Question 1

Is the Online MBA program 100% online?

Accepted Answer

The curriculum and courses are all online and virtual, except for two 4-day immersions.

Question 2

How long is the program?

Accepted Answer

27 months

Question 3

How long is each semester?

Accepted Answer

14 weeks

Question 4

How many credit hours is the degree?

Accepted Answer

52 credit hours

Question 5

What is the total cost of the program?

Accepted Answer

Total Cost of Program: $90,740, excluding travel expenses for the immersion

Question 6

When are class times?

Accepted Answer

Each course meets one time a week for 90 minutes.  Currently, courses are offered in the evening hours (after 6pm CST) Mondays-Thursdays.

Question 7

Where can I find the current academic calendar?

Accepted Answer

The 2019-2020 SMU Cox School of Business Academic Calendar applies to the Online MBA program.

Question 8

Is the faculty the same as for the on-campus programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Online MBA features the same faculty that teach in our other on campus graduate programs, including the Full-Time MBA program.

Question 9

Will I be able to access academic support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can attend virtual office hours with faculty. You will also be assigned an individual Success Coach who can help you access academic resources and tutors. And you can benefit from alumni mentors and fellow classmates.

Question 10

Can I speed up the program?

Accepted Answer

No.  The Online MBA has live class sessions each week and external class work, including case study prep, team projects, readings, lectures, and posting on discussion boards. We believe in a cohort model where you begin with the same group of people and work through the curriculum together in sequential. By building strong relationships through the cohort model, you will also build and hone your leadership and team skills.

Question 11

What materials do I need to apply?

Accepted Answer

You will need several documents as part of the admissions process including:, Completed online application, Undergraduate transcripts, Resume, Essay, Two professional recommendations, GMAT/GRE scores, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores (international applicants only)

Question 12

Is it possible to waive the GMAT/GRE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we review waiver requests on a case-by-case basis

Question 13

Can I request an admissions interview?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 14

Can I apply for any financial aid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, apply through FAFSA. You may also qualify for early review/priority deadline scholarships from SMU Cox. Additionally, your employer may offer tuition reimbursement.

Question 15

I am U.S. Veteran. Do you participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will waive your application feed and you may be eligible for financial aid.

Question 16

Is orientation on campus?

Accepted Answer

Orientation sessions are done virtually. You will have the option to attend one of several one-hour sessions with our Student Services team and additionally be required to complete self-paced orientation activities. We conclude the orientation process just before classes begin with a virtual session featuring your professors for the first semester.

Question 17

Can Online MBA students come onto campus?

Accepted Answer

YES!  If you are located in Dallas-Fort Worth area or are going to be in town, we highly encourage our Online MBA students to come to campus if desired. Currently, Online MBA students have come to campus to meet with faculty, study, participate in professional development activities, join student club events and study in the library.  All students, including those taking classes virtually, are welcome to visit us.

Question 18

Where do most students come from?

Accepted Answer

The SMU Cox Online MBA program has students attending classes from all over the US.  Currently, about half of the students reside in the greater Dallas-Ft Worth area, but many travel during the week for work.  Another 20% come from other cities in Texas and the rest is a mix of West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast

Graduate Business Programs	Full-Time Two-Year MBA	Full-Time One-Year MBA	Professional MBA	MBA Direct	Online MBA	Executive MBA	MS Programs*
Average Age	28 years	28 years	29 years	22 years	31 years	37 years	22 years
Average Work Experience	5 years	5 years	6 years	<2 years	10 years	15 years	1 year
Class Sessions	Daytime, some evenings	Daytime, some evenings	Evenings, some Saturday mornings	Weekday nights, Online	Weeknight evenings, some Saturday mornings	Alternating Weekends, Fridays & Saturdays	Daytime, some evenings
Program Start	August only	May only	January & August	January & August	January, May & August	August only	August only
Program Length	21 months	12 months	24 months	33 months	27 months	21 months	9-12 months
Credit Hours	71	52	50	53	52	48	30-37

Comparison of Cox Graduate Programs