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FULL-TIME PROGRAM
The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business
TEXAS MBA
Your journey as a Texas MBA begins the moment you accept your offer of admission to McCombs and will last a lifetime. You will join an engaged, driven, and collaborative community of students, alumni, and faculty inspiring change and making a lasting impact on society. There is no better way to grow your network and propel your career forward.
A world of opportunity.
MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL.
*MBA Class of 2015 data based on usable guaranteed MBA student-reported base salaries collected through October 2, 2015.
Average Starting Salary
$113,787Average Signing Bonus
$25,731
No. 3 for ROIAmong public university MBA Programs by Forbes 2015
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK.
494,000+UT Alumni
97,000+McCombs Alumni
20,000+MBA Alumni
30+McCombs Alumni Chapters
“During my time as a Texas MBA, alumni helped
me get an internship during my first year.
What sets the McCombs network apart is how much
loyalty alumni feel towards UT, McCombs, and
the city of Austin. Alumni feel connected to the
program long after graduation and are
always willing to help out current students.” NAME: Nick Digani, MBA ’14 HOMETOWN: Chicago, Ill. EDUCATION: Middlebury College, Economics PRE-MBA JOB: Barclays, Equities TradingPOST-MBA JOB: GE Energy Financial Services
Connect with your network.
As a Texas MBA, you’ll be learning and collaborating with the best and brightest students from around the world. Here’s a look at who you’ll get to know at McCombs:
CLASS OF 2017
PRE-MBA INDUSTRIES
TEXAS MBAs COME FROM
43%
U.S./Non-Texas
29%
Texas
28%
International
Students
68% Male
32% Female265
694 640-740
3.4 3.0-3.8
6 3-8
28 26-32
Average Middle 80%
16% 16% 15% 10% 9%
Consulting Financial Services Technology Petroleum/Energy Government
Other industries include: 5% Manufacturing, 4% Media/Entertainment, 4% Pharmaceuticals/Biotech/Healthcare, 3% Real Estate, 3% Non-Profit, 3% Consumer Products, and 12% Other
Albania
Australia
Brazil
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Mexico
Peru
S. Korea
Spain
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United States
and more!
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Age
Years of Work
Experience
GMAT
GPA
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Experience a unique culture.The McCombs culture blends dynamic collegiality and a passion for learning within a tight-knit, inclusive community. Through academics and activities designed to spark inspiration, commitment, and engagement with the world beyond, Texas MBAs contribute a diverse network of shared experiences.
NAME: Samantha Pierre, MBA ’16 Consortium Fellow HOMETOWN: Weehawken, N.J. EDUCATION: Harvard University, B.A.
Social Anthropology and French PRE-MBA JOB: Online Marketing Manager,
PowerMyLearning POST-MBA JOB: Product Marketing Manager at HP
“The Texas MBA community
represents an incredible range
of diversity. Thanks to exposure
to the structured thinking of
engineers, the detail-orientation
of operations pros, and the big-
picture focus of consultants, I’ve
learned how to explore problems
from various angles.”
Diversity of thought drives innovation and success in today’s global business environment.
At UT-Austin, diversity is about unique perspectives
and cultivating a collaborative environment of
distinct individual contributions. The Texas MBA
Program is committed to providing an inclusive,
dynamic, real-world business education. With each
MBA class, we bring together students from a myriad
of industries, educational backgrounds, personal
interests, and locations around the globe to ensure a
rich, comprehensive learning experience.
McCombs offers a welcoming environment for all
individuals, a value strengthened by our partnerships
with organizations such as the Consortium for
Graduate Studies in Management, the Forte
Foundation, Reaching Out MBA, and more!
Top: Staff and students work together on projects.
Bottom Left: Full-time Texas MBA students on the UT football field for Preview Weekend 2015.
Bottom Right: Full-time Texas MBA students tour a coffee plantation during Global Connections trip – Colombia 2015.
45+PROFESSIONAL,
SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY-
FOCUSED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Access to a world-class university...As a Texas MBA, you’ll find The University of Texas at Austin provides a vast network of cross-disciplinary opportunities and innovative thinking. The breadth and depth of academic resources, combined with a drive to discover, create unparalleled avenues for learning.
24,000+Faculty & Staff
6
Best Global Universities
No. 30
U.S. News and World Report
Top-ranked Grad Programs
U.S. News and World Report
10+
at the center of a thriving city.As a city of ideas, Austin has become a hotbed of business leaders, tech startups, artists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries reshaping the model for growth and success. Through its booming economy, Austin remains a city of hills, lakes, and creative culture—a city defined by its endless opportunities and high quality of life.
No. 5 City for Starting a Business by Kiplinger
12,000 acres of open green space
No. 1 City for Tech Businesses by Wall Street Journal
(February 2015)
No. 1 Biggest Boom Town in the U.S. by Forbes
(February 2015)
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(October 2014)
“The accessibility of the faculty has been the defining
aspect of my academic experience at McCombs. The
professors have shown a genuine interest in getting to
know their students and expanding learning beyond
the concepts discussed in class.” NAME: Tiffany Gdowik, MBA ’16 President, Graduate Women in Business HOMETOWN: Ashburn, Va. EDUCATION: University of Virginia, Commerce with
Concentrations in Finance and Accounting PRE-MBA JOB: Litigation Consulting at Duff & PhelpsPOST-MBA JOB: Strategic Finance at PepsiCo
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Customize your academic path.As a student, you will embark on a transformative educational experience. Through thought leadership that is grounded in theory and relevant to practice, you can choose your path and find opportunities, tools, mentors, and fellow visionaries to fuel your enthusiasm and enrich your learning.
10+Interdisciplinary University
Dual Degrees
25Areas of Concentration to
Customize Your Study
4:1Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Top-ranked facultyOne of the strongest attributes of the Texas MBA
program is the highly acclaimed McCombs School of
Business faculty—an experienced and dynamic group
of knowledge leaders, recognized by students for their
accessibility and by the business community for their
research and quality. Year after year, they are ranked
among the best business professors in the nation by
The Princeton Review.
A broad and flexible curriculum
McCombs’ core curriculum prepares you to build,
manage, and lead enterprises that create value in
a dynamic global economy. More than half of your
class time at McCombs is self-selected through
electives, and many students choose to tailor their
course of study to a specific concentration, offering
unique advantages in terms of recruiting and
industry knowledge.
Financial Accounting
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Operations Management
Statistics Flexible Core*
Managerial Economics
Strategic Career Planning
Strategic Management
Flexible Core*
Flexible Core*
Elective
Elective
Elective
WIN
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EAK
SUM
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BR
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100+Elective Courses Offered
First-year MBA Curriculum
Second-year Curriculum – All ElectivesFor more details on our Academic Structure: www.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Full-Time/Academics/Curriculum
*Choose from topics in Analyzing the Business or Leading People
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“[For our project], we looked at venture capital investment trends in energy, transportation, healthcare, finance, and media/entertainment. We then looked at how FABERNOVEL can work with potential clients to
address issues they may be facing in these changing industries.”– Matthew Cohen, MBA ’16
TEAM LEADER, FABERNOVEL PROJECT
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Apply your knowledge in real time.The Texas MBA Program presents you with a multitude of experiential leadership opportunities that not only develop your skills and résumé but also bridge your path to career success.
Texas MBA+ Leadership Program
This program facilitates an individually tailored
graduate experience that includes seminars from
industry experts, micro-consulting projects with
outside companies, and access to a hand-selected
group of professional communication and
executive coaches.
Academic Competitions
The best way to learn is by doing, and annual
case competitions and challenges provide
valuable practice and early exposure to
key recruiters.
Fellows Programs
You will have the opportunity to apply your
knowledge both in and out of the classroom and
interact with industry leaders through programs
such as Marketing Fellows, Venture Fellows,
Operations Fellows, Board Fellows, and more.
Investment Funds
Student-led investment funds provide a unique
interaction between MBAs and professionals
from major investment and real-estate
investment funds.
60 MBA+ MICROCONSULTING PROJECTS FORMED EACH YEAR
GLOBALChina, Israel, South Africa, India,
Ghana, and Colombia
RECENT
CONNECTION DESTINATIONS:
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS STUDY TOUR - SOUTHEAST ASIA
SEMESTER ABROAD EXCHANGE PROGRAM - CHINA
Josh Frank, MBA ’14 CHINA EUROPE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (CEIBS)
Global Opportunities
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– Elaine Zapata, MBA ’16
“The Southeast Asia Global Connections trip followed Dell’s supply chain through Singapore, Malaysia, and The Philippines. I found that being able
to see first-hand what goes into building our laptops was an invaluable experience. It was empowering to be able to ask questions directly to the people running these operations. Each company had their own unique
business cultures, and they were all excited to have Texas MBAs visiting!”
30+
London, Cape Town, Barcelona, Tokyo, Sydney, and Shanghai
STUDY ABROAD PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
“Going abroad during my MBA was absolutely a perspective-changing experience. Studying in Shanghai,
I had the impression that I was studying within one of the world’s most exciting business contexts.”
Ignite your career.From preparing you for a summer internship to watching you land your ideal post-MBA position, we provide career resources every step of the way. We don’t just talk about exciting careers—we help you launch them.
NAME: Rodrigo Villarreal, MBA ’16 HOMETOWN: Monterrey, Mexico EDUCATION: Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, International Business PRE-MBA JOB: Head of Procurement at Productos Rolmex POST-MBA JOB: Operations at Apple, Inc.
“My internship at Apple was a great overall experience
because I was able to work on a project that had a
meaningful impact in the company. I was able to attend
speaker series events with the company’s top management,
ask them questions, and even get to exchange e-mails with
them. I felt like a part of the company in every moment
and got to meet great, hardworking, and talented people.”
DEDICATED
CAREER STAFF
PEER TO PEER ADVISING
CAREER TREKS Meet with employers on their home turf in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, and Seattle.
LEADERSHIP & INDUSTRY
SEMINARS
COMMUNICATION, SPECIALTY & EXECUTIVE COACHES
STRATEGIC
CAREER PLANNING CLASS
15+
40+
No. 3 for ROI Among public university MBA Programs by Forbes 2015.
$25,731 Average Signing Bonus
$113,787 Average Starting Salary
JOB OFFERS
American Airlines
Apple
Bain & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Chevron
Dell
Deloitte
General Electric
HP
Intel
J.P. Morgan
Microsoft
PepsiCo
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Strategy&
Walmart
Wells Fargo
SAMPLE EMPLOYERS 2015
90%87% Accepted
RECRUITING
217unique
employers
110company info
sessions
2,070on-campus interviews
COMMUNICATION, SPECIALTY & EXECUTIVE COACHES
Data based on usable guaranteed MBA student-reported base salaries collected through October 2, 2015. Numbers and percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number. This report complies with MBA CSEA standards
JOBS BY INDUSTRY
Petroleum/Energy
Real Estate
Manufacturing
Other
Consulting
Financial Services
Technology
Consumer Products/ Retail
28%
17%
13%
7%
7%
5%
6%
17 %
CONTACT USwww.mccombs.utexas.edu/mba/full-time
Phone: (512) 471-7698
Fax: (512) 471-4131