Welcome to the Smeal College of Business at Penn State
SHAPING THE FUTURE
of Business
- Extraordinary Education
- Research with Impact
- Culture of Distinction
SHAPING THE FUTURE
YOUR CAREER IS OUR FOCUS
The portfolio of degree and non-degree programs from the internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business arms students at all levels with the critical knowledge, capabilities, and perspective that the marketplace demands. We offer extraordinary educational experiences.
LEARN MORE1300+
Undergraduate internship and co-op opportunities annually posted by top companies
88.9%
Percentage of 2016 MBA graduates with a job offer by three months after graduation
300+
Career fairs and corporate recruiting events for business students each year
#SMEALVOICES
Showcasing the people who make the Penn State
Smeal College of Business community unique.
Penn State Smeal faculty rank among the best in the world for research output in leading business journals.
Donald Hambrick, Smeal Chaired Professor of Management
and an internationally recognized scholar in executive
leadership and top management teams
WHERE INTEGRITY MATTERS
With the Smeal Honor Code at the core, integrity is a fundamental part of our culture and permeates what we do as a leading business school.
"Ask yourself: What outcome is worth compromising your credibility and the trust people place in you? Approach difficult decisions with humility, bring your best self to every situation, and strive always to do the right thing."
Ezra Nanes, 2012 Penn State Smeal MBA Graduate
Senior Director of Digital Media Product, AccuWeather
PART OF A GLOBAL
ALUMNI NETWORK
Smeal graduates are making a difference in business throughout the world and are part of the largest dues-paying Alumni Association in the country.
650K+
Penn State Graduates Worldwide
MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
"When tied to strategy and competitive positioning, sustainability can be a powerful source of innovation, revenue-generation, and long-term value creation."
Erik Foley
Spearheading Smeal's commitment to sustainability in education, research, and practice
BRINGING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Strategically focused on embracing unique ideas and strengthening connections, Smeal is continuously building a culture that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes diversity.
A GLOBALLY FOCUSED
BUSINESS SCHOOL
A culturally diverse student population and opportunities to explore international business through coursework, study abroad, and internships enrich the Smeal academic experience.
60+
Countries represented by undergraduate and graduate students
32%
Smeal undergraduate students who study abroad
KNOWLEDGE TO TRANSFORM BUSINESS
Our centers and institutes connect researchers, senior executives from sponsoring organizations, and faculty from other institutions to share knowledge and address critical business challenges.