You'll feel the power of our innovative career programs from Day 1 — and as your career grows.
The Cox School's pioneering Career Management Center is your go-to for everything from personalized career strategy and coaching, to personal branding, job search and our innovative mentoring programs. From the moment you enroll at the Cox School till long after graduation, the CMC is ready to help you accelerate or transition your career. Click here to learn more.
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"My career coach helped me develop a personal marketing plan and map my next step. The Pathways Leadership Program at Amazon led to a career in operations at the company and fast track to senior leadership."
CJ Cacheris
PMBA, 2018
Ranked by The Economist among top 30 in the world for breadth and effectiveness, our global community is deep and loyal — Cox alums share a strong commitment to supporting and connecting fellow Ponies. With over 41,000 members across the globe, you can think of your global network as LinkedIn on steroids.
"The network of people I've met over the years in every city is invaluable. No matter where I go, there will always be an SMU Pony there who will be a helping hand."
Jennifer Kesterson
Two Year MBA, 2015
The school has deep relationships with industry leaders in Dallas and beyond. Informal roundtables feature senior-level experts from Dallas's Global 500. Industry treks and global programs put you inside the C-suite at home and abroad. Your faculty are connected practitioners, and your mentors are seasoned pros in your field. At Cox, your opportunities to learn from leaders are as broad as your horizon.
"I established professional relationships in my field and throughout the entrepreneur ecosystem during my time at SMU Cox that I look forward to investing in. The opportunities to create value in Dallas are incredible."
Marc Orgass
Two year MBA, 2017
The world measures the success of an SMU Cox degree by the success of our graduates — and the outcomes speak for themselves. The personal support we provide, the networking opportunities and the powerful global network all add up to a bright future for Cox graduates.
Cox Full-Time MBA graduates that get a job offer at graduation
Cox Full-Time MBA have a job offer within 3 months of graduation.
Average BBA salary on graduation
Average MBA salary on graduation
Top companies interview and hire on the Cox campus — with an 85% hiring rate.
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Consulting
Real Estate
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As a Cox grad student, you’ll travel outside the DFW area to spend time in the trenches at innovative companies in your field and hear firsthand from peer professionals and senior-level execs how they got to where they are now.