Top Dallas-area employers seek SMU students for internships and jobs. And our alumni love connecting our students to their industry networks to make career moves.
With Dallas as their classroom, students gain paid internships, apply learning and work on employer-facing projects all before graduation.
Build experience before applying for a job. SMU integrates internships and experiential/applied learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Let SMU’s Hegi Career Development Center help you gameplan your future, take advantage of Dallas’ diverse opportunities, and connect with leaders and employers in fields that interest you.
See how Mustangs have secured real-world experience that prepared them for careers across industries.
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Sponsored by SMU’s Office of Engaged Learning, the Big iDeas program hosts pitch competitions and provides training and coaching for entrepreneurial projects. Undergraduate students of any major are welcome to participate. Startup pitches span a variety of industries, including arts, consumer products, consulting, education, technology and more.
The Office of Engaged Learning encourages entrepreneurial pursuits and helps connect students with mentors and other entrepreneurs from the Dallas area and beyond.
Students pursue internships and full‑time roles in these sectors: health care, sports, energy, finance, technology and more. The nation’s fourth largest metropolitan area is home to a diverse mix of industries, driving economic growth and employment opportunities and propelling many of our graduates into prominent leadership positions in the area and beyond.
When SMU students look for internships and jobs, they are doing so in a city that sets them up for success. The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers:
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