• How does the new Texas Evening MBA compare to The Executive MBA programs?
  Students from both programs participate in study groups that meet outside of class.
  
  TEMBA
  - Students remain fully employed and attend classes on Monday and Tuesday evenings
  - Takes 33 months-3 fall, 3 spring, and 2 summer semesters
  - Students attend 3 one-week Austin Intensive experience Immersion Courses in August of each year
  - Draws students from the Austin metro area
  - Minimum 2 years of work experience; average experience is 6 years
   
  Executive MBA
  - Students remain fully employed and attend class every other weekend (all day Friday and Saturday)
  - Takes 21 months-2 fall, 2 spring, and no summer semesters. Students may take one or both of their elective courses during the summer
  - Students attend 4 one-week Executive Seminars at specified times in their program
  - Draws from a larger geographical area, primarily Texas but also nationally
  - Minimum 5 years of work experience; average experience 12 years
  
• Will TEMBA use a cohort system?
  Yes, students will enter as a cohort class - the same group of students will take the same sequence of courses together.
• Is this the same degree as the Full-Time MBA?
  The University awards only one MBA degree. All MBA candidates earn the same MBA degree, regardless of the program they are registered in.
• Where is the Austin Intensive Experience held?
  During the Austin Intensives students reside at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center on the UT Austin Campus. Students will be in-residence during the week at the Austin Intensive site and should not plan for any work activity during this time.
• How many classes will I take each semester?
  Students take two classes a semester for 7 semesters (fall, spring, summer, fall, spring, summer, fall) and three courses their final semester (spring).
• How much time should I expect to spend outside class?
  The typical TEMBA student should expect to spend 10-15 hours preparing for class and attending study group meetings.
• What happens if I fail a course?
  Courses in which grades of C- or below are earned do not count toward the MBA degree, although all letter grades affect the cumulative MBA GPA. If a grade of C- or below is earned in a course, students must retake the course in order to fulfill the program requirements for graduation. Given the lock-step nature of the program, this will often require the student to wait a year or more to re-take the course and could result in a suspension from other courses if the particular course is a pre-requisite for future courses. Students earning grades of C- and below will also require more than 48 hours to complete their degrees. Students who receive a C- or less should contact the Texas Evening MBA program office immediately to discuss options.

Admissions/Application

• What are the admission standards for TEMBA?
  Prospective candidates should have a minimum of two years of work experience since earning their undergraduate degree. Admission is competitive and based on a candidate's academic record, GMAT score, work experience, essays, and interviews. The typical entering class in the Graduate School of Business has an average undergraduate GPA of 3.4 and a GMAT score of 660. The GMAT test score must be dated within the past five years. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from a 4-year accredited college.
• What will the class size be?
  The class size will be approximately 70 students.
• How will I register for class?
  The TEMBA administrative staff will register all TEMBA students.
• May I place out of classes?
  No. The Graduate School of Business does not allow course waivers.
• May I transfer graduate business courses from other universities?
  No. The Graduate School of Business does not transfer credits from other universities.
• What is the deadline for application?
  May 25, 2012 is the application deadline for the class of 2015 (class entering fall 2012). Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
• What is the early application date?
  We will begin accepting applications in September 2011. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The first application deadline is November 18, 2011.
• Where can I find more information on how to apply to TEMBA?
  After reviewing this site, email us at temba@mccombs.utexas.edu. We can also be reached by phone at 512-471-7698.
• Does this program require corporate sponsorship?
  Since classes are held outside of normal working hours, TEMBA does not require formal corporate sponsorship. However, it is important for the student to insure that his/her employer (especially direct supervisors) supports participation in TEMBA. Work and travel schedules should be arranged so that you can attend class every Monday and Tuesday evening. You may need to obtain your employer's approval to attend the August Intensive experience, and/or plan on scheduling vacation time.
• Do you conduct interviews?
  Those candidates who appear to be most competitive will be invited to interview.
• Do you require work experience?
  Yes, a minimum of two years.
• If I have been admitted, may I defer admittance?
  If a student has been admitted to TEMBA, he or she may request to defer admission to the following year's class.
• May I apply to the Evening MBA and Texas Executive MBA at the same time?
  Yes, you may apply to our other UT MBA programs. Because these programs are independently administered, you must send complete applications to each. If you choose to apply to more than one UT MBA program, you will be asked to write an additional essay describing how each program can meet your graduate business education needs.
• Can I waive the TOEFL?

  Request a Waiver: TOEFL Scores can be waived based on your work experience while in the US as well as your English-speaking skills as assessed in an in-person interview. If you are invited in for an interview, the Texas MBA Admissions Committee will let you know afterwards if we will require the TOEFL from you.
  
  The TOEFL is not required for U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents and in the following circumstances for non-U.S. residents:
  
  Automatic Waivers are granted ONLY if you meet one of the following requirements:
  
  1. Applicant’s native language is English. English must be the only official language of the country of which the applicant is a citizen according to the CIA World Factbook.
  2. Applicant has a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a country where English is the only official language, according to the CIA World Factbook, as well as the language of instruction.
  
  Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL score:
  American Samoa
  Australia
  Bahamas
  Barbados
  Belize
  Canada (except Quebec)
  Grenada
  Grand Cayman
  Guyana
  Ireland
  Jamaica
  Liberia
  New Zealand
  Sierra Leone
  Trinidad/Tobago
  United Kingdom
  U.S. Pacific Trust
  
  

Fees/Financial Aid

• When is payment due?
  An invoice will be sent directly to the student prior to each semester. Payment is due in full approximately six weeks prior to the start of each semester. Regardless of whether a student is seeking financial aid or receiving a full or partial reimbursement from an employer, he/she is still responsible for payment in full prior to the start of each semester. The University of Texas will reimburse the student if additional payment is made after the semester payment deadline by another party.
  
• Are there scholarships available or other financial aid?
  There are no TEMBA-specific scholarships. Please review the financial aid information on our website for additional assistance.
• Are there any additional program costs for TEMBA if I don't meet Texas residency requirements?
  Yes, you will have to pay an additional out-of-state program fee plus any additional University fees for each semester you do not meet the Texas residency requirements. (This fee is set each year by the legislature).
• How do I establish Texas residency?
  The question of establishing Texas residency is complicated. Only independent (for federal tax purposes) US citizens or permanent residents (holders of a valid I-551 issued in their name) are eligible to begin the establishment of Texas residency. Establishment of Texas residency requires that said individual live in Texas for 12 consecutive months without being enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Furthermore, many companies have agreements with the state of Texas allowing employees who transfer from an out-of-state location to receive waivers of tuition to in-state rates. The residency classification will not change during the first year for this type of waiver. For further questions, contact a University of Texas residency officer at (512) 475-7391 or visit the website at www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/residency.