Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State
PENN STATE SMEAL MBA
Build the capabilities and connections topower your future.
power your future.
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.
Individualized career support and recruiter connections
Boost Your
Earning Potential
$100K
Class of 2015 Median
Starting Salary
Program personalization and signature experiences
Sharpen Your
Global Mindset
Recent Global Immersion
Destinations
A tight-knit network of students, faculty, and alumni
Open Doors Wherever
You Go
640K+
Penn State Graduates
Worldwide
A top MBA
for ROI
Smeal MBAs, on average, earn back more than half of their investment in just one year.
"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 OlsavskyA diverse array of organizations annually turn to the Penn State Smeal MBA Program for talent.
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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Develop and communicate a sound
strategic vision
Build fundamental business skills
and depth
Span business silos to innovate
and collaborate
Address challenges of
international business
IN FOCUS: EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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.
Choose one or more concentrations of study, like Supply Chain Management, to personalize your MBA experience.
LEARN MOREIN FOCUS: EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
During the Applied Professional Experience in the Penn State Smeal MBA Program, student teams work together to address business challenges provided by client firms. APEX is a platform to apply the skills acquired throughout the MBA experience.
"The Smeal MBA Program has created not only a collaborative environment, but also a tight-knit community. MBA candidates come from all walks of life with their own beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences, but share a common goal of preparing themselves for their careers."
Meredith Monroe