The Smith School's MBA programs have a STEM designation, highlighting the curriculum's focus on analysis and data-driven methodologies. This designation reflects and acknowledges the degree's significance for those interested in pursuing roles in data analytics and technology-driven industries.
The Flex MBA program follows a 24-month format:
- All required courses are completed with a student's cohort at their home campus, with the option to take the online version based on exceptional circumstances. Electives are a mix of in person on Flex campuses and online.
- Students may focus their electives in the areas of Digital Marketing, Finance (Corporate or Investment), Innovation and Project Management, or General Management. However, official concentrations do not exist at the Robert H. Smith School of Business and a notation will not appear on your diploma or transcript indicating an area of focus.
- The MBA must be completed within five years, per University policy.
Students are required to complete a total of 54 credits: 26 required course credits and 28 elective course credits.
The Flex MBA Curriculum Guide will be shared this summer and should be utilized for student planning purposes. Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change.
Required Courses - 26 Credits
Students are required to complete 26 required course credits for graduation. The required courses are listed below. Curriculum and course numbers are subject to change. Students will be provided pertinent curriculum information at Opening Residency.
The required courses emphasize learning fundamental business concepts; critical analytical and problem solving skills; and essential teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
BUSI610 Financial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSI611 Managerial Accounting - 2 credits
BUSI621 Digital Transformation in Business - 2 credits
BUSI634 Operations Management - 2 credits
BUSI640 Corporate Finance I - 2 credits
BUSI641 Corporate Finance II - 2 credits
BUSI650 Marketing Management - 2 credits
BUSI662 Leadership and Teamwork - 2 credits
BUSI681 Managerial Economics and Public Policy - 2 credits
BUSI683 The Global Economic Environment - 2 credits
BUSI690 Strategic Management - 2 credits
BUSO700 Fundamentals of Business - 2 credits
BUSI718D Data Driven Analytics - 2 credits
Elective Courses - 28 Credits (course options are subject to change)
Students are required to complete 28 credits of elective courses for graduation. Students can customize their coursework through expanded elective options that align with their interests and goals. In-person electives are offered at the UM BioPark Campus in Baltimore, the Universities at Shady Grove Campus in Rockville, and Washington, DC's Campus inside the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Note:
- Curriculum is subject to change.
- Courses may be offered in-person and/or online, and offerings vary by campus.
Technology Management Certificate
Students admitted into the Technology Management certificate program (in addition to the Flex MBA) can choose to replace some MBA electives with technology management track courses to graduate with both their MBA and Certificate in Technology Management. Once admitted, students begin taking Technology Management courses in the Fall of their second year and should plan their coursework with their academic advisor. Learn more here.
Note:
- A combined Technology Management Certificate and MBA degree is still 54 total credits.
- All Technology Management courses are offered in-person at the Washington, DC Campus.