The Catalyst at SMU

The Catalyst at SMU is an 8-week transition program, focused on guiding military service members through the transition from service to the classroom or the workforce. Throughout The Catalyst at SMU program, you’ll participate in career transition focused curriculum, receive brand management training, earn a professional certificate in project management and complete graduate level credit hours.

During the first week of the program, you’ll spend time “finding your why” as we dive into fulfilling your purpose after the military. Understanding how your military experiences translate into the private sector will ensure your knowledge and expertise can be applied to a viable civilian career choice.

As the program progresses, you’ll work with four top companies with real-life operational problems to solve. You’ll collaborate with other students to understand the issues and propose solutions to the problems the companies present. Through these assignments, you’ll gain exposure to an array of occupations and employment options. You'll also be able to show off your individual strengths and knowledge to hiring managers, which has the potential to generate career opportunities.