University of Maryland R.H. Smith School of Business - Part-Time MBA

University of Maryland R.H. Smith School of Business Part-Time MBA Program Structure

The UMD Smith part-time MBA, which is delivered in weekend, evening and online formats, is structured for students whose schedules would best be supported by classes offered outside of traditional daytime class hours. Part-time MBA students generally complete the program in 24 to 36 months in one of three locations: Washington D.C., Shady Grove (Rockville) or Baltimore.

Evening MBA classes meet two nights a week, either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. During the first half of the program, students take core classes at their home campus: Washington, D.C., Shady Grove, or Baltimore. Electives may be taken at any of these three Smith campuses.

The Weekend MBA is ideal for those whose work or weekday schedule can’t accommodate evening classes. The Weekend MBA program can be completed in 24 months at the Washington, D.C. location. In the core curriculum, students meet every other Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Curriculum

Like the full-time MBA program, the UMD Smith part-time MBA numbers 54 credits in total. Students complete a structured core curriculum of 24 credits. The remaining 30 credits of the MBA consist of electives in traditional and cross-functional areas. Students select courses and tailor their studies to meet their professional goals. Elective areas that students can choose from include Accounting and Information Assurance; Finance; Decision, Operations, and Information Technology; Logistics, Business, and Public Policy; Marketing; and Management and Organization.

There are multiple opportunities for international study while completing the part-time MBA. Smith offers faculty-led trips, semester exchange programs, and international consulting projects.

Part-Time MBA Rankings

• U.S. News & World Report: 25 (tie)

Class Profile

The most recent UMD Smith part-time MBA class had approximately 59 percent male students and 41 percent female students. On average, students were 30-years old when they began the program and had six years of professional experience. The average undergraduate GPA earned by part-time students was 3.3.

Career Statistics

Students have access to a wide network of over 66,000 alumni. The Office of Career Services offers coaching and guidance to students. Recent employers of graduates include EY, Amazon and Boeing.

Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

The UMD Smith part-time MBA tuition is $1,682 per credit hour at its Washington, Shady Grove, and Baltimore campuses, regardless of a student’s state of residency. With a total of 54 credits, tuition for the entire program is approximately $90,828, or, $13,632.50 per semester.

University of Maryland also charges a $80 PTMBA Association Fee, and $76.50 technology fee for eight or less credits per semester or $153 for nine or more credits per semester.

The Smith School of Business awards scholarships based on scholastic merit, evidence of leadership, GMAT scores and work experience.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying to the UMD Smith part-time MBA program are eligible for Federal Direct and Graduate PLUS loans, as well as private loans.

Admissions

Applicants to the MBA programs must have completed a four-year degree or its equivalent for admission.

To apply to the UMD Smith part-time MBA program, applicants must submit a completed application form, all college transcripts from degree-granting and non-degree-granting institutions, a current résumé and one letter of recommendation. The school also requires applicants to complete a short essay. Applicants must also send in their GMAT or GRE scores and a nonrefundable $75 application fee. All students attempting to enter the University of Maryland graduate school must have maintained a previous GPA of at least 2.8.

Non-native English speaking applicants are required to send in their TOEFL or IELTS score report.

Application deadlines are as follows:

• November 1 (Priority deadline for scholarship consideration)
• February 1 (Priority deadline for scholarship consideration)
• April 15
• June 1

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