Master of Business Administration, M.B.A. (Fast Track)

Overview

The fast track M.B.A. program is designed for individuals who want to advance their career rapidly. The program is a superior educational experience that provides knowledge and skills in key business disciplines so that students can become successful in their careers. The program is a rigorous 12-month program with classes offered during the day and evening hours. The core and elective courses meet once per week, Monday through Thursday, with limited offerings Saturday mornings. Students must take the required core courses as scheduled each term because of prerequisite sequencing.

Each 16-week term is divided into two eight-week modules, A and B, with each module course earning two credit hours. The summer term follows a modified schedule of two seven-week modules.

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 experience, interpersonal and communication skills, and personal commitment and motivation are invited to apply. The Admissions Committee seeks candidates who possess outstanding academic achievement and potential, leadership qualities, and management potential. To assess these characteristics, the committee will look to the following elements to help identify a candidate’s potential to succeed in the program: GMAT or GRE graduate school admission/entry test scores, previous academic records, references who can speak to the candidate’s professional performance, and self-evaluation essays. For complete details and an application packet, students should visit www.smu.edu/coxgrad/FastTrackMBA or contact the Cox Admissions Office: telephone 214-768-1214 or 1-800-472-3622; fax 214-768-3956; mbainfo@cox.smu.edu.