SMU MBA Essays
SMU MBA Essays
2010 - 2011
All applicants must answer questions 1 and 2. MA/MBA
applicants must also answer question 3B, but
those applying to the full-time MBA or JD/MBA
programs must instead answer question 3A. Please
read
the instructions below for the supplemental question
to determine if it is also required for your
application.
1. How did you come to the decision to pursue a graduate business degree? Are there specific skills you wish to develop or enhance? What are your post-graduate career goals? How will a graduate degree from the Cox School of Business help you in your professional development? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)
2. Please describe a challenge faced in the workplace and the steps you took to resolve it. Would you make the same decision again? If not, what would you do differently? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)
Candidates for the MA/MBA dual degree program must answer question 3B. All other candidates must answer question 3A. Please ensure you submit the question which applies to your program of interest.
3A. The Cox School of Business seeks students who desire to become leaders with purpose â those who will positively influence the global business community, whether in a small way or on a large scale. What have you done thus far in your career to make a difference? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; 10 point font minimum)
3B. MA/MBA CANDIDATES ONLY: How do you plan to make an impact on the arts/non-profit community and how specifically would your graduate education help you do so? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)
SUPPLEMENTAL: If you answered âyesâ to the questions related to academic/disciplinary issues or criminal history you MUST submit this essay. Otherwise, please only use this space to address essential issues not covered in the rest of your application package. (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)
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Current Essay Questions!
The essay
questions that appear on this page are for candidates
who plan to apply during the fall of 2010 or the winter
of 2011 and start classes in the fall of 2011.
To return to a list of the essay questions from all schools, click the link below.
SMU MBA Application Deadlines
The Cox School has four
application deadlines:
The deadlines below are for the full-time MBA
program. The other programs have
their own deadlines.
- Round
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Rolling
- Deadline
- November 3, 2010
- January 12, 2011
- March 9, 2011
- April 27, 2011
- After April 27, 2011