MASTER OF BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R ATION
At SMU Cox, we’re changing the way the world does business, one student at a time. Your MBA experience will
W hat different iates the Cox net work are its
drive results and relationships
global reach and local touch. Upon graduation, you will join an alumni network 38,000 strong and growing. We have alumni chapters in more
that last a lifetime.
than 20 countries, which makes SMU Cox a launching pad for your career, no matter where you want to live. Yet even as we span the globe, our deep roots in the local business community enable us to enhance students’ educat ional A M essage from t h e D ean
experiences through our executive speaker series,
The Cox School of Business recognizes you have
mentoring programs and consulting projects
many choices for graduate business education.
with leading companies.
The school you select will have a profound impact on your professional career as well as many
The Cox M BA program operates on the not ion
other facets of your life.
that to understand the global marketplace, you need to understand f irsthand how businesses operate
Bloomberg Businessweek most recently ranked the Cox full-time MBA program
#12 in the U.S.
Like a handful of top business schools, the
i n d i f ferent cou nt r ies. Th roug h t he A mer ica n
Cox School brings together a world-class faculty
A irlines Global Leadership Program (A AGLP),
with talented, ambitious students in a small,
a l l f i rst-yea r M BA st udent s st udy t he pol it ica l
private-school setting. Three key elements enrich
climate, economic trends and business conditions
our collaborat ive classroom experience: our
in Asia, Europe, India or Latin America.
conten ts
strategic location in one of the world’s best cities
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for business, our strong professional net work
At the end of the f irst year of study, students
and the unmatched global immersion experience
then depart for an immersion experience in the
we provide.
region of their choice, gaining direct knowledge of the opportunit ies and challenges facing
Dallas is one of the leading destinations for
businesses around the world.
corporate relocat ions today. The cit y’s diverse
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economy, vibrant culture and low cost of living
Our M BA program is designed to transform
First Year and Second Year Program Overview Cox Facult y Joint Degrees
make it a wonderful place to live, go to school
your understanding of business and the global
and build the foundation for a lifelong career.
economy and equip you with the skills and
A great business cit y grows and thrives when
relationships you need to succeed. We invite you
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anchored by a great business school with deep
to join the Cox family.
American Airlines Global Leadership Program
connections to its community.
S U P P OR T F OR YOU R S UC C E S S — 12 Mapping Your Career Path Admissions and Financing
A l b e r t W. N i e m i , J r. Dean, SMU Cox School of Business
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Mirelle Leguia SMU Cox MBA , 2011
N ot J ust a C ity – a P assport
Academic Background BBA, University of Texas at Austin Marketing
Those who want to go places often come to Dallas. W hy? It’s a global cit y with a local feel. SMU Cox is located in the heart of one of the
Professional Experience Radar Tours (Dallas, TX) Sr. Assistant Director - Marketing & E- Commerce
nation’s most vibrant economic centers. Businesses of all shapes and sizes thrive in our sophisticated, international metroplex. Learning in Dallas-Fort
MBA Internship Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (Plano, TX ) Marketing Intern
Post-MBA Employment American Airlines (Fort Worth, TX) Strategy/Marketing Analyst
Worth offers exciting opportunities to network
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around the nation and the world.
phenomenal networking opportunities. The school holds SMU provides
very strong ties to the
business community and is highly respected.
SMU is just
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· Chief Executive Magazine ranked Texas as the best state to do business for the seventh year in a row. · Dallas-Fort Worth (DF W) is home to 24
miles nort h of downtown
Fortune 500 and six Global 500 companies including A MR Corporation, AT&T, Exxon
DALLAS
Mobil, Fluor, JCPenney and K imberly-Clark, as well as 900 other corporate headquarters. (Fortune, 2011)
Through the Cox School’s close connections with Dallas, you can:
· Total world trade with DF W reached $48.2
· E njoy mentorship by a top corporate executive.
billion in 2009. (Dallas Chamber of Commerce)
· C ontinue your internship part-time during your second year while completing your studies to gain valuable real-world experience.
· DF W boasts the 6th largest economy in the United States and the 14th largest economy
· C oordinate and participate in one or more case competitions sponsored by a leading multinational corporation and hosted by the Cox School of Business.
in the world. (Dallas Chamber of Commerce)
· N etwork with top business leaders at forums and speaker events. · C ollaborate with your peers on a consulting project for local companies and nonprofits. · N etwork with Cox Professional and Executive MBA students representing hundreds of different companies and organizations.
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C enters of E x cellence
The Cox School has more than a dozen specialized institutes and centers designed to keep our faculty and students up to speed on the latest research and business best practices. Our centers and institutes host a number of seminars, forums, clubs and workshops that enable you to develop greater knowledge in a particular area of interest while networking with prominent business leaders from some of the top companies in the world. T apping into t h e C o x A lumni N etwork
Some of the top centers and institutes of interest
The Cox alumni network is one of the school’s
to Cox MBA students in recent years include the
most valuable resources, which you can access to
EnCap Investments & LCM Group A lternative
develop and susta in professiona l, lifelong
Asset Management Center, the Caruth Institute
relationships. In fact, The Economist ranks Cox
for Entrepreneurship, and the Maguire Energy
# 4 in t he U.S. a nd #13 in t he world for t he
Inst itute. You w ill a lso have add it iona l
internat iona l breadt h of its a lumni net work.
opportunities for real-time learning through the
It also ranks Cox among the top 15 schools in
new K itt Investing and Trading Center, designed
the world for networking potential and alumni
to integrate f inance curriculum, enhance
effectiveness.
innovative faculty research, and teach practical
A S SOCI AT E BOA R D M EN TOR PROGR A M
The Associate Board, Cox’s executive mentoring program, helps you capitalize on the school’s close ties with some of the area’s leading companies and most inf luential business leaders. More than 250 executive mentors currently participate in the
program, represent ing nat ional and global corporations as well as entrepreneurial ventures from every major industry. Students have the opportunity to learn about and meet the members of the Associate Board through a series of networking events in the fall semester. They then submit their preference for a mentor, receive their match, and begin a professional association.
f inance and investment applications. Cox MBA students especially benef it from the Edwin L. Cox Business Leadership Center (BLC). The BLC provides specialized training to ensure you develop st rong leadership and communications skills to set yourself apart in the marketplace. Graduates often comment that the BLC t ra ining t hey received cont ributed signif icant ly to t heir professiona l success. The BLC offers more than 85 leadership seminars on topics such as strategic communications, leading with integrity and conf lict resolution, as well as individualized development in areas including advanced presentation techniques and executive coaching. Special programs include a week-long leadership seminar at the Disney Institute and a consultancy partnership with Texas Scottish R ite Hospital for
www.coxmba.com/alumni
Children.
R IGOROUS CU R R ICU LUM
Financial Accounting I
Managerial Statistics Marketing Management Managing Your Career Module B — 7 credits Financial Accounting II or Managerial Accounting I Management Decision Analysis Managerial Economics Business Presentation Techniques
Spr i ng Ter m
Fa l l Ter m
Managerial Finance
Module A — 8 credits Operations Management Organizational Behavior 2 Electives Module B — 8 credits Global Leadership Program Strategic Management 2 Electives
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Module A — 8 credits Business Electives Module B — 6 credits Business Electives
61 Tot a l Cred it Hou r s
Spring Term
Module A — 9 credits
Su m mer Ter m
Corporate Internship — 1 credit
Fi r s t Ye a r
Fa l l Ter m
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Module A — 8 credits Business Electives Module B — 6 credits Business Electives
S e c o n d Ye a r
“ the most comprehensive educational experience
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The Cox School of Business provides
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with phenomenal teachers in the classroom
P rogram O v er v iew
In the f irst year of the program, you lay the foundation for your graduate business studies by taking a variety of courses such as accounting, economics, f inance, marketing, organizational
and real world
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learning opportunities.
behavior and operations. To enhance these academic courses, you also receive training in career management and business presentation skills. In addition, you complete our unique
Brad Jones
American Airlines Global Leadership Program
SMU Cox MBA , 2011
before your corporate summer internship.
Academic Background BA , Universit y of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Across both years of study, you take electives
Public Policy Analysis and French
designed to develop deep knowledge in one or two areas of concentration. These electives
Professional Experience Dish Network/EchoStar (Washington,DC) Director of Government Affairs
further personalize your studies and ensure that you are fully prepared for your summer
MBA Internship
internship and your post-MBA career.
American Airlines (Fort Worth, TX ) Strategy Analyst Intern
You can select up to two academic concentrations from the list below to customize your educational experience:
For more than ten years, SMU Cox has attracted an outstanding group of professors distinguished by their innovative research, passion for teaching and corporate consulting experience. Including graduates of University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, University of Chicago, Harvard Business school and other top-ranked institutions, the Cox faculty today is one of the very best in the world. In fact, Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Cox #12 in the US, where Cox students rated the faculty an A+ for teaching.
Accounting · Specialization Option: Financial Statement A nalysis
J oint degrees
For students interested in combining a graduate
Business Analytics
business education with degrees in law or arts
Finance · Specialization Options: Alternative Assets,
Post-MBA Employment Credit Suisse Securities (Dallas, TX) Private Banking Associate
COX FACU LT Y
Corporate Finance, Energy Finance or Investments Financial Consulting General Business Information & Operations Management Marketing Real Estate Strategy & Entrepreneurship
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management, the Cox School offers two jointdegree programs: the JD/MBA offered jointly with SMU’s Dedman School of Law, and the M A in A rts Management/MBA offered jointly with SMU’s Meadows School of the A rts. Please visit our website for more information about our joint-degree programs.
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A AGLP Sponsors The AAGLP is a unique experience for all first-year Cox MBA students who are able to leverage the knowledge and insights gained through the program to benefit their careers and future employers. Transportation, lodging and many meals are provided to all students at no cost, thanks in part to the generosit y of American Airlines and additional sponsors.
A merican A irlines G lobal L eaders h ip P rogram
The A merican A irlines Global Leadership Program (A AGLP) gives a ll f ull-t ime M BA students f irsthand knowledge of the global marketplace through an unparalleled immersion experience. The A AGLP is mandatory for all students and is critical to the MBA curriculum. Preparing for the Trip: In the first semester, you select a geographic region to study: Asia, Europe, India or Latin A merica. Working with other students and faculty advisors, you begin studying the history, political climate, economy, culture and business etiquette of the countries within your region. Pre-trip activities include visits to DFW-area companies who do business in specific
regions and a preparatory course to introduce you to the language and culture of your region. Students complete individual assignments and work with their teammates to compile a briefing book with key information about the regional business environment and specific companies to be visited. Traveling to the Region of Your Choice: At the end of the second semester, before summer internships, your group embarks on an intense immersion in your selected region to: · Meet with executives of companies you have researched. · Discuss political policies with government officials. · Visit important historical and cultural sites. · Learn about doing business in that region.
Cox’s International Exchange Programs These programs allow you to study abroad for a semester at one of the world’s most prestigious business schools in Asia, Europe or Latin America. For a complete list of exchange partners schools, visit coxmba.com.
Sharing the Experience with Colleagues: At the conclusion of the trip, you and your peers return to Cox to host the A AGLP Symposium, where student groups give extensive presentations focused on the unique business challenges and opportunities in each of the countries they visited. The A AGLP Symposium is open to the
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public and is typically attended by international execut ives, members of t he Da llas business community and Cox students, faculty and staff.
SU PPORT FOR YOU R SUCCESS
M A PPI NG YOU R C A R EER PAT H
The SMU Cox MBA Career Management Center (CMC) is committed to supporting your search for an ideal career. CMC staff work closely with you throughout the MBA program to help you specif y your career goals and determine the best way to reach them. Pre-MBA – Def ining Your Career Goals: Once you have secured a seat in the incoming class, you can utilize the resources of the CMC to get a jump start on your career search. As an incoming student you will complete a self-assessment to def ine your career goals and conduct informational interviews for further targeting. First Year – Finding Your Internship: In the first year of your MBA program, you work one-on-one with a CMC career coach and participate in a series of career workshops, panels, mock interviews and networking events that help you improve your basic job-search skills as well as identif y the career path that best suits your business skills and professional goals. Second Year – Achieving Your Goals: In your second year, you continue to work closely with your CMC career coach to ref ine your strategic plan. Our goal is to ensure that you not only secure your target job at graduation but also build the necessary skill set to continue to grow, learn and advance.
A DM IS SIONS A N D F I N A NCI NG YOU R M BA
The Cox MBA Admissions Committee seeks to admit a diverse group of candidates who demonstrate: · Signif icant professional and life experiences. · Leadership potential, interpersonal and communication skills. · Personal qualities such as maturity, integrity, self-conf idence and motivation. · A strong track record of and commitment to learning and achievement. A graduate management education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. The returns include enhanced skills sets and self-conf idence, increased job opportunities and post-MBA professional success. Through generous support by our corporate partners and private donors, we are able to offer competitive scholarship packages to approximately 50 percent of our
Further details about hiring companies and
students on an annual basis. These opportunities
recent internship and full-time job statistics can
include special programs such as the Cox MBA
be found in the Career Management Center
Marketing Scholars and the Cox Distinguished
section of our website. The Student Life section
MBA Scholars. We invite you to learn more about
of our website will outline how student clubs add
these opportunities on our website.
value to your professional development in the Cox MBA program.
We look for ward to receiving your application for a future class and welcome any questions you have about the program or the admissions
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process along the way.
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