• Career management: This piece is a critical aspect of all MS Programs that sets them apart. One advantage to the MSBA-WP program is access to one-on-one coaching you’ll have for the duration of the program.
• Capstone Project: Another component that sets this program (and all MS Programs) apart, Capstone offers you the opportunity to work with a real-life company to help them resolve a problem. This helps build your resume and network.
• Making connections: Access to people who can broaden your network, both through Capstone and the Advisory Council.

Download the MSBA Comparison Chart to compare the online and in-person programs.

• Strong quantitative skills: Quantitative skills take you a long way when learning new aspects of machine learning, optimization, and when using statistics and understanding data. The program requires some prior background in calculus and statistics, and some quant is needed within the first class.
• Programming experience: You should have higher levels of programming experience related to object-oriented programming and data structures. You’ll need to know beyond the syntax, and understand how to resolve problems using coding and programming. Generally, prior Python, Java, or C++ experience is sufficient, but R or SQL experience does not provide the object-oriented and data structure experience needed. Attend an info session or speak to an Admissions Officer for more detail.
• Strong communication skills: You’ll need to know more than data; it’s important to know how to interpret data and communicate the results beyond just technical skills.

Synchronous online sessions are two hours long. Current students meet weekly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm CT and incoming students will meet weekly on Wednesdays.

A student needs to have at least a 3.0 upper division GPA to be accepted without conditions. We holistically review applications, so both factors are considered. 

GMAT and GRE test scores are optional for the Texas McCombs Master of Science Programs. Applicants will not be disadvantaged in the admissions profess if they do not submit test scores, and applicants who feel that their test scores reflect their potential for success in graduate school may submit scores for consideration.

If you opt to submit GMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE scores, you will need to provide your test scores in order to submit your application. While the official score report may reach the Graduate School after we have received your application, you will not be able to submit unless you have entered your scores and at least uploaded an unofficial score report.

Read more about test scores on our blog.

Yes.

• In-state tuition: $50,500
• Out-of-state tuition: $55,500