MBA Programs
SMU Cox offers a full portfolio of MBA and Specialized Master’s degrees to help you achieve your professional goals. Explore our redesigned and reimagined 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. ![]() Leadership |
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Two-Year MBA | One-Year MBA | MBA Direct | Professional MBA | Online 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. | 6 Yrs. | 8.5 Yrs. | 15 Yrs. |
Class Sessions | Daytime, Some Evenings | Daytime, Some Evenings | Weekday Evenings | Evenings, Some Saturday Mornings | Weekday Evenings | Friday-Saturday, Alternating Weekends |
Program Start | August | May | January & August | January & August | January, May & August | August |
Program Length | 21 Months | 12 Months | 33 Months | 24 Months | 24 Months | 21 Months |
Primary Program Location | On campus | On campus | Online | On campus | Online | 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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Specialized Master’s Programs
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 | |
Average Work Experience | <2 Yrs. | <2 Yrs. | <2 Yrs. | <2 Yrs. |
Class Sessions | Daytime, Some Evenings | Daytime, Some Evenings | Daytime, Some Evenings | Daytime, Some Evenings |
Program Start | 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 |
Primary Program Location | 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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Joint Degrees
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MA/MBA
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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JD/MBA Program
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.
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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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MS Engineering/MBA
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
Professional Development Programs
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Graduate Certificate Programs
Boost your professional credentials, build your knowledge and grow your network with a comprehensive graduate level certificate program at the top ranked Cox School of Business. You'll be studying with our innovative professors of marketing, business analytics, finance and global strategy and entrepreneurship.
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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.
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