Business Administration Master's Degree (MBA) Program

Master's Program

Gain the business expertise, leadership skills and strategic mindset to advance your career on your terms. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers flexible options: study full time, part time or online. Our online MBA offers the same quality as our in-person program, and it is the same price. An accelerated 11-month track is also available for students who want to complete their degree in less than a year. Applicants with business and non-business backgrounds are welcome to apply.

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Why Pursue a Business Administration Master's Degree

An MBA equips professionals with in-demand skills across core business areas, including accounting, finance, management, marketing and analytics. The program fosters critical thinking, innovation and strengthens decision-making skills, which are essential for effective leadership in today’s competitive global market. You’ll expand your professional network with peers, faculty and industry leaders, creating new career and collaboration opportunities. Whether you’re advancing in your field, changing industries or launching a business, an MBA is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.

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Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the ways you can MBA at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Review admission requirements, explore the application process and ask questions directly to program representatives. Attendees will also receive a one-time application fee waiver.

Additional Ways to MBA at UT San Antonio

	Full-time MBA	Part-time MBA	Accelerated MBA	Online MBA
Credit Hours	36	36	36	36
Average Pace/Duration	1.5 to 2 years	2+ years, self-paced	11 months (fixed cohort)	1–2 years, self-paced
Semester Credit Hours (SCH)	Min. 9 SCH per semester (Fall & Spring); Summer optional	Flexible	15 SCH (Fall) / 12 SCH (Spring) / 9 SCH (Summer)	Flexible
Course Delivery	Evening classes offered in-person or online	Evening classes offered in-person or online	Evening classes offered in-person or online	Fully Online
Program Concentrations	Accounting Business Analytics Economics Finance Management Marketing Operations and Supply Chain Management Project Management Real Estate Finance and Development	Accounting Business Analytics Economics Finance Management Marketing Operations and Supply Chain Management Project Management Real Estate Finance and Development	Not Available	Not Available
Eligibility or Experience Requirements	Some professional experience recommended	Some professional experience recommended	Some professional experience recommended	Some professional experience recommended

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.

MBA (Online)
	Required Degree	Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
	Minimum GPA	3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected].
	Coursework	Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students interested in this program who have previous education in non-business fields are encouraged to apply.
	Transcripts*	Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
	Credential Evaluation	Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency.
	English Language Proficiency	550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100
	Purpose Statement	Required
	Resume	Required
	Letters of Recommendation	2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
*Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University.

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Application Deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.

MBA (Online)
Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application.
Application Deadlines for:	Priority	International	Domestic
Spring 2026		November 1	December 12
Summer 2026		Not Available	Not Available
Fall 2026		June 1	August 1
Spring 2027		November 1	December 1
Summer 2027		Not Available	Not Available

Funding Opportunities

Graduate Student Opportunities and Scholarships

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs), Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs), Graduate Administrative Assistantships (GAAs) and student grading positions are available to master’s students on a competitive basis.

$1,000 Graduate Competitive Scholarship for Non-Resident Students

Non-resident graduate students who have been admitted or are continuing their studies may apply for a competitive scholarship worth $1,000. If awarded, this scholarship allows students to pay in-state (resident) tuition rates.

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Career Options

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