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MAKE THIS YOUR BREAKAWAY SUMMER

Eight intensive weeks spent completing five of six courses required for the business minor. Are you ready for McCombs Summer Institute?

  • SUMMER'S SHORT. MAKE IT COUNT

    Ditch the beach and catch a career wave that will propel you through a lifetime of leadership adventure and dream accomplishment. The Summer Institute injects business prowess and credentials into any career passion. Boost your job credibility in just eight weeks and break out from the pack of other undergraduate majors who are hyper-focused on a single discipline. It’s your summer – make it count.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Program Dates: June 6 - July 26, 2024

Application Opens: October 1, 2023

Rolling Admission Deadline April 8, 2024

 

 

COURSES

As part of the McCombs Summer Institute, you will complete the following courses:

  • ACC 310F - Foundations of Accounting, J Kamas
  • FIN 320F - Foundations of Finance, Mary Lou Poloskey
  • LEB 320F - Foundations of Business Law, David Quintanilla
  • MAN 320F - Foundations of Management, Miha Vindis
  • MKT 320F - Foundations of Marketing, Alessandro Gabbi

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

 Information Sessions:

Interested in applying to the McCombs Summer Institute? Attend an Info Session! (Open to NON-Business majors)

  • Tuesday, February 6 | 3:00-3:45 PM | GSB 2.210 
  • Thursday, March 7 | 4:00-4:45 PM | GSB 3.106 
  • Wednesday, March 27 | 5:00-5:45 PM | GSB 2.210 

 

 

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  • A SUMMER OF STIMULATING GROWTH

    You’ll earn 15 credit hours in accounting, business law and ethics, finance, marketing, and management. Our most engaging professors lead the way, along with guest speakers leading today’s top enterprises. Your fellow students will be motivated high achievers representing 46 different undergraduate majors from aerospace engineering to AI technology, humanities, and the arts.
Student Perspectives
MSI was an awesome summer! The program accelerated my academic growth by exposing me to core business knowledge while opening professional opportunities at the intersection of my major (Computer Engineering) and business.
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  • LET’S GET BUSINESS BUSY

    Prepare for eight weeks of back-and-forth discussions, mock interviews, résumé and career readiness workshops, and real-world stock market simulations. You’ll shine up your business game by dressing for success for mock interviews. It’s your summer, and we will make it fun, engaging, and challenging.
Student Perspectives
Thanks to MSI, I learned about the foundations of business, grew professionally in workshops, and gained an interest in starting my own business.
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Cost and Registration

Current UT Students

Program Costs 

  • Total cost of the Summer 2024 program, including textbooks, is $5,400 and is financial aid-eligible. Scholarship opportunities are also available.
  • The first round of program admission and tuition awards will be made by the end of the fall semester to eligible students. STEM majors may qualify for a scholarship. 
  • Cost does not include access to some University services, including but not limited to RecSports and UT Libraries. 

 

Registration 

  • Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Up to 130 students will be selected to participate in the McCombs Summer Institute with a rolling waiting list.
  • Once selected, you will be asked for a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, due by April 15th
  • 100% of the total tuition is due by May 22nd.

Students from Other Universities

Program Costs 

  • Total cost of the Summer 2024 program, including textbooks, is $5,400.
  • Cost does not include access to some University services, including but not limited to RecSports and UT Libraries. 

 

Registration

  • Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Up to 130 students will be selected to participate in the McCombs Summer Institute with a rolling waiting list.
  • Once selected, you will be asked for a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, due April 15th
  • 100% of the total tuition is due by May 22nd.

JOIN US FOR A SUMMER OF INTENSE GROWTH

We challenge you to stretch yourself this summer. Take your place among a select group of students with grit, talent, and determination for eight weeks that will uplift your career trajectory and life path.