Cox School of Business moved up in the rankings by Bloomberg Businessweek. (MUSTAFA IDRIS/The Daily Campus)

The Cox School of Business continues to rank high as the Bloomberg Businessweek released its biennial rankings of Executive MBA and Part-time MBA programs Tuesday.

The Cox Executive MBA (EMBA) program ranked No. 7 among top programs in the world and the Cox Professional MBA (PMBA) ranked No. 7 in the U.S.

The SMU business school is one of only three schools in the country with both programs ranked in the top 10.

“We are pleased that the Cox School continues to be recognized for giving students an exceptional educational experience,” Cox School Dean Albert W. Niemi Jr. said in a press release. “In a tough economic market, Cox helps students achieve a competitive edge in the business world. Our outstanding faculty, a strong global network, a strategic location in one of the world’s best cities for business, and a number of innovative programs, centers and institutes offer SMU Cox students an excellent return on their educational investment.”