Degrees and Programs

Rigorous programs within a truly customized academic experience.

Leadership, Analytics, and Experiential Learning

SMU Cox offers a full portfolio of MBA and Specialized Master’s degrees to help you achieve your professional goals.

Explore our redesigned and re-imagined Cox MBA curriculum, grounded in three foundational pillars: Leadership, Analytics, and Experiential Learning. Learn about our six STEM-designated MBA programs, including full-time or part-time options, and classes on-campus or online to take your career to the next level.

 

  Full - Time  Part - Time
  Two- Year MBA One-Year MBA MBA Direct: Early Career Track Online MBA Online MBA
 Professional MBA Executive MBA
Minimum Work Experience  2 Yrs.  2 Yrs.  no minimum  2 Yrs.  2 Yrs. 8 Yrs. 
Average Work Experience  5 Yrs.  5 Yrs.  < 2 Yrs. 8.5 Yrs.  6 Yrs  15 Yrs. 
Class Sessions Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Weekday Evenings  Weekday Evenings

Weekday Evenings, Some Saturday Options

 Friday-Saturday, Alternate Weekends 
Program Start  August May  January & August   January, May, & August January & August  January & August 
Program Length  21 Months  12 Months  33 Months  24 Months  24 Months  21 Months
Primary Program Location   On Campus  On Campus  Online  Online
  On Campus
  On Campus
SMU Cox Edge Modality  Admitted and enrolled students will work with Academic Advisors to plan their course selections based upon their degree program and area of focus.             
   

 



A Specialized Master’s degree from SMU Cox can help you jumpstart your career and achieve your professional goals. Located in the heart of Dallas, SMU Cox brings together 100 years of experience in business education, internationally renowned faculty, and globally connected alumni. Explore our options below, and find the best match for you.

 

  MS in Accounting MS in Business Analytics MS in Finance MS in Energy and Sustainability Management MS in Management MS in Real Estate MS in Sports Management
Average Work Experience < 2 Yrs. < 2 Yrs. < 2 Yrs. < 2 Yrs. < 2 Yrs.  <2 Yrs.  < 2 Yrs.
Class Sessions Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings Daytime, Some Evenings
Program Start August August August August August August August
Program Length 9 Months (12 Months with non-business background) 9 Months Full-Time or 21 Months Part-Time 9 Months Full Time or 21 Months Part-Time 9 Months Full Time or 21 Months Part-Time 9 Months Full-Time or 21 Months Part-Time 9 Months Full-Time 9 Months Full-Time or 21 Months Part-Time
Primary Program Location On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus On Campus
SMU Cox Edge Modality Admitted and enrolled students will work with Academic Advisors to plan their course selections based upon their degree program and area of focus.


MA/MBA

The Meadows School for the Arts and Cox School have created an innovative full-time program to prepare you for a leadership role in any arts, entertainment or nonprofit organization.

 

21 months, including internship

 

Mon – Thu days & evenings

 

JD/MBA Program

The Cox School and Dedman School of Law offer two joint degrees for business law–focused students who may get a career boost by having both law and business degrees.

3 years with a Business, Economics, or quantitative undergraduate degree seeking a law profession 4 years with any degree

 

Mon – Thu days & evenings

MS Engineering/MBA

Prepare for a leadership role in the tech sector. This dual degree combines courses from the Lyle School of Engineering and the Cox School's One Year MBA.

 

 

21 months, including one summer term

 

Mon – Thu days & evenings

 





Professional Development Programs

  1. Graduate Certificates

    Master your field or fill a knowledge gap with a specialized SMU Cox Graduate Certificate. As a graduate-level student, you’ll earn course credit and learn from SMU Cox faculty along-side degree seeking students.

  2. Executive Education for Individuals

    Gain expertise to drive your success. You'll get transformative skills training in small classes led by innovative Cox professors through SMU Cox Executive Education. Pick among our professional certificate programs and other continuing education opportunities in a wide range of disciplines. Most courses don’t require any prerequisites, and all will help you take your career and business to the next level.

  3. Custom Learning Solutions

    To stay competitive in a volatile environment, your organization need leaders with the sophisticated skills and knowledge to navigate today’s challenges—from globalization and regulatory uncertainty to the multi-generational workforce. SMU Cox Executive Education has partnered with many forward-thinking businesses to bridge the knowledge and experience gap.

Undergraduate Degrees and Programs

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Bachelor of Business Administration

We prepare passionate students to become business leaders.

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Business Minors

Non-business majors gain a grounding in the business basics needed in any career.

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Subiendo Academy at SMU

Subiendo Academy at SMU is a leadership development program that seeks to empower the next generation of Texas leaders and encourage them to pursue higher education and explore business fields.