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Student Clubs

The Cox Graduate Programs offer a number of clubs and organizations through which you can refine your leadership skills. As an elected official on the Student Advisory Board, for example, you can help shape the school’s future programs by serving as the liaison between the student body and the faculty and administration. As a participant in the Ambassador Program, you can play an external-facing sales role for the school - whether touring prospective students around campus or representing the school at a local open house. Or as a member of the Cox MBA Diversity Association, you can promote greater diversity at the school by implementing programs and hosting events.

List of Clubs and Organizations and links to their sites:

BLC Student Advisory Council

The Business Leadership Advisory Council facilitates innovative changes to the leadership offerings, motivates MBA participation, and cultivates alumni and business community partnerships.

 
   

Buy-Side Club

The SMU Private Equity, Investment Management and Hedge Fund Club (“Buyside Club”) is a student-run club that seeks to raise the perception of the Cox School of Business to the Private Equity, Investment Management and Hedge Fund industries via industry and career education programs, distinguished speakers series, a mock investment practicum, a new annual Conference, and other various networking opportunities

   

Consulting Club

To fulfill the expectations of members of the club, to provide networking opportunities and to provide information on what consulting is all about.

   
   

High-Tech / Operations Club

To provide a forum for networking opportunities, and educate members about career opportunities in technology and operations.

Cox Ambassadors

The Cox Ambassador Board’s mission is to assist the Full-time MBA admissions office in recruiting the next exceptional class of future business leaders! We represent the Cox MBA program at various recruiting events, and lead the planning and coordination of Cox F.A.Q. Fridays, Sneak Preview Weekend, and the Weekly Informational Tours.

   

Cox Fellowship

The Cox Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian organization open to all Cox MBAs. Our purpose is to foster a sense of Christian community and support through prayer, fellowship and outreach to create a life-long network of Christian business professionals.

   

Cox Finance Club

The Cox Finance Club is a student run organization that provides educational and networking opportunities for club members within the Cox School of Business through events such as hosting professional development sessions, speaker events, informal networking events, company roadshows, and a formal networking event called the CSB Player’s Ball

   

Cox for Community

To bring awareness and exposure to the SMU MBA students the importance of community involvement and service. The club strives to build an alliance between the SMU Cox School of Business and the Dallas business community.
   

Diversity Association

To create and implement programs which enhance the educational experience and professional development of all MBA students.

   

Energy Club

The Cox Energy Club is a student run, cross-concentration organization focused on educating and preparing current graduate students for careers in the Energy Industry (E&P, Power, Marketing, Banking, and Intergrated Producers). The is done primarily through engaging our Advisory Board of industry professionals in addition to our vast network of industry contacts. Our aim is to create both jobs and internships and to make SMU Cox the premier source of informed and educated MBA talent for the Energy Industry.

   
   
   

Ethics Society

The Cox School of Business Ethics Society is a new organization dedicated to strengthening student awareness, understanding, and education of ethical issues.

   

Healthcare & BiotechClub

Provide healthcare networking opportunities to all members; develop recruiting relationships between Healthcare companies and the Career office at Cox; create internship and full-time job opportunities with prospective healthcare employers, and educate our members and the MBA student body about the career opportunities in the rapidly growing healthcare industry.

   
   

International Club

The International Club aims to enhance the professional, cultural and social experience of the international Cox MBA Student. Specifically the club aims to:

  • Increase exposure of international Cox MBA students to prospective employers.
  • Promote and build relationships with companies that are open to sponsoring international Cox MBA students for employment.
  • Act as a platform for expressing ideans and voicing concerns of the international Cox MBA student.
  • Promote cultural and social understanding among peers, faculty, staff and the community.
To this end, the club dedicates itself to the sponsorship of business related events, cultural gatherings and educational forums.
   

Joint Ventures

Joint Ventures is an organization for Cox students and their spouses/significant others. Joint Ventures aims to bring spouses/significant others into the Cox community and enhance the experience for students and their families.

   

Marketing Club

To provide networking opportunities and further enhance the understanding of the practice of marketing in today’s business environment.

   
   

Real Estate Club

To give its members a general understanding of different career choices, to provide industry specific training, and to promote the Cox School of Business brand within the industry.

   

Rugby Football Club

To learn, promote and compete in the gentlemen’s game of rugby. The club fosters a healthy and friendly environment where members develop relationships and further their active involvement in the Cox and greater SMU community.

   

Social Club

To arrange social outings that provide opportunities to network amongst peers

   

Strategy & Entrepreneurship Club

To encourage and advance the entrepreneurial efforts of Cox MBA's.

   

Student Advisory Board (FTMBA)

This is the elected student government that represents Full-Time MBA students. The body serves as a liaison between students and the administration and faculty. It also serves as an academic and non-academic planning board and a grievance committee for MBA students. The group budgets and allocates student funds across all clubs and events in a manner that benefits the entire Cox community. Finally, the SAB undertakes several initiatives a year for the benefit of all MBA students.

   

Student Advisory Board (PMBA)

This is the elected student government that represents Professional (Part-Time) MBA students. The body serves as a liaison between students and the administration and faculty. It also serves as an academic and non-academic planning board and a grievance committee for MBA students. The group budgets and allocates student funds across all clubs and events in a manner that benefits the entire Cox community. Finally, the SAB undertakes several initiatives a year for the benefit of all MBA students.

   

Women in Business

The Cox School of Business Women in Business Chapter of the Graduate Women in Business Organization strives to be a support network of friendships and resources for women within the Cox MBA Program.

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