PMBA Curriculum

SMU Cox is one of the few business schools that offers concentrations in its PMBA program, giving students the ability to specialize in a particular area. Students may concentrate in one of 11 areas of specialization, as well as pursue less time-intensive minors, for a truly customized academic experience. With 11 elective courses built in to the curriculum, you can build a unique academic experience that will get you exactly where you want to go.

NOTE: One elective course with an international business focus is required.

Meeting Times of Core and Elective Courses
PMBA classes start at 6:30pm. Each course meets once a week, so PMBA students can plan on being on campus two evenings a week for class when taking the standard schedule. Core classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and electives are typically scheduled Monday through Thursday evenings.

  • Curriculum Per Term

    Fall Entry Curriculum - Effective Fall 2023

    Two Years | Total Program Credit Hours: 50 (Outline is for reference only!)

    YEAR 1

    FALL TERM

    Module A

    • Organizational Behavior: Managing & Leading People
    • Data Analytics

    Module B

    • Financial Accounting
    • Data Analytics(continued)

    SPRING TERM

    Module A

    • Financial Accounting II or Strategic Cost Analysis
    • Managerial Finance

    Module B

    • Managing Your Career
    • Marketing Management
    • Management Decision Analysis

    SUMMER TERM

    Module A

    • Operations Management
    • Business Communications

    Module B

    • Managerial Economics
    • Strategic Management

    YEAR 2

    FALL TERM

    Module A

    • Macroeconomics or Financial Markets & Monetary Policy
    • Elective | One (1) Course

    Module B

    • Leading Teams & Organizations
    • Elective | One (1) Course

    SPRING TERM

    Module A

    • Electives | Three (3) Courses

    Module B

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses

    SUMMER TERM

    Module A

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses

    Module B

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses

     

    Spring Entry Curriculum - Effective Spring 2024

    Two Years | Total Program Credit Hours: 50 (Outline is for reference only!)

    YEAR 1

    SPRING TERM

    Module A

    • Organizational Behavior: Managing & Leading People
    • Data Analytics

    Module B

    • Financial Accounting
    • Data Analytics(continued)

    SUMMER TERM

    Module A

    • Financial Accounting II or Strategic Cost Analysis
    • Management Decision Analysis

    Module B

    • Marketing Management
    • Managerial Finance

    FALL TERM

    Module A

    • Operations Management
    • Strategic Management

    Module B

    • Managerial Economics
    • Leading Teams & Organizations

    YEAR 2

    SPRING TERM

    Module A

    • Macroeconomics or Financial Markets & Monetary Policy
    • Managing Your Career
    • Elective | One (1) Course

    Module B

    • Business Communications
    • Elective | One (1) Course

    SUMMER TERM

    Module A

    • Electives | Three (3) Courses

    Module B

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses

    FALL TERM

    Module A

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses

    Module B

    • Electives | Two (2) Courses