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Global Studies
Great leaders understand the importance of developing a global perspective on business. So do we. And that’s why we strive to connect you directly to ideas and business practices from around the world.
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McCombs Adventure Program
The McCombs Adventure Program (MAP) is a pre-orientation adventure and service learning trip to support the needs of micro-businesses in rural communities in Latin America.
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Global Connection Study Tours
You'll have the option to participate in a Global Connections Study Tour as one of your spring semester electives. In class you'll learn about the business and culture of a particular country or region, followed by a 1-2 week in-country experience. Recent Global Connections destinations include Argentina, Chile, China, India, Italy, South Africa, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
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Leadership Development in Patagonia
In partnership with NOLS, the McCombs Leadership Development Course in Patagonia provides the opportunity to practice leadership skills in an ambiguous environment and gain feedback to achieve success as a leader. The program features on-campus classroom sessions in Austin, followed by a field component in Patagonia, Chile.
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Partner school programs

Full-Time MBA students at Texas McCombs have the opportunity to participate in various international exchange programs at foreign partner institutions.

Short-Term Exchange Programs

Short-Term Exchange Programs (STEP) are 7 to 10-day programs offered to McCombs students by partner institutions, focused on a specific industry or business topic. Recent STEP programs have included:

  • ESG, Sustainable & Impact Investments at Copenhagen Business School
  • Regenerative Sustainability at Copenhagen Business School
  • Digital Business at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland
  • Energy Economics at University of Cologne
  • Mobility & Automotive Industry at University of Cologne
  • Innovation Management at WU University of Economics and Business in Vienna, Austria
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Tel Aviv University

 Read more about the Short-Term Exchange Program on Texas McCombs MBA Insider.

Semester Abroad Exchange Programs

Spend a semester abroad during your 2nd year in the Full-Time MBA program. Semester exchange seats are awarded through an application process and are available for McCombs students at the following partner institutions:

  • SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan
  • Copenhagen Business School
  • Cape Town Graduate School of Business
  • ESADE in Barcelona
  • HEC Paris
  • London Business School
  • London School of Economics
  • McGill University in Montreal
  • National University of Singapore
  • Stockholm School of Economics
  • Universidad de San Andres in Buenos Aires
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of St. Gallen
  • Warwick Business School
  • WHU in Dusseldorf

Double Degree Programs - Outbound Students

Through the Texas McCombs MBA Double Degree Program, you have the unique opportunity to maximize your international education through in-depth learning, exploration, and application of business concepts in a global context. Full-Time MBA students may apply to the Double Degree program during the 1st year and go abroad during the 2nd year.

Double Degree candidates gain a competitive edge in global business by earning two advanced degrees: an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA (or equivalent) from select partner institutions in Asia, Europe, Mexico, or South America.

Prerequisites

  • Currently enrolled in the Texas Full-Time MBA Program
  • Successful completion of the first MBA year (31 credit hours)
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

How to Apply

Students may apply to the Double Degree Program during their first MBA year and go abroad during the second MBA year. Application to the Double Degree Program is a two-step process:

  1. 1. Apply for nomination by McCombs: Online applications are available in September each year.
    2. Apply to the Double Degree partner school: Students accepted for nomination will then apply directly to the partner school.

Note: A nomination by McCombs does not guarantee acceptance into the Double Degree partner school.

Degree Requirements

The average time required for completion of the Double Degree is 2.5 years. Students must complete 37 graduate business credit hours at the McCombs School of Business prior to departure for the partner school including:

  • 22 credit hours of first year Texas MBA core curriculum
  • 15 credit hours of approved electives courses

Students will then complete 24 to 42 credit hours at the partner university. Specific degree requirements vary at each institution.

Language Requirements

Double Degree applicants must meet the language proficiency requirements of the partner university. McCombs offers opportunities for students to improve their language proficiency through the Business Language Options.

Program Expenses

Double Degree participants pay tuition to whichever school they are attending at the time. The tuition and fees vary among the partner schools. During each semester abroad, students also register and pay for affiliated studies ($450) at UT Austin.

SYLFF Fellowship

McCombs students nominated to the Double Degree program are eligible to apply for the SYLFF Fellowship administered by the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Awards of up to $10,000 are awarded annually.

Double Degree Programs - INbound Students

McCombs invites applications to the Texas McCombs MBA Double Degree Program from nominated students attending our partner institutions. Students interested in pursuing the Double Degree must complete the application process at both the partner institution and at McCombs. For details on partner institution requirements, students should consult with the Double Degree Coordinator at their home universities.

Double Degree students are encouraged to begin their studies at McCombs in the Fall semester. Early applications are encouraged. Please complete the online application via our website by our application submission deadlines.

Note: Double degree students at McCombs are NOT STEM eligible and cannot participate in a summer internship.

Contact Information

Phone: 512.471.7698
Email: TexasMBA@mccombs.utexas.edu 

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