Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State
PENN STATE SMEAL RESIDENTIAL MBA
Build the Capabilities andConnections to Power Your Future
Connections to Power Your Future
A TOP MBA EXPERIENCE
The Penn State Smeal MBA experience ranks among the best in the world according to the latest assessment fromThe Economist.
No. 7
Faculty Quality
No. 14
Among U.S. Publics
No. 6
Pre-MBA Salary Increase
YOUR CAREER IS OUR FOCUS
Connect with top companies as part of the Penn State Smeal MBA. Develop the knowledge and skills to land and thrive in that perfect post-MBA job. Prepare for success across the arc of your career.
Smeal graduate Annie Guzek is thriving at Pfizer.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Individualized career support and recruiter connections
IN FOCUS
Boost Your
Earning Potential
$109K
Class of 2019
Mean Starting Salary
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program personalization and signature experiences
IN FOCUS
Sharpen Your
Global Mindset
Recent Global Immersion
Destinations
OUR COMMUNITY
A tight-knit network of students, faculty, and alumni
IN FOCUS
Open Doors Wherever
You Go
705K+
Penn State Graduates
Worldwide
PENN STATE SMEAL MBA
YOUR CAREER IS OUR FOCUS
A top MBA
for ROI
Smeal MBAs, on average, earn back more than half of their investment within the first year after graduation.
"We regularly hear from MBAs that they love the degree of ownership and the freedom to think big that comes with working at Amazon, from day one. And we've found that Smeal MBAs are a terrific fit at Amazon — they're analytical thinkers, have a sense of ownership, and love pioneering new products and services on behalf of customers."
Brian OlsavskySenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Amazon.com
TOP FIRMS RECRUIT HERE
A diverse array of organizations annually turn to the Penn State Smeal MBA Program for talent.
92%
Percentage of 2017-2019 graduates with full-time offers within three months of graduation.
LEARN MOREAN MBA TO MEET THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS
Designed and modified with the input of corporate recruiters and alumni advisors in top organizations, the Penn State Smeal MBA approach prepares you for the journey ahead.
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PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP
Develop and communicate a sound
strategic vision
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
Build fundamental business skills
and depth
INTEGRATED PERSPECTIVE
Span business silos to innovate
and collaborate
GLOBAL MINDSET
Address challenges of
international business
IN FOCUS: EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY
Recruiters rate communication and interpersonal abilities among the most critical MBA skills. The Penn State Smeal MBA devotes a full year to leadership communications development. Emerge with the skills to present your business ideas in ways that resonate.
No.1
for Supply Chain
Gartner, Inc.
Personalize your MBA experience by choosing from a robust list of concentration opportunities such as Supply Chain Management, Management Consulting, and more.
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"I like how the Smeal MBA provides a safe environment for us to speak our minds and test concepts as business leaders. The breadth of professional experience in our cohort is impressive and has been instrumental in expediting my learning curve."
Payal Behl '21MBA