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 they will transfer into the McCombs School of Business.

Policies and Procedures:

1. Students are encouraged to attend an Internal Transfer information session, for an overview of the requirements to apply, decision process, and to have questions answered. Do I qualify?

2. It is important to note, the McCombs School of Business only offers admission for the fall semester.

3. Decisions will be based primarily on UT GPA and required coursework, however, the application provides an optional space for one to include collegiate extracurricular activities, college honors/awards, and any special circumstances that will help the admission committee reach a decision. Letters of recommendation will not be considered.

 

Requirements to apply:

1. Submit McCombs Internal Transfer Application
   
   Application Opens: April 1st
   Application Deadline: June 1st
   
   
2. Twenty-four(24) hours in residence at UT-Austin
   
   1. Must be completed by the end of the spring semester, summer courses taken after the June 1st deadline do not count.
   2. Placement (credit by exam), correspondence, extension, pass/fail, or transfer hours will not be considered.
   
   
3. Demonstrate Foreign Language Proficiency (one of two ways):
   
   1. Two years of the same foreign language in high school.
   2. One year (2 semesters) of the same foreign language in college.
      
4. Completion of four indicator courses:
1. Calculus I (M 408K, M 408C, or M 403K)
2. Calculus II (M 408L, M 408D, or M 403L)
3. Microeconomics (ECO 304K)
4. Macroeconomics (ECO 304L)

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.

Students with over 90 hours or a completed degree are encouraged to consider other options, such as completing a degree in their current college/school or alternate institution with the option of pursuing an MBA or MPA degree at a later date.

1. 90 hours includes any university setting coursework, but it does not include dual credit, placement, correspondence or extension hours.
2. 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.

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.

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:
   1. Calculus I and Calculus II
   2. Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
   3. BA 101, and have credit or registration in BA 102
   4. Register at the BBA Career Center

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

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)

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%
2009	460	305	66%
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
2009	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
2009*	3.6	3.6

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