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We strive to make the admissions process as smooth and affordable as possible with:

GMAT/GRE not required
Merit-based scholarships available
Military benefits, including Yellow Ribbon participation
One-on-one admissions counseling
No application fee

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Final Submit Deadline: April 3rd

Applicants who submit by this date are eligible for a guaranteed minimum $2,000 scholarship.

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Perfect for professionals who want to gain the skills to move ahead but need the flexibility of a part-time program in a live, online environment.

Accelerate your career with the No. 17 Online MBA in the U.S.¹

Program Overview

The mission of the SMU Cox School of Business is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to emerge as a successful leader in a changing world. Through a rigorous, immersive curriculum, you’ll learn to tackle real-world business challenges and transform obstacles into positive outcomes with an agile business perspective.

Our students learn to navigate complex problems and succinctly communicate data insights with a diverse, collaborative cohort of colleagues. As an online student, you will experience the same rigor, energy and community as students in our on-campus program. In approximately 24 months, you will earn the same diploma while benefiting from a flexible program that fits into your already full life. No matter where you are, as an Online MBA student, the Cox network of support is your ally for business, your ally for life.

Leadership

We will prepare you to become a business leader, focusing on collaborating with cross-functional teams, thinking boldly and tackling complex business challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Analytics

You will gain essential insights from data and evolve your skill set to effectively turn business analyses into business solutions.

Experiential Learning

Gain hands-on experience and develop an agile business toolkit by examining the challenges of real companies and applying your own solutions.

Lifelong Career Support

We invest in you — for life. We understand that the decision to pursue your MBA represents a major investment and commitment. If you commit, so will we. As a student and alum, you’ll have lifelong access to a strong support system and career services including:

A close-knit network of over 40,000 global alumni with lifelong support for mentorship and recruiting opportunities
Opportunities to connect with global corporations in the Dallas metro area, currently home to over a dozen Fortune 500 companies
Career counseling, including help with company research, resume and cover letter assistance, interview tips, and advice on job acceptance and salary negotiation
Access to job boards and career fairs

Learn from the Best

We don’t just teach business — we’re immersed in business. When they’re not teaching you applicable knowledge and skills, your professors are consulting for Fortune 500's, publishing books and research, running their own businesses and serving in government. Small class sizes and a calendar full of events where you can mingle informally mean you’ll be able to build one-on-one relationships with the academics and professionals who are as invested in your future as you are.

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AACSB

The Edwin L. Cox School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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TOP 50

SMU Cox is ranked as one of the best business schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report (2022).

IN THE U.S.

#31

Bloomberg Businessweek ranks SMU Cox #31 in the nation for best 2021-22 full-time MBA Business School, with high marks in learning, diversity and networking.

IN THE NATION

SMU Cox’s full-time MBA program is highly ranked for potential networking opportunities by The Economist (2019).

FOR NETWORKING

¹Source: Poets&Quants, Best Online MBA Programs, 2023.