SMU Cox School of Business
Contact Information
SMU-Cox School of Business
Office of MBA Admissions
P.O. Box 750333
Dallas, TX 75275-0333
Web: cox.smu.edu
E-Mail: mbainfo@cox.smu.edu
Phone: 214.768.1214 or 800.472.3622
Fax: 214.786.3956
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Military
Veteran enrollment is at an all-time high at SMU Cox! As a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Cox School is host to over three dozen of the nation’s finest men and women. Noted as one of the most military-friendly colleges by mba.com, SMU Cox strives to welcome veterans to apply to SMU Cox as they seek their MBA and prepare for the next chapter in their lives:
- We waive the application fee for all active duty and military veterans.
- We are committed to making financial aid available to qualified military personnel.
- We will provide a one-year deferment if admitted military students' plans are delayed by service.
SMU Cox helps our students after graduation as well through organizations such as Veterans In Business, which is a student association committed to assisting veterans as they transition from the military into a successful career in the private sector.
MBA Degree Programs
- Full-time MBA
- Executive MBA
- Professional MBA
- MSA (Master of Science in Accounting)
- MSE (Master of Science in Entrepreneurship)
- MSF (Master of Science in Finance)
- MSM (Master of Science in Management)
- MA/MBA (Arts and Business)
- MBA/JD (Business and Law)
Accreditation
SMU Cox School of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Cox MBA Program is highly selective. The Admissions Committee seeks a diverse group of candidates demonstrating the following attributes:
- Significant professional and life experiences.
- Strong academic capabilities, leadership potential, and interpersonal and communication skills.
- Personal qualities such as maturity, integrity, self-confidence, and motivation.
- A strong commitment to learning and achievement.
Application Process/Checklist
- Application forms found in the online application
- Professional resumé
- Essays (Three specific topics are required; you may submit a fourth supplemental essay ONLY to address issues not covered in required essays)
- GMAT score taken within the last five years
- Degreed undergraduate transcripts
Two professional references (names and contact information only, no letters) - people who can speak to your work-related skills and abilities
After candidate applications are completed, submitted, and reviewed by the Cox MBA Admissions Committee, evaluative interviews are conducted by invitation only.
Description of Learning Environment for Students
SMU Cox brings together a world-class faculty with talented, ambitious students in a small, private-school setting. Three key elements enrich the collaborative classroom experience: the strategic location in one of the world's best cities for business, the strong professional network and the unmatched global immersion experience we provide.
Tuition
Based on tuition costs for students graduating in 2012
Full-time MBA: $83,588
Executive MBA: $100,815
Professional MBA: $78,624
SMU Cox has dedicated donors who are committed to providing scholarship funds for our veterans. In addition, SMU Cox is a Yellow Ribbon school offering up to $2,500 per semester with VA matches in addition to your GI Bill benefits. Please see the military section above for more information.
For more information visit cox.smu.edu.
Faculty
SMU Cox has an outstanding group of professors distinguished by their innovative research, passion for teaching and corporate consulting experience. Graduates of top-ranked institutions, the Cox faculty today is one of the very best in the world. In fact, Cox students merited the faculty with a A+ for teaching according to Bloomberg Businessweek, which ranks the Cox full-time MBA program #12 in the U.S.
Accomplishments/Recognition
SMU Cox is the only school in Texas with three MBA programs ranked in the Top 12 by Bloomberg Businessweek.
Executive MBA:
Bloomberg Businessweek ranks SMU Cox #7 worldwide, with students noting the program’s outstanding teaching and curriculum.
Professional MBA:
Bloomberg Businessweek ranks SMU Cox #7 in the nation. Students praised the myriad of networking opportunities, mentorship program and industry connections in Dallas for setting the Cox School apart.
Full-time MBA:
Bloomberg Businessweek ranks SMU Cox #12 in the U.S. When surveyed, Cox students gave the faculty and A+ for teaching and an A for career services. Recruiters gave the 2010 grads an A+ for analytical skills and an A+ for general management skills.
To view more of our current rankings, please visit our rankings page (please link to http://www.cox.smu.edu/web/guest/rankings-and-acclaim).