Maryland Smith MS in Management Studies (MiM)
Overview
Maryland’s Smith MS in Management Studies (MiM) program is a ten-month, full-time, in-person program located at the University of Maryland’s campus in College Park, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C. Smith’s MiM program is seeking recent college graduates with up to three years of work experience who are pursuing a management degree to launch a business career. For international students seeking a U.S. work visa, Smith’s MiM program is not a STEM-designated degree program.
| Program Attributes | Smith MiM Program Attributes |
| Program Type: | Full time, in person, on campus |
| Duration of Program | 10 months, August – June |
| Location of Program | College Park, MD, U.S.A |
| Admissions Deadlines | October 15, November 16, January 15, February 15, March 10, April 1 |
| STEM Designation? | No |
| Work Experience Requirement | Applicants can have up to 3 years of work experience |
| Undergraduate Major Requirement | Seeks recent college graduates with any major |
| 2024 – 2025 Tuition | $62,175 |
Curriculum
The Maryland Smith Master of Science in Management Studies is completed in 30 credit hours of classes over 10 months. Students can choose to specialize in three areas: General Management and Marketing, Innovation, or Sports Management. Students take a mix of core courses and elective courses. Core courses include Marketing Management, Business Ethics, as well as Managerial Economics and Public Policy. Additionally, students can complete an Experiential Learning project as a core course, working with companies such as Google, Major League Baseball, Marriott International, and Pepsi. In terms of electives, students can opt to take classes in Business Consulting, Valuation in Corporate Finance, and Consumer Behavior, among others.
Careers
91 percent of Maryland Smith MiM graduates finding a job within six months of graduation. The estimated base starting salary for a recent Maryland Smith MiM graduate is between $65,000 and $95,000. After graduating from the Smith MS in Management Studies, students have a starting salary about $30,000 greater than they would have earned with an undergraduate degree alone. Students enrolled in the MS in Management Studies program at Maryland Smith have access to the school’s Office of Career Services which provides one on one career coaching.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The total cost of tuition for out-of-state students in the Maryland Smith MiM program is $62,175 at $2,072.50 per credit hour. For in-state residents, the total program cost is $48,930 at $1,631 per credit hour. This does not include fees. Merit awards are automatically considered for all applicants, and University of Maryland undergraduates that are accepted to the MiM program at Maryland Smith are given $10,000 towards their tuition cost. Students can also pay for their tuition through Federal Work Studies, federal loans from filling out the FAFSA form, in addition to graduate assistantships and fellowships.
Admissions
Applicants to the Maryland Smith MS in Management Studies are not required to have taken any prerequisite courses. In addition, no full-time professional work experience is required for acceptance into the program.
Smith MiM Program Application Requirements
- One Essay
- One-page resume
- One recommendation letter
- College transcripts
- GMAT/GRE test score (optional)
- TOEFL or IELTS if college degree is from a non-English speaking country
- $75 Application Fee
Application Deadlines
The Maryland Smith MiM program application deadlines are
Round 1: October 15, 2023
Round 2: November 16, 2023
Round 3: January 15, 2024
Round 4: February 15, 2024
Round 5: March 10, 2024
Round 6: April 1, 2024