Master’s in Management Studies
Master’s in Management Studies
The Robert H. Smith School of Business Master of Science in Management Studies (MiM) program provides you with a foundational set of business skills to supplement a wide range of undergraduate degrees. Accelerate your career trajectory and get started in the business world with valuable knowledge in a range of subjects – including data analytics, entrepreneurship and consulting.
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Why Do I Need the Smith MiM?
The MiM program allows you to explore the inner workings of an organization and refine your critical thinking skills on a variety of management-related topics - key qualities that position you to become a high-performing entrepreneur and a marketable business professional in any field. We'll also introduce you to widely-used business technology and demonstrate how it can be applied to the work you'll do in your chosen industry.
Acquire the management, operations and negotiation knowledge to successfully get your creative ideas off the ground.
Through your core courses and electives, you'll acquire skills in various business topics, such as strategic management and marketing. You can explore career options in fields such as art, sports and health management.
Partner with the master's in management studies advisory council and participate in a hands-on consulting project. Put your management skills to the test with projects from companies like Google, Major League Baseball and Lockheed Martin.
I chose Smith’s Master’s in Management Studies (MiM) program because I knew it would provide me with a wide range of skills and experiences that would be directly applicable to the business environment I wanted to enter post-graduation. The program provides you with real-world experiences and working knowledge of all aspects of business ranging from accounting to ethics.
Beatrice Baker, MiM ’22
Development Services Coordinator
Foundation Relations Associate at Carnegie Hall
Available as a Plus 1 Program
If you're a current University of Maryland freshman, sophomore or junior, you can pursue your MiM degree through the Plus 1 program. You’ll save time and thousands of dollars on graduate tuition through this accelerated business master’s program.
Find Your Perfect Job
Businesses Love Our MiM Grads
- Amazon
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Deloitte
- Detroit Pistons
- Elastic
- EY
- KPMG
- Morgan Stanley
- Phoenix Suns
- PWC
- Under Armour
- Walmart
My current hiring manager’s eyes widened when he saw there was a master’s degree on my resume. He appreciated the leadership opportunities I took advantage of during my time here in Smith’s Management Studies program. I was very well positioned when that opportunity came along.
Madhav Prabhu, MiM ’21
Commercial Banking Analyst
JP Morgan
New for Fall 2024: Sports Management Focus Area
Interested in a sports management career? This fall, we're introducing a customized focus area just for you. Take advantage of specialized courses in the following areas:
- Name, Image, Likeness (NIL)
- Global Sports Entrepreneurship
- Sports Sales and Sponsorship
- Operations and Event Management
Curriculum information coming soon.
How MiM Changes Lives
We invited current MiM students to step into the recording booth and film their own videos, where they could share their most meaningful experiences in the program, and how what they’ve learned and who they’ve met impacted their career goals.
Briana Tyler
An elementary school teacher shares which classes expanded on her undergraduate knowledge and focused her career goals.
Jonathan Pappas, MiM ’23
Flight Test Engineer
Department of Defense
An electrical engineer supplements his training with new skills to make him more competitive at the Department of Defense.
Andrew Benavides, MiM ’23
Chief Operations Officer
Singing Pastures
A communications major leveraged the Plus1 program to become the Head of Operations at a new snack company.
Sebastian Akl, MiM ’23
Senior Program Specialist
Marriott International
A human environments major found his true passion during the MiM and is now focusing on a career in data analytics.
Get Prepared with Experiential Learning
Partner with top businesses – like Google, Lockheed Martin and Pepsi – on interactive projects that allow you to solve real-world business challenges. Apply your management skills and establish a strong foundation for your career with projects that allow you to:
- Get hands-on management experience
- Develop your critical-thinking skills
- Enhance your teamwork and communication skills
- Foster flexible and adaptive thinking
- Boost your confidence in your abilities
- Position you for career growth
I chose Smith’s Master’s in Management Studies (MiM) program to maximize my academic and athletic careers as I searched for a consulting role. More importantly, I sought a program that would expose me to the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be successful as an entry-level consultant. Not only did my UMD Smith experience help me obtain an entry-level position at Protiviti, but it also made me confident in my ability to perform at the highest level.
Owen Prybylski, MiM ’22
Consultant
Protiviti
MiM By the Numbers
In Smith’s Master of Science in Management Studies (MiM) program, you'll gain the business skills that employers want. The knowledge you’ll gain from your experience at UMD Smith will prepare you for exciting roles in nearly any professional industry you decide to enter.
Sources: Smith’s Office of Career Services, 2022; GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey, 2019;
*Data for 2022 graduates who reported their salaries to Smith's Office of Career Services. Please note these figures do not meet the 75 percent MBACSEA reporting threshold.
Gain Valuable Skills
As a student in the Master’s in Management Studies program, your learning experience will be interactive and will challenge you to learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the real world. You’ll learn how to manage others and create effective business strategies – valuable skills that will make you more competitive as you pursue opportunities across a variety of industries.
Learn from Expert Faculty
Your professors are savvy, well-connected business experts with years of experience in leadership roles. They will push you to take your skills to the next level and offer valuable guidance as you navigate your coursework and career.
Three-time Distinguished Teacher Award recipient.
Expert in behavioral ethics and selection decision and biases in the workplace.
Allen J. Krowe Teaching Excellence award recipient.
Dean’s Professor of Management Science and Operations Management.
Expert in forecasting, supply chain risk and the economics of security.
20 years of experience in the corporate hospitality industry as a multi-unit senior leader for start-up concepts, publicly traded, privately held, and tribally owned organizations
Mentored and led in various environments, and holds numerous certifications within the hospitality industry.
Expert in strategy, leadership, and teamwork.
Academic Director
Rellie Derfler-Rozin
Academic Director, MS in Management Studies Program
rellie@umd.edu
Faculty
Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning
ncottre@umd.edu
Clinical Professor
jcrocker@umd.edu
Academic Director of the MS Marketing Analytics
jfrels@umd.edu
Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
agupta@umd.edu
Associate Professor
rmathews@umd.edu
Clinical Professor
pprochno@umd.edu
Associate Professor
nseybert@umd.edu
Which Business Master’s is the Right Program for Me?
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The Master's Student Experience
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Apply and Receive Admissions Benefits
Maryland Advantage can make it easier for applicants who have completed their undergraduate and/or graduate degree in the United States to transition into the business master’s program by helping them save money on tuition, skip graduate entrance exams and get personalized career counseling before starting their program.
Boost Your Professional Skills
Smith’s Office of Career Services (OCS) can help you bridge the gap between being a student and an employed professional. You’ll have one-on-one access to a career coach who will provide you with personalized tips on how to articulate your strengths when interacting with your future employer.
Connect With Your Classmates
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to make connections at Smith and engage in exciting social activities through the Smith Masters Student Association.
MiM Advisory Council
Advisory councils keep us actively engaged with industry leaders and experts. They bring their real-world experience to help shape what students learn in their hands-on consulting projects, match classroom lessons to real-world needs, and widen the pipeline for internship and job opportunities.
Contact Us
Business Master's Office
2303 Van Munching Hall
College Park, Maryland 20742-1815
Phone: 301-405-2559
E-mail: SmithMasters@umd.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Questions? Contact the MBA & Business Master's Admissions Office at 301-405-2559 or SmithMasters@umd.edu.