ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
M.B.A. Programs
Transform your career trajectory with a Penn State Smeal MBA. Choose the format that fits your life and goals—whether full-time, hybrid, or 100% online—and gain the leadership capabilities, network, and strategic mindset to drive impact in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Flexible Formats. Lasting Impact.
Customize Your Lifelong Learning Journey
Professional growth rarely follows a single path.
Start with a graduate certificate, continue into a master's degree, or combine programs that align with your goals. Flexible credential pathways make it easier to build the knowledge and credentials you need over time.
We Have Options for You
The Smeal Advantage
Why Penn State Smeal?
At Penn State Smeal, learn from faculty researching real-world business challenges, connect with classmates, and build a global network. With career support, stackable credentials, and alumni connections, you’ll gain resources to support your career long after graduation.
Recognized for Excellence
Penn State Smeal is recognized for academic excellence, expert faculty, and preparing graduates to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.
#6
Best U.S. Public School
CEOWORLD Magazine
#18
For Value Worldwide
QS University World Rankings
#22
North American Research Rankings
University of Texas at Dallas Top 100
The Smeal Experience
Strength in Numbers
Connect with more than 98,000 Smeal alumni and 800,000 Penn State graduates worldwide. Whether you're exploring new opportunities, seeking mentorship, or expanding your professional network, you'll have access to a community that spans industries and continents.
Take the Next Step
Learn more about our programs, connect with admissions, and discover how Penn State Smeal can help you achieve your goals.
Learn From Faculty and Industry Experts
Lou Gattis
Clinical Professor of Finance
Corporate finance, financial modeling, investment analysis, and strategic financial decision-making.
Brian H. Cameron
Clinical Professor of Supply Chain and Information Systems; Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Programs
Enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and business strategy.
Janet Duck
Clinical Professor of Management and Organization
Organizational change, AI-enabled work, leadership, and team-based learning.
Michelle Darnell
Associate Clinical Professor of Management and Organization
Leadership development, organizational behavior, executive coaching, and team effectiveness.
Keran Zhao
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain and Information Systems
Artificial intelligence, digital platforms, machine learning, and AI-human interaction.
