Admissions Criteria
MS in AI for Business Application Requirements
- Current resume
- Written essays
- Unofficial transcripts or degree progress reports
- Degree progress reports must show cumulative GPA and grades for each course taken
- Official transcripts from any university or college where a student earned 12 or more credit hours are required after a student is offered admission
- Two references
- Name and contact information only
- Recommendation letters are not required
- Optional: Unofficial GMAT or GRE score report
International Students have the additional option to submit a TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score as a part of their application. This testing component is not a requirement. For applicants without a test score, we will assess the application based on a holistic review process that takes all your application components into consideration.
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines for the MSAIB program are below. For any questions about Fall admission, please email gradadmissions@smu.edu to connect with a member of the admission team.
Deadlines for 2026 - 2027 Entry |
Round |
Application Due
(11:59pm CST day of deadline) |
1* |
October 14, 2025 |
2* |
January 13, 2026 |
3 |
March 10, 2026 |
4 |
April 21, 2026 |
5 |
May 26, 2026 |
Rolling Admissions based on availability after May 26, 2026 |
*Priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships
Tuition & Financing
We recognize that financing your degree is an important part of your decision-making process. The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãCox MSAIB program offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships, automatically available to all applicants—no separate application required. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and GMAT/GRE scores. Additional funding can be obtained through a range of loan and private scholarship opportunities.
Admitted MSAIB students will be directed to the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ãGraduate Financial Aid Office for guidance on the financial aid process and resources tailored to graduate students.
Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees:
Item
|
32 Credit Hours
|
Tuition
|
$45,936 |
University and Program Fees
|
$9,780 |
Health Center Fee
|
$300 |
International Student Fee*
|
$200 |
Total
|
$55,716 |
Estimated Living Expenses*:
Housing |
$23,380
|
Books and Supplies
|
$2,080
|
Transportation
|
$2,905 |
Misc. Expenses (health ins., etc.)
|
$4,260
|
*This fee may not apply to all students and depends on international student status.
**This estimated total is based on a 9-month school year for the 2026-27 academic year. The cost may be more or less depending on the student's lifestyle, whether the student lives on-campus or off-campus and whether any family members accompany the student. If family members accompany the student, add $9,000 if 1 dependent (spouse or child) and $4,500 for each dependent after one (1).
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