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78 Master's degrees offered by the university
Liberal Studies
The Liberal Studies programme at Southern Methodist University offers a flexible, interdisciplinary approach to graduate education. Designed for busy professionals, this Master’s degree explores the human condition through diverse perspectives. Students enjoy intellectual freedom in a part-time format with evening and weekend classes.
Urban Educational Leadership
The Urban Educational Leadership programme at Southern Methodist University is a rigorous 12-month M.Ed. degree designed for aspiring school administrators. This full-time, cohort-based course prepares educators for leadership roles in diverse preK-12 settings through intensive field studies and expert instruction.
Acting
The Acting programme at Southern Methodist University is a full-time, three-year Master of Fine Arts degree. This intensive professional training scheme at the Meadows School of the Arts prepares dedicated artists for the industry through a blend of classical and contemporary performance techniques and high-level collaboration.

Data Science
This Data Science degree from Southern Methodist University is designed for current and aspiring data science professionals looking to gain the advanced skills needed to manage, analyze, mine and understand complex data to make strategic decisions in their organizations.
Sport Management
The Sport Management programme at Southern Methodist University is a full-time, 12-month Master of Science degree. Delivered in-person through evening classes, this intensive course includes four seven-week modules and a capstone internship, providing a professional springboard into the global sports industry.
Composition
Composition from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.
Medical Anthropology
The Medical Anthropology programme at Southern Methodist University is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This 36-credit course provides professional training in cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural health perspectives, preparing students for impactful roles in global medical organisations and clinics.
Online MBA
Led by the same industry-savvy faculty who instruct our residential program, the Southern Methodist University Cox Online MBA offers you the convenience of a part-time, online degree while still providing engaging, interactive and rigorous course content you need to advance your career.
Management
The M.S. in Management at Southern Methodist University is a rigorous postgraduate programme designed to accelerate professional growth. This 32-credit hour course is offered through the Cox School of Business in Dallas. Students can choose between a 9-month full-time or 18-month part-time study mode, available both on-campus and online.
Manufacturing Management
Manufacturing Management from Southern Methodist University is unique in providing both the latest in technology and the broad management skills needed for success in today’s business.
Network Engineering Online
The Master of Science in Network Engineering Online is offered by the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University .
Computer Science
The Computer Science programme at Southern Methodist University is a comprehensive graduate degree designed for technical mastery. This M.S. curriculum offers full-time study options with a duration typically spanning two years. Students engage in advanced research or coursework to excel in the evolving technology sector.
Music Education
At Music Education from Southern Methodist University are offered: an option for candidates who already hold teaching certification and an option for candidates with a degree in music who are seeking teacher certification.
Religious Studies
The Religious Studies M.A. at Southern Methodist University is a terminal degree designed for nonprofessional students seeking advanced liberal arts expertise. This full-time programme requires 30 credit hours and a master's thesis, allowing for deep specialisation in diverse areas of scholarship and religious thought.
Performance - Piano Performance and Pedagogy
The Performance - Piano Performance and Pedagogy programme at Southern Methodist University is a distinguished Master of Music degree. This intensive full-time course focuses on advanced teacher training and musical excellence, offering students a unique teaching internship within a world-class creative organisation.
Business Analytics
The Business Analytics programme from Southern Methodist University opens the door to this burgeoning field. By taking courses across a range of disciplines, you'll explore the latest methods being used to analyze individual-level data and turn it into actionable information.
MBA Direct
The MBA Direct at Southern Methodist University is a flexible, part-time online programme designed for recent graduates and early career professionals with less than two years of experience. This AACSB-accredited degree offers a world-class curriculum and access to a global alumni network over a customisable duration.
Performance - Orchestral Instrument
Performance - Orchestral Instrument from Southern Methodist University is a place to do what you love and garner tools to build a life.
Counseling
The Master of Science in Counseling program at Southern Methodist University prepares students for the counseling profession, which involves the application of the developmental and social sciences in assisting children and adults with psychological growth and mental health concerns.
Organizational Psychology
The M.S. in Organizational Psychology at Southern Methodist University is a 36-hour, cohort-based postgraduate programme. Designed for full-time study, this non-thesis degree focuses on people analytics and leadership. Students gain practical experience through an applied internship within the vibrant Dallas economic hub.