities of scholars within the larger Smith School community. Each specialized fellows program combines opportunities for action learning and professional development with rigorous in-depth academic coursework focused on cutting-edge issues affecting 21st-century business.
Study Abroad Programs (summer, winter and/or semester programs)
Studying abroad is a great way to expand your understanding of other business and cultural environments, and to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in foreign environments. In addition to the campus Study Abroad Office, the Center for Global Business offers exchange programs for Smith School students. Visit the links below for more details on all your program options and for contact information.
Finance
Smith’s Finance majors learn from faculty with real-world experience, like Professor Lemma Senbet, whose international finance career has influenced policy in Africa and the careers of the students he’s mentored, who include a bank president and a chief economist at the SEC.
The finance curriculum will familiarize you with the institutions, theory and practice involved in the allocation of financial resources within the private sector. It provides an excellent foundation for careers involving financial analysis and management, investment analysis and portfolio management, investment banking, insurance and risk management, banking, and international finance.
While only MATH120 Elementary Calculus I or MATH140 Calculus I (MATH130 also accepted) is required for the finance major, students with a strong math background are encouraged to complete both MATH140 Calculus I and MATH141 Calculus II. In addition, these students are encouraged to complete MATH240 Introduction to Linear Algebra because the material in this course provides a deeper understanding of finance. Students with an advanced math background will be in a better position to compete for admission to the Quantitative Finance Fellows and the Wall Street Fellows programs. In addition, this quantitative background will expand a student's career opportunities within finance.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan
New Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2020 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2020 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2015 through Spring 2020.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 through Spring 2015.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ XLS ]
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see additional Finance major curriculums from past years.
Economics Requirements
One of the following courses: ECON 330 Money and Banking or BMGT341 Financial Markets | 3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements
BMGT343 - Investments | 3 credits |
BMGT440 - Financial Management | 3 credits |
Complete a combined total of 4 courses (12cr) from the following options: | 12 credits |
BMGT342 - Wall Street Finance In addition, students can apply a maximum of one course (3cr) toward this requirement from the following options: | |
One of the following courses: | 3 credits |
BMGT310 - Intermediate Accounting I BMGT313 - Financial Statement Analysis BMGT332 - Quantitative Models for Management Decisions BMGT430 - Data Modeling in Business Both BMGT438A Applied Quantitative Analysis and ECON423 Econometrics II approved as course substitutes. | |
Total | 21 credits |
Additional Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2013. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ XLS ]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Spring 2013. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2008 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2008.
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2005 through Fall 2007.
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 1996 through Spring 2005
Information Systems
The Smith School’s Information Systems (IS) major is ranked No. 6 in the country (and the school is No. 11 among publics) by U.S. News & World Report and includes stellar faculty with real-world experience and influential research, like Louiqa Raschid, who is optimizing supply chain networks for desperately needed medical equipment during the pandemic.
The IS major prepares you to effectively plan, use and manage information technologies and systems through a focus on system design and implementation skills, including database and web design. These core concepts provide an excellent foundation for careers in consulting, data analytics and information systems management.
View common IS major questions in the Smith Information Systems Hub.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan
New Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2013 have the option of adopting these new requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [ .XLS ]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Spring 2013. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2006 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Curriculum outlines for students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2005 but who elect to follow the new Fall 2006 requirements.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements - Fall 06 requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements - Fall 06 requirements [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Requirements effective Fall 2005 - Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2005 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2005 have the option of adopting these requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Requirements from Fall 2002-Spring 2005 - Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2002 through Spring 2005.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- Information Systems 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Economics Requirements
One of the following courses: ECON305, 306, 330 (formerly 430), 340 (formerly 440) |
3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements
BMGT302 - Essential Programming Skills for Business Analytics (CMSC132 Object-Oriented Programming II and INST326 Object-Oriented Programming for Information Science can be used as a substitute) | 3 credits |
BMGT402 - Database Systems (CMSC424 Database Design and INST327 Database Design and Modeling can be used as a substitute) | 3 credits |
BMGT403 - Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credits |
BMGT407 - Info Systems Projects | 3 credits |
Two of the following courses from List A or 1 course from List A and 1 course from List B: | 6 credits |
List A: BMGT404 - Essential Data Skills for Business Analytics BMGT405 - Data Communications and Networking BMGT406 - Developing Applications for the Web and Social Media BMGT408 - Emerging Topics in Information Systems (repeatable if content differs) BMGT476 - Technology Applications in Supply Chain Management BMGT485 - Project Management |
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List B: BMGT326 - Accounting Systems BMGT332 - Quantitative Models For Management Decisions BMGT385 - Operations Management BMGT430 - Data Modeling in Business BMGT461 - Entrepreneurship BMGT484 - Digital Marketing |
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Total | 18 credits |
International Business
The International Business major dynamically pairs your interests in international economics systems and their inherent multicultural characteristics. In addition to the usual core course and electives that comprise the degree, you’ll have the opportunity to select an upper-level foreign language course to truly expand your skills in a global capacity.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan.
New Requirements
- (New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2015 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2015 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
- (New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 through Spring 2015.
- Degree Requirements [ PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
- (New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Fall 2013. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2005 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
- (CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 1996 through Spring 2005
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Links to Related Sites
Economics Requirements:
ECON305, 306, 330, or 340 Please note the following approved substitutes:
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3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements:
BMGT392 - Introduction to International Business Management | 3 credits |
BMGT446 - International Finance | 3 credits |
BMGT454 - International Marketing | 3 credits |
BMGT463 - Cross-Cultural Challenges in Business | 3 credits |
BMGT466 - Global Business Strategy | 3 credits |
BMGT477 - International Supply Chain Management | 3 credits |
Total | 18 credits |
Management
When you select a Management major, you join a leading undergraduate program in management and entrepreneurship, led by “edu-preneurs” like Oliver Schlake. Both of these programs are regularly highly ranked, and focus on leadership and entrepreneurship, engaging students in critical thinking and problem solving, which are applicable to many careers.
With a management major you have a wealth of potential career paths. These can include consulting analyst, financial advisor, human resource management, nonprofit management, and entrepreneurship, including social entrepreneurship.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan.
New Requirements
Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2017 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2017 have the option of adopting these new major requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 and through Spring 2017. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these major requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF] - Standard Track
- 4 year Degree Plan [PDF] - Standard Track
- Degree Requirements [PDF] - Entrepreneurship Track
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF] - Entrepreneurship Track
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2012 have the option of adopting these major requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Requirements for those entering UMD as a freshman in Fall 2011 or Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2011 but wish to complete these major requirements can view the curriculum outline and 4-year plan below.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2009 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements - Standard Track (College Park only) [PDF]
- Degree Requirements - Entrepreneurship Track (Shady Grove only) [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Standard track [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Entrepreneurship track [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2005 through Spring 2009. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2005 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Beginning in Fall 2006 an entrepreneurship track of the General Business major is available at the Shady Grove campus.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements - both tracks [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements - both tracks [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Standard track [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Entrepreneurship track [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 1996 through Spring 2005
Links to Related Sites
Economics Requirements:
No upper-level economics courses are required for students majoring in management.
Major Requirements:
BMGT362 - Negotiations | 3 credits |
BMGT363 - Leadership and Teamwork in Organizations | 3 credits |
Complete 4 of the following courses: | 12 credits |
BMGT360 – Strategic Management of Human Capital | |
BMGT366 - Growth Strategies for Emerging Companies | |
BMGT461 – Entrepreneurship | |
BMGT463 - Cross-Cultural Challenges in Business | |
BMGT466 - Global Business Strategy | |
BMGT468 - Special Topics in Management and Organization | |
BMGT469 - Management and Organization Short-term Study Aboard | |
Note: A maximum combined total of 6 credits of BMGT468 and BMGT469 coursework can satisfy management major requirements. | |
Total Major Requirements | 18 credits |
Marketing
As a Smith marketing major, you’ll learn how to be successful at all levels of an organization by ensuring that quality goods and services are provided at fair prices and in a way that benefits the community and society. And you’ll learn from faculty like Rebecca Ratner, whose research about solitude has made a huge impact in consumer studies.
The marketing major’s curriculum lays an excellent groundwork for careers in brand management, advertising, consumer research, and sales.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan.
New Requirements
Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2023 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2023 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 through Spring 2023. The only changes to the Marketing Major's requirements for Fall 2023 are course number changes as noted in the degree requirements above. So students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2023 will see no difference in the major's requirements except that several major courses have changed their course numbers. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2012 have the option of adopting these new requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2010 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2008 through Spring 2010.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2005 through Spring 2008.
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2001 through Spring 2005
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- Marketing 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Links to Related Sites
Economics Requirements:
One of the following courses: ECON305, 306, 330 (formerly 430), 340 (formerly 440) |
3 credits |
Note: Students who have completed ECON325 and ECON326 can substitute these courses for ECON305 and ECON306 respectively. Note 2: For students entering UM in Fall 2010 and later, only 3 credits of upper-level Economics must be completed from ECON305, 306, 330 or 340. Students who entered UM prior to Fall 2010 have the option of adopting these new requirements as long as they are not graduating prior to Fall 2010. |
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Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements:
BMGT351 - Marketing Research Methods (formerly BMGT452) | 3 credits |
BMGT354 - Consumer Analysis (formerly BMGT451) | 3 credits |
BMGT457 - Marketing Policies and Strategies | 3 credits |
Three of the following courses | 9 credits |
BMGT357 - Marketing Internship (3 credits only toward major) BMGT372 - Intro. to Logistics and Supply Chain Management BMGT450 - Integrated Marketing Communication BMGT453 - Retail Management (formerly BMGT353) BMGT454 - International Marketing BMGT455 - Sales Management BMGT456 - Customer-Centric Innovation (formerly BMGT352) BMGT458 - Special Topics in Marketing (maximum 6 credits if content differs) BMGT484 - Electronic Marketing (or BMGT408D Google AdWords and Analytics) |
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Total | 18 credits |
Operations Management & Business Analytics
The Operations Management & Business Analytics major will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply quantitative and statistically based modeling techniques to data. And with world-class faculty at the helm of your education, you’ll be able to drive and influence decision-making at all levels of business. These skills are in higher demand than ever before, and provide career opportunities in the public and private sectors, including careers in energy, finance, insurance, health care, logistics, and marketing.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan.
New Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2015 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2015 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 through Spring 2015. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2012 have the option of adopting these new requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2005 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 1996 through Spring 2005
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Technical Track [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan - Managerial Track [PDF]
Links to Related Sites
- Course Descriptions and Prerequisite Information
- Decision, Operations & Information Technologies Department
- Additional Operations Management & Business Analytics major and career information
Economics Requirements:
One of the following courses: ECON305 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory & Policy (or ECON 325) ECON306 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (or ECON 326) ECON330 Money & Banking (or BMGT341) ECON340 International Economics |
3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements:
BMGT332 - Quantitative Models for Management Decisions | 3 credits |
BMGT385 - Operations Management | 3 credits |
BMGT430 - Data Modeling in Business | 3 credits |
BMGT431 - Data Analytics | 3 credits |
One of the following courses | 3 credits |
BMGT434 - Analytics Consulting: Cases and Projects BMGT435 - Business Process Simulation |
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One of the following courses | 3 credits |
BMGT372 - Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt BMGT403 - Systems Analysis and Design BMGT404 - Essential Data Skills for Business Analytics BMGT485 - Project Management BMGT487 - Six Sigma Innovation BMGT490 - The Total Quality Practicum (Open only to QUEST students) Or one of the following courses not selected above: BMGT434 - Analytics Consulting: Cases and Projects |
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Total | 18 credits |
Supply Chain Management
Smith Supply Chain Management majors learn what it is to be the lynchpin holding an entire organization together. You’ll learn from renowned faculty with industry experience, like Adams Steven, to ensure that the desired product is available to the customer in the right condition and quantity and at the right time, place, and cost. The curriculum incorporates state-of-the-art software applications, so you’ll learn to develop ways of increasing the efficiency of the flow of goods and services across organizations.
Supply Chain Management majors often double major with complementary majors like Operations Management, Marketing, Information Systems, International Business, and Finance.
Download complete degree requirements and/or a 4-year plan
New Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2020 and later. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2020 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2016 through Spring 2020. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2016 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2014 through Spring 2016. Students who entered UMD prior to Spring 2014 have the option of adopting these new requirements. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see additional Supply Chain Management curriculums from past years.
Economics Requirements
One of the following courses: ECON305, 306, 330, or 340 Note: Students who have completed ECON 325 and ECON326 can substitute these courses for ECON305 and ECON306 respectively. In addition, BMGT341 can substitute for ECON330. |
3 credits |
Total | 3 credits |
Major Requirements
BMGT370 - Introduction to Transportation | 3 credits |
BMGT372 - Introduction to Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management | 3 credits |
BMGT472 - Purchasing and Inbound Logistics | 3 credits |
Two of the following courses: BMGT373 - Supply Chain Management Internship (Note a maximum of 3 credits of BMGT373 can fulfill Supply Chain major requirements) BMGT374 - Supply Chain Risk Management (formerly BMGT478C) BMGT471 - Supply Chain Consulting Fellows I BMGT473 - Supply Chain Consulting Fellows II (formerly BMGT478D) BMGT475 - Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design BMGT476 - Technology Applications in Supply Chain Management BMGT477 - International Supply Chain Management BMGT478 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (Note: a maximum of 6 credits of BMGT478 can fulfill Supply Chain Management major requirements) |
6 credits |
One of the following courses: BMGT302 - Essential Programming Skills for Business Analytics BMGT332 - Quantitative Models for Management Decisions BMGT385 - Operations Management BMGT454 - Global Marketing BMGT461 - Entrepreneurship BMGT484 - Digital Marketing BMGT490 - QUEST Consulting and Innovation Practicum - option only for students in the QUEST Program |
3 credits |
Or one of the following courses not selected above: BMGT373 - Supply Chain Management Internship (Note a maximum of 3 credits of BMGT373 can fulfill Supply Chain major requirements) BMGT374 - Supply Chain Risk Management (formerly BMGT478C) BMGT471 - Supply Chain Consulting Fellows I BMGT473 - Supply Chain Consulting Fellows II (formerly BMGT478D) BMGT475 - Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design BMGT476 - Technology Applications in Supply Chain Management BMGT477 - International Supply Chain Management BMGT478 - Special Topics in Supply Chain Management (Note: a maximum of 6 credits of BMGT478 can fulfill Supply Chain Management major requirements) |
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Total | 18 credits |
Additional Old Requirements
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2013. Students who entered UMD prior to Fall 2013 have the option of adopting these new requirements. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013. Please consult your Smith School Academic Advisor if you have questions.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [XLSX ]
(New General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2012 through Spring 2013. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Fall 2011 through Spring 2012. External transfer students will be required to complete the new Smith School core requirements (launched in 2011) beginning Fall 2013.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD in Spring 2009 through Spring 2011.
- Degree Requirements [PDF]
- 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2005 through Fall 2008
- Freshmen/Sophomore Requirements [PDF]
- Junior/Senior Requirements [PDF]
- Logistics, Trans & Supply Chain Mgmt 4-year Degree Plan [PDF]
(CORE General Education) Effective for students entering UMD from Fall 2001 through Spring 2005