SMU and Dallas Business Journal

Forging The Future of Business Education

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Perceptions of Dallas and North Texas are shaped by iconic symbols – from cheerleaders and cowboys to barbecue and oil wells. In reality, the Dallas region benefits from a thriving, diverse economy fueled by a range of companies, many of them transplanted from other parts of the country. As a result, the area offers an exceptional quality of life, affordability and ample opportunities to achieve dreams. The SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas helps to drive the prosperity of our region – from talent development and placement, program innovation and a network that spans the world. Join the SMU...

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How SMU competes in the new era of college athletics through NIL, revenue sharing and key partnerships 14.04.2026 33:33

The landscape of collegiate sports is rapidly transforming due to changes to the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness rights. Schools that have adapted quickly are well-positioned to take advantage of these changes. In this episode of Forging the Future of Business Education, three key contributors discuss their strategies to SMU’s success in sports business. The podcast is presented by SM...

AI expertise is no longer optional – SMU Cox meets the challenge with new MS degree in AI for Business 04.09.2025 25:58

As artificial intelligence takes a larger role in everyday life, particularly in the workplace, businesses need to determine how to leverage AI to their benefit. While this technology is still so new, there are many steps being taken to address the demand for AI experts. In this episode of the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership...

Dallas, TX, is an epicenter for healthcare. SMU Cox has played a role in fostering industry connections 27.03.2025 32:28

As the population in Dallas and North Texas continues to surge, so does the need for health systems to meet the challenge of providing care while, at the same time, focusing on the importance of collaboration and partnerships throughout the industry. In this episode of the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership with the Dallas Busin...

How the Dallas region and SMU Cox contribute to the global transformation of the energy market 29.01.2025 29:34

Regulators and consumers worldwide are pushing businesses to analyze their energy usage and address climate-related risks. Such interest is one of the catalysts for the energy market’s ongoing transition to a business model rooted in sustainability. In this episode of the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership with the Dallas Busine...

SMU Cox and Texas welcome, and embody the spirit of collaboration 23.12.2024 27:25

Texas officially adopted “Friendship” as its motto in 1930. Yet many people outside its borders equate the state with deceptively hostile messages like “Don’t mess with Texas” – which is, ironically, the slogan for its litter prevention campaign launched in 1986. In this episode of the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership with th...

Why an MBA from SMU Cox in Dallas, TX can help entrepreneurs build businesses with longtime prospects 21.11.2024 32:42

Entrepreneurs who launch startups don’t need to enroll in business school, right? Many experts say otherwise – especially if entrepreneurs want to create successful, sustainable companies. In this episode of Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership with the Dallas Business Journal, four guests debunk the myth that entrepreneurs don’t...

When it comes to businesses and industries, there’s far more to Dallas than oil and the energy sector 31.10.2024 25:08

Dallas’ connection to the oil industry is indisputable. But the city’s economy and business sector are no longer solely defined by the energy industry. In this episode of Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business, in partnership with the Dallas Business Journal, the growth and diversification of industries in Dallas will be discussed by Shane Goodwi...

Think you know Dallas? Learn what sets this growing city and its top-ranked SMU Cox School of Business apart. 30.09.2024 27:20

Cheerleaders, cowboys and barbecue – check. Global companies, explosive economic growth and the SMU Cox School of Business – also check. Dallas has all of that, and more. In this episode of the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast, presented by SMU Cox School of Business in partnership with the Dallas Business Journal, Matthew B. Myers, dean of the business school, and Jim Bryan, assoc...

Introducing the Forging the Future of Business Education podcast 17.09.2024 0:51

When most picture Dallas, images of football, cheerleaders and cowboys are top of mind. That’s not the Dallas of today. Welcome to Forging the Future of Business Education. A new podcast brought to you by SMU Cox School of Business and the Dallas Business Journal. Each episode, join me, Ollie Chandhok, publisher of the Dallas Business Journal, as I go in depth with leaders from North Texas and the...