Interdisciplinary Business Honors Living Learning Program
The Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) Program launched in fall 2022 as a partnership between the University of Maryland’s Honors College and the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Designed for exceptional students from all majors, this two-year living-learning program features a unique interdisciplinary approach to thinking about the role of business in the world.

Distinguished Faculty
IBH students work closely with distinguished professors from a variety of disciplines, engaging on current issues through an interdisciplinary perspective, considering ethical challenges and real-world impact.

Dynamic Curriculum
The IBH curriculum includes five courses to earn the Honors College IBH Program citation, which appears on a student’s academic transcript. Each course includes industry expert guest speakers, and group projects and presentations.

Diverse Community
IBH students come from diverse backgrounds and pursue a variety of academic majors and career interests. The IBH community is welcoming and inclusive to all students. IBH provides opportunities for students to learn from each other through community events, professional events, and program coursework.

Extracurricular Opportunities
Students are encouraged to actively engage with the IBH program through events focused on community building, professional development, and industry engagement. Student leadership positions, including Teaching Assistant roles for program courses, serving on the IBH Student Advisory Board members or IBH Programming Committee, and Student Assistant roles.

Industry Access
IBH provides opportunities for students to engage with professionals from a variety of industries. Recent opportunities include the annual fall IBH in NYC trip focused on career exploration, the IBH Lunch & Learn series with executive speakers, and the annual IBH Winter Study Abroad program that explores business in an international context.

Living-Learning Program
IBH students live in Prince Frederick Hall and benefit from the program’s small, close-knit community. IBH freshmen are required to live in Prince Frederick, and sophomore students are welcome to return. Take a video tour of Prince Frederick Hall!
Contact Us
If you'd like more information about the Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) Program, contact the IBH Leadership Team:
- Email: ibh@umd.edu
- Phone: 301-405-3494