At the Smeal College of Business, there are more than 150 faculty members who teach and conduct research within six academic departments, namely Accounting, Finance, Management and Organization, Marketing, Risk Management, and Supply Chain and Information Systems. The University of Texas at Dallas’ Top 100 Business School Research Rankings has ranked Smeal university in the 14th position overall in the nation for faculty research productivity. The survey data is a rewarding recognition for faculty research contributions in leading business journals.

Smeal is home to a network of distinguished and acclaimed research centers, including the Center for Supply Chain Research, the Institute for the Study of Business Markets, the Institute for Real Estate Studies, and the Laboratory for Economics, Management and Auctions (LEMA).

The Smeal College of Business has more than 85,000 alumni around the world with regional chapters in Washington, DC; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; and New York City. Alumni and friends of Smeal are a part of the advisory boards at the university, including the Smeal Board of Visitors and the Alumni Society Board. These boards are known for providing counsel, advice, and guidance on a number of strategic decisions at the institution.

As a Smeal MBA student, one gets the chance to expand their resources and knowledge-base beyond classroom learning. They can broaden their horizons through diverse experiential learning opportunities designed to enhance and enrich their business skills and ideologies.

State College, Pennsylvania -- lovingly referred to as "Happy Valley" -- ranks among the top college towns in the nation for being homely, student-friendly, and accessible. The place offers an exciting and vibrant nightlife, theatre and concert performances, a diverse array of spectator sports, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities, making for a thrilling and enthralling living experience.