SMU Cox 4+1

Who is this program for?

Exclusively for current SMU Undergraduate students, SMU Cox 4+1 is a path towards a graduate business degree where the admission journey can begin as early as your junior year. Earning a Master’s degree from SMU Cox will provide you with the skills, network, and credentials to compete for top jobs in an increasingly competitive job market.

Who can apply – and when?

• SMU Juniors – Undergraduate students who are Cox BBAs or Cox Business Minors may apply as early as the fall of their Junior year as a 4+1 candidate to any of our five specialized master’s programs. SMU undergraduates from any major may apply as a junior to the MS Accounting program. Junior applicants should have over a 3.2 GPA to qualify for junior admission.
• SMU Seniors - SMU undergraduates from any major may apply starting in the fall of their Senior Year at any GPA level.
• Fast-tracked Application for SMU Cox Undergraduates – SMU Cox BBAs and Minors with a 3.2 GPA or higher can have a waived admission interview. For all 4+1 candidates there is no application fee. All SMU undergraduates can work with the offices of admission and enrollment to complete required or recommended prerequisite coursework during their final undergraduate semesters.