SMU Global, Online & Continuing Education offers certificate programs and graduate degrees in high-growth professions to accelerate your career advancement. As a City of Dallas employee, you can receive a 20% tuition reduction for a selection of degree and certificate programs.
Designed for working professionals, our programs are offered in the evenings and on weekends, as well as hosted in-person at the SMU campus or online.
The SMU CAPE programs available to City of Dallas employees with a 20% tuition reduction and waived application fee include but are not limited to:
Additionally, the 20% discount and application fee waiver applies to these SMU graduate programs:
Master of Healthcare Administration coming fall 2025
Master of Public Administration coming fall 2026
Master of Science in Applied Economics and Predictive Analytics
Continuing Education Students Report:
expand their professional network
advance within their current company
report higher career satisfaction
If you were already a student in a SMU program before this tuition discount offering was made available to you, you must complete an Eligibility and Billing Form in order to receive the tuition benefits.
City of Dallas employees must meet all academic degree admission standards to enroll.
In order to receive the tuition reduction and admission fee waiver, you must identify City of Dallas as your employer at the time of application and must remain a verified employee of City of Dallas.
If you are no longer employed by City of Dallas, the benefits described in this section shall end at the end of the academic term in which you leave your employment with City of Dallas.
If you receive the City of Dallas employee tuition reduction, you can still receive federal, state and private tuition assistance in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
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Our professional and online programs and courses are rooted in the world-class reputation of SMU.
Distinguished faculty and highly experienced practitioners ensure students receive an education that’s meaningful and interactive, either on campus or online.
Professional students tap into SMU’s deep ties to industries based in Dallas’ thriving economy, throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Students with an SMU education are well prepared to impress, earn respect and succeed in their careers.
