Business Administration (BMBA)
Graduate Degree Program
R.H. Smith School of Business
ABSTRACT
In the internationally recognized, top-ranked MBA program at Maryland Smith, future leaders develop strong analytical skills and an understanding of the way business functions like marketing, finance and operations interact.
Smith MBAs learn to leverage big data to make better decisions and explore their career options in a tight-knit community that encourages collaboration and intelligent risk-taking. With a Smith MBA, you’ll be ready to lead fearlessly in any industry. The MBA program is offered in a full-time and part-time/flex format.
Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of fellowships, graduate assistantships, and scholarships.
Contact
Program information is available online at http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu. Please contact us at:
MBA/MS Admissions
2303 Van Munching Hall
7699 Mowatt Lane
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: 301.405.2559
Email: ftmba@umd.edu
Website: http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Essay
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - both optional
- CV/Resume
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Type of Applicant | Fall Deadline |
|---|---|
| Domestic Applicants | |
| US Citizens and Permanent Residents | August 1, 2025 |
| International Applicants | |
| F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants | March 14, 2025 |
RESOURCES AND LINKS:
Other Deadlines: rhsmith.umd.edu/apply
Program Website: rhsmith.umd.edu/programs
Application Process: gradschool.umd.edu/admissions
The Office of Career Services (OCS) 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 OCS 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 National Association of Women MBA’s Conference, and the Career Services Council.
The Smith School is located in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia corridor. This region offers one of the highest concentrations of culture, diversity, and career opportunities in the country.
The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business is approved to operate in the District of Columbia by the Washington, DC Higher Education Licensure Commission.