Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship
Affiliated Centers
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Caruth Institute For Entrepreneurship
Since its founding more than three decades ago, the Caruth Institute has continuously developed innovative courses and programs to help individuals keep pace with the dynamic, rapidly changing field of entrepreneurship. The Institute currently offers more than 18 custom-designed courses to give students the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and manage successful entrepreneurial ventures. The Caruth Institute forms the academic-focused side of the Cox Innovation Triad, teaching students about how to begin an entrepreneurial journey.
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Hart Institute Of Technology, Innovation, And Entrepreneurship
Given generously by the Hart family, this Institute will serve the Cox School community as a bedrock of innovation. The Institute will nurture students who have a curiosity to make an impact in the world, guiding them through the process: starting with a seed of an idea all the way to launch. The Hart Institute forms another third of the Cox Innovation Triad, building an incredible bridge of innovation between SMU's engineering school and the Cox School.
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Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development
Named after former Cox School Dean Al Niemi, the Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development provides students the foundational knowledge of American capitalism alongside real-world research experience to make world-changing impact.
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Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
The William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership enhances the business ventures of 黑料老司机students and faculty and the wider region, supports the academic and professional pursuits of students and faculty, and brings to North Texas Expertise in the areas critical to the growth and development of the Dallas business community. The Spears Institute forms the newest third of the Cox Innovation Triad, providing gateways to market for our students and the campus-wide community.
Recent Research Insights
Through their research, Cox professors transcend media headlines to show the world what is really going on. They focus on major issues of global strategy, technology, management, and entrepreneurial concerns, giving students front row seats to the latest theories and insights in the field.
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Featured Faculty
Marcus Butts
Department Chair
Professor, Marilyn and Leo Corrigan Endowed Research Professor
Marcus’ research expertise includes the work-life interface, leadership, and analytical methods focused on experience sampling, multilevel statistics, and latent variable modeling. He has published in top academic outlets including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology.
Gordon Walker
Bobby B. Lyle Professor of Entrepreneurship
With an academic track record that spans MIT, the Wharton School and Yale, Dr. Walker's teaching has been recognized by both Business Week and SMU. Global companies tap his expertise as a business strategist and consultant. He is the author of many journal articles and the book, Modern Competitive Strategy.
Maribeth Kuenzi
Associate Professor of Management, Merriman Family Foundation Endowed Professor
Dr. Kuenzi, an endowed professor at the Cox School, focuses research on ethical leadership and organizational behavior. For Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship department courses, her work rings true in the classroom: her curriculum lends itself toward the study of goal-oriented leadership behavior, organizational approaches, and recognizing the impact of employee predilections.