Penn State University – Smeal College of Business

Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business is located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The college offers a highly-regarded MBA program that prepares students for successful careers in a wide range of industries. The program provides a strong foundation in business fundamentals, such as accounting, finance, marketing, and operations management, as well as a variety of elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas such as entrepreneurship, sustainability, and business analytics.

Smeal’s MBA program is highly customizable and offers a variety of options to fit different student needs. Students can choose from a full-time, two-year program or a part-time, online program that can be completed in as little as two years or as long as six. The school also offers dual-degree programs, including an MBA/JD (Juris Doctor) program with Penn State’s Dickinson Law School, an MBA/MPA (Master of Public Administration) program with Penn State’s School of Public Affairs, and an MBA/MSA (Master of Science in Accounting) program.

Smeal is highly regarded for its experiential learning opportunities, which include internships, consulting projects, case competitions, and study abroad programs. The school has partnerships with over 30 international business schools, allowing students to gain global business experience and cultural competence. Additionally, Smeal’s location in the heart of Pennsylvania offers students opportunities to connect with companies and organizations in the surrounding area, including Fortune 500 companies like Hershey’s, DuPont, and Comcast.

Smeal is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is widely considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. The college is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the United States by publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Financial Times.