Southwest Airlines® Partnership University of Dallas

The University of Dallas is proud to be a preferred educational partner of Southwest Airlines®. As such, its employees, spouses and dependents are eligible for the following:

Graduate Business Programs

All students enrolled in the MBA and Master of Science (MS) programs are eligible for a special tuition rate of $1,040 per credit hour (approximately a 20 percent scholarship).

All of our graduate programs are in 12-week terms and offer rolling admissions meaning there are no admissions deadlines. As long as you submit your application two business days before the specific term start date you can begin class on the closest start date.

*Pricing will vary on for certain microcredentials programs.

Although not every degree can be completed strictly online, several courses are offered in a variety of formats. To learn more about our course offerings, contact Michael Sarles at msarles@udallas.edu or at 972-721-5100.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program

Executives and other business professionals enroll in UD’s DBA program to further their careers in their current organizations; to enhance their knowledge, skills and credentials as consultants; or to become professors in schools of business like ours where the emphasis is on quality teaching and applied research. DBA students engage in advanced studies of leadership and management topics, learn research methods and statistics, and apply what they’ve learned in an applied research project that increases understanding of organizational processes and addresses contemporary business challenges. The DBA program is designed for working business professionals to be able to complete a doctoral-level degree in three years.

University of Dallas Executive Education

The Executive Education Center will work with Southwest Airlines® and its employees to provide customized continuing education. Professional development programs include certification preparation classes in the fields of finance, human resource management, cybersecurity, treasury, and project management.

Certification Preparation Classes: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP),  Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate Professional in HR (aPHR), and Professional or Senior Professional in HR (PHR & SPHR).

Eligibility Requirements

If you have a U.S. bachelor’s degree in any field (or the foreign equivalent), you may be eligible for admission to one of our graduate business programs. The minimum admissions requirements are:

• U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or comparable foreign degree)
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in any graduate level coursework completed
• Good academic standing with all colleges attended
• No GMAT required

Individuals must apply to the University of Dallas through the normal application process and will be evaluated according to the same admission standards as all other applicants. To begin receiving benefits applicants should notify the Human Resources Department at Southwest Airlines® as soon as possible after they have been admitted to the university.

See our calendar for a list of start dates.

Questions about starting your application?

Michael Sarles, MBA

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Phone: 972-721-5100
Email: msarles@udallas.edu

Schedule an appointment with Michael