Students pursuing an advanced degree from the University of Maryland’s business school can now study at a new campus in Baltimore Peninsula.
The university’s Robert H. Smith School of Business on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of its new campus on the 3rd floor of Rye Street Market in Baltimore Peninsula, where students can be part of the Flex MBA program.
The part-time flexible program allows students to earn their Master of Business Administration degree through in-person, online, and hybrid options.
“For more than two decades, the Smith School has delivered a nationally ranked MBA program in Baltimore, providing working professionals with rigorous business education and a vital pathway for regional leaders,” said Prabhudev Konana, dean of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, in a statement. “As we open our doors at Baltimore Peninsula, we are entering an exciting new chapter—one that deepens our long‑standing commitment to the city and expands opportunities for the professionals, alumni, and organizations that make this region such a vital part of Maryland’s economic future.”
With the business campus’s opening, UMD has relocated its Flex MBA program from UMD BioPark to Baltimore Peninsula. The program is also offered at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Flex MBA students in through in-person, online, and hybrid options.
“Welcoming the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business to Baltimore Peninsula marks an exciting moment for the continued growth of this neighborhood,” said Chenire Carter, Chief Engagement Strategist for the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to bring new energy, new faces, and new opportunities into the community, and we look forward to the connections and collaborations that will emerge. This is exactly the kind of partnership that makes Baltimore Peninsula a hub for innovation, talent, and shared progress.”
Baltimore Peninsula is establishing itself as a space to showcase and support rising entrepreneurs.
Last month, the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership announced The Launchpad, a residency program that allows business owners to run kiosks for two weeks. The experience is meant to help entrepreneurs test their concepts and use the space as a potential springboard for future growth.
UMD’s new business school campus is located within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment, waterfront amenities, and major employers like Under Armour and CFG Bank.
“Baltimore Peninsula gives our Flex MBA students a dynamic environment that mirrors the dynamic nature of the business environment,” said Rosellina Ferraro, associate dean for MBA programs at the Smith School, in a statement. “This new space strengthens our ability to deliver a rigorous curriculum while deepening our connections with the companies and professionals who shape the region. It’s an exciting step forward for our students, our faculty, and our presence in Baltimore.”
