Southern Methodist University – SMU Cox School of Business
Full-Time One-Year MBA
Full-time
- Dallas, Texas, USA
- 12 months
- Tuition not published or not verified
- Next deadline: October 6, 2026 (Round 2 (priority deadline))
Southern Methodist UniversitySMU Cox School of Business
Professional MBA
Degree awarded by Southern Methodist University
MBAPart-timeOn-campusEvening classes
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, USA
- Duration
- 24 months, 50 credit hours
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 26, 2026 (Round III)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A part-time, in-person MBA held on weekday evenings, 50 credit hours over 24 months, with August and January starts.
- Intakes
- August, January Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 24 months, 50 credit hours Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- SMU Cox, Dallas — Dallas, Texas, USA6214 Bishop Blvd, Suite 3230, Dallas TX 75275
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 1,870 Calculated USD 93,500 total — 50 credits × USD 1,870 per credit; excludes other fees Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | Class entering in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 |
| All applicants — Estimated total cost as published | USD 111,600 Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Class entering in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 |
These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.
Other published fees
- Fees: USD 328 (Class entering in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Program fees: USD 200 (Class entering in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027) Source: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Average of 5-8 years of full-time post-undergraduate work experienceSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE waiver for applicants with two of the last four years lived and worked in an English-speaking countrySource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredby invitation after the application is reviewedSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- Not verified
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalTest-optional policy; GMAT, GRE or EA accepted if taken within 5 yearsSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalTest-optional policy; GMAT, GRE or EA accepted if taken within 5 yearsSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Executive Assessment
- OptionalAccepted; no preference among testsSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Round I: Guaranteed Interview and Priority Scholarship Consideration | August 10, 202611:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Spring 2027 | Round II: Guaranteed Interview and Priority Scholarship Consideration | September 14, 202611:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Spring 2027 | Round III | October 26, 202611:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Spring 2027 | Final Submit | November 30, 202611:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Round I: Guaranteed Interview and Priority Scholarship Consideration | December 7, 202611:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Round II: Guaranteed Interview and Priority Scholarship Consideration | February 8, 202711:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Round III | March 29, 202711:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Fall 2027 | Final Submit | June 7, 202711:59pm CSTSource: smu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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