Small-school feel, world-class campus
An intimate, private-school setting. Renowned professors with open doors. Ambitious peers who sharpen your edge. Situated on a tree-lined campus that’s just minutes from the beating heart of Dallas, SMU Cox is a powerful ally for your future. You’ll kindle relationships through dozens of student clubs, speaker series, and mentoring programs — all designed to connect you with the best business minds around the globe. Grounded in a close-knit campus, Cox opens the door to boundless prospects.
The best thing about the SMU Cox classroom is the small class size. We got to know each other and our professors very well.
Garima Singh
MSM 2017
A global alumni community
Gain unrivaled access to an alumni network that spans more than 80 countries. As part of the Cox community, you can count on savvy professional advice, networking opportunities and social connections that open doors around the world. As soon as you earn your business degree, you automatically become a lifetime member of the dues-free SMU Cox Alumni Association. The Economist magazine ranks Cox No. 1 in the United States and No. 28 in the world for networking potential.
I know that no matter where I go, or what company I work for, there will always be an SMU Pony there who will be an immediate friend and/or helping hand.
Jennifer Kesterson
MBA 2015
Committed to Diversity
The most vibrant—and profitable—businesses are the ones with the most diverse teams. The same goes for SMU Cox, where we know that a diverse community drives the best education.
In pursuit of excellence, we actively recruit and support under-represented students with programs such as the Native American Initiative and the Latino Leadership Initiative. We also nurture relationships with groups such as National Black MBA Association, National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and Reaching Out.
SMU Cox not only provided me with a world‐class education, but more importantly the leadership skills and confidence to start a career in a stereotypically male‐dominated field and succeed.
Sarah Caldwell
MBA 2018
How We Rank
Long regarded as a top U.S. business school, the Cox School is growing in international stature. Business-minded publications around the globe are taking note--and we've got the numbers to prove it. See how Cox ranks for educational excellence, post-graduate salaries, professional networking opportunities and more.
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Full-Time MBA
No. 7 in the world for faculty quality — The Economist
No 16 in the world for networking opportunities —The Economist
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Executive MBA
No. 3 in the world — Bloomberg Businessweek
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Professional MBA
No. 7 in the U.S. — Bloomberg Businessweek
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Bachelor's in Business Administration
No. 5 in the U.S. for post-graduation salaries — Bloomberg Businessweek
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Master of Science in Management
No. 1 for faculty-student ratio — The Economist
No. 6 overall in the U.S. — The Economist
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Real Estate Department
No. 2 for highest-paid graduates in the U.S. — USA Today College Factual
No. 5 overall in the U.S. for business schools that offer real estate education — USA Today College Factual
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The Dallas Metro Area
No. 1 Best Big City for Jobs — Forbes, 2017
No. 4 among "the 10 U.S. cities that are growing fast, offering jobs, and presenting business opportunities” — Business Insider, 2018
The Dallas Advantage
Dallas is booming. The DFW metro area has been named the No. 1 fastest growing city in the U.S. and the No. 1 metro area for jobs both with the area's dozens of Fortune 500 firms and in the burgeoning start-up scene. As one of the top 30 most exciting food cities in the country, it's also an awesome place to live.