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Accounting at SMU Cox prepares students for their next career move. The accounting curriculum at the Cox School is built on four key pillars: conceptual understanding and technical proficiency, communication, ethical leadership and analytics. Our objective is to prepare our students for success at the CPA examination and set them up to be leaders in their organizations and in their communities, regardless of whether they choose public accounting, consulting, finance or any other career path. No. 25 Best Undergraduate Business Schools in the U.S. Poets&Quants (2026) 94% of students with a degree in business completed internships (Class of 2025) 100% of B.B.A. accounting majors achieve their desired career outcome within three months of graduation (Class of 2025) Specializations AI for Business This specialization allows Cox B.B.A. students to gain a thorough understanding of the key principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning and the use of these technologies in business applications. Energy Management The specialization in energy management prepares students for careers in energy, natural resource and power generation industries, financial institutions, government and nonprofit groups. Entrepreneurship The entrepreneurship specialization equips students to identify and develop innovative opportunities, launch and finance new ventures, manage and grow entrepreneurial businesses and navigate the legal, strategic and leadership challenges critical to startup and early-stage success. Management consulting This specialization combines theoretical knowledge and tangible consultative best practices to prepare students for real-world consulting challenges with clients across a variety of industries. Real estate The real estate specialization combines the study of finance and real estate to develop special competency in structuring real estate transactions, real estate valuation techniques, and an in-depth understanding of the capital markets. Admissions Business Direct students and B.B.A. Scholars All undergraduate applications are processed through the SMU Office of Admission. Every student that applies to SMU with a primary academic interest in business will be considered for acceptance to the SMU Cox B.B.A. program. Accepted SMU Cox B.B.A. candidates will be admitted as either a Business Direct student or as a B.B.A. Scholar. Both designations guarantee admission to the business school and offer students access to the full suite of courses, services and activities offered. B.B.A. Scholars represent an elite group of approximately 100 first-year, fall-entry applicants admitted to the Cox School who have exceptional academic credentials. These select students receive a scholarship and unique academic and networking opportunities. Every student who applies to SMU as a business major is automatically considered for this recognition – no additional application is required. Find information on scholarships and financial support available at SMU. Curriculum and learning Vision statement The mission of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business is to improve the school’s academic programs and reputation as a top-tier business school by providing a high-quality business education to students and the business community, conducting research that contributes to the understanding of business and management, and participating in the service activities of the University and professional organizations. Featured courses ACCT 4311 Cost Accounting Focuses on the measurement, accumulation and control of costs ACCT 4314 Auditing and Assurance Services Studies the theory and practice of auditing and other assurance services ACCT 4315 Federal Income Tax Covers the conceptual basis and structure for the determination of income taxes SMU Cox students are set up for success from day one. The intimate, private-school setting; small class sizes; and approachable, world-class faculty all but guarantee an exceptional business education. And – with a 42,000-plus strong alumni network deeply embedded within the Dallas-Fort Worth business community and beyond – students have access to experts and experiences that will open doors. At SMU Cox School of Business, our professors are graduates of the world’s leading business schools. They’re consultants to global corporations, top practitioners in their fields and widely published researchers investigating leading-edge topics. The Cox faculty is made up of passionate teachers who bring new ideas and techniques into the classroom, challenge you to question conventional thinking and inspire you to share their excitement about the issues that drive their work. This is a carousel with rotating cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate, and Enter to activate cards. SMU Cox School of Business is centered around the David B. Miller Business Quadrangle, a state-of-the-art education hub built expressly for the future of business education. Four wings connect the school’s original three anchor buildings into one large, cohesive space. With a commons area, a courtyard and a plaza, the Miller Business Quad encourages collaboration and camaraderie among students, faculty and staff, offering myriad places to study, walk and talk, and build connections. Cox Career Management Center The CMC partners with students, alumni and employers to build collaborative relationships that culminate in successful careers. All first-year students are assigned a career coach and receive specialized career coaching once they declare a major. Duda Family Business Library The library provides access to dedicated business librarians offering classroom instruction, open enrollment workshops and reference services. The library houses the Kitt Investing and Trading Center, a dynamic instructional and research facility that integrates financial data and technology into the school’s curriculum, enhances innovative faculty research, and teaches students practical finance and investment applications. Request more info about this program Request more info about the B.B.A. in Accounting program Loading... Frequently asked questions What is a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting? Accounting majors study the identification, measurement and communication of financial information. Traditionally, they begin their careers in public accounting or industrial accounting and earn their CPA certificates. In addition to public and industrial accounting, students can pursue careers in consulting, government and many other fields. The accounting major at SMU Cox combines rigorous academics with tremendous professional connections and internships with the top public accounting firms in the world. This leads to great job placement for our accounting graduates year after year. How do Cox B.B.A. in Accounting students reach the 150-credit-hour CPA licensure requirement? An optional Master of Science in Accounting is available at SMU to fulfill Texas CPA requirements. CPA licensure is subject to change. How does a bachelor’s degree in accounting support careers in finance or consulting? The top industries for Cox graduates include financial services, technology, real estate and consulting, thanks to a unique modular curriculum customized to your specific career path and goals, plus research opportunities, exchange programs and a variety of hands-on opportunities. Is a bachelor’s degree in accounting a good foundation for graduate school or an MBA? Yes. The B.B.A. in Accounting curriculum prepares students for graduate school or an MBA program. At SMU Cox, students can pursue either a Specialized Master’s degree or an MBA. SMU also offers a 4+1 option for current undergraduate students with a guaranteed minimum scholarship if certain criteria are met at time of application. Are there internship or experiential learning opportunities for students in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program? The Cox campus is your launchpad for valuable hands-on experiences, linking you to key business leaders in Dallas and around the world. Get primed to compete as you: Connect with Fortune 500 executives who lead a robust lineup of seminars in the Business Leadership Center. Trek with the Career Center to Wall Street and other business hot spots, where you’ll meet one-on-one with powerful allies for your future. Adventure to Taos or pursue research in more than 150 programs around the world. Take advantage of internship opportunities with the support of The Cox Career Management Center. Current B.B.A. students average two to three internships during their time at SMU. 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