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SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship Offers Scholarships for Master of Science in Entrepreneurship

DALLAS (SMU) – The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship will award two $10,000 scholarships to Cox Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSE) students entering the program in January 2010 who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, a desire to own their own business and have a commitment to creative business endeavors.

These scholarships are primarily based on merit but consideration will also be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

“For the first time ever, we are offering scholarships to aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs who are looking for a master’s degree through the new MSE program at the Cox School of Business,” said Jerry White, director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship.  “We realize the economy is tough right now, but you will always have a job if you own your own business.  The MSE program gives students the critical tools necessary to succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors.” 
The Cox MSE is a 16-month evening and weekend program designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. It is ideal for individuals who desire a solid foundation in entrepreneurial management, based on the disciplines of finance, accounting, operations, strategy, marketing, and management.   The program provides the business skills and insights needed to take a current business to a new level, launch a new company, or elevate the services provided to entrepreneurial clients.
The MSE is tailored towards the needs of the following prospective students:

• Entrepreneurs who want to increase economic potential or obtain the credential of a graduate degree
• Individuals planning to change their career by starting their own business
• "Intrapreneurs” at large corporations whose job requires them to develop new business opportunities or breathe new life into existing business units
• Consultants, attorneys, accountants, and financial services professionals who need to speak the language of entrepreneurship to better serve entrepreneurial firms

To apply for an MSE scholarship, contact Vicki Cartwright at 214.768.3707 or vcartwri@cox.smu.edu.  The priority deadline is October 15 and final deadline is November 15.

About SMU Cox

SMU's Cox School of Business offers a full range of business education programs, including BBA, full-time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, and Executive Education. The school also offers a number of unique resources and activities for students, ranging from its Business Leadership Center (BLC), Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, Maguire Energy Institute, and American Airlines Global Leadership Program (AAGLP) to its Associate Board executive mentoring program and an international alumni network with chapters in more than 20 countries. SMU Cox is ranked among the top business schools nationally and internationally by major publications, including BusinessWeek, The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report. For more information on the Cox School, go to www.smucox.com.