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Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to increased interest, the final deadline to apply for our Fall 2021 intake has been extended to June 1, 2021. Apply here.

PENN STATE SMEAL RESIDENTIAL MBA

Build the Capabilities and
Connections to Power Your Future
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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. 11

Faculty Quality

No. 14

Among U.S. Publics

No. 4

Alumni 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

$114,008

Class of 2021
Mean Starting Salary

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program personalization and signature experiences

IN FOCUS

Sharpen Your
Global Mindset

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Recent Global Immersion
Destinations

OUR COMMUNITY

A tight-knit network of students, faculty, and alumni

IN FOCUS

Open Doors Wherever
You Go

700K

Penn State Graduates
Worldwide

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YOUR CAREER IS OUR FOCUS

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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 Olsavsky
Senior 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.

97%

Percentage of 2021 graduates with full-time offers within three months of graduation.

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AN 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

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FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

Build fundamental business skills
and depth

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INTEGRATED PERSPECTIVE

Span business silos to innovate
and collaborate

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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 '21
MBA

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