Academics
Learning that Reflects the Real World
At the Robert H. Smith School of Business, you'll acquire the in-demand skills that major employers look for when recruiting new talent. You'll be prepared to make a real impact and stand out in the job market.
A Portfolio of Solution-Driven Skills
Your courses will challenge you to think critically about solutions for real problems businesses face every day. Concepts you'll explore include:
- Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Process Improvement
- Financial Management and Analysis
- Programming Languages, such as Python
- Quantitative and Computational Skills
- Data Visualization
Connections to Help You Succeed
You'll meet well-connected and knowledgeable career coaches, students and alumni who want to see you succeed. The skills, connections and support you'll receive will help you take your business career to the next level.
Participate in Experiential Learning Projects
Apply what you learn by solving real-life business cases, competing in data competitions and participating in Google Analytics challenges.
“We have professors who are renowned across the world for their theories. It’s impressive to be learning from people who are creating these theories."
Yulia Ogorodova
Master of Finance ’15 | VP of Asset Management; Independence Realty Trust, Inc.
World-Class Faculty Invested in Your Future
Our faculty are distinguished, award winning experts and scholars who demonstrate excellence in the business world. They are thought leaders in their fields and are available to provide you with the support and guidance you’ll need to advance in your career.
Former Finance Executive at Citigroup, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Washington Mutual
Expert in Risk Management, Bank Capital Issues and Housing Finance Reform
European Research Paper of the Year Award Recipient
Expert in using Data Science for Business Analytics, Advertising, Television, Social Media and Crowdfunding
Co-creator of the Gordon-Loeb Model for Cybersecurity Investments
Internationally Known Scholar and Accounting Author
Expert in Cybersecurity and Managerial Accounting
President of the Air Transport Research Society
Expert in Air Transport Policy and Logistics Management
Allen J. Krowe Teaching Recipient
Former CPA at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Expert in Corporate Financial Reporting and Intangible Investment Accounting
Distinguished University Professor
PepsiCo Chari in Consumer Science
Expert in Marketing Analytics, Eye-Tracking and Visual Marketing
Former Fellow and Consultant for NASDAQ and the Presidential Task Force
Expert in Market Microstructure, Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing and Management and Private Equity
Editor for the Journal of Business Logistics
Expert in Logistic Systems, Inventory Management and Intermodal Transportation
Allen J. Krowe Teaching Award Recipient
Expert in Securities Markets, Microfinance, Quantitative Equity Strategy and Stock Price Setting for Institutional Investors
Allen J. Krowe Teaching Award Recipient
Expert in Forecasting, Supply Chain Risk and the Economics of Security
Questions? Contact the MBA & Business Master's Admissions Office at 301-405-2559 or SmithMasters@umd.edu.