Master of Business Administration Degree
The Master of Business Administration degree is designed to offer the opportunity for intensive education to qualified graduate students and is available to individuals with undergraduate degrees in the business administration areas, as well as to those with specializations outside the business field.
Students who enter the M.B.A. degree program must demonstrate proficiency with computer programs commonly used in business applications, including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, presentation, and word processing software. Special not-for-credit courses may be offered to address this need.
Program Admission Requirements
For admission to the M.B.A. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered on the basis of demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in business administration as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, personal statement, résumé, and references.
The M.B.A. Programs Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.
A complete application package will include:
- A completed application form.
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- A personal statement.
- A current résumé with employment or other experience.
- At least two letters of reference.
Graduate admission test scores are no longer required. However, please note that competitive GMAT/GRE scores may help your chances of admission because, in addition to your GPA, the GMAT or GRE provides a quantitative metric for the M.B.A. Programs Committee to evaluate you as a candidate. Further, because the committee uses a holistic approach in evaluating graduate candidates, applicants should not be discouraged if their GMAT or GRE score is average or even slightly below average.
Degree Requirements
The M.B.A. program requires 36 semester credit hours of work.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| 27 |
| Business Foundations | |
| Financial Accounting Concepts | |
| Management and Behavior in Organizations | |
| Accounting Analysis for Decision Making | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Financial Management | |
| Management Science with Data Analytics | |
| Managerial Economics | |
| Strategic Management and Policy | |
| 9 |
Total Credit Hours | 36 |
Degree Options
Students seeking the M.B.A. degree may select between two options to complete the required 36 semester credit hours.
Option 1: General M.B.A. Non-Thesis Option
Under Option 1, students are required to complete the 27 semester credit hours listed above and 9 semester credit hours of electives. These electives may be taken either in the College of Business or in areas outside of the College of Business as approved by the Graduate Program Committee.
Option 2: General M.B.A. Thesis Option
Under Option 2, students are required to complete the 27 semester credit hours listed above, 3 semester credit hours of electives as approved by the Graduate Program Committee, and 6 semester credit hours of Master’s Thesis. See the University’s requirements for a thesis in Master’s Degree Regulations.
Executive Master of Business Administration
The Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) is a 43-credit hour version of the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree program structured specifically for executives, professionals, and rising leaders who have significant managerial experience. This 43-credit hour, five-semester plan of study features lockstep cohort classes, weekend/hybrid class scheduling, professional development and coaching, and an emphasis on acquiring advanced skills and knowledge needed to solve the pressing concerns of today's fast-paced economy. The E.M.B.A. is accredited by the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—and conforms to its recommended guidelines.
E.M.B.A. Program Admission Requirements
Because of the special focus of the E.M.B.A. program, the application process is separate from and independent of the regular M.B.A. program. Admission decisions are not reciprocal, class size is limited, and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until all available class positions are filled.
To be considered for admission to the E.M.B.A. program, applicants must:
- Submit a current resume documenting approximately 8 years of work experience with increasing managerial responsibility. Less experienced applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate exceptional accomplishment.
- Submit a personal statement discussing their interest in the E.M.B.A. program.
- Submit two (2) letters of professional reference.
- Submit official transcripts from all prior universities attended.
- Participate in a personal interview with the E.M.B.A. Programs Committee.
Applicants who fail to meet these requirements can be admitted conditionally upon recommendation of the E.M.B.A. Programs Committee and approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.
The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission into the E.M.B.A. program. Because of the lock-step nature of the E.M.B.A., students must complete all required courses without exception. There will be no course waivers. In addition, students who leave the program before completion for any reason are not eligible to rejoin the same cohort but may rejoin a subsequent cohort. Admission to future E.M.B.A. classes is dependent upon current academic status or successful reapplication. Acceptance in a future program is not guaranteed.
The Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) program offers a choice of two curriculum tracks. Students are eligible to choose a track after the first semester in the program. The General Management track weaves quantitative, analytical, and managerial learning threads throughout the program and covers general business courses. The Health Professionals track is for health professionals interested in further developing their business and leadership skills with healthcare specific courses. The offering of the Health Professionals track may be contingent on student enrollment.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Financial Accounting Concepts | |
| Financial Management | |
| Special Topics in General Business Administration | |
| Management and Behavior in Organizations | |
| Leadership | |
| Effective Negotiating | |
| Strategic Management and Policy | |
| Special Problems | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Data Analytics for Managers | |
| Decision Analytics for Managers | |
| Accounting Analysis for Decision Making | |
| Managerial Economics and Business Strategy | |
| Corporate Restructuring | |
| Ethics and Globalization | |
| Accounting for Healthcare Organizations (replaces ACC 5023) | |
| Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues of Healthcare Management (replaces MGT 5253) | |
| Healthcare Economics and Policy (replaces ECO 5023) | |
| Organizational and Managerial Issues in Healthcare Delivery (replaces FIN 5823) | |
Total Credit Hours | 43 |
Dual Master of Business Administration Degree and Master of Public Health Degree Program
This integrated dual degree program is designed to offer the opportunity for qualified graduate students to study both business administration and public health at the graduate level. It will assist students who enter with a wide range of work experience in their quest for advanced leadership and managerial or administrative roles within a variety of healthcare and public health organization types. The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is offered through the UT San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business, and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is offered through The University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) with courses available at its San Antonio Regional Campus.
Applicants will be admitted to the M.B.A. and M.P.H. degree programs independently, according to the admission schedule and policies of each institution. Applicants must submit all admission materials to each Admission office independently and on time. Admission to the integrated dual degree program may occur after a student has already matriculated in the M.B.A., M.P.H., or both degree programs, as long as the student is still within the first half of each program.
Each student is responsible for payment of tuition and fees at each institution at which the student is enrolled.
Required Courses
Students choosing the dual degree program must complete the 36 semester credit hours of M.B.A. coursework and the 45 semester credit hours of M.P.H. coursework. However, under this integrated dual-degree program, up to 12 semester credit hours of M.B.A. coursework can be applied to the M.P.H. requirements, and up to 12 semester credit hours of M.P.H. coursework can be applied to the M.B.A. requirements. These shared-credit courses substantially reduce the total time required for students to complete the programs, when compared with taking each of the two degree programs separately.
Students should refer to The University of Texas School of Public Health catalog for M.P.H. program admission and degree requirements.
Master of Business Administration / Doctor of Medicine Program
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) / Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program is a 36-credit hour version of the M.B.A. degree program structured specifically for those pursuing an M.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC), UTHSC faculty, or UTHSC medical residents.
M.B.A. / M.D. Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the M.B.A / M.D. program, applicants must submit:
- A completed application form.
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- A letter of nomination from the UTHSC program director.
The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission into the M.B.A. / M.D. program.
Master of Science Degree in Business
The Master of Science in Business (M.S.B.) is tailored for students with wide-ranging educational backgrounds and designed specifically for students without a business background. The curriculum is designed to offer business skills and knowledge to qualified students meeting the admission requirements. Students with business degrees are also accepted into the program; however, they are encouraged to consider other specialized master’s programs or the M.B.A. program, where they can further explore deepening their business interests. The program, including admission, is supervised by the Graduate Program Committee in M.S.B. General requirements for completion of the program consist of required business courses.
Program Admission Requirements
For admission to the M.S.B. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants will be considered based on their demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in business, as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, personal statement, résumé (optional), standardized test scores (optional), and letters of recommendation.
The M.S.B. Program Committee will evaluate each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.
A complete application package will include:
- A completed application form.
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- A personal statement of academic and personal goals.
- At least two letters of reference.
- A current résumé with employment or other experience (optional).
Degree Options
The M.S.B. program is offered as either a full-time (11 or 16 months) cohort program or a flexible part-time program.
Degree Requirements
M.S.B. students are required to complete 30 hours of business courses plus 3 credit hours of developmental courses.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 30 |
| Financial Accounting Concepts | |
| Economic Theory and Policy | |
| Financial Management | |
| Management and Behavior in Organizations | |
| Leadership | |
| Effective Negotiating | |
| Strategic Management and Policy | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Essentials of Project Management | |
| Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis | |
| 3 |
| Professional Development and Communication | |
| Special Problems (Business Speaking) | |
Total Credit Hours | 33 |
Master of Science Degree in Business Analytics
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program within the Alvarez College of Business (ACOB) at the University of Texas at San Antonio is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving field of data-driven decision-making in business. Following an interdisciplinary approach, this STEM MSBA program integrates concepts from statistics, computer science, and business domains to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of extracting actionable insights from complex data sets. Therefore, the program provides students with a solid foundation in data visualization, statistics, data mining, predictive modeling, and effective communication skills required for making optimal business decisions. The program also teaches important critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience and analytical software to solve real-world business problems.
Program Admission Requirements
For admission to the MSBA program, applicants must meet the University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered based on their demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in business analytics, as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, personal statement, résumé, and references. The MSBA Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.
A complete application package will include:
- A completed application form.
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- A personal statement.
- A current résumé with employment or other experience.
- Two optional letters of reference.
- International applicants are required to prove proficiency in the English language by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The minimum acceptable scores for admissions consideration are 79 TOEFL iBT, 6.5 IELTS, and 100 DET. Scores may not be more than two years old.
Degree Requirements
The MSBA program requires 30 semester credit hours of work. Students seeking the MSBA degree may select between two options to complete the required 30 semester credit hours.
Option 1: General MSBA Non-Thesis Option
Non-thesis students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours of Required Business Courses and 9 semester credit hours of electives or concentration coursework. These electives may be taken either in the Alvarez College of Business or in areas outside of the college as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Students completing the Non-Thesis Option are required to complete BAN 6703 Capstone Project in Business Analytics
in one of their final two semesters of the program with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better.
Concentrations
Students may choose to fulfill all 9 semester credit hours of elective coursework through concentration courses. Concentration options include: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Marketing.
Option 2: General MSBA Thesis Option
Thesis students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours of Required Business Courses and 6 semester credit hours of elective coursework. These electives may be taken either in the Alvarez College of Business or in areas outside of the college as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Students completing the Thesis Option are required to complete 6 SCH of BAN 6983 Master's Thesis
in consultation with their advisor.
See the University's requirements for a thesis in the Master's Degree Regulations.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Introduction to Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence | |
| Data Management and Analytics Integration | |
| Data Visualization and Communication for Business Applications | |
| Decision-Making in Business | |
| Machine Learning for Business Analytics | |
| Text Analytics for Business | |
| |
| Introduction to Statistics for Business Analytics | |
| Marketing Analytics | |
| Analytics for Finance and Economics | |
| Capstone Project in Business Analytics | |
| Business Analytics Internship | |
| Independent Study | |
| Special Topics in Business Analytics | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Marketing Research Design and Application | |
| Advertising and Promotion Management | |
| Social Media Marketing | |
| Digital Marketing Foundations | |
| Data Visualization and Marketing Analytics | |
| Applied Econometrics I | |
| Applied Econometrics II | |
| Causal Inference and Machine Learning | |
| Data Analytics with Python | |
| Financial Management | |
| |
| Investment Theory and Problems | |
| Derivatives Markets and Instruments | |
| Modeling of Financial Decision Making | |
| Financial Data Analytics and FinTech Lab | |
| Credit Analysis | |
| Advanced Financial Accounting | |
| Data Analytics for Accountants | |
| Management Control Systems | |
| |
| Capstone Project in Business Analytics (with a grade of "B" or better) | |
| Master's Thesis (repeated for 6 semester credit hours) | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Business Research
The Master of Science in Business Research (MSBR) program within the Alvarez College of Business (ACOB) at the University of Texas at San Antonio is designed to equip students with advanced research skills and analytical expertise in the field of business. This intensive STEM-certified program combines rigorous academic training with practical applications to prepare students for doctoral programs in business and careers in consulting, market research, analytics, and other industry-related positions. Through a blend of coursework, seminars, and hands-on research projects, students will develop the critical thinking and methodological proficiency necessary to address complex business challenges using sophisticated research designs and analytical models, thereby preparing them for doctoral business programs.
Program Admission Requirements
For admission to the MSBR program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered based on their demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in business research, as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, personal statement, résumé, and references. The MSBR Graduate Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.
A complete application package will include:
- A completed application form.
- Transcripts from all universities attended.
- A statement of academic interests and goals.
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources familiar with the applicant’s background.
- A résumé or curriculum vitae.
- International applicants are required to prove proficiency in the English language by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The minimum acceptable scores for admissions consideration are 79 TOEFL iBT, 6.5 IELTS, and 100 DET. Scores may not be more than two years old.
Graduate admission test scores are not required. However, please note that competitive GMAT/GRE scores may help your chances of admission as they, along with your GPA, provide a quantitative metric for the MSBR Programs Committee to evaluate you as a candidate.
Degree Requirements
The MSBR program requires 30 semester credit hours of work. Students seeking the MSBR degree may select between two options to complete the required 30 semester credit hours.
Option 1: General MSBR Non-Thesis Option
To complete the non-thesis option, students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours listed below and 9 semester credit hours of elective or concentration coursework. Graduate Advisor of Record approval is required to select a concentration or elective coursework. Students completing the non-thesis option are also required to complete BAN 6703 Capstone Project in Business Analytics with a grade of "B" (3.0) or better.
Concentrations
Students can complete their MSBR degree with a concentration in one of the following fields: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Management, and Information Technology.
Option 2: General MSBR Thesis Option
Thesis students are required to complete the 18 semester credit hours listed below and 6 semester credit hours of elective coursework. Graduate Advisor of Record approval is required to select elective coursework. Students completing the thesis option are also required to complete 6 semester credit hours of BAN 6983 Master's Thesis in consultation with their advisor. See the University's requirements for a thesis in the Master's Degree Regulations.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Statistical Methods in Research and Practice I | |
| Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics | |
| Econometrics I | |
| Research Methods I | |
| Applied Econometrics in Marketing and Business Research | |
| Introduction to Statistical Learning | |
| Statistical Methods in Research and Practice II |
| |
| |
| Independent Study | |
| Seminar in Empirical Research in Accounting | |
| Current Topics in Accounting Research | |
| Seminar in Financial Accounting Theory | |
| Seminar in Managerial Accounting Theory | |
| Special Topics in Accounting | |
| Microeconomics I (required) | |
| |
| Game Theory and Business Strategy | |
| Special Topics in Econometrics/Forecasting | |
| Economic Design of Markets and Platforms | |
| Causal Inference and Machine Learning | |
| Data Analytics with Python | |
| Independent Study | |
| Econometrics II | |
| Financial Management (required for concentration) | |
| |
| Investment Theory and Problems | |
| Banking and the Financial Services Industry | |
| Derivatives Markets and Instruments | |
| Modeling of Financial Decision Making | |
| Independent Study | |
| Corporate Finance | |
| Valuation | |
| Empirical Finance | |
| International Financial Markets | |
| Independent Study | |
| Seminar in Marketing Theory | |
| Behavioral Seminar I | |
| Topics in Strategy Research | |
| Seminar in Experimental Design | |
| Applications in Causal Structural Modeling | |
| Regression Analysis | |
| Statistical Methods in Research and Practice II | |
| Exploratory Data Analysis with Python | |
| Multivariate Analysis | |
| Introduction to Statistical Learning | |
| Independent Study | |
| Independent Study | |
| Seminar in Organizational Behavior | |
| Seminar in Organization Theory | |
| Seminar in Human Resource Management | |
| Foundations of Strategy | |
| Empirical Approaches to Strategy | |
| Seminar in Organization and Management Studies | |
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| Introduction to Voice and Data Security | |
| Cyber Law | |
| Policy Assurance for Infrastructure Assurance | |
| Principles of Database Management | |
| Introduction to Data Mining | |
| Data Foundations | |
| Deep Learning on Cloud Platforms | |
| Strategic Management of Information Technology | |
| Independent Study | |
| |
| Foundations of Information Systems Research | |
| Behavioral and Organizational Information Systems and Cyber Security Research | |
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| Capstone Project in Business Analytics (with a grade of "B" or better) | |
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| Master's Thesis (repeated for 6 semester credit hours) | |
Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Data Analytics
The Master of Science in Data Analytics has moved to the Department of Statistics and Data Science in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing.
Pre-Ph.D. Pathway
The Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Research Track Option will provide students with experience and training in the research necessary to make them competitive candidates for doctoral or other graduate programs in traditional business areas (e.g., accounting, finance, management, marketing, information systems), economics, and nascent areas, such as applied statistics, cyber security, to name a few. It will cultivate students' interest in pursuing a doctoral education and will position them to be successful applicants for doctoral or other graduate programs. The program responds to labor market demands suggesting an expanding need for business, economics, applied statistics, and cyber security professors and researchers. The program is open to all graduate students.
Participants are expected to take a series of three courses intended to equip them with the basic tools to conduct academic research, including but not limited to identifying original research questions, developing hypotheses, generating samples, creating datasets, and utilizing statistical tools and reporting to test hypotheses. Most students will be required to take the following course series: GBA 6013 Graduate Academic Research and Programming; GBA 6023 Research Conceptualization, Development, and Practice; GBA 6033 Research Implementation, Reporting and Engagement. Students with more technical backgrounds, whose interests reside in areas that require specialized training (e.g., applied statistics, cyber security, or economics), will have the opportunity (upon advisor approval) to take different courses that fit their needs.
Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Research Track Option students will also have the opportunity to receive mentoring from faculty, present at research conferences, and attend workshops to prepare students for doctoral and other graduate programs (e.g., how to write a strong personal statement, how to select a graduate program, important things to know about graduate education, what is it like to be a college professor), and write research papers for journal publication.
Admission Requirements
The Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Research Track Option is open to all UT San Antonio graduate students, including graduate non-degree seeking students, regardless of their college or major. To join the Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Research Track Option, current UT San Antonio students should contact the Alvarez College of Business Research Office by email at gradbiz@utsa.edu or by telephone at (210) 458-7301. While applicants who are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio have already met the University admission requirements, other college-wide requirements may apply.
Applicants who are not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at UT San Antonio will be required to apply for admission to UT San Antonio as a special (non-degree seeking) graduate student and to indicate their intent to pursue the Pre-Ph.D. Pathway / Research Track Option course sequence. Meeting the University admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Questions should be directed to the Alvarez College of Business Research Office.
All students interested in the Pre-Ph.D. Pathway must submit a statement of purpose and a current résumé to the Alvarez College of Business Research Office.
Pre-Ph.D. Pathway Requirements
Below is the three-course suggested sequence for graduate students seeking to become competitive applicants in top business Ph.D. programs.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
GBA 6013 | Graduate Academic Research and Programming | 3 |
GBA 6023 | Research Conceptualization, Development, and Practice | 3 |
GBA 6033 | Research Implementation, Reporting and Engagement | 3 |