Business Administration Master's Degree (MBA) Program

Master's Program

Acquire critical business knowledge, leadership skills and a strategic mindset to help propel you to the next level of your career with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA is specifically designed to provide an intensive business education, with the option to attend class in person or remotely. Qualified candidates with an undergraduate degree in a business or non-business area are welcome to apply.

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Why Pursue a Business Administration Master's Degree

The MBA degree provides valuable training for professionals pursuing careers in administration and management through skills learned in core business disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, management, business analytics, marketing and others. The program fosters critical thinking, innovation, and decision-making capabilities, which are essential for effective leadership in today’s competitive global market. Additionally, an MBA expands your professional network through interactions with peers, faculty, and industry leaders, opening doors to new career opportunities and collaborations. Whether aiming to advance in your current role, pivot to a new industry, or start your own business, an MBA serves as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

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Interested in learning more about UTSA’s Carlos Alvarez College of Business MBA program? Register to attend an upcoming Information Session where you’ll have the opportunity to review application procedures, learn admissions requirements and ask questions.

Additional Ways to MBA at UTSA

	MBA (Full-time or Part-time)	MBA/MPH	MS Business (11 Months)
Credit Hours	36	Approximately 57 credit hours total for completion of both degrees²	33
Eligibility or Experience Requirements	Some professional experience recommended	You must apply and be admitted to both degree programs before being considered for acceptance into the dual degree program.	Professional experience is not required, but details on the required resume are considered.
Course Delivery	Evening classes, some online courses and flexible scheduling	Evening classes, some online courses and flexible scheduling	Choose evening in-person or live online classes, or opt for self-paced online participation
Program Tracks	Finance General Marketing Project Management Real Estate Finance and Development

¹ The Dual Degree program reduces completion time for both degrees by one year by sharing up to 24 credit hours between programs

Admission & Application Requirements

Applications are submitted through the UTSA Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UTSA 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 UTSA 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. Otherwise qualified individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact Graduate.Business@utsa.edu.
	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 Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
	GRE/GMAT	Not required
	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.

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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
Spring 2025		November 1	December 1
Summer 2025		Not Available	Not Available
Fall 2025		June 1	August 1
Spring 2026		November 1	December 1
Summer 2026		Not Available	Not Available

Funding Opportunities

Graduate Student Opportunities and Scholarships

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) and student grading positions are available to master’s students on a competitive basis. Additionally, Graduate Research Assistant positions may be available, depending on departmental needs.

$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.

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Career Options

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