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Harness the power of big data with a Master of Science in Business Analytics degree at SMU Cox.
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Join Cox faculty, our vast alumni network and other professionals as you navigate this fascinating, fast-moving field. Turn data into a into a decision-making tool that’s moving business in bold new directions. Go beyond the “analytics” buzzword to gain strategic skills that every future business leader needs.
This dynamic organization guides SMU students to success in the ever-changing business landscape. The club offers members case interview practice, networking with local boutique and specialty consulting firms that can lead to consulting project opportunities, and quality face time with hiring managers.
One of SMU Cox's largest student organizations, Women in Business helps launch you into a meaningful career as a business leader. You'll find opportunities for mentorship and networking with high-powered women from industries across Dallas, as well as a calendar full of events, from lunch-and-learns with guest speakers to seminars and get-togethers. The club's relationship with the Forté Foundation means you automatically benefit from membership in the national organization.
Pricing Analyst at JP Morgan Chase
Geoffrey Chen was interviewing for a job when a question stopped him in his tracks: How to use an analytical approach to price a product. Then he recalled a lesson about regression analytics from his SMU Cox MSBA class and leveraged that information to craft a compelling answer — music to the interviewer’s ears. Geoffrey was called back for a second interview. Today, he is exploiting the power of data as a pricing analyst at JP Morgan Chase.
Consultant at Infosys Consulting, Inc.
“I came to SMU Cox to make a career change. Consulting offered me the opportunity to work in a variety of industries with high-impact stakeholders, while utilizing my technical skills. By the time I earned my degree I could act as a data translator comfortable communicating with both business stakeholders and technology leaders and prepared to take on a role on either side of the spectrum. Ultimately, I secured multiple job offers in consulting and landed a job I love.”
Revenue Management Development Analyst at American Airlines
After earning her bachelor’s degree in New Zealand, Phuong Tran came to Dallas to dive in data. During her MSBA practicum, she visited the DFW offices of American Airlines monthly every month, where she and the practicum team presented their findings to 20-plus managers. With steady support from the SMU Cox faculty, Phuong turned academic concepts into business insights. Meanwhile, she also learned the professional skills that employers demand. After graduation, Phuong landed a job at American.