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:

• Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Business Model, Data and Reporting at Copenhagen Business School 
• Social Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation at Copenhagen Business School 
• The Future of Mobility in the Energy Landscape at University of Cologne 
• Doing Business in Mexico at IPADE 
• Driving Innovation in Society – the Swedish Context at Stockholm School of Economics 
• 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.

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 (Italy) 
• Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) 
• ESADE in Barcelona (Spain) 
• HEC Paris (France) 
• London Business School (England) 
• London School of Economics (England) 
• Melbourne Business School (Australia) 
• National University of Singapore (Singapore) 
• Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden) 
• Universidad de San Andres in Buenos Aires (Argentina) 
• University of Edinburgh (Scotland) 
• University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) 
• Warwick Business School (England) 

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.

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