SMU Cox MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
The SMU Cox MBA deadlines for the 2024-2025 admissions season are below.
SMU Cox is conducting its MBA application process in four rounds. Admissions will be rolling after the Round 4 deadline. Rounds 1 & 2 are the priority deadlines for scholarships and fellowships.
| Rounds | Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 1, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| Round 3 | March 4, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Round 4 | April 29, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
Required Materials
Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Applicants must submit the online application form, GMAT or GRE scores (exemptions available), copies of academic transcripts from a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, essay question responses, a resume, and contact information for two professional recommenders. There is no application fee.
When Does SMU Cox Issue Invitations to Interview?
Interviews are offered by invitation only after an applicant has submitted all of the application components. The timing of an interview invitation has no bearing on admission.
MBA Applywire
I want to pivot into traditional Project/program or Product Management role.
I graduated with dual degrees in accounting and business analytics with minors in economics and writing from a local school. I currently work for a Big 4 firm in financial audit, and I'll have three years of full-time work experience when I apply in 2025. I work on multiple clients throughout the year so I've sat through multiple busy seasons. I'm a high performer at my firm and will have strong recommendations, but I don't plan on getting my CPA license. Post MBA, I would like to work in consulting for a few years and then transition full time to nonprofit and social impact work.
Outside of work, I serve as a program manager or lead in initiatives that provide pro bono services to local nonprofits, work with diverse students from low income areas to encourage them to pursue college and careers in business, and volunteer at an animal shelter. I'm very involved with new hires and students, and frequently facilitate trainings, serve as a coach and advisor, and participate in recruiting events for the school I graduated from. I was also heavily involved during undergrad.
Have been working in public sector consulting for four years, with two additional years of experience in public policy.
Looking to transition to commercial management consulting with the big 3.
MBA LiveWire
Was a surprise since I certainly thought I was dinged with no invite for over a month
email received prompting me to check portal, then scheduled interview (selected on campus, 10/31) and got instructions for video essay submission