Our Focus

The Penn State Smeal MBA Program drives individualized leadership growth along with a comprehensive understanding of how business works within organizations and across the changing global economy.

Principled Leadership

Your ability to communicate and lead with integrity and character will position you for success. Intensive communication training, a focus on teamwork, 360-degree leadership feedback, and an emphasis on ethics and integrity in our community of honor help you become a principled leader.

How we deliver:

360 Degree Feedback and Coaching in Fall of Year Two

Honor and Integrity at Smeal

Functional Expertise

The bar for functional expertise in areas such as corporate finance, marketing, and supply chain management has risen. As part of the Penn State Smeal MBA Program you develop depth and application in your chosen field with professors ranked among the best in the world for academic excellence. Our supply chain program is No. 1. Our management faculty is No. 1 for research. Our Institute for the Study of Business Markets is the premier Business to Business research center in the world. These resources and more help you hone your business expertise.

How we deliver:

Functional Concentrations

Core First Year Curriculum

Total Business Focus

True leadership isn't just functional, it spans the entire organization. At Penn State Smeal, unique experiences such as our first year Executive Panel Case Competition, extensive course offerings in areas such as strategy and leadership communications, and an intense live consulting capstone project help you hone your business understanding to lead from the top.

How we deliver:

Executive Panel Case Competition in Year One

APEX: Applied Professional Experience Program in Year Two

Global Perspective

We approach globalization as a leadership necessity, not a specific area of concentration. We foster a deep international perspective including our business immersion experience, integrated global business content throughout the curriculum, and a community of students drawn from around the globe.

How we deliver:

Global Perspectives Curriculum and Global Immersion