To be a globally respected community of scholars, dedicated to advancing the intellectual understanding of business and positioning San Antonio and South Texas as an international entrepreneurial center of commerce and technology.
The mission of the UTSA College of Business is life-long learning. We provide an excellent business education at the undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels and promote world-class research, addressing relevant business issues. Using the most current and effective teaching methods and technologies, we serve student-scholars from across the nation and around the world by introducing them to an environment of active learning and a culture of high achievement in a setting that is increasingly entrepreneurial and reliant on technology. For this mission, we rely on talented, diverse, and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators working in concert with industry and community leaders, to provide significant contributions to the educational, economic, and cultural development of South Texas and beyond.
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and conforms to its recommended guidelines.
MBA Mission Statement: We strive to prepare innovators and leaders who will contribute to the growth and advancement of public and private organizations in Texas and beyond through a rigorous program of comprehensive study.
The Master of Business Administration degree is designed to offer the opportunity for intensive education to qualified graduate students and is available to individuals with undergraduate degrees in the business administration areas, as well as to those with specializations outside the business field.
Students whose previous training has been in nonbusiness fields may be admitted to the M.B.A. program but are required as a condition of admission to complete (in total or in part, depending upon the background of each student) the M.B.A. core courses. Students whose background is in business but who have completed the M.B.A. core courses seven or more years before entering the program may be required by the Admissions Subcommittee of the Graduate Program Committee to successfully complete or test out of the M.B.A. core courses. These courses are open only to graduate students and are in addition to degree requirements of the M.B.A.
Students who enter the M.B.A. degree program must demonstrate proficiency with computer programs commonly used in business applications, including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, presentation, and word processing software. Special not-for-credit courses may be offered to address this need.
Program Admission Requirements. For admission to the M.B.A. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admission requirements. Applicants are further considered on the basis of demonstrated potential for success in graduate study in business administration as indicated by a combination of prior academic achievement, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores, personal statement, résumé (optional), and references (optional).
The M.B.A. Program Committee evaluates each applicant individually based on the complete package of submitted materials.
A complete application package will include:
M.B.A. Core Courses. The following courses constitute the M.B.A. core and are required for students who do not have credit for equivalent undergraduate courses. However, no credit for these courses may count toward M.B.A. degree requirements.
ACC 5003 Financial Accounting Concepts
BLW 5003 Legal Environment of Business
ECO 5003 Economic Theory and Policy
FIN 5003 Business Finance
IS 5003 Introduction to Information Systems
MGT 5003 Conceptual Foundations of Management
MKT 5003 Introduction to Marketing
MS 5003 Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis
Degree Requirements. The M.B.A. program requires 33 semester credit hours of work beyond any hours acquired in the M.B.A. core courses.
Candidates for the M.B.A. degree are required to successfully complete the foundations of knowledge, which are included in the following 21 semester credit hours:
ACC 5023 Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
ECO 5023 Managerial Economics
FIN 5023 Financial Management
MGT 5043 Management and Behavior in Organizations
MGT 5903 Strategic Management and Policy (Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in this course will satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement. A student who receives a grade of “C” may still satisfy the requirement by successfully passing a comprehensive examination as set out in this catalog.)
MKT 5023 Marketing Management
MS 5023 Decision Analysis and Production Management
Flexible or Full-time Status. The general M.B.A. degree allows students to take the program at their own pace, whether on a full-time or a part-time (flexible) basis. In addition, students may switch this status from semester to semester without additional approvals or admissions processes. Samples of flexible and full-time degree plans can be found at the College of Business graduate Web site: http://business.utsa.edu/graduate.
Degree Options. Students seeking the M.B.A. degree may elect one of three options to complete the required 33 semester credit hours.
Option 1: General M.B.A. Nonthesis Option. Under Option 1 students are required to complete the 21 semester credit hours listed above and 12 semester credit hours of electives. These electives may be taken either in the College of Business (Departments of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems and Technology Management, Management, Management Science and Statistics, or Marketing) and include courses listed in the M.B.A. concentrations, or in areas outside of the college as approved by the Graduate Program Committee.
Option 2: General M.B.A. Thesis Option. Under Option 2 students are required to complete the 21 semester credit hours listed above, 6 semester credit hours of electives as approved by the Graduate Program Committee, and 6 semester credit hours of Master’s Thesis. See the University’s requirements for a thesis in Options for Master’s Degrees in Chapter 5.
Option 3: Nonthesis M.B.A. Concentration Option. Under Option 3 students have an opportunity to concentrate in a particular area. Areas of concentration are Business Economics, Finance, Health Care Management, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Project Management, Management of Technology, Management Science, Management Accounting, Marketing Management, and Taxation.
Specific requirements for each concentration are discussed under the departments of the College of Business.
Table of Contents | Catalog Home | Previous PageThe Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) is a version of the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree program structured specifically for executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who have significant managerial experience. This five-semester plan of study features cohort classes, lock-step weekend class scheduling, and an emphasis on strategic leadership. The E.M.B.A. is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and conforms to its recommended guidelines.
E.M.B.A. Program Admission Requirements. Because of the special focus of the E.M.B.A. program, the application process is separate from and independent of the regular M.B.A. program. Admission decisions are not reciprocal; class size is limited; and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis until all available class positions are filled.
For admission to the E.M.B.A. program, applicants must meet University-wide graduate admissions requirements and the following College of Business requirements:
Applicants who fail to meet these requirements can be admitted conditionally upon recommendation of the E.M.B.A. Admissions Subcommittee of the Executive Programs Committee and approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Students are expected to enter the E.M.B.A. program with basic computer skills, specifically in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel. Special not-for-credit courses may be offered to address this need. Because of the lock-step nature of the E.M.B.A., students must complete all required courses without exception. There will be no course waivers. In addition, students who leave the program before completion for any reason are not eligible to rejoin the same class in a subsequent semester. Admission to future E.M.B.A. classes is dependent upon successful reapplication. Acceptance in a future program is not guaranteed.
In response to the geographical and commercial environments of UTSA, the College of Business offers the Master of Business Administration degree in International Business. This program is designed to offer students from the United States or foreign countries the opportunity to study business administration while developing special expertise in its international aspects. Specific international content courses have been developed in the disciplines of management, marketing, economics, business law, accounting, and finance. There may be opportunities to study outside the United States and to apply the credit earned to the degree program at UTSA.
Students pursuing this degree must either demonstrate proficiency in one of the modern languages or take 6 semester credit hours of culture courses approved by the graduate advisor. The proficiency in language may be demonstrated either by completion of 6 semester credit hours of courses in the same language or by an examination measuring proficiency at the 6hour level.
Students who are not United States citizens and whose native language is not English will be assumed to have completed the language requirement.
Program Admission Requirements. Applicants for admission to the M.B.A. program in International Business are required to meet the same general program admission requirements set out for the M.B.A. degree.
Degree Requirements. The M.B.A. program in International Business requires 33 semester credit hours of work beyond any hours acquired in the M.B.A. core courses.
A. Candidates for the M.B.A. degree in International Business are required to successfully complete the following 18 semester credit hours:
ACC 5023 Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
ECO 5023 Managerial Economics
FIN 5023 Financial Management
MGT 5903 Strategic Management and Policy (Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in this course will satisfy
the comprehensive examination requirement. A student who receives a grade of “C” may still satisfy the
requirement by successfully passing a comprehensive examination as set out in this catalog.)
MKT 5023 Marketing Management
MS 5023 Decision Analysis and Production Management
B. In addition, students must complete the following 15 semester credit hours of courses:
Required courses (9 semester credit hours):
FIN 5833 International Financial Management
MGT 5183 Global and Comparative Management
MKT 5673 International Marketing
International content elective courses (6 semester credit hours from the following):
ACC 6203 Seminar in International Accounting
BLW 5173 Legal Environment of International Business
ECO 6323 International Trade and Finance
GBA 5193 Doing Business under NAFTA
MGT 5233 International Business Analysis
MGT 5243 International Business Strategy
MGT 6973 Special Problems (International Business topics only)
MKT 6973 Special Problems (International Business topics only)
C. Special permission is required for
FIN 5963 International Business Internship
or
MKT 5963 International Business Internship
FIN 5983 International Business Essay
or
MKT 5983 International Business Essay
D. Foreign coursework. Students choose either a program of 15 semester credit hours in international content courses as listed above or a combination of elective international content courses and foreign study as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Normally the foreign study is taken at a cooperating foreign institution. Foreign study is encouraged, and efforts are made to assist interested students in completing a portion of their work outside the United States.
Table of Contents | Catalog Home | Previous PageThe MBA Online program is a Web-based, asynchronous degree program offered by a consortium of eight University of Texas universities through The University of Texas TeleCampus. Courses taken in this program do not count toward the traditional UTSA M.B.A. degree. Students who cannot commute regularly to the UTSA campus because of distance or time constraints are encouraged to consider the MBA Online program. While all UTSA students participating in the MBA Online program will follow UTSA admission procedures, registration procedures and tuition and fees may differ. Students should consult the UT TeleCampus Web site at http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu for current information on the MBA Online program and its courses.
The College of Business offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration. The degree program offers four areas of emphasis: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, and Organization and Management Studies. The Ph.D. in Business Administration is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their field of specialty.
The regulations for this degree comply with the general University regulations (refer to Chapter 3, General Academic Regulations, and Chapter 6, Doctoral Degree Regulations).
Admission Requirements. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. The Doctoral Studies Committee in the major areas will evaluate applicants to the Ph.D. program on several factors, including academic achievement, standardized test scores, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and possibly an interview. Normally a student should hold a Master’s degree in business or a related discipline before being granted admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration degree program. Applicants who do not possess a graduate degree in a business-related discipline will be required to satisfy foundations of knowledge requirements for the M.B.A. program.
All applicants must submit the following material for evaluation:
Admission normally requires appointment to a teaching assistantship, research assistantship, or research fellowship. The Doctoral Studies Committee, comprised of members selected from the graduate faculty, is responsible for advising students.
Degree Requirements. The degree requires a minimum of 69 semester credit hours beyond the Master’s degree. If a student does not have a Master’s degree in a business-related discipline, up to 15 semester credit hours of foundation of knowledge coursework might be required. All students will be required to take 18 semester credit hours of Statistics and Research Support courses. Students will be required to take 19 semester credit hours of Ph.D. level courses in the student’s major area of studies, as directed by the Doctoral Studies Committee. Students will take 9 semester credit hours of free electives. A minimum of 23 semester credit hours in doctoral research, including 1 hour for comprehensive examination and 12 hours for the Doctoral dissertation, must be completed. No course for which a grade of less than “C” was earned can be applied to the Doctoral degree program and no more than two courses with a grade of “C” may be applied to the program.
Program of Study
A. Foundation Courses
This requirement may be met by a Master’s Degree in Business or business-related discipline. If a student does not have the appropriate graduate degree, at least 15 semester credit hours must be taken from the following list:
ACC 5023 Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
ECO 5023 Managerial Economics
FIN 5023 Financial Management
MGT 5043 Management and Behavior in Organizations
MGT 5903 Strategic Management and Policy
MKT 5023 Marketing Management
MS 5023 Decision Analysis and Production Management
B. Statistics and Research Methodology (18 semester credit hours)
Courses required of all students:
STA 7013 Advanced Applied Business Statistical Methods
STA 7023 Applied Linear Statistical Models
12 semester credit hours from the following as approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee:
ECO 7013 Seminar in Microeconomic Theory
ECO 7053 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ECO 7063 Econometrics
GBA 7013 Research Methods I
GBA 7023 Research Methods II
MS 7033 Applications in Causal Structural Modeling
STA 7033 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
STA 7043 Time Series Analysis
C. Major Area Coursework
Four Ph.D. level courses in major area; colloquium (13 semester credit hours).
Two directed electives approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee from among graduate-level courses in major area (6 semester credit hours).
D. Free Electives (9 semester credit hours)
Three courses to be approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee. If courses are in the College of Business, two are expected to be at the Ph.D. level. Courses from outside the College of Business must be at the graduate level and approved by the Committee.
E. Doctoral Research and Comprehensive Examination (11 semester credit hours)
This requirement is met by doctoral research coursework and passing the comprehensive examination.
F. Dissertation Research (minimum 12 semester credit hours)
The initial Program of Study must be approved by the Doctoral Studies Committee and must be submitted to the Dean for final approval.
Advancement to Candidacy. Advancement to candidacy requires a student to complete University and program requirements and to pass a written qualifying examination following completion of course requirements in the candidate’s major field of study. The examination is administered by the Doctoral Studies Committee. No more than two attempts to pass qualifying examinations are allowed. Results of the written and oral examinations must be reported to the doctoral studies committee, the Dean, and the campus Dean of the Graduate School. Admission into the doctoral program does not guarantee advancement to candidacy.
Dissertation. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research by completing and defending an original dissertation. The research topic is determined by the student in consultation with his or her supervising professor. A dissertation committee, selected by the student and supervising professor, guides and critiques the candidate’s research. The completed dissertation must be formally presented to and approved by the Dissertation Committee.
Following an open presentation of the dissertation findings, the Dissertation Committee conducts a closed meeting to determine the adequacy of the research and any further requirements for completion of the dissertation. Results of the meeting must be reported to the Dean and to the campus Dean of the Graduate School.
Awarding of the degree is based on the approval of the Dissertation Committee, approved by the Dean. The UTSA Dean of the Graduate School certifies the completion of all University-wide requirements.
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