SMU Names Todd Milbourn New Dean of the Cox School of Business

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    New Degree @ SMU Cox!

    Due to market demands and in line with Cox's innovative spirit, we've launched the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability Management. The first cohort kicks off Fall 2025.

    Those accepted into the Fall 2025 cohort are guaranteed scholarships as an inaugural class offering!

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