BBA Programs

SMU Cox is a nationally ranked program where you can study abroad, challenge yourself academically through our honors program, gain valuable team-building experience in the BBA Leadership Institute, and gain invaluable mentoring and networking exposure through the Business Associates Program. Students can enter the school in their first year as BBA Scholars for a four-year business experience, or in January of the sophomore year through our regular admission requirements.  Our diverse programs give you the opportunity to openly exchange ideas, develop concepts, and test theories with peers and faculty members who will challenge you.  During this process, you will become a better leader and our academic programs will stretch your intellectual abilities.

Get a head start as a BBA Scholar

A small group of students enters the Cox School in their first year of college as part of the BBA Scholars Program.  These students are guaranteed admission to Cox, and begin working with Cox programs a year before their peers. 

Study Abroad to expand your horizons

Nearly one-third of SMU undergraduate students study abroad in either one-year, semester, or summer programs. Learning from senior SMU faculty as well as European and Asian/Pacific Rim scholars, participants study in Australia, Great Britain, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and Taiwan. These unique educational experiences allow you to immerse yourself in the local culture while expanding your perspectives and building a foundation for understanding global business.

Take the experience to a higher level with BBA Honors

Honors sections of core business courses are offered each semester.  These courses move faster, cover more ground, and include more case study and group discussion. 

The BBA Leadership Institute positions you in front

Taught by business professionals, the BBA Leadership Institute is where academic theory and real-world experience converge. Employers look for strong leadership and communications skills. In the BLI, you move beyond the textbook and receive specialized training in team building, leadership, and communication skills that gives you a distinct advantage over candidates from other schools.

Let the Business Associates Program be your guide

Guiding you through the Business Associates Program will be a business professional selected to mentor you as you explore your career options.  As a participant in BAP, you will rub elbows with an elite group of over 100 business leaders from some of the most prominent companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Executives serving as our mentors can provide contacts, career advice, and industry insight that only experienced professionals can offer. It is easy to see how valuable this program can be to the advancement of your career.