MBA Programs
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degrees are an integral part of the graduate degrees offered here at the SMU Cox School of Business. Pursue yours - or a specialized Masters - to kick-start your career or pivot professionally.
SMU Cox MBA Degrees: Built on Pillars of Leadership, Analytics, and Experiential Learning
Take a look at the full program suite of graduate business degree offerings. Achieve your career goals through a Specialized Masters or an MBA at SMU Cox.
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.
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| 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 Management | MS in Real Estate | MS in Sports Management | |
| Average Work Experience | < 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 |
| Program Start | 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 | 9 Months Full-Time or 21 Months Part-Time |
| Primary Program Location | 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. | |||||
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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.
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21 months, including internship
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Mon – Thu days & evenings
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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
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Mon – Thu days & evenings |
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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.
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21 months, including one summer term
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Mon – Thu days & evenings
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A global network, on-campus organizations, and hundreds of business partners are all a part of SMU Cox.
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42,000+ Global Alumni Network
The SMU Cox School of Business has 42k alumni that translates to your future network.
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20 Active Student Clubs
Find your network at SMU Cox: join a few of the 20 active graduate clubs with peers who share your common interests and align with you same career goals.
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500+ Business Partners
At SMU Cox, you'll tap into a supportive network of 500+ business partners who mentor, hire, lecture, and educate. Students are face-to-face with industry professionals and change-makers.
Additional Professional Development Programs
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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.
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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.
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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
Bachelor of Business Administration
We prepare passionate students to become business leaders.
Business Minors
Non-business majors gain a grounding in the business basics needed in any career.
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.
Have questions about our programs?
Reach out to SMU Cox Graduate Admissions. Choose a program of interest to you, but you can always change it after speaking with us!