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Our world-class faculty, cutting-edge curriculum and close-knit culture of collaboration are why the Smith School’s undergraduate program is regarded as one of the finest in the United States.

We’re prestigious.

With more than 65,000 alumni and partnerships with top global and regional businesses, you’ll be in good company. Take a look at a few of our top employers.

Employers like what they see.

Management Information Systems

U.S. News & World Report

8ranked

EntrepreneurshipPrinceton Review

8ranked

19ranked

ManagementU.S. News & World Report

12ranked

Supply Chain ManagementU.S. News & World Report

2Best Faculty

Bloomberg Businessweek

ranked

Undergraduate Program (overall)U.S. News & World Report

21ranked

MarketingU.S. News & World Report

21ranked

11ranked

Undergraduate Program (public) U.S. News & World Report

The undergraduate transfer experience at the Shady Grove campus of the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is unique. Diversity is common. Many students have part-time jobs and are a few years older. Some are proud first-generation college students. Others have families. All are smart, eager to learn from one another and dedicated to achieving a successful business career.

Three Smart Options. Four Semesters. Every fall semester, admitted students enroll as part of a cohort to major in one of three core business tracks. They complete their Maryland Smith degree over four consecutive semesters as full-time students and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. The program follows an MBA-style cohort course format with a pre-set class schedule to ensure students complete their degree in two years.

For enrollment requirements, visit go.umd.edu/UGShadyGroveAdmissions

“The energy I feel when I’m on campus at Shady Grove is different than anywhere else. Here, I feel passionate about my education and about helping my classmates succeed. Plus I have the smallest possible financial burden because I can commute from home, cut my living expenses and keep my part-time job that’s close by.” Keity Barrios Beltran, ’19 Management

Specialization in Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Management Associate, PepsiCo

At Maryland Smith Shady Grove, it’s not one size fits all.

Accounting | Marketing | Management* *Entrepreneurship Fellows option

At Smith everything happens on purpose, for a purpose.We design and deliver a rigorous academic curriculum coupled with hands-on experiences. It’s why Smith graduates are so sought-after among recruiters. With the combination of in- and out-of-class learning, you’ll become innovative, informed, influential and international in several core areas.

“We start class with the Wall Street Journal so students can see current supply chain logistics, all the world’s business indices and course-related news. I teach them how to evaluate what is going on in a company, how to make improvements and the concepts they need to apply.” Richard A. Hutchins Adjunct Professor

“My catering jobs made me think about best practices for event planning. In my Logistics & Supply Chain Management class, Professor Hutchins taught us about the flow of inventory. Everything just clicked. He encouraged me to pursue my dream to work at Amazon. Now, I’m in charge of Amazon’s inbound processes in Baltimore. I use what I learned in his class every single day.” Ashton Trevino, ’18, Management Specialization in Entrepreneurship Area Manager, Amazon, Baltimore

At Maryland Smith Shady Grove, our leading-edge courses and programs are driven by experiential learning. Students take the reins and learn by doing. This creates an environment of interaction and teamwork that connects theory to practice, in real time.

Been There. Done That. Here, a top-notch classroom education is a given. But it’s the experiential, reality-based learning like site visits that give shape to your personal and professional growth.

INTENTIONALLY INNOVATIVE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS The Entrepreneurship Fellows Program is offered to Smith Shady Grove management majors. It teams up talented students to create an entrepreneurial chemistry that will stimulate the creation and growth of new high-potential enterprises. It provides three dedicated courses that prepare students to turn great ideas into viable business ventures.

We’re known for our community, including more than 65,000 alumni. We believe that when one of us succeeds, the whole community thrives. That’s why we’ve created a culture that empowers and celebrates every student for their unique contributions.

SMITH COMMUNITY

Jennifer Lopes, ’19 (left) helped found the mentorship program MENTERPS for incoming juniors. Its aim is to ease the transition for transfers and alert them to the endless opportunities Maryland Smith at Shady Grove offers.

“Imagine a highly driven, interactive, collaborative community of people who care about your academic growth and experience, then add the quality and prestige of a top university – that’s the Smith School at Shady Grove.” Jeffani Rantung-Kramer ’17 Freddie Mac

At Smith, it’s not about following the leader. It’s about being one.What truly defines The Smith Experience are the unique opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. Spread your wings. Share your perspective with your peers. Learn from theirs. Make a difference. Join a dynamic student-run organization.

“Being a first-generation college student, I really had to go out of my comfort zone when I joined the Accounting and Business Association Club. Now, as co-president, I am a leader. This experience has bolstered my self-confidence, sharpened my presentation skills and taught me how to work for the well-being of the team.” Jobani Gonzalez Trejo ’19, Accounting Risk Advisory Consultant, Deloitte

SHADY GROVE SMITH FELLOWS Entrepreneurship

STUDENT CLUBSAccounting and Business Association (ABA) Business Management Association (BMA)

STUDENT LEADERSHIP Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC)

Members of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) provide meaningful input to the dean about shaping the student experience. At Smith, feedback is an exchange of ideas, rather than a one-way conversation.

GET INVOLVED. GET AHEAD.

Maryland Smith firmly believes that students who invest their time and energy in pursing their interests through clubs and campus organizations will profit from honing their leadership skills and expanding their network.

At Smith, it’s not about following the leader. It’s about being one.

“The Office of Career Services helped me prepare for Smith’s Career Fair, where I met with a globally recognized corporation – my first employer – Johnson & Johnson. I had the opportunity to work for their Project Management and Supply Chain Co-op in L.A.. My career took off from there.” Jeffanie Rantung-Kramer, ’17, Management Business Rules & Process Associate, Freddie Mac

Smith students learn to lead fearlessly. They prepare to be game changers.They gain the confidence and self-esteem to articulate their ideas in classrooms and boardrooms. They grow to understand how to network and what it takes to ace an interview.

Taking Command of Your Personal Brand. You will have access to your own suite of career services: mock interviews with top recruiters, resume reviews and door-opening connections to highly sought internships.

There will be formal and casual networking events with local alumni that will extend your reach—well beyond campus.

INTENTIONALLY INFLUENTIAL

At Smith, you’ll learn by solving the very issues you’ll face in your career.Big data is here to stay. Research is important. But it’s the insight into how to best convert big data into sound business decisions that ultimately determines a company’s success or failure.

“During my junior year, I collaborated with my classmates to provide consulting services to a local startup. This experience pushed me to become a better leader for my team, which enabled us to create and present useful strategies to solve our client’s challenges. I really grew as a person and a professional.” Meir Punzalan ’19, Management

Marketing Intern, Linder Global Events

You’ll easily find your place in our inclusive, collaborative community. Your classmates aren’t your competition – they’re your supporters. Smith students share a desire to better the world through business, and when they come together as a team, nothing can stand in their way.

SMITH INCLUSION

“At the Shady Grove campus, I could multitask between being a parent and pursuing my degree. It’s an inviting environment for families, and kids can get involved. It was a meaningful learning experience for both of us.” Isabel C. Osorio, ’19, Management

Isabel C. Osorio with her daughter, who helped decorate the kids’ craft tables for the Winterfest class project. The inclusive family-friendly environment is intentionally woven into Maryland Smith’s Shady Grove campus community.

INTENTIONALLY INFORMEDLearning at Smith is about approaching challenges from a variety of perspectives. Through real-world experiences , collaboration with your peers and networking, you’ll gain a rich understanding of what it means to stay on trend as well as make and present informed decisions.

“The entrepreneurship fellows program kept me current with new business models. Our projects required creative strategies and calculated thinking which brought me to a higher level in making business decisions.” Tiago Alves,’19, Management Specialization in Entrepreneurship Sales Management Associate, PepsiCo

Cultivate a global mindset.It’s not just about studying abroad. Thinking globally is a necessary approach for businesses, large and small. To meet this demand, you’re taught the importance of adaptability and the different ways cultures and countries practice business. Smith graduates leave Shady Grove with a global mindset. It’s intentional.

“In my global marketing class, we learned how cultures react differently to social norms, such as a business lunch. We focused on current international business challenges. My group project was about why Uber has been so successful in this country compared to others. Since my colleagues are from countries like Turkey and China, and I am from Columbia, we could each contribute from these different points of view and present a global solution.” Stephania Valencia, ’19, Marketing Marketing Intern, Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District

83%of Smith students report completing at least one

internship while in college.

53%of Smith students report completing at least two

internships while in college.

Same Smith degree as College Park students Smaller class sizes taught by the same outstanding faculty Convenient schedule for students who hold jobs while earning their degree Customized for qualified transfer students who have completed a two-year program Personalized academic support and advisement Lush corporate setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs Convenient to I-270 and high-tech Montgomery County corridor Access to employers who favor hiring Shady Grove students

“My first choice was Shady Grove. Not only are we offered all of the same resources that are at the College Park campus, we’re also offered other resources that are only for Shady Grove students. I truly feel I’m getting the best of both worlds on this campus.” -Keity Barrios Beltran, ’19

WHY MARYLAND SMITH SHADY GROVE?

The Smith Undergraduate Career Fair brings together more than 100 top employers and 1,000 talented business school students. All Maryland Smith Shady Grove undergraduates and alumni are welcome to attend this fair, which is held twice a year on the College Park campus. Students can explore externships, internships and full-time opportunities.

200+corporate recruiters visit Smith each year.

You’re Ready. Lead Fearlessly. Choose the Smith School of Business at Shady Grove. Our intentionally influential, innovative, informed and international curriculum is designed to prepare you for success. Whether you pursue our accounting, management or marketing tracks, you’ll be ready to lead .. . FEARLESSLY.

Enroll Today: 301.738.6079 go.umd.edu/UGShadyGrove

Launch your career.

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ROBERT H. SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT SHADY GROVE

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The I-270 corridor is at your door.Whether you live or work along the I-270 corridor, the University of Maryland Smith School Shady Grove campus is right around the corner.

Enroll Today: 301.738.6079 go.umd.edu/UGShadyGrove

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