Smith MBAs Meet With Warren Buffett in Omaha
Last fall, a handful of MBAs from the Robert H. Smith School of Business were chosen to meet one of the most successful investors in the world — Warren Buffett. The group traveled to Omaha, Nebraska — the headquarters of Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway. On Nov. 18, 2016, the lucky group was able to take part in an informal Q&A session with Buffett himself. Continue reading…
Smith Online MBAs Get Real Experience in Pop-Up Challenge
Last fall, Online MBA students at the Robert H. Smith School of Business created a prototype straw-equipped water bottle that clamps to bedside furniture. The idea was part of a three-week pop up challenge in late 2016, helping develop complete “zero to market” ideas for businesses. Continue reading…
Export Workshops Coming to Smith School Through May
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has announced it’s launching a five-part workshop series where business leaders with global aspirations can learn cross-border trade strategies. According to the Smith School, the Industry Professional Workshop Series in Export Management will start January 12, 2017, at the University of Maryland BioPark in Baltimore, MD. Continue reading…
Smith Faculty Lend Their Expertise in Interviews With the Media
Professors from the Robert H. Smith School of Business often serve as experts in the media. Here are a few excerpts of various faculty members sharing their knowledge on a range of business topics. Continue reading…
Top Finance MBAs in DC
As today’s job market continues to grow more cutthroat and competitive, particularly in the realm of finance, there is an increased demand for business school grads with both quantitative and policy experience.
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Smith MBAs Win U.S. Chamber Foundation MBA Case Competition
Robert H. Smith School MBAs continue to shine when the spotlight is placed upon them. Earlier this month, a team of Smith MBA beat out finalists from Northwestern, Georgetown and Carnegie Mellon to win the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s inaugural MBA Case Competition in Washington, D.C. Continue reading…
