MBA - Professional (Part Time) Frequently Asked Questions

Professional MBA Frequently Asked Questions

PMBA: GENERAL PROGRAM QUESTIONS

PMBA: GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT COX

PMBA: GMAT

 

 

 

 

Am I required to have a laptop?
Laptops are required.  Either PC or Mac.

How are study groups assigned?
 Study group assignments will be made shortly before the semester begins.  Each group will be well rounded in terms of academic and professional backgrounds.

When is orientation for the program?
January 2013 orientation is scheduled for Thursday, January 3rd and Friday, January 4th.  Attendance on both days is mandatory. If you are unable to attend the orientation events, you will be deferred to the next entry semester. Attire: Business Casual

When will we register for classes?
Students will receive their enrollment information at orientation. Specific questions regarding enrollment procedures should be directed to Associate Director Manana Argvliani. She can be reached at: manana@cox.smu.edu.

Who do I contact to make sure you got my payment or direct billing?
For payments and billing questions, please contact Eartha Walls at 214-768-1096.

Who do I talk to about financial aid?
For Financial Aid questions, please contact Barbara Waters at 214-768-2371.

Do you offer any online courses or degree?
At this time, we do not offer any online courses or degree programs.

Does the Cox School offer any PhD programs or other Masters programs?
Currently, the Cox School of Business does not offer PhD programs. The Cox School offers a Masters in Accountancy, Masters of Entrepreneurship, Masters of Finance, Masters of Management and joint programs with the Dedman School of Law (JD) and the Meadows School of the Arts (Master of Arts Management.

How do I learn more about the PMBA and EMBA programs?
For more information on the Executive MBA Program (EMBA) please contact Delania Teems at 214-768-3154 or dteems@cox.smu.edu. For information on the Professional MBA Program (PMBA), please contact Vicki Cartwright at 214-768-3707 or vcartwri@cox.smu.edu.

Can I take classes at the Cox School without applying to an MBA program?
Individuals who are not currently matriculated graduate students in a Cox School of Business program and desire to audit a course are required to submit a Class Auditor Form for Non-Cox Students to obtain permission through the Cox Graduate Programs registrar, who coordinates the availability of the course for auditing with the instructor.  Audit enrollment processing starts on the first class day of the term and will be permitted on a space-available basis.  If the course is approved for audit, the individual must pay the current published audit fee to the Cox School of Business.  For further information, please e-mail the Cox Graduate Programs registrar at mbainfo@cox.smu.edu.

Can I take classes at the Cox School without applying to an MBA program?
Yes. SMU Cox has several graduate level certificate programs - Business Intelligence (Data Mining), Marketing, Finance, and Starting A Business. In addition, SMU Cox's Executive Education department has a wide variety of business education classes, ranging from Accounting to Energy to Business Strategy.

Do you offer on line courses or degrees?
 At this time, we do not offer any online courses or degree programs.

Do you offer other masters degrees?
We do. SMU Cox currently offers the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Management, and the Master of Science in Accounting as well as our joint degree programs offered in conjunction with the School of Law and Meadows School of the Arts.

Do you offer PhD programs?
Currently, the Cox School of Business does not offer PhD programs

Is the GMAT required?
The GMAT must be submitted by all applicants without exception. In some instances, the GRE may be substituted for the GMAT.

Can I send my unoffical GMAT score?
Because there is a delay between your test date and the time we would receive your official score, you can send us a copy of your unofficial score report which you receive the day you take the test. It can be faxed to the MBA Admissions office at 214-768-3956, scanned and sent to apps@cox.smu.edu, or mailed to us. However, you will still need provide your official GMAT score before you can complete the admission process.

Do you offer help with the GMAT?
Yes!  Visit http://smu.edu/education/testprep to learn more.

How do I apply to take the GMAT?
GMAT registration information can be found at www.mba.com.

How do I submit my GMAT score?
You have the opportunity to request for your score to be sent to up to 5 schools and can include Cox on that list when you first take the test. If you previously took the GMAT and did not request the testing service to send your score to us at that time, you must contact them and ask for a duplicate copy to be sent.

How important is my GMAT score?
 While the GMAT is an important piece of the application and should be taken seriously, it is still only one piece of your overall profile. The Admissions Committee reviews each application in its entirety taking the overall application into consideration.

I think my score might be too low. Should I still apply?
The GMAT range provided in our Student Profile section is a picture of the middle 80% of students in the most recent entering classes. Because the GMAT is not the sole factor in an admissions decision, we have admitted students with scores below those in our range. If you feel confident in the overall picture your application demonstrates and feel you are a competitive candidate, we encourage you to apply.

What if I take the GMAT more than once?
The Admissions Committee will consider the highest total GMAT score submitted by an applicant.