MBA Sample Degree Plan for the Professional (Part-Time) MBA Program 

Professional MBA Program Curriculum

SMU Cox is one of a select group of business schools that offers concentrations in its MBA program for working professionals.  Rather than a rigid, fixed curriculum, you will take 14 or more elective courses in your chosen area(s) of concentration.

Curriculum

Two years - 48 credit hours

Schedule

Plano (Fall Entry Only)
Scheduled on Monday and Wednesday evenings - 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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  • February 22, 2012
  • March 21, 2012
  • April 25, 2012

Dallas (Fall and Spring Entry)
Scheduled on Thursday evenings - 6:30pm - 9:30pm - and Saturday mornings - 9:00am - 11:50am
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  • February 25, 2012
  • March 24, 2012
  • April 21, 2012
  • May 17, 2012

Curriculum Outline

Term One Term Two
Module A Courses (4 hours)
  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Economics
Module A courses (4 hours)
  • Management Decision Analysis
  • Managerial Accounting I or Financial Accounting II
  • Business Presentation Techniques
Module B courses (4 hours)
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Managerial Statistics
Module B courses (4 hours)
  • Marketing Management
  • Managerial Finance
  • Managing Your Career
Term Three Term Four
Module A courses (4 hours)
  • Strategic Management
  • Operations Management
Modules A & B Courses
  • 4 Electives (2 hours each course)
Module B courses (4 hours)
  • 2 Electives (2 hours each course)
 
Term Five Term Six
Modules A & B Courses
  • 4 Electives (2 hours each course)
Modules A & B Courses
  • 4 Electives (2 hours each course)


NOTE: One elective course with an international business focus is required.

Elective Courses

Electives are scheduled Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.  Electives are offered on the Dallas Campus.  Please note that the sequence outlined below may change depending upon the availability of faculty.