Differentiators
Aspects of the Penn State Smeal MBA Program that make it stand out from other business schools.
Differentiators
Leadership Communications Program
You might be the most intelligent person in the room, but it won't matter if you can't communicate. No other program provides a year-long program integrating presentation and corporate communication skills with functional disciplines. Alumni report that these skills set them apart from other MBAs.
Executive Panel Case Competition
Compete with your team for real monetary reward in a team case competition judged by senior executives at the end of your first year.
Global Immersion Trip
You will travel to a developing economy for a one week survey course experiencing various companies, disciplines, functions, and cultural events. This required trip extends your perspective and prepares you for global leadership.
360 Leadership Assessment
A process widely used in Fortune 500 companies for high-level talent development, you participate in a second-year leadership behavior assessment based on your performance in your internship and first MBA year. Rated by colleagues, team members, and supervisors, you compare your own perception of your leadership skills with those around you, and are coached on stregths and improvement areas.
APEX
Our Applied Professional Experience program provides the capstone for your learning. In this practicum experience, work with a team on a live consulting project throughout your final semester.
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