Management, M.S.M.

The curriculum of the M.S.M. program is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of business along with the budgeting, management, marketing, financial and strategic planning tools needed to assume leadership positions. Students will take a total of 30 credit hours in this one-year lock-step program. Each 16-week term is divided into two eight-week modules, A and B, with each module course being two credit hours. To meet student needs, classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evening Monday through Thursday, as well as Saturday morning. Each class meets for approximately three hours once a week. Students remain with their entering class and cohort section for the core required courses during the program.

The Cox School of Business seeks candidates who show a strong potential for success in today’s global business environment. Candidates who demonstrate analytical capabilities, leadership potential, and personal commitment and motivation are invited to apply. The Admissions Committee seeks candidates who possess outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential and a desire to gain management skills. To assess these characteristics, the committee will look to the following elements to help identify a candidate’s potential to succeed in the program: previous academic records, references who can speak to the candidate’s professional performance and self-evaluation essays. Submission of GMAT or GRE graduate school admission/entry test scores may be required of candidates at the discretion of the M.S.M. Admissions Committee. For complete details and an application packet, students should visit www.coxmsm.com or contact the Cox Admissions Office: phone 214-768-1214 or 1-800-472-3622; fax 214-768-3956; mbainfo@cox.smu.edu.