Year after year, Texas McCombs is the No.1 MBA program in Texas and in the Top 10 Working Professional MBA program in the U.S. Why? Because our curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to transform you from a working professional into a sought-after business expert. We are honored to deliver the full Texas McCombs MBA experience to working professional students in Austin. You’ll take courses on Monday and Tuesday evenings, focusing on core business foundations and tailoring your experience with 5 new electives. You’ll return to your office with fresh ideas and big plans.
Your MBA journey begins with a foundational first year focusing on essential business concepts through core courses in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Marketing, and other fundamental disciplines. At the end of your second semester in May, you’ll begin personalizing your education by taking a Global Studies course. In the second year, you’ll continue to tailor our program with four additional strategic electives: a Technology-focused course and three General Management electives.
Learn more about the coursework in each term of the Evening MBA program.
Academic Intensives
During your time in the program, you will participate in three Academic Intensives held on the main campus of The University of Texas at Austin. These intensives will feature course content delivery, career development sessions, and opportunities for community building and networking. During Intensives, students will stay at a hotel, included in tuition costs, on or near campus. This distinctive aspect of our Working Professional programs helps establish a strong professional network and fosters a close-knit MBA community.
- August, Year 1: 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas
- August, Year 2: 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas
- January, Year 2: 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas
The Academic Intensives may take place during the workday, necessitating time off from your employer. Additionally, you will need to take 5-7 days off in May of Year 1 to complete your Global Studies course. Depending on the academic calendar, students may need to take up to four weeks paid time off for the entirety of the program.
YEAR ONE - FALL SEMESTER
Your first semester begins with your first Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. The first semester will focus on building your foundational business knowledge.
Coursework includes:
- Business Integrity
- Financial Accounting
- Statistics
- Financial Management
- Leading for Impact
YEAR ONE - SPRING Semester
Your second semester builds upon the first, as you dive into the next phase of our core curriculum. At the end of the spring, during the May Term, you will travel abroad for 5-7 days to complete your Directed Studies in Global Management course.
Coursework includes:
- Leading People & Organizations
- Business Analytics & Decision Modeling
- Valuation
- Marketing Management
- (May Term) Flexible Elective Course: Directed Studies in Global Management
SUMMER SEMESTER
The summer builds on the momentum from your first year.
Coursework includes:
- Operations Management
- Managerial Microeconomics
YEAR Two - FALL SEMESTER
Your fall semester of Year Two begins with your second Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. You’re now more than halfway toward your Texas McCombs MBA degree. In your second fall semester, your course schedule begins to develop laser focus, including the following classes:
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Marketing Analytics
- Managerial Accounting
- Elective Course*
- Elective Course*
*Course selections vary, and are chosen from a curated list of topics
YEAR Two - Spring SEMESTER
Your final semester begins with your third Academic Intensive for 3-5 days at UT-Austin’s main campus in Austin, Texas. Building on your growing expertise, you will begin to incorporate more advanced theories and practices in your education.
Courses include:
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Strategic Management
- Elective Course*
- Flexible Elective Course: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning or Strategies for Digital Transformation
- Leading for Impact
*Course selections vary, and are chosen from a curated list of topics
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