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Smeal College of Business

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Smeal College of Business

Smeal College of Business is a leading public business college in the suburban of University Park in Pennsylvania in the US. More than 6,000 students are enrolled in the executive education programs of the college. Students can visit the official website of the college at http://www.smeal.psu.edu/

Smeal College of Business History

Smeal College of Business history started in the year 1953. It is an academic unit at the Pennsylvania State University. Ossian R. MaKenzie was the first dean of the college. It got its name after Mary Jean and Frank Smeal who was the alumni and benefactors of the college. This business school is one of the public higher education institutes. 

Smeal College of Business Programs, Courses, and Schools 

Smeal College of Business offers many undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and online degree programs for students. All the programs are divided into various majors and minors. Students can also enroll in the joint degree programs of the college where they can jointly enroll in the programs of the two academic units of the University at the same time. Some programs in the field include –

  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Accounting 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Management & Organization 
  • Supply Chain 
  • Real Estate 
  • Information Systems 

To know more about Smeal College of Business programs, click here https://www.smeal.psu.edu/

Smeal College of Business Achievements

  • According to Bloomberg, it ranked 38th in the US for its MBA program. 
  • According to the US News & World Report, it ranked 33rd in the US for its MBA program. 
  • According to the QS ranking, it ranked 73rd globally for its MBA programs. 
  • According to the Financial Times, it ranked 86th globally for its MBA programs. 

Smeal College of Business USP 

Smeal College of Business has accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The students of this business school get more than 1300 internship and co-op opportunities in top-ranked companies all around the world. All the business programs of the college ranked top on the global list. Their mission is to make business good and the world even better. 

Smeal College of Business Notable Alumni

Smeal College of Business’s notable alumni include –

  • William Schreyer (American Businessman)
  • John James (US Representative)
  • Tim Frazier (Basketball Player)
  • Daniel S. Mead (Executive)
  • Ronald E. Adams 9General)
  • Patricia Woertz (CEO of Archer Daniels Midland)
  • John Surma (Former CEO of US Steel) 

Smeal College of Business Infrastructure and Services

Campus

Smeal College of Business campus is at Penn State University. This business college campus is spread out over an area of 210,000 square feet near the eastern end of the campus. The campus building was designed by Robert A. M. Stern and BLT architects. The campus has dedicated classrooms and laboratories for the students so they can get a quality education. Students can also explore the sports facilities as well as food outlets on campus. 

 Library

William and Joan Schreyer Business Library is the main library of the college that fulfills the business-related educational research requirements of the students. The help desk and the librarian provide end-to-end support to all the students. Students can borrow books or get online access to library resources. To know more about the Smeal College of Business library, click here https://libraries.psu.edu/business

Housing Services

Smeal College of Business housing is available on campus and off campus both. On-campus housing is offered by Penn State University for all the students that come under its academic units. Students can also go for off-campus housing options that share a very close distance to the main campus of the college. Students get fully furnished rooms in the on-campus housing and semi to non-furnished housing in the off-campus housing. To know more about Smeal College of Business housing, click here https://liveon.psu.edu/university-park/housing

Medical Services 

Smeal College of Business medical services include –

  • Primary Health Care 
  • Urgent Health Care 
  • Pharmacy & Medicine 
  • Women’s Health Care 
  • Men’s Health Care 
  • Travel Medicine 

Student Clubs  

Smeal College of Business student clubs include –

  • Actuarial Science Club 
  • Aces Dance Crew 
  • A-7 
  • A Pair of Dream 
  • Acacia 
  • Academy Health Students Chapter 
  • Access Club Penn State 

College Location 

Smeal College of Business’s location is at 210 Business Building, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA. 

Different Campuses Location  

Smeal College of Business campus is at 210 Business Building, University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, USA.  

Top Landmarks, Top Companies, & Top Airports Nearby  

  • Pegula Ice Arena 
  • Center for the Performing Arts 
  • The Arboretum 
  • Beaver Stadium 
  • Bryce Jordan Center 
  • Palmer Museum of Art 
  • The Saloon 
  • Inferno 
  • Escape Rooms Inc 
  • Vamos! Lion Chariot 
  • Medlar Field at Lubrano Park 
  • The Brewery 
  • The Rathskeller 
  • Lion & Cub 
  • State College Spikes 
  • The Shandygaff 

International Students Information 

Courses Offered

Smeal College of Business courses in the field include –

  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Accounting 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Management & Organization 
  • Supply Chain 
  • Real Estate 
  • Information Systems 

Student Support

Smeal College of Business student support includes-

  • Academic Support Service 
  • Sports and Recreational Services 
  • Career Development Services 
  • Housing and Dining Support 
  • Disability Services

Visas & Immigration Support

International students of the college can get support from Penn State Global and all the information they need on immigration and visas. For all the information, applicants can go to the college's official website. Before requesting a visa, you must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee if you have a brand-new I-20 or DS-2019. The SEVIS I-901 fee is waived for students who receive a "transfer pending" I-20 or DS-2019 from Penn State provided they begin their studies within five months of their previous enrolment. 

International Student Contact 

Smeal College of Business international students can visit the link to know more about it, here https://careerconnections.smeal.psu.edu/channels/international-students/

Student Life 

Student Society

Some student societies of the Smeal College of Business include –

  • Thespians 
  • Blue Band 
  • Chabad 
  • Glee Club 
  • Anime Organization 
  • Digi Digits 
  • Apollo 
  • Boulevard  

Sports & Fitness

Smeal College of Business sports facilities are as follows –

  • Aquatics Center 
  • Baseball Field 
  • Capital Union Building 
  • Gymnasium 
  • Harrisburg Country Club 
  • Hoverter Tennis 
  • Multipurpose Turf Field 

Health & Wellness

Smeal College of Business health and wellness include-

  • Virtual Services 
  • Psychiatric Services 
  • Counseling 
  • Community Education 
  • Crisis Intervention 
  • Wellness & Self-Help Options 

Residential Life

Smeal College of Business residential life is dedicated to building a secure and inclusive living atmosphere for the students. The residential and housing team provides every kind of support to the students so that students can get a better learning experience. There are community lounges, a fitness area, and many other recreational spaces across the residential area where students can enjoy their time. 

Food & Drinks 

  • East Food District 
  • HUB Dining 
  • Rolling Lion Food Truck 
  • West Food District 
  • Pollock Dining Commons 
  • North Food District  

Short-Term Getaways, Weekend Getaways

  • Pegula Ice Arena 
  • Center for the Performing Arts 
  • The Arboretum 
  • Beaver Stadium 
  • Bryce Jordan Center 
  • Palmer Museum of Art 
  • The Saloon 
  • Inferno 
  • Escape Rooms Inc 
  • Vamos! Lion Chariot 
  • Medlar Field at Lubrano Park 
  • The Brewery 
  • The Rathskeller 
  • Lion & Cub 
  • State College Spikes 
  • The Shandygaff 

Part-Time Jobs 

Smeal College of Business offers on-campus and off-campus part-time work opportunities for students. Students can take support from the career development office which can help students in connecting with the network of employers. Students can earn some money through these opportunities. To know more about it, here https://www.smeal.psu.edu/about-smeal/employment

Student Safety

Crime Around the Area

On every Penn State campus, initiatives are taken to encourage a secure environment for both living and studying. The safety of the students, educators, and staff has always been and will be, a top priority. Additionally, the university keeps Emergency telephone services for the students so they can reach out to the safety officer in their time of need. 

Good Safety Score 

Pennsylvania has a low rate of crime. 

Famous Courses 

  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Accounting 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Management & Organization 
  • Supply Chain 
  • Real Estate 
  • Information Systems 

Campus Recruitment Process

The career development office has many career opportunities for students. Students must clear multi rounds of interviews. The team arranges many recruitment events and career fairs so that students can get connected with their future employers. The team also serves students with all kinds of professional support. 

Famous companies that recruit directly from the Smeal College of Business

  • AB Volvo 
  • Facebook 
  • Actuant Corporation 
  • EY 
  • IBM 
  • Apple 
  • Intel Corporation 
  • JP Morgan Chase & Co. 
  1. Median Earnings 5 Years After Graduation – $115,000
  2. Median Earnings 3 Years After Graduation – $62,000
  3. Employed 3 Years After Graduation – More than 90%
  4. Employed 12 Months After Graduation – 85%

Brochures and Application 

Students can directly apply through the link, here https://oneyearmba.smeal.psu.edu/apply

Download the University brochures, here https://www.smeal.psu.edu/alumni/images/mba-brochure-map/view

Application Requirements

Bachelors

  • Online Application Form 
  • Application Fee 
  • Academic Transcripts 
  • ACT/SAT Score 
  • English Proficiency Test Score 
  • IELTS (6.5)
  • TOEFL (80)

Master

  • Online Application Form 
  • Application Fee (65 USD)
  • Personal Statement 
  • Resume 
  • LOR 
  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • GMAT/GRE Score 
  • English Proficiency Test Score 
  • IELTS (6.5)
  • TOEFL (80)

Smeal College of Business Programs

Program
Duration
Format
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Standard Test

Smeal College of Business Application Requirements

3.5
GPA

Smeal College of Business Cost of studies

Fees

 

Smeal College of Business Deadlines

Bachelors: November 
Masters: April 

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements

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