A Matter of Return

I have always loved SMU! I have applied here for both my undergrad degree and my graduate degree (this MSBA program). When I was trying to choose between graduate programs, probably the biggest drawback of this program for me was the cost. The tuition here is, in fact, quite high, but there are a couple of reasons why it is completely worth it.

• You only have to pay for 1 year. For a number of the other graduate programs I was looking at, the yearly tuition was less but the program lasted 2 years. Once you multiplied their tuition by 2, SMU was either the same cost or even cheaper.

• SMU has great connections. SMU has an incredible alumni base, which makes the job search process just a little bit easier, and it gives you some connections to incredible companies. To find a pretty gob job early gives you the ability to start earning a pretty god salary early on as well.

• The Dallas area has tons of opportunities. Aside from the connections that SMU offers, the Dallas area in general has even more opportunities. There are so many companies in the Dallas area that you end with a wide array of really good companies to choose from.

• The Cox School of Business is very well-known. For companies, especially companies in Dallas, that don't already have SMU and Cox alumni employed, the Cox School of Business is still very well-known therefore giving you a leg-up when a company is reviewing your information.

I know the cost may seem high, but for me, the return I'm going to get out of this program is well worth it.

Pony Up!