Information for Prospective Internal Transfers

An internal transfer student is one who is enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin and applies for admission to transfer into the McCombs School of Business. The process is extremely competitive. It is not recommended that students enroll in another college at UT Austin on the assumption that they will transfer into the McCombs School of Business.

Procedures:

1. Attend an Internal Transfer information session, for an overview of the requirements to apply, decision process, and to have your questions answered. You may check the minimum requirements for consideration and see if you qualify to apply by visiting the McCombs Internal Transfer web site in UT Direct.

2. It is important to note, the McCombs School of Business only offers admission for the fall semester. The application is available online in April, with a deadline of Friday, May 30, 2008 by 5 pm. Late applications are not accepted. The application provides an optional space for you to include your collegiate extracurricular activities, college honors/awards, and any special circumstances that you feel will help us make our decision. Decisions will be based primarily on UT GPA and required coursework. Letters of recommendation will not be considered.

3. After spring grades are complete, all applicants are ranked by in-residence (UT classroom) grade point average. Placement (credit-by-exam), extension, transfer, and correspondence grades are not considered. Approximately 300 students are accepted, depending on the year and number of applications.

4. Decisions are made and students are notified around July 1st. Until notified, students should register for fall courses as if they are in their current college. Admitted students may register for business courses during the second summer session as the registration system is operational until mid-July. Admitted students will also be able to register for classes during the fall add/drop period. Students are welcome to meet with a business advisor (by appointment) to determine fall courses. A welcome session for internal transfers is offered before classes begin in August.

Requirements to apply and other information:

1. Twenty-four (24) hours in residence at UT-Austin must be completed by the end of the spring semester, not including placement, correspondence, extension, pass/fail, and transfer hours. Summer courses taken after the deadline do not count.
    
2. Computer Proficiency Test.
   All students interested in applying as internal transfers to the McCombs School of Business must complete the Computer Proficiency Test or have credit for MIS 310. The test can be taken at the Instructional Assessment and Evaluation (IAE) Center and is offered on a monthly basis.
   
   For more information see the Computer Proficiency Test webpage.
   The Training Team also has review materials available on its web site: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/tech/training/tutorials/CPT/index.asp
    
3. Course Requirements: All requirements must be complete by the deadline to apply.  Students will not be allowed to fulfill requirements after the deadline. 
    
   1. Demonstrate Foreign Language Proficiency (one of two ways): two years of the same foreign language in high school, or one year of the same language in college.  For example, the first year of Spanish at UT-Austin is SPN 506 and SPN 507. These courses or their equivalents are used to satisfy admission requirements and cannot be used toward the degree.
       
   2. Completion of two of the four indicator courses (if under 60 hours coursework). You may take any of these courses at other universities (delete comma) and transfer them in:
      • *Calculus I (M 408K, M 408C, or M 403K)
      •  Calculus II (M 408L, M 408D, or M 403L)
      •  Microeconomics (ECO 304K)
      •  Macroeconomics (ECO 304L)

   *Calculus I is required and must be one of the two courses selected. Most business students take the K and L calculus sequence.  However, students interested in the Engineering Route to Business major should take the C and D sections OR K, L and M. It is to the applicant’s advantage to complete all four indicator required courses, as such students may receive priority consideration in marginal circumstances, and degree progress will not be delayed if the student gains admission.
    

4. Students with 60 hours or more must have all 4 courses completed to be eligible for consideration. This 60 hours includes transfer hours, but it does not include placement, dual credit, correspondence, or extension hours. Some dual credit high school programs with extensive hours show on a transcript as transfer hours.  In general, the 60 hour policy applies to students who are considered transfer students-and had previous enrollment at another university. 
    
5. Students with over 90 hours or a completed degree are encouraged to consider other options, such as completing a degree at the current or alternate institution with the option of pursuing an MBA or MPA degree at a later .
   • 90 hours includes any university setting coursework, but it does not include dual credit, placement, correspondence or extension hours.
   • An undergraduate degree in Business is not required for entry into a Masters program in Business or Accounting. The majority of people pursuing an MBA degree do not have undergraduate degrees in Business.
6. Additional Opportunities: The Business Honors Program and the Integrated MPA (formerly known as PPA)  have separate admissions procedures in addition to the internal transfer requirements. For more information, contact the appropriate office. You must be admitted as an internal transfer before these programs will consider your application.
   
7. When do I declare a major? If you are admitted to the McCombs School of Business, you will be listed as an unspecified business major. You can declare a specific business major (eg., Accounting, Finance, etc.) in the Undergraduate Programs Office (CBA 2.400) once you:
    

1. Enroll in the McCombs School of Business
2. Remove all high school unit deficiencies
3. Complete 30 hours of college credit, including:
   • Calculus I (M308K or M 408C) and Calculus II (M 308L or M 408 D),
   • ECO 304K & 304L (or equivalent),
   • BA 101, and have credit or registration in BA 102.
4. Complete the necessary online form,
5. Register at the BBA Career Center.

Students must declare a major before reaching 75 hours or registration will be barred.
 

8. Other Options: 
   1. The Business Foundations Program is designed for non-business majors, to provide a foundation in business concepts and practice for students who plan to enter the workforce or earn a graduate degree upon completion of their undergraduate degree. The program offers six Business courses, four upper-division and two lower-division, which can be taken in any combination as a supplement to an undergraduate program. Students may choose to take one or more of the courses to satisfy an interest or need for specific instruction. Students who complete the program should be able to interview for entry positions in most public and private organizations. Many colleges at UT allow it as a minor, students may list it as a minor on resumes, and students receive a certificate upon completion. All courses are taught by Business faculty members.
   2. Career Exploration Center: Students are also encouraged to visit the Career Exploration Center where career counselors work to help students clarify goals, explore interests, discuss personal concerns and develop a plan of action for their transition from college to a career.
   3. Graduate Business Degrees: An undergraduate degree in Business is not required for entry into a Masters program in Business or Accounting.
      • Texas MBA
      • Texas MPA
      • Texas Ph.D. (in Business)

 

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Internal Transfer Historical Summary

Year	Applications	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
2003	464	304	66%
2004	374	307	82%
2005	466	319	68%
2006	487	317	65%
2007	466	312	67%
2008	493	307	62%
Mean Earned UT GPA
Year	Residents	Non-Residents
2003	3.68	3.88
2004	3.6	3.7
2005	3.7	3.76
2006	3.7	3.8
2007	3.7	3.7
2008	3.8	3.8
Minimum UT GPA for Admission
Year	Residents	Non-Residents
2003	3.50	3.70
2004	3.3	3.5
2005	3.4	3.5
2006	3.5	3.7
2007*	3.5	3.5
2008*	3.6	3.6

*Beginning 2007, there will no longer be a distinction between resident and non-resident admission requirements (i.e. GPA) for internal transfer to the McCombs School of Business.

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