Why Pursue a Business Administration Master's Degree
An online 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 online MBA is a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth.
What’s the Online Experience Like?
Our online MBA is designed to fit your schedule while keeping you fully engaged in your coursework and with your classmates.
You’ll benefit from:
- Flexible weekly modules you can complete on your schedule
- Short video lectures and interactive content that make complex topics easier to understand
- Real-world projects and applied assignments you can use in your career
- Regular feedback and support from faculty
- Collaboration with classmates through group projects and discussions
Courses are carefully developed with instructional design support to ensure a high-quality learning experience comparable to in-person instruction.
Additional Ways to MBA at UT San Antonio
Your MBA shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to study online, learn in a full-time format, balance school and work with a part-time option or move faster in an accelerated program, you can choose the program that fits your schedule, goals and learning style.
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.
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| 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 | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| 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. | ||
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.
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| 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 |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2026 | 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.
Resources AssistantshipsCareer Options
UT San Antonio prepares you for future careers that are in demand. The possible careers below are based on data pulled by a third-party tool called Emsi, which pulls information from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, other government databases and more to give you regional and national career outlook related to this academic program.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview
The UT San Antonio Online MBA is a 36-credit-hour, 100% online, fully asynchronous graduate business degree offered by the AACSB-accredited Alvarez College of Business. It delivers the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus MBA programs with maximum flexibility—no scheduled class times, no residency requirement and no campus visits required. Students can complete coursework on their own schedule from anywhere.
The Online MBA is designed for working professionals who want to earn a high-quality graduate business degree without pausing their careers. It is ideal for students who need schedule flexibility, live outside the San Antonio area or prefer the convenience of fully remote learning. No GMAT/GRE is required, and professional work experience is not required for admission.
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Apple
- AT&T
- Baptist Health System
- Boeing
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Broadway Bank
- CGI Group
- Chevron
- Citibank
- CPS Energy
- Dell Technologies
- Deloitte
- Goldman Sachs
- Harland Clarke Holdings
- H-E-B
- iHeartMedia
- Microsoft Corporation
- Rackspace
- Southwest Airlines
- Target
- University Health Systems
- USAA
- Valero Energy Corporation
- Zachry Group
Most students complete the Online MBA in 1–2 years, depending on how many courses they take each term. The program offers a self-paced structure that allows students to accelerate or slow down based on their professional and personal commitments.
- AI for Business
- Business Foundations
- Data Visualization and Communication for Business Applications
- Essentials of Project Management
- Financial Accounting Concepts and Decision Making
- Financial Management
- Management and Behavior in Organizations
- Management of Personnel and Human Resources
- Management Science with Data Analytics
- Managerial Economics
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management and Policy
No. The Online MBA does not offer concentrations. It follows a general MBA curriculum designed for maximum flexibility for working professionals. If you are interested in a concentration, consider the Part-Time or Full-Time MBA formats, which offer nine concentration options.
Application & Value
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate School. No GMAT/GRE is required. Required materials typically include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, transcripts and a statement of purpose. Visit the program page or contact the Office of Graduate Studies at [email protected] for program-specific requirements and current deadlines.
Tuition per credit hour is the same for both Online and on-campus MBA students. On-campus students may incur additional campus-related fees. Out-of-state students should note that non-resident tuition rates apply unless they qualify for an exception or scholarship.
Online courses are fully asynchronous, meaning there are no required live class sessions. Instead, you engage with:
- Pre-recorded video lectures and interactive course modules
- Weekly assignments, discussions and applied projects
- Regular feedback and interaction with faculty and peers
- Group work and collaborative projects conducted virtually
All coursework is accessible through Canvas, UT San Antonio’s online learning management system.
Yes. The Online MBA is delivered by the same AACSB-accredited faculty and follows the same curriculum standards as the on-campus MBA programs. The degree conferred is identical—your diploma will not indicate that your degree was completed online.
