Your success isn't just about landing a job—it's about building a life that matters. At the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, we believe your education should prepare you for more than a paycheck. It should empower you to understand and address complex environments using your own intellect and leveraging emergent technologies.
I'm excited to welcome you to a community where you matter. We're building on a strong foundation of academic excellence while moving forward with a clear vision: to be a catalyst for upwardly mobile graduates who are ready to make an impact.
Student success is central to what we do. Our faculty provide mentorship, and our career services team offers guidance in resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies. We work to ensure you graduate with skills that are relevant in the workplace.
We maintain relationships with the business community through internships, guest lectures, and networking events that connect you with potential employers. These experiences help bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.
At Merrick, we foster a learning environment where diverse perspectives enrich classroom discussions and prepare you for collaborative work settings – not to discuss, but to do. When you graduate, you remain part of the UBalt community network of alumni, faculty, and professionals who continue to support one another.
A business degree is a solid investment in your future. According to the Education Data Initiative, business degrees deliver an average ROI of over one-thousand percent across a 40-year career and typically pay for themselves within eight years. Business degree holders earn a median salary of $80,000—above the median for all occupations—and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects over 900,000 new jobs in business and financial fields through 2034.
These numbers represent real opportunities for meaningful work, financial stability, and career growth.
Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or transition to a new career, our graduate programs provide a clear pathway forward. According to the 2025 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey, employer demand for graduate business talent remains steady, with companies continuing to hire MBA and specialized master's graduates.
MBA programs develop broad business leadership skills. The median starting salary for MBA graduates in the United States is projected to be $125,000 in 2025—$25,000 more than experienced professionals hired directly from industry. MBA programs build strategic thinking, cross-functional expertise, and leadership capabilities that prepare you for management roles.
Specialized master's degrees provide focused expertise. Master of Science degrees in areas like accounting, finance, and artificial intelligence offer technical depth in high-demand fields. These programs are designed for professionals who want to develop specialized skills while continuing to work.
Our STEM-designated graduate programs include the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence for Business, the only program of its kind in a Maryland business school. As AI becomes more prevalent across industries, this program prepares managers and leaders to understand how to work effectively with AI technologies.
The Merrick School of Business holds AACSB-International accreditation—a distinction earned by fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide. This accreditation means our programs meet rigorous standards for curriculum quality, faculty qualifications and student learning outcomes. It's a signal to employers that our graduates have received a well-rounded, high-quality business education that prepares them for the demands of today's workplace.
A degree from the Merrick School of Business provides a foundation for building your career and achieving balance in your life. It's also about developing skills, building confidence, and creating opportunities for yourself.
We're here to work with you, supporting your learning, connecting you with resources, and helping you build your professional goals.
We invite you to explore our program offerings and connect with us. We're ready to help you develop your business skills, pursue your career aspirations, and work toward the life you want to build.
Welcome to the Merrick School of Business.
With UBalt Pride,
Dan Gerlowski, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
Merrick School of Business
University of Baltimore