Master of Science in Business Analytics Admissions
Admission to SMU Cox is highly selective. Just as you invest in your future by attending the school, we invest in ours by admitting top applicants to join the SMU Cox community.
MSBA Admission Requirements
What You Need to Apply
All Applicants students will need these items to complete an online application:
- Current resume
- Written essays
- Unofficial transcripts or degree progress reports
- Degree progress reports must show cumulative GPA and grades for each course taken
- Official transcripts from any university or college where a student earned 12 or more credit hours are required after a student is offered admission
- Two references
- Name and contact information only
- Recommendation letters are not required
- Optional: Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report
- Exam must have been taken within five years of the date of application
- Official score report is required after a student is offered admission
- GMAT School Code: HWG-KN-59
- GRE School Code: 6660
- Click here to learn more about the benefits of submitting test scores
International Students have the additional option to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score as a part of their application. This testing component is not a requirement. For applicants without a test score, we will assess the application based on a holistic review process that takes all your application components into consideration.
- Exams must have been taken within two years of the date of application
- TOEFL School Code: 6660
- Click here to learn more about the benefits of submitting test scores
MSBA Dates and Deadlines
Application deadlines for the MSBA program are below. For any questions about Fall admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.
| Deadlines for 2026 - 2027 Entry | |
| Round | Application Due (11:59pm CST day of deadline) |
| 1* | October 14, 2025 |
| 2* | January 13, 2026 |
| 3 | March 10, 2026 |
| 4 | April 21, 2026 |
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5 |
May 26, 2026 |
| Rolling Admissions based on availability after May 26, 2026 | |
*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
Candid Conversations: The Benefits of Grad School
Graduate school - in a specialized masters program - allows you to streamline to the discipline that employers are looking for. A graduate degree opens doors to higher-pay careers.
Financing Your MSBA
Financing your Master of Science in Business Analytics is a large part of your research, we're sure. A graduate education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and it's likely to produce one of your biggest ROIs — you won't just boost your career and earning potential, but you'll reap personal gains, too. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.MSBA Scholarships
The Cox MSBA program has a limited number of merit-based scholarships available. All candidates are automatically considered for these scholarships and are not required to submit a separate application. These scholarships are based on academic performance and GMAT/GRE scores.
| Estimated Tuition & Fees | Tuition | $50,000 |
| University and Program Fees | $10,872 | |
| Health Center Fee | $280 | |
| International Student Orientation Fee* | $100 | |
| International Student Fee* | $250 | |
| Total Tuition & Fees | $61,502 | |
| Estimated Living Expenses** | Housing | $24,528 |
| Other Expenses (Books, supplies, health insurance, transportation, etc.) | $11,347 | |
| Total Estimated Living Expenses | $35,875 | |
| Total Estimated Program Cost | $97,377 |
**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2026-27 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $9,000 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,500 for each dependent after 1.
| Example Semester Cost | Tuition (assuming 8-credit hour enrollment) | $12,560 |
| University Fees | $2,704 | |
| Program Fees | $693 | |
| Health Center Fee | $140 | |
| Media Fees | $10 | |
| Estimated Per Semester | $16,107 | |
| Estimated Total Cost (all credit hours)* |
$66,336 |
*Tuition and fees are based on 2026-2027 academic year rates and do not reflect future possible tuition and fee increases from year to year.
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