Prospective BBA Students

According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities, there are over 2,600 accredited colleges and universities in the United States.  So where do you begin as you try to narrow down from 2,600 schools to the ONE school that is best for you?

If you're interested in a business major, you should focus on universities that offer accredited business degrees. There are 525 universities accredited by AACSB International (the accrediting body for business schools) that offer undergraduate business programs. That eliminates over 80% of colleges and universities from your search!

You can learn more about the Cox School on the web, or by contacting the BBA Admissions Office to receive a brochure, schedule a visit, or ask specific questions. Every college search should begin with a few core questions.

• Where do you want to study?

At SMU Cox, we believe there is no better place to learn business than in a city known for business. You can study theory on a mountaintop, but to really understand business you have to surround yourself with the day to day applications found in a vibrant business community. Dallas, Texas is just that community.

• What size school is the best fit for you?

Larger universities often have many programs, but also have so many students that you might feel like a number, or find that the curriculum is inflexible. You won't be a number at a very small school, but you might not also have a diverse student body, heavily trafficked career center, and top notch national reputation. A mid-size school, like SMU Cox, provides all the services of a large program with individual attention, flexible programs, a student body from 50 states and over 35 countries, thousands of jobs posted each year, and a global network of alumni.

• Who teaches the undergraduate classes?

At SMU Cox, our classes are taught by our faculty members - not by teaching assistants. You'll get to know your faculty members in and out of class, and will develop relationships with them that last long after you complete their class.

• What else do you want to do?

Are you interested in study abroad or in a second major outside of business? If you want a curriculum that is flexible at a school that encourages study abroad and double majors, you'll find it at SMU Cox.

• Where do you want to go after graduation?

At SMU Cox, 80% of our graduates were off the job market within three months of graduation, even in the current financial market.  That's 27% above the national average.  Business Week just named us a top 25 school as a "feeder school" to top-30 MBA programs. If employment or graduate school is your destination, you'll find SMU Cox gives you the tools to make that happen.