Admissions

Texas Evening MBA 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 Texas Evening MBA program or another member of the admissions committee.

Characteristics of a Strong Application

Admission is competitive and like all McCombs MBA programs, is based on:

• Academic Record/GPA
• GMAT or GRE score
• Work experience
• Essays
• Interview
• 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 Evening MBA are equal to that of the other MBA programs offered by the UT Austin Graduate School of Business.

Prospective Texas Evening MBA program candidates should have a minimum of two years work experience since earning an undergraduate degree.

The selection of candidates for the Texas Evening MBA 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 Evening MBA genuinely enhance his or her career?
• Is the candidate capable of making and sustaining a three-year commitment to a rigorous MBA program?

Texas Evening MBA

Admissions Requirements	Requires accredited 4 year undergraduate degree. Requires 2 years of professional work experience. Requires the GMAT (of all applicants).
Expected Typical Competitive Applicant	Requirements will be equal to other McCombs MBA programs. GMAT Range: 600-750 (avg. 660) GPA Range: 3.0. - 4.0 (avg. 3.4)
Class Schedule	Monday and Tuesday Evenings Austin Intensive Course each Fall semester (mandatory) Global Study Tour in the first Spring semester (mandatory)
Curriculum	48 Credit-Hours: 17 Course Topics; 3 Austin Intensive Courses; Capstone Integrative, Global Study Tour
Length of Program	33 months: 8 consecutive semesters August 2009 - May 2012
Student Representation	Primarily Austin metro area
Study Groups	Study groups outside of class
Location	Classes with be held on the UT Austin Campus in the new AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
Tuition	The program costs for the Texas Evening MBA for the class entering in August 2009 is $83,800. This includes: Program, tuition and registration fees Required books and materials for the program Accommodations, most meals and session costs at the three Austin Intensives Accommodations and session costs for the International Management Seminar/Global Studies Trip * Tuition fees & charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regental action. Due to budgetary pressures, there may be future increases.

 

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

The Texas Evening MBA 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. The Texas Evening MBA 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 Texas Evening MBA program will be interviewed by the Director of the program; however, not all applicants will be invited for an interview. A Texas Evening MBA 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. 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.

Application Procedures