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Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business
MBA Application Schedule
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Deadline |
| Round 1 |
11/04/09 |
| Round 2* |
01/06/10 |
| Round 3** |
03/03/10 |
| Round 4 |
04/28/10 |
* STRONGLY advised for all international applicants
** priority consideration deadline for scholarship opportunities
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: 2
# of Essays: 2
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
MBA Application Essays
Fall 2009 Essay Questions
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Describe your short-term and long-term career objectives. How would a Cox graduate degree help you achieve these goals?
In addition to a Cox graduate degree, what experiences and attributes do you personally possess, that will help you achieve
your goals? (2 pages typed, double-spaced)
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| 2. |
A. |
Full-Time MBA, JD/MBA, Professional MBA, MS in Management and MS in Entrepreneurship applicants must
answer this question: Please provide a detailed example from your professional experience related to one of the following
topic areas -- a) risk-taking; b) teamwork; c) failure; or d) innovation. (1-2 pages typed, double spaced) |
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B. |
MA/MBA joint degree applicants must answer this question: Why have you decided to pursue a graduate program in
arts administration? How will an arts management education assist you in reaching your goals? In your answers, please
indicate the specific reasons you chose to apply to SMU and describe your area of arts interest. In addition, describe your
most significant accomplishments and why they are important to you. (1-2 pages typed, double-spaced) |
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(Optional) Please provide any additional information you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee.
This essay could be used to explain any unclear elements of your application (i.e. gaps in work experience, lower
GMAT/GPA, details on additional schools attended) to provide the Admissions Committee with a clearer picture of your
application. If you answered “yes” to the questions in the Cox School Information section related to
academic/disciplinary issues or criminal history you MUST submit this essay. |
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