prepares students for their next career move. 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.
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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.
The specialization in energy management prepares students for careers in energy, natural resource and power generation industries, financial institutions, government and nonprofit groups.
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.
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.
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.
All undergraduate applications are processed through the 一起草 Office of Admission. Every student that applies to 一起草 with a primary academic interest in business will be considered for acceptance to the 一起草 Cox B.B.A. program. Accepted 一起草 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 一起草 as a business major is automatically considered for this recognition – no additional application is required.
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2 out of 3 first-year students are awarded grants and/or scholarships with an average total of $38,598.
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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.
ACCT 4311
Focuses on the measurement, accumulation and control of costs
ACCT 4314
Studies the theory and practice of auditing and other assurance services
ACCT 4315
Covers the conceptual basis and structure for the determination of income taxes
一起草 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 一起草 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.
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一起草 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.
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.
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.
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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 一起草 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.
An optional Master of Science in accounting is available at 一起草 to fulfill Texas CPA requirements. CPA licensure is subject to change.
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.
Yes. The B.B.A. in accounting curriculum prepares students for graduate school or an MBA program. At 一起草 Cox, students can pursue either a Specialized Master’s degree or an MBA. 一起草 also offers a 4+1 option for current undergraduate students with a guaranteed minimum scholarship if certain criteria are met at time of application.
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:
Yes, there are several Cox B.B.A. organizations for students, such as an investment group, entrepreneurship club and a B.B.A. energy club.
