SMU Cox Alumni Association

Experience Energy Investing

Dallas is one of the best places in the world to study the energy industry. At SMU Cox, you'll get a unique education in energy investment through our student-managed energy investment fund and the Maguire Energy Institute's state-of-the-art Sheffield Lab. In this hands-on learning space, you'll make team-oriented investment decisions using highly specialized energy specific data feeds and analytical tools, including Drillinginfo — the same type that you'll use as you build your career

Advance Customer Engagement

Work on real cases for corporations that want to make their Customer Engagement programs more insight-driven through the Brierley Institute — the nation's first academic institute devoted to the study of customer engagement. Exchange ideas with peers, professors and practitioners, leveraging media and analytical tools. You'll build advanced knowledge and improve business outcomes while you learn why customers engage with brands, and how engagement drives long-term loyalty and value.

Dive into Real Estate

Investment, risk assessment, development — career opportunities in real estate are diverse and in flux. The Margaret and Robert Folsom Real Estate Institute gives you hands-on learning in the industry. You'll work directly on urban related issues, go on company visits and property tours (including a real estate focused trip to London), and attend conferences and academic case study competitions — travel expenses are covered by Folsom. You'll also have access to industry-specific data sources and training in the latest software applications.

Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship

The Caruth Institute offers three unique experiential programs:

Private Equity & Venture Capital Practicum Partner with local venture capital firms to get hands-on-venture capital experience. You’ll meet weekly outside of class to identify, qualify, analyze and present recommendations for investments for the Cox MBA Venture Fund.

Cox MBA Venture Fund Get the hands-on experience of making debt and equity investments to fund select business ventures developed by Cox students and alumni.

Southwest Venture Forum Meet with venture investors to solicit financing and obtain advice in this bimonthly nonprofit forum.

Kitt Investing and Trading Center

Get hands-on experience with industry-standard data feeds and financial software, along with a 360-degree LED stock ticker, three video walls, 27 high-end desktop work stations and 10 Bloomberg Professional dual-monitor terminals in this state-of-the art simulated trading room.

Neimi Center for American Capitalism

The dynamics of American capitalism are changing. How can today's business leaders drive positive change in the world? The Niemi Center’s flagship program gives you opportunities to explore the question by getting involved in impactful and world-changing research on campus and at the George W. Bush Institute. The center also awards paid research fellowships.