University Texas Austin - The University of Texas at Austin - McCombs School of Business

One of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the country, the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to educating the business leaders of tomorrow while creating knowledge for industry and society. Rankings tell only part of the story of what makes McCombs so great, but it’s a good beginning. We’re one of the few schools in the country to receive top marks in nearly all the business specialty areas ranked annually by U.S. News & World Report—at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. McCombs educates more than 6,000 undergraduate, MBA, MPA and Ph.D. students each year, creating one of the largest cumulative impacts of any business school in the world. About 2,000 professionals also participate each year in custom programs designed for working executives and their firms. These programs are held in our first-class AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. The McCombs School of Business is aligned with the university's initiative to pursue a new vision for higher education, while educating leaders who will create value for society. Our vision is to become one of the most prominent business schools in the world; in the coming years, our strategic plan will focus on seven initiatives to reach our goal.

University information

The McCombs School of Business educates more than 6,000 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students every year.
Typically, students applying to the school average GPAs of 3.5, while also obtaining average quantitative test scores in the 75th percentile or higher.

Although some of the Masters in Science programs at McCombs have similar entry requirements as an MBA (GRE or GMAT, letters of recommendation, personal essays) other entry programs only require demonstrations of academic success from your undergraduate studies.

Students typically demonstrate quantitative aptitude through test scores or university coursework, however, applicants hoping to get on the BA or ITM programs are required to demonstrate university coursework in computer programming.

All students are considered for merit and need based scholarships – no additional application is needed to apply.

Please note: The international student deadline is January 27, 2020,

final domestic and permanent resident deadline is May 4, 2020.

GMAT - Masters

Minimum score

580

Maximum score

702 GRE - Masters

Minimum score

303

Maximum score

318 GPA - Masters

Minimum score

3

Maximum score

3 IELTS - Masters

Minimum score

7

Maximum score

7 TOEFL - Masters

Minimum score

100

Maximum score

105 SAT - Bachelors

Minimum score

1150

Maximum score

1460

TOEFL - Bachelors

Minimum score

79

Maximum score

IELTS - Bachelors

Minimum score

6

Maximum score

Once you arrive at McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, it’s easy to appreciate the beautiful location that is Austin, Texas.
There are dozens of museums, libraries, centers, institutes and special venues spread across the campus and the city, each with their own unique exhibits and formats. It’s safe to say you won’t be bored during your time at the school.

McCombs Business School offers a wide array of graduate programs at its campus in Austin Texas. Although there are multiple campuses affiliated with the business school, the Master of Science Programs are only offered at The University of Texas at Austin campus in Austin, Texas.

The business school has dedicated program staff affiliated with the programs to ensure students receive the best help to achieve academic success. It’s worth noting that programs average a 90 percent or above career placement rate within three months of students graduating.

Student life

The percentage of international students varies from program to program. On average, programs are made up of 50 percent international students in business analytics and IT & management, or 20 percent international students on marketing and finance.
There are a number of extracurricular activities students can get involved with both on and off campus. For example, students could attend Advisory Council meetings, professional development seminars, and they also have the opportunity to showcase their skillsets in competitions including data hackathons.
When it comes to living arrangements, students usually reside off campus. Just imagine the community you could create for yourself and your friends in the great city of Austin.

The realms of opportunity are endless at McCombs. Within three months of graduation, all MS programs (Marketing, Finance, IT & Management, and Business Analytics) average a 90-95 percent placement rate.
The programs have dedicated career services that are specific to our Master of Science Program students. They have opportunities for one on ones with a career coach, resume review, mock interviews, and opportunities to meet with hiring employers on campus. We also conduct company treks for students to visit hiring companies in the Austin area.

Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

World University Rankings - Masters In Business Analytics

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Data

2018
#2
2019
#3
2020
#4
2021
#6
2022
#7

Ranking criteria

80.6

Overall

72.2

Employability

85.4

Alumni Outcomes

51.5

Diversity

83.7

Thought Leadership

100

Value for Money

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Available programs

The Texas MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business offers a top-ranked degree from world-renowned faculty and a network of 90,000+ alumni in over 100 countries across the globe! At McCombs you'll find a rigorous, yet collaborative academic approach that will allow you to develop a course of study that capitalizes on your interests while giving you a rock solid foundation in business. The extensive resources of the University of Texas at Austin, one of the world’s top research universities in the world, ensure that leading scholars bring theoretically grounded and practically relevant thinking to the classroom. Centered in beautiful Austin, Texas, currently the #1 U.S. city for Tech Business, McCombs consistently ranks among the top schools for entrepreneurship and career placement. From dynamic experiential learning opportunities to our reputation for academic excellence and groundbreaking research, there are endless reasons the Texas MBA is one of the most sought-after degrees in the world. McCombs offers an almost limitless array of possibilities for leadership, innovation, and making connections that will last a lifetime. Hook ‘Em!

Undergraduate courses offered

Texas BBA

Business & Management (1)

Texas BBA

University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business has a range of master’s programs, including those in both business analytics and finance. Both programs are ten months in duration, and provide a solid foundation to launch a career in the business and finance sectors. The school is placed in the 2018 edition of the QS Business Master’s Ranking.

Both of these master’s programs are ten months in duration. The master’s in business analytics is a STEM-designated program, and students enjoy both support and recruitment from top companies such as Deloitte and Walmart. The program focuses on different disciplines such as applied statistics, computer science, and risk management. The finance master’s is open to all undergraduate majors, and no prior work experience is needed before applying. Class sizes are approximately 50 people. During the last half of the fall semester, finance students will partake in the Practicum, where students work directly with sponsoring companies on finance problems.

GMAT/GRE exams are required for the application process, plus personal essays, three letters of recommendation, and a TOEFL exam score for international applicants (if necessary). For more details on applying, please visit their website.

Postgraduate courses offered

Texas Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Texas Master of Science in Finance (MSF)

Texas Master of Science in Information Technology and Management

Texas Master of Science in Marketing (MSM)

Texas Master of Science in Technology Commercialization (MSTC)

Texas MPA

Business & Management (2)

ECON-MPA