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What majors does the Cox School offer?

We offer majors in accounting, finance, general business, management, marketing, business analytics & supply chain management, and real estate. Within our finance major, we also have a specialization in alternative asset management. Most students take the introductory courses in the business core to gain exposure to accounting, finance, marketing and management before selecting a specific major in business. We also offer a minor for non-business majors. The Cox School of Business also offers specializations which allows you to add additional focus to your academic experience. Learn more about our majors and specializations here.

Do you accept AP, IB, or dual credit?

Yes, you can learn more here.

Do you accept transfer courses?

Yes, you can learn more about specific transfer courses here.

What is the faculty like?

The Cox faculty is made up of accessible, interactive teachers who are also nationally known experts in their fields. They excel at research, but are committed to teaching. You will find that our faculty are very involved in the student experience at 91ÇÑ×Ó, so don't be surprised if you find a member of the Cox faculty sitting next to you at an 91ÇÑ×Ó event! You can learn more about our faculty here.

What are the class sizes in Cox?

The average class size in the business school is between 35-40. Many classes include team projects, and we have found that this class size works well for team projects while still enabling faculty to connect individually with students.

What is Cox Business Direct admission?

Incoming first-year students who want to pursue a major in finance, accounting, management, marketing and other areas of business administration in 91ÇÑ×Ó’s Cox School of Business apply for admission through Business Direct. This admission model paves the way for incoming first-year students to gain opportunities for early access to important coursework in their fields.

What is the difference between the BBA Scholars program and Cox Business Direct admission?

The BBA Scholars program repre­sents the strongest business applicants in the incoming class based on factors such as exceptional academic achievement, outstanding SAT/ACT scores and strong leadership skills. Cox Business Direct admission encompasses all students admitted to the Cox School who are not awarded a BBA Scholarship.

Who is eligible for Cox Business Direct admission?

Incoming first-year students who indicate they are interested in a Cox undergraduate (BBA) degree when they apply to 91ÇÑ×Ó will be considered for direct admission to the Cox School.

How do I apply to the 91ÇÑ×Ó Cox School of Business?

At the time you apply for first-year admission to 91ÇÑ×Ó, you will need to indicate that you want to be considered for direct admission to the Cox School by selecting a Cox major as your primary academic interest on your 91ÇÑ×Ó application. Students are not automatically admitted to the Cox School of Business upon acceptance to 91ÇÑ×Ó. Applicants who indicate a Cox major as their primary academic interest will be reviewed for direct admission to the Cox School only after they have been admitted to 91ÇÑ×Ó.

I’m applying to the 91ÇÑ×Ó Cox School of Business. Can I also apply to another 91ÇÑ×Ó school at the same time?

At the time you apply for first-year admission, you will have the opportunity to indicate the two areas of study you are most interested in pursuing. If you want to be considered for admission to the Cox School, you need to indicate a Cox major as your primary academic interest on your application when you apply. You are able to audition with a secondary academic interest with an interest in the Meadows School. There are no additional admission requirements for majors in Dedman, Lyle, and Meadows communications. All other first-year 91ÇÑ×Ó students are accepted as pre-majors in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, regardless of their intended majors.

I’m interested in a Cox undergraduate (BBA) degree. Do I have to list a business major as my primary academic interest on the 91ÇÑ×Ó application? Once I have applied, is my major selection final?

 To be considered for admission to the Cox School of Business, you must select a business major as your primary academic interest on your 91ÇÑ×Ó application. If admitted, you will enter 91ÇÑ×Ó as a Pre-Business student within the Cox School. Once you are here, you will have time to explore all of our business majors before officially declaring one. Your initial choice on the application does not lock you in.

I was accepted as a spring entry student. Can I still apply to the Cox School of Business?

The Cox School of Business only reviews students who are admissible for Fall entry. Spring entry students will have the opportunity to apply for internal transfer to the Cox School of Business after their first spring semester at 91ÇÑ×Ó. Please find information about the internal transfer process here.

I want to double major. Can I still be considered for admission to the Cox School?

Yes. you will have the opportunity at the time you apply for first-year admission to indicate the two areas of study you are most interested in pursuing. If you want to be considered for admission to the Cox School, you need to indicate a Cox major as your primary academic interest at the time you apply. Many students also decide to add a double major later in their academic career. 

When will I be notified if I have been admitted into the school?

You will be notified of your admission status to the Cox School within approximately two weeks from when you receive your 91ÇÑ×Ó admission decision.

How does 91ÇÑ×Ó select students for admission to the 91ÇÑ×Ó Cox School of Business?

91ÇÑ×Ó’s highly selective but holistic review helps the University learn more about applicants by weighing several factors, including:

• rigor of high school curriculum

• GPA

• standardized test scores

• class rank

• essay

• résumé

• letters of recommendation

• extracurricular involvement

How do I prepare to give myself the best chance of being admitted?

Most students who are admitted will have taken the most rigorous curriculum their high school offers, including calculus and multiple years of a foreign language.

If I don’t get into the Cox School, can I still get into 91ÇÑ×Ó?

Yes. There will be a number of students each year who are not offered admission to Cox but are admitted to 91ÇÑ×Ó. 

What if I realize after getting into 91ÇÑ×Ó that I want to pursue a BBA? How do I get into the Cox School?

If you want to internally transfer once you are at 91ÇÑ×Ó, you will have the opportunity to apply to the Cox School for one of the limited number of spots 91ÇÑ×Ó anticipates having each year. The number of available spots each year are based on the current class size. The process will include an application and a potential interview during the spring semester.

If I don’t get into the Cox School, what are some business adjacent majors?

Many 91ÇÑ×Ó alumni who have been incredibly successful in business don’t have a BBA from Cox. They often credit their success to the outstanding liberal arts and sciences education they received at 91ÇÑ×Ó. Below are business adjacent majors that 91ÇÑ×Ó offers.

Does Cox offer a business minor?

91ÇÑ×Ó does offer a minor in business.  The Cox School of Business also offers a Minor in Business, open to students not majoring within Cox. The minor consists of six classes including four Business Core classes and two upper level business electives all taught in the Cox School of Business. This minor is a great complement to any major outside of Cox here at 91ÇÑ×Ó. Consider ways you might combine an interest in another field with a minor in business.

How many spaces are available for the BBA Scholars program and Business Direct admission, and what are my chances of being admitted to either? If I’m not admitted to either, how do I purse a pathway to a career in business?

91ÇÑ×Ó Cox anticipates enrolling approximately 100 BBA Scholars and 575 Business Direct students. The chances of getting into either depend on how competitive your application is in the year that you apply for admission. First Year students who are not admitted to cox may be eligible to apply through our internal transfer process.  Please find more information about our internal transfer process here. Any student pursing a major outside of cox, may also pursue the minor in business in Cox.   Many other colleges are home to business adjacent majors. 

Are students able to intern? What about finding a job after graduation?

We strongly encourage our students to pursue internships. On average, our students do 3 internships over the course of their four years on campus. Our location in the heart of Dallas makes internships during the academic year a viable option for any BBA student. In fact, we often have more internships posted than we can fill! In addition to the part-time internships available during the year in the Dallas area, full-time internships are available nationally and even internationally during the summer. Our students also do very well with their full-time job searches. 93.14% of our 2024 graduates were off the job market within 90 days of graduation! Cox BBAs consistently outpace the national averages for full-time employment and average salary in every business major field. Find more information here.

What opportunities are there to study abroad when I am a Cox student?

The best time to study abroad varies for each student. While many students study abroad around the junior year, you need to be aware of the impact study abroad timing may have on pre-requisite courses, major requirements, and internship and job searches. Luckily, you have plenty of time to work with an academic advisor and career coach before you must make the decision on when to study abroad. Many of our business students who choose to study abroad take advantage of our summer internship abroad programs. Internship programs are available in London, . 91ÇÑ×Ó also has tons of great study abroad programs for any 91ÇÑ×Ó student. Your academic advisor can help you find the right time to study abroad. 

Are there business specific clubs?

Yes, for more information about business specific clubs you can find more information here.

If you are looking for other ways to get involved outside of the classroom we also have centers and institutes. Please find more information here.