Admissions

Texas MBA at Houston Admissions Criteria

The admissions committee reviews applications on an individual basis, looking at both quantitative and qualitative aspects of an applicant’s professional and academic background. In reviewing applications, the committee seeks to assess an individual’s potential for academic success and future professional growth. Those candidates who appear to be most competitive for admission will be invited to interview with the director of the MBA at Houston program.

Characteristics of a Strong Application
Admission is competitive and like all McCombs MBA programs, is based on a candidate’s academic record, GMAT score, work experience, essays and interview with special attention to test scores, GPA, personal essays, work history, letters of recommendation, extracurricular and community activities, honors and achievements. Characteristics that add to the diversity of the class may also be considered, such as background, multi-lingual skills, culture and socioeconomic history. Admissions criteria for the Texas MBA at Houston are equal to that of the other MBA programs offered by the UT Austin Graduate School of Business. Prospective MBA at Houston program candidates should have a minimum of two years work experience since earning an undergraduate degree.  For the most current class, the typical GMAT scores fell between a 600-750  and typical upper-division undergraduate GPA fell between 3.0 and 4.0.

The selection of candidates for the Texas MBA at Houston program is based on the following considerations:

• Does the candidate demonstrate the capacity to do outstanding academic work at the graduate level?
• Does the candidate bring significant managerial or professional experience from which his or her classmates will benefit?
• Will the candidate ultimately reach a position of greater responsibility and will Texas MBA at Houston genuinely enhance his or her career?
• Is the candidate capable of making and sustaining a two-year commitment to a rigorous MBA program?

Texas MBA at Houston:

Admissions Requirements	Requires accredited 4 year undergraduate degree. Requires 2 years of professional work experience. Requires the GMAT.
Expected Typical Competitive Applicant	Requirements will be equal to other McCombs MBA programs. GMAT Range: 600-750 GPA Range: 3.0. - 4.0
Class Schedule	Fridays (4 pm - 8:30 pm) Saturdays (8 am - 5:30 pm) Every other weekend One-week Austin Intensive Course each Fall semester Global Study Tour in the first Spring semester
Curriculum	48 Credit-Hours: 21 Course Topics; 2 one-week-long Austin Intensive Courses; Capstone Integrative, Global Study Tour
Length of Program	22 months: 5 consecutive semesters August 2008 - June 2010
Student Representation	Primarily Houston metro area
Study Groups	Study groups outside of class
Location	Classes with be held at The Houstonian - 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX
Tuition	The program costs for the Texas MBA at Houston for the class entering in August 2007 is $79,500. This includes: Program, tuition and registration fees Required books and materials for the program Accommodation on Friday evenings for the duration of the program at The Houstonian Self-Parking Group meals during class sessions Accommodations, most meals and session costs at the two Austin Intensives Accommodations and session costs for the International Management Seminar/Global Studies Trip

   
Work Experience
MBA applicants must have a minimum of two years full-time post-undergraduate work experience. The admissions committee is especially interested in the professional skills-including computer and other technical skills applicants have developed during their careers.

Undergraduate and previous graduate achievements
MBA at Houston has no mandatory minimum grade point average. For admission purposes, the University calculates a GPA using undergraduate, upper- division (junior and senior- level) coursework and any completed graduate work. MBA at Houston does not require prior coursework in management or business administration. The ranking and reputation of the applicant’s undergraduate institution may be taken into consideration, as will extracurricular involvement during one’s undergraduate experience.

Interviews
All applicants admitted into the MBA at Houston program will be interviewed by the Director of the program; however, not all applicants will be invited for an interview. An MBA at Houston staff representative will contact applicants via e-mail or phone to set up interview dates and times. To be interviewed, the application must be completed as defined by the application checklist. Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated and may encounter processing delays that could affect the admission decision. It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor the status of his/her application.

Pre–Enrollment Expectations
Prior to enrollment, applicants should possess competency in at least three areas:

• Basic business calculus (not required but recommended)
• Computer spreadsheet applications (e.g. Lotus 1-2-3, Excel)
• The English language

Applicants whose native language is not English may be asked to demonstrate language competency beyond the submission of a TOEFL score.

Special Considerations
Most application materials are kept for one calendar year. Applicants reapplying must submit new university application forms, a new resume, essays, and the application processing fee. Additional letters of recommendation and test scores are not required, but may be submitted. Transcripts must be re-submitted only if additional coursework has been taken since the last application. International students must obtain an updated statement of financial support.