University of Maryland - College Park Reviews

"The University of Maryland at College Park gave me the best experience I could have asked for. The programs are especially great from students who has previously attended as an undergrad. Faculty and staff are with you every step of the way and truly want to see you succeed in the program. They understand how they can help students balance life, work and school."

"I took online classes for my MBA and really enjoyed the program. The most attractive part was the flexibility of the online classes that they offered. I wasn't happy at first with the idea of doing it all on my own, but I could easily get the support I needed from my instructors!"

"I have had an outstanding graduate experience so far at University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. I have 27 credits out of the needed 52 and am looking forward to my next round of classes, as all of the classes have been immediately applicable to my career. I particularly liked the accounting course and professor. I have finally learned how to read and interpret annual reports and financial statements, which I wish I would have learned as an undergraduate."

"Great school, excellent professors. Knowledge learned easily applicable in everyday business settings."

"Overwall the RH Smith School of Business's online MBA program is challenging and well designed. However, the work of many can be brought down by a select few. One of Maryland's professors, Gaurav Bhalla, who teaches customer experience is a truly offensive person. His instructions are unclear at best, he is outright disrespectful towards students, and his class average grades for students in their last several terms is around a 68%. Professor Bhalla doesn't actually teach anything and he grades on material that is supposed to be self researched but doesn't actually introduce a topic to research. The truly offensive part was when Professor Bhalla used the recent Charlottesville events to sell his own leadership book. This man has a complete lack of ethical and moral integrity and is a stain on the reputation of the University of Maryland.Read Less"

"For the EMBA program the professors are so incredible and the classes so much fun that I love going to class on weekends. This program is well rounded and balanced and I look forward to the coming months. It is definitely rigorous and not for the faint of heart in terms of time commitment and dedication."

"My education was helpful in landing a job at Deloitte."

"Everything I've learned so far in the MBA program at University of Maryland has been immediately applicable to my job. I am gaining the analytical skills necessary to understand and interact with C-level executives. Data modeling has been my favorite so far."

"The R.H Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland is a top notch program that offers students with any background the ability to learn and further their career. Smith offers both full-time and part-time degrees, as well as an online program, which makes the decision of going back to school accessible to any person. I am enjoying my time at Smith and made a lot of great friends I plan to keep in contact with well after graduation!"

"The Online MBA program at the University of Maryland is very well organized and flexible. The opening residency offered provides the opportunity for incoming students to meet many professors and network with peers from across the globe. The professors are very qualified and knowledgeable in the subject matter they teach and provide great guidance to promote student success. The professors also offer a lot of real world experience and application to the course material."

"My name is Gillian Marime and I am currently enrolled at Robert H. Smith MBA program for the University of Maryland College Park. I can honestly say that I couldn't be more happy my decision to join Smith for my MBA as they have exceeded my expectations in terms of what I was looking for in an MBA program. I chose the Smith School because it has a very flexible program and the professors are willing to work with students to address what they need. I opted for the weekend MBA program because it is a blended program that utilizes both in-class and online modes of learning. The weekend program fits perfectly well with my current lifestyle because I am able work full time and study at the same time. Therefore having class every other Saturday works well for me. Smith school has top notch professors who are alumni of top Ivy League schools in the US and are also leaders in the industry. They bring their knowledge, experience and use real-world case studies to teach. This has enabled me to learn how to analyze and understand real business issues and challenges that face businesses globally and come up with ways to resolve them. The University of Maryland College Park community is diverse with both students and staff being from various nationalities, race, and backgrounds. The University has created an environment that is collaborative, diverse, and respectful and students are able to learn from each other and thrive. I also like that the University has campuses that are conveniently located in various places in the DMV area both in Washington DC and Maryland. The convenient locations enables students to leverage the various opportunities for learning and jobs in Washington DC given that its the capital city of our country. Smith MBA program offers many options that one can choose to specialize through the wide variety of electives that they offer. They school offers many specializations including finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and strategic management. The school also offers the option to take to take dual degree programs Pursuing and MBA in Smith has enhanced my career prospects in so many ways. It provides opportunities for networking with fellow students in my class, who are professionals working for various organizations. The school also works with various top employers to give talks to students about their organizations, offer internships and place the Smith alumni jobs in their organizations. In addition, Smith school offers career guidance and counseling to students. I have benefited from career guidance immensely as they helped me to revamp my resume and helped me practice my job interviewing skills. But I think more importantly, Smith has given me the confidence to be able to approach something thoughtfully and critically.Read Less"

"The University of Maryland Online MBA Program has received high marks in the past few years as one of the best in the nation. It was for this reason, university location, online flexibility, and specialization in Supply Chain Management that I chose to attend this school and pursue this degree. I have only just begun, but the office of student services has been extremely helpful in making sure this process has been as painless as possible. So far, my classes and professors have been very straight forward in what they require from me as a student. That being said, the work load is pretty heavy and I spend about 20-25 hours a week on readings, assignments, and class discussions. It has been a bit of a tough transition back into student life while working full-time, but I will be able to manage more as I get settled into the new routine. I do wish I got more support and guidance from the financial aid office on which scholarships I qualify for or where to look for them, especially since my financial assistance is not enough to cover such high tuition costs. When speaking with the career services office, they were not directly able to tell me which companies recruit at the school. I was hoping for more information to confirm that companies I would enjoy working for will be looking for students like me at Maryland recruiting events. In my experience, I have come to find that these events are the most successful in looking for a job. Also, this I hoped to help settle my nerves about ensuring a good ROI from my degree, something that often turns students off from furthering their education.Read Less"

"Most of the professors are highly skilled and have experience with real world applications. Even though this is an evening program, the atmosphere in the classroom is generally one of collaboration with a strong desire to learn. First years are enrolled as a cohort and spend the next year taking core classes together. This further expands on the collaborative nature in the classroom and allows students to feel comfortable expressing opinions with each other."

"Having never taken an online class before, the learning curve to get acclimated to the online system was steep. We attended a 4 day residency to get us up to speed on the content of the course load and I don't think I've ever been more excited to learn and study with a group of driven, hardworking individuals. This program is one of the best in the nation and this is reflected in the passion the professors and administrators have for it. The course load is very demanding but the amount of value and knowledge you get out the of the 21 month program is extremely valuable. The courses all have a real life aspect to them to help you relate what you're learning to your job or real life situations.Read Less"

"The core component of the program is rigorous and requires strong dedication and skillful time management to keep up with the workload. The nature of in class discussions reflect a learning environment elevated by peer review and analysis, in other woods be prepared to defend your opinion in a highly rational, data driven, and articulate manner. The professors are top caliber academics from renowned universities and they hold their students to high performance standards and expectations. Assuming you are willing to put in the time and work to accelerate your career, in short the program will quickly get you in gear with the skill set and knowledge needed to succeed in the modern business world .Read Less"

"Phenomenal school and program for an MBA. Very collegial, supportive, and intellectually challenging environment."

"The University of Maryland is a great school and the Robert H. School of Business continues to build the world's brightest and best leaders. There are no real cons to this program. This graduate program is made for the students and ran by the students, with assistance from the Master's Program Office. The University of Maryland truly values its students and their future success."

"University of Maryland has a very competitive program. It thus comes with a very steep price tag for even an online MBA. I am working full time to try and pay off the tuition and will be taxed greatly from a time and fiscal perspective. In the end I believe it will all be worth it and I am excited for the future."

"I enjoy the flexibility of the Part Time program at UMD and their centralized location of their DC Campus. They could improve on their international business focus. Overall I believe they offer a great program that is competitive with all the other MBA programs in the area."

"The Smith School is very prestigious, but some of the professors are not at this caliber level. Other professors bring real life experience to the table which is exceedingly useful. The workload can be rigorous but it is do-able with a full time job."