An applicant seeking admission to an MBA/dual degree program must apply to both programs by submitting two applications: the Texas McCombs Hildebrand MBA application AND the dual degree program application via the Graduate School, unless otherwise noted below.
MBA/MD: Presently, only second-year MD students currently enrolled in the medical school at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School are eligible to apply for the MBA/Doctor of Medicine dual degree program. Applicants are only required to complete the MBA application.
MBA/JD: Applicants who are not currently enrolled Austin Law students must apply directly to the School of Law through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), in addition to completing the MBA application. Currently enrolled Austin Law students should complete the MBA application. Law students may apply prior to beginning either program, or during years one or two of law school.
MBA/MSSW: Applicants who are not currently enrolled Social Work students must apply directly to the School of Social Work, in addition to completing the MBA application. Currently enrolled Social Work students are only required to complete the MBA Application.
Applicants must be accepted by each individual program to be admitted to the dual degree program. If an applicant is admitted to only one program, with departmental approval, they may choose to pursue that degree alone by coordinating with the Office of Graduate Admissions.
A minimum of two years of full-time work experience is strongly suggested to enter any of the dual degree programs. Students applying to a dual degree with no post-graduate full-time work experience are expected to recruit for internships and employment opportunities via the non-MBA side of their dual degree, as MBA recruiters expect at least three years of full-time work experience.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled at a graduate program at UT Austin will begin their first year of study in the non-business side of the program., and do not begin MBA courses until year two. Enrolled UT Austin students who have completed the first year of studies in the non-business side will begin the MBA portion of the dual degree program in the fall.
Applicants are required to only pay one application fee. The fee that must be paid is the higher of the two application fees.
However, MBA/Doctor of Jurisprudence dual degree applicants must pay both the MBA application and the LSAC application fees.
MBA/MSSW applicants should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions after the submission of both applications to waive the lower application fee.
Students currently enrolled at a graduate program at UT Austin will not pay an application fee. Please note that we are not able to refund payments once they have been made.
Applicants are responsible for submitting any department-specific supplemental materials (test scores, essays, letters, etc.) for each department. The McCombs School of Business accepts the GRE, GMAT, or Executive Assessment scores.
Please check with the department of your intended dual degree to ensure you submit the required test scores.
Once admitted to the dual degree major code, students will begin paying the blended tuition rates.
Dual Degree Codes
MBA/MA in Asian Studies – 612200
MBA/MA in Communication
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MBA/MA in Advertising – 624030
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MBA/MA in Communication Studies – 624090
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MBA/MA in Journalism – 624180
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MBA/MA in Radio-Television-Film
MBA/MA in Advertising – 624030
MBA/MA in Communication Studies – 624090
MBA/MA in Journalism – 624180
MBA/MA in Radio-Television-Film – 624300
MBA/MA in Energy and Earth Resources – 635085
MBA/Master of Mechanical Engineering – 666000
MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies – 647330
MBA/MA in Latin American Studies – 659000
MBA/MD
MBA/JD – 760516
MBA/MA in Middle Eastern Studies – 668300
MBA/MA in Public Affairs – 684602
MBA/MA in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies – 693200
MBA/MS in Social Work – 691600
MBA/MA in Asian Studies
The MBA/Master of Arts in Asian Studies dual degree combines advanced business studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for business specialists with a thorough understanding of Asian politics and cultures.
Students spend their first year in the program taking Asian Studies courses and the second year taking graduate business courses. The third year is a combination of both disciplines.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 70 – 76 hours of coursework, including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 6 upper-division or graduate hours of Asian Studies history courses
- 6 hours of advanced language courses (third-year level or beyond)
- 6 hours of Asian Studies electives with at least 50% business content
PLUS
- 6 hours of non-business Asian Studies electives and 6 hours of Asian Studies Master’s Thesis
OR
- 12 hours of non-business Asian Studies electives and 3 hours of Asian Studies Master’s Report
Note: If students have fulfilled history and/or language requirements at the time of admission to the program, they may substitute electives for these courses. The Asian history and Asian language courses must be in the history and language of the region in which the student is specializing.
Language Requirements
Students must have completed at least one year of college-level study of an Asian language with a grade of B or higher – or have equivalent proficiency – before enrolling in the program. Upon completion of the program, students are expected to possess proficiency in an Asian language (ordinarily Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Malayalam, or another language with the approval of the Asian Graduate Studies Committee) equal to three years of coursework. The program encourages dual degree students to achieve a proficient level as early as possible.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 612200 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.
Contact Information
Master of Arts in Asian Studies
The Department of Asian Studies – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-471-5811
Fax: 512-471-4469
Email: dasgrads@austin.utexas.edu
MBA/MA in Communication
The MBA/Master of Arts in Communication dual degree program integrates business management with advanced communication studies. It provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in modern communication and business management, preparing them for leadership roles in areas such as Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, or Radio-Television-Film.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 76 – 79 credit hours of coursework including:
- 25 hours of MBA courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
PLUS
- 24 hours of Communication courses and 6 hours of Communication Master’s Thesis
OR
- 30 hours of Communication courses and 3 hours of Communication Master’s Report
Application Codes
When applying to this program, please reference the appropriate dual degree code:
- 624030 – MBA/MA in Advertising
- 624090 – MBA/MA in Communication Studies
- 624180 – MBA/MA in Journalism
- 624300 – MBA/MA in Radio-Television-Film
Note: A minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program. Students with little or no previous work in communications may need to enroll for an additional semester or summer session to complete all requirements. Some Departments in the Moody College of Communication may consider professional experience when evaluating prerequisite requirements.
Contact Information
Master of Arts in Communication
Moody College of Communication – The University of Texas at Austin
Advertising:
Ronda Barnett
Phone: 512-471-8130
Email: ronda.barnett@austin.utexas.edu
Communication Studies:
Susan Corbin
Phone: 512-471-1942
Email: scorbin@mail.utexas.edu
Journalism:
Sylvia Edwards
Phone: 512-471-5933
Email: sylvia.edwards@austin.utexas.edu
Radio-Television-Film:
Char Burke
Phone: 512-471-3532
Email: char.burke@mail.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Arts in Energy and Earth Resources
The MBA/Master of Arts in Energy and Earth Resources dual degree combines advanced studies in management with geosciences and natural resources. This program equips students with the ability to apply both business policy and scientific knowledge to energy issues across various sectors, including private industry, government, and nonprofits. Students can earn both degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years. Degrees are awarded upon completion of the required coursework in both areas.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 76 credit hours of coursework including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 30 hours of coursework in Energy and Earth Resources, including a 6-hour thesis based on original research
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 635085 and should be referred to when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program.
Contact Information
Energy and Earth Resources and Geosciences
Jackson School of Geosciences – The University of Texas at Austin
Jessica Smith, Graduate Coordinator II
Phone: 512-471-9875
Email: jsmith@jsg.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies
The MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) dual degree program addresses the growing demand for experts with deep understanding of global issues, governance, and cross-cultural dynamics. This program combines practical knowledge with hands-on experience in industry and government, providing graduates with a competitive edge in the global job market.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a total of 83 credit hours, including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 22 hours of MGPS core courses
- 12 hours of MGPS specialization
- 3 hours of Master’s Professional Report
Additionally, students must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 647330 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program.
Contact Information
Master of Global Policy Studies
The LBJ School of Public Affairs – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-471-3200
Admissions-related inquiries: lbjadmit@uts.cc.utexas.edu
All other inquiries: lbjdeansoffice@austin.utexas.edu
MBA/MD
Through the MBA/MD dual-degree program arrangement, Dell Medical students apply the equivalent of 21 credit hours of Medical School coursework towards requirements for the MBA degree. The MBA/MD degree requires completion of 41 credit hours of MBA coursework.
The 41 MBA credit hour requirement for the MD/MBA is comprised of the following MBA coursework.
| Required credit core course MBA credit hours | 25 |
| Plus: Self-selected MBA elective credit hours | 18 |
| Total required MBA credit hours for MBA/MD students | 40 |
Year 1: Student enrolled in MED coursework at UTDMS
Year 2: Student enrolled in MED coursework at UTDMS
Year 3: Student enrolled in coursework required for the MBA degree and completing longitudinal courses required for the MD degree program at UTDMS
Year 4: Student enrolled in coursework required for the MBA degree and the MD degree at UTDMS
** MBA and MD degrees simultaneously awarded by UT Austin
There is additional tuition associated with this dual degree. See the Tuition page for more information.
This program is only for third-year Dell Medical School students who are accepted into the MBA dual degree program. In order to apply for the MBA/MD dual degree program, students must be in good academic standing at Dell Medical School.
- Visit the Full-Time MBA Admissions page to learn about the components of the application. Dell Medical students are required to submit their professional resume, two essays, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a $20 UT transcript fee, and the nonrefundable $200 application fee. The GMAT/GRE is waived for Dell Medical students automatically; filling out the test petition is NOT required.
- Complete your application no later than the Round 3 application deadline in March/April. Monitor your McCombs application status page for your final decision. Review decision notification deadlines here.
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Note: The $2,000 tuition deposit will be waived for entering MD/MBA students. You will be required to accept your admission offer to confirm you are attending. There is a $1,200 student fee that is NOT waived for MD/MBA students, due in June. This goes toward orientation and student activities during the duration of your enrollment.
To safeguard the integrity of the admission process, Texas McCombs partners with Re Vera Services to conduct an employment and recommendation verification. If it is determined that there has been any misrepresentation in an applicant’s MBA application, McCombs reserves the right to rescind the offer of admission. There will be a required fee paid directly to Re Vera Services at a base price of $120 USD. The verification process must be completed by the deadline specified by the MBA program office, and cannot be waived for MBA/MD students.
MBA/Doctor of Jurisprudence
The MBA/Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) dual degree program at the University of Texas at Austin is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of both business management and legal principles. This dual degree is ideal for those pursuing careers that require expertise in both fields, such as corporate legal advisors, compliance officers, or roles that straddle business and legal contexts.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 116 credit hours, including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 70 hours of required Law School courses
Note: Generally, students in this dual degree program will not be eligible to take the bar exam if they have more than four semester hours of coursework remaining in either part of the program.
Program Structure
- First Year: Focus on law courses.
- Second Year: Focus on graduate business courses.
- Final Two Years: Combine coursework from both disciplines.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 760516 – MBA/JD and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.
Contact Information
Doctor of Jurisprudence
School of Law – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-232-1200 or 512-232-1140
Fax: 512-471-6988
Email: admissions@law.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
The MBA/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies dual degree combines advanced business studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for business specialists with a thorough understanding of Latin American politics and cultures.
Students spend their first year in the program taking Latin American Studies courses. The second year is dedicated to graduate business core courses and approved electives. The final year of coursework is a
combination from both departments.
Note: Some students, particularly those who enter the program with a language deficiency, may find it necessary to enroll for an additional semester or summer session to complete all requirements for the program.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 76 – 79 credit hours, in graduate business and Latin American Studies including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 24 hours of LAS courses (includes a 15-hour major and 9-hour minor)
- 6 hours of Latin American Studies Master’s Thesis (LAS 698A and 698B), to be taken in the final semester
OR
- 30 hours of LAS courses selected from three disciplines (no fewer than 6 hours may be taken in any one discipline)
- 3 hours of Latin American Studies Master’s Report (LAS 398R), to be taken in the final semester
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 659000 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program.
Language Requirements
In the first semester of the program, students must demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese at an “intermediate mid-level,” which is equivalent to two years of coursework. This requirement can be fulfilled by passing a proficiency examination, completing formal language study, or other methods approved by the Institute for Latin American Studies (ILAS). Amerindian languages may also be acceptable, subject to the discretion of the ILAS graduate advisor. Students who lack prior knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese are strongly advised to take intensive language courses during the summer before starting the program.
Contact Information
Master of Arts in Latin American Studies
The Institute for Latin American Studies – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-471-5551
Fax: 512-471-3090
Email: Ilas@uts.cc.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Mechanical Engineering
Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program. The MBA/Master of Mechanical Engineering dual degree represents an opportunity for a well-rounded professional education in the management of engineering organizations. For the mechanical engineer, this program offers the opportunity to understand the labor and management issues in engineering operations. For the engineering manager, it develops deeper insights into mechanical engineering principles.
Students spend their first year in the dual degree program taking Engineering courses. The second year is dedicated to MBA core courses and approved business electives. The final year is a combination of courses from both departments; students must enroll in the master’s report in their final semester.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 76 credit hours of coursework including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 27 hours of ME courses
- 3 hours of ME Master’s Report (M E 398R)
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 666000 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the Texas MBA Program.
Contact Information
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Teaching Center – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-232-2701
Fax: 512-471-8727
Email: mary.cantugarcia@austin.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
The MBA/Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies dual degree combines advanced business studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language, addressing the increasing need for business professionals with a thorough understanding of Middle Eastern politics and cultures.
Students spend their first year taking Middle Eastern Studies courses, the second year focusing on graduate business courses, and the third year combining both disciplines.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 79 credit hours, including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 6 hours of Middle Eastern Studies history courses
- 6 hours of Middle Eastern Studies arts and humanities courses
- 6 hours of Middle Eastern Studies social sciences courses
- 12 hours of Middle Eastern Studies electives
- 3 hours for the Middle Eastern Studies Master’s Professional Report (on a Middle Eastern/business topic,
- written in the final semester)
Language Requirements
Upon completion of the program, students must possess proficiency in a Middle Eastern language (Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, or another approved language) equivalent to two years of coursework. Those with no prior knowledge of a Middle Eastern language should enroll in intensive language courses during the summer before entering the program. Native speakers of a Middle Eastern language are required to study a second Middle Eastern language.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 668300 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.
Contact Information
Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
Center for Middle Eastern Studies – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-471-3881
Email: dmes@uts.cc.utexas.edu or Kimberly.Dahl@austin.utexas.edu.
MBA/Master of Public Affairs
The MBA/Master of Public Affairs dual degree prepares students to respond to the growing interrelationships between the public and private sectors by providing a combination of policy-related skills and one or more business administration specializations. The dual degree program trains qualified students in a coordinated program of coursework in public affairs and an advanced business field.
Students spend their first year in the program taking public affairs courses and the second year taking graduate business courses. The third year is a combination of both disciplines.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 79 credit hours, including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 30 hours of required Public Affairs courses (including a summer internship and a Master’s Professional Report)
- 3 hours of graduate electives in Public Affairs
Note: The summer internship is conducted with a government agency or a publicly oriented organization.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 684602 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.
Contact Information
Master of Public Affairs
The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-232-7588
Fax: 512-471-1835
Email: lbjadvesr@uts.cc.utexas.edu
MBA/Master of Arts in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies
The MBA/Master of Arts in Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies dual degree combines advanced business studies with interdisciplinary area studies and language, responding to an increased need in both the public and private sectors for business specialists with a thorough understanding of the culture, economics, geography, history, and politics of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
Students spend their first year in the program taking Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies courses and the second year taking graduate business courses. The third year is a combination of both disciplines.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a total of 76 – 79 credit hours of coursework including:
- 25 hours of MBA core courses
- 21 hours of MBA elective courses
- 3-hour seminar in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian civilizations and cultures
- 9 hours of Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies courses – 3 hours from each of the
three subject fields:- Economics/History/Government
- Anthropology/Geography/Sociology
- Literature/Culture
- 12 hours of Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies electives
- 6 hours of Master’s Thesis or a 3 hours Master’s Report with 6 additional hours of REE Electives
Language Requirements
Students are expected to possess proficiency in a language of the area (normally Russian, Czech, Polish or Serbo-Croatian) equal to three years of coursework. This requirement may be met either through formal language study or by passing a proficiency examination administered by a University of Texas faculty member. Students are encouraged to achieve the required level of proficiency as early as possible. Those with no previous knowledge of a Slavic, East European or Central Asian language are advised to enroll in intensive language courses during the summer prior to beginning the dual degree program. Students who are native speakers of an area language will be required to learn a second language.
Note: Before the completion of the MA degree, students are required to complete a 4th year (or equivalent) of formal language instruction and pass a proficiency examination in the area language of their choice at the ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) Level 2 or ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) Advanced level.
Application Code
The dual degree code for this program is 693200 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.
Contact Information
Master of Arts in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies
Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies – The University of Texas at Austin
Phone: 512-471-7782
Fax: 512-471-3368
Email: a.mcmillan@mail.utexas.edu
MBA/MS in Social Work
The MSSW/MBA dual degree combines social work training with advanced business studies, responding to an increased need in the public and private sector for social work professionals with the management and financial skills required for careers in human services.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 88 credit hours after waivers including:
- 46 hours of MBA courses after waivers
- 42 hours of Social Work courses after waivers
*Social Work courses to be waived and taken in the McCombs School of Business – 3 hours of final field, Financial Management, 2 electives, and 2 selectives (selectives are advanced courses taken in their concentration)
**Extended field placements require registration for 694R with 3 hours in spring and 3 hours in summer
*** This dual degree is open to MSSW students following the Administration and Policy Practice concentration and is not open to those following the clinical concentration.
Social Work & Graduate Business Courses
Year 1 – Fall – Social Work – Semester 1
- Theories and Critical Perspectives of Human Behavior and the Social Environment – 381R
- Foundations of Social Justice: Values, Diversity, Power and Oppression – 381S
- Dynamics of Organizations & Communities – 381T
- Social Work Practice I – 383R
- Field Instruction I – 384R
Year 1 – Spring – Social Work – Semester 2
- Social Work Leadership in Human Service Systems – 393T16
- Social Policy Analysis & Social Problems – 382R
- Social Work Research Methods – 385R
- Social Work Practice II – 383T
- Field Instruction II – 384S
Year 2 – Fall – Business – Semester 3
- Financial Accounting – BA 284T
- Financial Management – BA 285T
- Statistics – BA 286T
- Managerial Economics – BA 380S
- Marketing Management – BA 281T
- Operations Management – BA 280N
- Strategic Career Planning – BA 181C
- Flexible core elective – chosen from menu of Analyzing Business and Leading People options (2 hours)
Year 2 – Spring – Business – Semester 4
- Strategic Management – BA 385T
- Flexible core electives – 2 courses chosen from menu of Analyzing Business and Leading People options (4 hours)
- Choice of 3 elective courses offered in the McCombs School of Business (9 hours)
Year 3 – Combined – 12 Hours – Semester 5
- MBA Elective
- MBA Elective
- MBA Elective
- MBA Elective
- Program Evaluation
Year 3 – Combined – 12 Hours – Semester 6
- MBA Elective
- Advanced Integrative Capstone (3 hours in SW – spring only)
- Advanced Field Instruction (6 hours in SW; 540 clock hours)
Contact Information
Masters of Science in Social Work
Steve Hicks School of Social Work – The University of Texas at Austin
Prospective student information (before you apply):
Office of Student and Community Affairs
Ramon Gomez, MSSW
(512) 471-9819 Local
(877) 875-7352 Toll-free
sswinfo@utlists.utexas.edu
Prospective student information (after you apply):
School of Social Work Office of Graduate Admission
Andrea Montgomery, LMSW
(512) 471-7482 Local
(877) 875-7352 Toll-free
sswadmission@utlists.utexas.edu
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