Admissions

Admission to SMU Cox is highly selective. Just as you invest in your future by attending the school, we invest in ours by admitting top applicants to join the SMU Cox community.

Applying For The Cox MSM

Your application, supporting documents and personal interview are all very important to us, but most of all, we want to get to know you. Please reach out to us with your questions, try to visit us on campus so we can meet in person, and consider attending an admissions event or class. Studying at SMU Cox is an intimate experience and connections matter — starting now.

The SMU Cox Master of Science in Management (MSM) is an Early Action 4+1 program. Meeting certain criteria, Cox undergraduates can supplement their business education by joining the MSM program immediately after graduation. The 4+1 program comes with a guaranteed scholarship. Ask us how!

Requirements for Application

Admission to the Cox MSM program is highly selective. The Admissions Committee evaluates candidates based on the following criteria:

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution prior to enrollment
  • Sufficient personal commitment and motivation to succeed in graduate study
  • Leadership potential
  • Desire to speak the language of business and gain management skills

Successful applicants typically are in their senior year of college or are recent graduates, have a strong undergraduate academic record, and a desire to participate in an academically rigorous program.

What You Need to Apply for the SMU Cox Master of Science in Management

  • All Applicants will need these items to complete an online application:

    • Current resume
    • Written essays
    • Unofficial transcripts or degree progress reports
      • Degree progress reports must show cumulative GPA and grades for each course taken
      • Official transcripts from any university or college where a student earned 12 or more credit hours are required after a student is offered admission
    • Two references
      • Name and contact information only
      • Recommendation letters are not required
    • Optional: Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report

    International Students have the additional option to submit a TOEFL/IELTS score as a part of their application. This testing component is not a requirement. For applicants without a test score, we will assess the application based on a holistic review process that takes all your application components into consideration.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for the MSM program are below. For any questions about Fall admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.

Deadlines for 2025 - 2026 Entry
Round  Application Due
 (11:59pm CST day of deadline)
1*  October 8, 2024
2*  January 14, 2025
3  March 11, 2025
4  April 29, 2025

5

May 27, 2025
 Rolling Admissions based on availability after May 27, 2025

*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships



*Priority deadline for scholarships

Tuition & Financing

Financing Your MSM Degree

A graduate management education is one of the most important investments you'll ever make, and it's likely to produce one of your biggest ROIs — you won't just boost your career and earning potential, but you'll reap personal gains, too. If you need additional funding, you'll find that a variety of loan and private scholarship opportunities are available.

Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:




Tuition
$43,336
University and Program Fees
$9,438
Health Center Fee
   $300
International Student Orientation Fee*
   $100
International Student Fee*
  $200
Total
$53,374



Estimated Living Expenses*:




Housing
$20,055
Book and Supplies
$2,000
Transportation
$2,504
Misc. Expenses (Health Ins.)

$4,000

"*This fee may not apply to all students and depends on international student status.

**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2024-25 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $8,600 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,300 for each dependent after 1. "       

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