Ways to Earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
| 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 |
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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 | Request Information |
| Full-time MBA | Part-time MBA | Accelerated MBA | Online MBA |
Why Pursue a Business Administration Master's Degree
A Master of Business Administration (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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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| MBA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
- Accenture
- Acelity
- 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
- Financial Accounting Concepts and Decision Making
- AI for Business
- Financial Management
- Managerial Economics
- Management and Behavior in Organizations
- Management Science with Data Analytics
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management and Policy
- Four Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Frequently Asked Questions
The UT San Antonio MBA program requires 36 credit hours, and you can choose the format that fits your schedule and goals. Program options include the Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Accelerated MBA and 100% Online MBA. The average pace varies by format: the Full-time MBA is typically 1.5–2 years, the Part-time MBA is 2+ years (self-paced), the Accelerated MBA is 11 months (fixed cohort) and the Online MBA is typically 1–2 years (self-paced).
With an MBA from UT San Antonio, you can prepare for leadership and advancement across many industries. This program helps you build in-demand skills in accounting, finance, management, marketing, analytics, critical thinking, innovation and decision-making, which are valuable for career growth, industry changes or launching a business.
You can also pursue opportunities with employers that recruit MBA graduates, including organizations such as Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Boeing, Citibank, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, H-E-B, Microsoft, USAA and Valero.
If you want to grow into leadership roles, expand your business skill set or increase your career flexibility, this program can be a strong investment. The UT San Antonio MBA is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Carlos Alvarez College of Business, placing it among the top 5% of business schools worldwide—a credential that carries weight with employers and reinforces the quality of your degree. The curriculum is designed to help you strengthen decision-making, innovation and cross-functional business knowledge, which can support long-term career growth in many fields. This program can be especially valuable if you want to advance in your current field, transition into a new industry or build a stronger professional network while earning a graduate degree.
UT San Antonio and Alvarez alumni networks play a major role in helping you build connections, explore careers and grow professionally while you are in the MBA program and after graduation. As a business student, you become part of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business alumni community, which includes more than 48,000 business alumni working in leadership roles across Texas and beyond.
The Roadrunner Network is UT San Antonio’s alumni and career networking platform, connecting students and graduates with mentors, alumni working in relevant fields and professional opportunities. You can access it through UT San Antonio’s alumni resources page to explore careers, find networking contacts and stay connected to the UT San Antonio community after graduation.
UT San Antonio offers four MBA formats to fit different schedules and goals: the Full-Time MBA (In person, hybrid/and online coursework; typically 1.5–2 years; multiple concentration options), the Part-Time MBA (In person, hybrid and online coursework; typically 2+ years; multiple concentration options), the Accelerated MBA (In person and hybrid coursework; intensive 11-month fixed cohort; fixed course sequence with no electives), and the Online MBA (100% online and asynchronous; typically 1–2 years; no residency required; no concentrations). Contact your Graduate Advisor of Record or visit the program page for details on each format.
The Part-Time and Full-Time MBA formats offer concentrations in Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, General, Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Real Estate Finance & Development. Some concentrations may require advisor approval in the first semester. The Accelerated and fully-online MBA formats do not include concentration options. Contact your Graduate Advisor of Record or visit the program page for current course options within each concentration.
