The online MBA programs at SMU Cox are designed to transform students into business leaders by expanding your network and boosting your career.
June 16, 2023
Our Online MBA Blog
Insights, updates, and essential reading for our Online MBA candidates.
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The online MBA interview at SMU Cox is a conversation about your career goals. Let our enrollment team get to know you today.
June 14, 2023
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Maribeth Kuenzi, a faculty member in the SMU Cox Online MBA program, believes COVID makes teaching leadership skills more important than ever.
June 09, 2023
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From scholarships to loans and more, learn how to cover online MBA costs with financial aid tips from SMU Cox. Confidently pursue an MBA and gain a competitive edge.
June 01, 2023
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Learn how SMU's Online MBA program and Foundational Pillars have the right idea when it comes to career preparation.
May 17, 2023
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The SMU Cox School of Business Online MBA prepares students for open roles in the field of AI.
May 01, 2023
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Students in part-time online MBA programs who continue to work while earning degrees can make rapid career progress by applying new skills immediately.
April 26, 2023
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SMU Cox's Online MBA and MBA Direct programs are top MBAs for leadership because they help professionals deliver immediate value while growing in their organizations.
December 06, 2022
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Master of Business Administration graduates are a hot commodity in the job market, and top MBA programs pave the way for professionals to work in the highest levels of corporate leadership. A staggering 69 percent of MBA holders report that another company tried to poach them in the past year. MBAs are also high earners. […]
October 31, 2022
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Networking is a critical element of career development. Online MBA students should choose programs that connect them with diverse and driven professionals.
October 17, 2022
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If you want to succeed in the workplace, you must master these six important interpersonal leadership skills that only an MBA program can offer.
October 01, 2022
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The SMU Cox Online MBA emphasizes data analytics and leadership theory with practical application.
September 27, 2022
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Given the benefits of this data-driven approach in both business and entrepreneurship, there is significant demand for executives with the data analytics skills to understand and interpret data generated by various functional areas. According to job market analysis firm Lightcast, there is a distinct misalignment between the number of job postings that require both an […]
September 07, 2022
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The Master of Business Administration is the most popular master's degree, with over 250,000 students worldwide. Its popularity is well-earned – MBA programs benefit their graduates in many ways. Many employers require high-level executives and managers to have MBAs, so the degree is necessary to advance in some career paths. For professionals who don't have […]
September 06, 2022
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There are many different types of MBA programs, but the most effective emphasize experiential learning. Here's what makes experiential MBA programs better.
May 17, 2022
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Now that so many business school programs are GMAT optional, you may be thinking of skipping the exam. Here's why you should consider taking the GMAT, GRE or EA, even when it's not required.
May 16, 2022
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Online MBA programs for working professionals differ in their prerequisite requirements. Many require that applicants have years of experience, but some, such as The SMU Cox School's MBA Direct, serve early-career students.
May 12, 2022
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The answer varies by program, but earning your MBA early in an online MBA program for working professionals may help you advance in your career more quickly.
March 30, 2022
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Today's online MBA programs offer prospective students the same academic rigor, networking opportunities and career boost as traditional MBA degree programs.
March 23, 2022
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An MBA with a business analytics focus is fantastic for career growth and higher salaries.
July 12, 2021
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SMU Cox was one of the first universities to respond to this crisis by alleviating the burden of securing a GMAT test date during the pandemic.
July 09, 2021
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Getting an MBA is a considerable career decision, and Nia Henson made the decision to attend SMU Cox. Find out more about her journey, and how you can start yours.
June 08, 2021
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Professors Arjan Singh and David Jacobson developed the first virtual War Game at SMU Cox in collaboration with IPADE at Universidad Panamericana.
May 27, 2021
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Learn about current MBA Direct student, Carmen Gaddis, and her journey to pursuing an MBA at SMU Cox.
May 18, 2021
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The Cox Online MBA gives working professionals the convenience and flexibility to pursue a degree while working, setting them up for career advancement.
May 13, 2021
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It's always been part of Risheek Kosuri's long-term plan to pursue an MBA. Read more about why he chose the MBA Direct at SMU Cox.
April 06, 2021
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Samantha Simank, MBA Direct '23, is excited about how SMU Cox will help her become the strategic and confident leader she wants to be.
April 01, 2021
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The pandemic forced SMU Cox to pivot to online learning almost overnight. Now, looking to its second century, the business school is laying the groundwork for a more innovative and collaborative future.
March 31, 2021
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JT Hale was looking for the right program for the next stage of his career, and when he found the SMU Cox MBA Direct program–it was the perfect fit.
March 14, 2021
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Explore how the online, part-time leadership MBA program from SMU Cox School of Business puts professionals on the path to the C-suite.
February 15, 2021
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Adjunct Professor Arjan Singh believes that virtual business will continue post-pandemic, so SMU Cox is innovating with interactive virtual programs.
February 01, 2021
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Students who live and work in Dallas-Ft. Worth can benefit from the SMU Cox Online MBA.
January 03, 2021
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Online MBA students at SMU Cox participated in the London Immersion where they consulted with TACT, the largest foster care charity in the UK.
December 15, 2020
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Here are six tips to help you lead a team in times of uncertainty and economic recession.
November 30, 2020
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Regardless of the industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has left most working professionals with two choices: adapt or stay stagnant. While the unexpected reality we face today may be alarming at first glance, the ability to change is a necessity to thrive in today's world.
November 09, 2020
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Assistant Dean Linda Kao helped create the first virtual Immersion experience for Online MBA students.
October 27, 2020
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Meet Joshua Reece, first-year Online MBA student at the SMU Cox School of Business. Prior to coming to SMU Cox, Josh enlisted in the US Air Force after high school and was the first person in his family to join the armed forces.
October 06, 2020
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For your future professional goals, the expertise of a career coach can be invaluable.
September 25, 2020
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Meet Joe Best, first-year Online MBA student at the SMU Cox School of Business.
July 23, 2020
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Meet Bobby Panchisin, first-year Online MBA student at the SMU Cox School of Business.
June 25, 2020
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Meet Kim Bouthavong, first-year Online MBA student at SMU Cox School of Business.
June 11, 2020
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Investing in middle management is the smartest and easiest way to increase growth.
May 20, 2020
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Hone in-demand soft skills in the Online MBA program at SMU's Cox School of Business.
May 06, 2020
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It's often difficult to connect leadership theory and real-world application. SMU Cox can help.
April 22, 2020
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Here are some business negotiation strategies and techniques to help you come out on top and win any business deal.
April 15, 2020
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You won't be at a disadvantage as an online MBA student when it comes to networking. Here are seven ways you can network with business professionals.
March 13, 2020
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Meet SMU Cox Online MBA student, Silvia Davis. Hailing from Brazil, Davis is now a Texas-based Product and Solutions Marketing Manager who decided to pursue her Online MBA at SMU Cox so that she can add even more value to her current role.
March 13, 2020
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Learn ways you can create a digital-first marketing strategy that will effectively help build your brand and your audience at a low cost.
March 12, 2020
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When you consider the importance of corporate social responsibility, you must understand how to balance it with profit.
March 10, 2020
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Negotiation is a big part of every business strategy. Learn how to handle cross cultural negotiations with international businesses.
March 10, 2020
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Hear from Salman Hasan, an online MBA student at SMU Cox, and learn how the flexible online program helped him balance school, work, and family life.
February 07, 2020
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Reed Waldenmaier enrolled in the Online MBA program with SMU Cox. He used his skills to further his career and network with his peers.
January 21, 2020
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Business is global. Do your business skills match up? Learn how an Online MBA from SMU Cox will help you master your international business skills.
November 25, 2019
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Learn how to overcome business failure and turn it into a success with these four lessons from the experts behind SMU's Online MBA program.
November 25, 2019
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Choose the MBA program that best fits your needs. The experts from the SMU Cox Online MBA program show you why where you earn your MBA matters.
November 15, 2019
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Here are four reasons why Texas is the perfect place to earn your online MBA.
November 01, 2019
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Time to hunker down for the long term, as the trade war between the U.S. and China is far from over.
July 09, 2019
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Who benefits most from the U.S. China trade war?
June 10, 2019
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What are the consequences of Brexit and why is it important to know?
June 05, 2019
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Who will win the U.S.-China trade war?
May 15, 2019
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SMU Cox professors offer opposing views for the U.S.-China technology transfer.
May 14, 2019
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MBA degree holders from the SMU Cox School of Business stand to make tens of thousands more upon graduation.
May 08, 2019
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The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University (SMU Cox) in Dallas, announced today that it is launching an online Master of Business Administration with Noodle Partners, the nation's fastest-growing higher education provider.
December 06, 2018