Program Overview

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Introduction to the McCombs School of Business

The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin offers a range of programs for students looking to advance their careers in business. The school is committed to providing a world-class education that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications.

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Business Minors
• Canfield Business Honors Program
• Integrated MPA
• Subiendo
• Student Life

Graduate Programs

• Specialized Master’s
  • MPA – Accounting
    • Traditional MPA
    • MPA Bridge
    • Integrated MPA
  • MS Business Analytics
    • MS Business Analytics: On-Campus
    • MS Business Analytics: Online
  • MS Finance
  • MS IT & Management
  • MS Marketing
  • MS Technology Commercialization
  • For UT Undergrads
• Hildebrand MBA
  • Full-Time MBA
  • Evening MBA
  • Executive MBA
  • Weekend MBA – DFW
  • Weekend MBA – Houston
• Ph.D. Programs
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • IROM
  • Management
  • Marketing

Executive Education

• Programs for Individuals
• Programs for Organizations
• Resources
• About Executive Education
• Certificates
• Custom Programs

Centers & Initiatives

• Centers
• Initiatives & Institutes

Faculty and Research

• Research
• Faculty Directory
• Departments
  • Accounting
  • Business, Government & Society
  • Finance
  • Information, Risk, & Operations Management
  • Rosenthal Department of Management
  • Marketing
• Ph.D.
• Centers & Initiatives

Evening MBA Program

The Evening MBA program at the McCombs School of Business is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers without putting their jobs on hold. The program is cohort-based and takes place over two years, with classes meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Academics & Curriculum

The program's comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance students' understanding of core business principles and develop thought leadership. The curriculum includes core courses in finance, accounting, statistics, marketing, and other fundamental disciplines, as well as electives in leadership, technology, and global business.

Academic Intensives

During the program, students participate in three Academic Intensives held on the main campus of The University of Texas at Austin. These intensives feature course content delivery, career development sessions, and opportunities for community building and networking.

Class Schedules

The Evening MBA program meets for class on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:15 PM. Classes are held at the Texas McCombs MBA campus inside Robert B. Rowling Hall in Austin, Texas.

Year One - Fall Semester

The first semester begins with an Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. The semester focuses on building foundational business knowledge, with coursework including:

• Business Integrity
• Financial Accounting
• Statistics
• Financial Management
• Leading for Impact

Year One - Spring Semester

The second semester builds upon the first, with coursework including:

• Leading People & Organizations
• Business Analytics & Decision Modeling
• Valuation
• Marketing Management
• (May Term) Flexible Elective Course: Directed Studies in Global Management

Summer Semester

The summer semester builds on the momentum from the first year, with coursework including:

• Operations Management
• Managerial Microeconomics

Year Two - Fall Semester

The fall semester of Year Two begins with an Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. The semester focuses on developing laser focus, with coursework including:

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Marketing Analytics
• Managerial Accounting
• Elective Course*
• Elective Course*

Year Two - Spring Semester

The final semester begins with an Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. The semester focuses on incorporating advanced theories and practices, with coursework including:

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Strategic Management
• Elective Course*
• Flexible Elective Course: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Strategies for Digital Transformation
• Leading for Impact

Career Impact

The McCombs School of Business is committed to helping students achieve their career goals. The school offers a range of resources and support, including career education and coaching, experiential learning opportunities, and access to a large and engaged alumni network.

Experiential Learning

The Texas McCombs+ program provides students with access to micro-consulting projects, one-on-one coaching, specialized training, and global programs.

MBA Learning Environment

The McCombs School of Business is located in Rowling Hall on the UT-Austin campus, a state-of-the-art facility designed with students' education in mind. The building features classrooms, meeting rooms, presentation spaces, career management offices, and technology labs.

The UT Campus

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the world’s leading research universities, supporting cutting-edge research in all disciplines and offering more than 200 dedicated research units and centers.

Life in Austin

Austin, Texas, is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of business innovation, arts, and culture. The city is consistently named one of the best cities in the U.S. for innovation, entrepreneurship, startups, job growth, real estate, and livability.

The Value of the MBA

The McCombs School of Business is ranked as one of the top MBA programs in the country, with rankings including:

• #1 in Texas
• #6 in the U.S. for Working Professional MBA
• #12 in the U.S. for Executive MBA
• #16 in the U.S. for Full-Time MBA

All rankings are by U.S. News & World Report, 2025.