Master of Business Administration

The McCoy Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs emphasize the knowledge and skills needed for professional success and are designed for individuals who expect to pursue careers in the management of organizations in either the public or private sector. The M.B.A. program offers flexibility with two formats: full-time cohort and flex. With some afternoon and mostly evening classes, the 42-hour full-time cohort program spans just 21 months and is offered exclusively at the San Marcos Campus. The flex program offers evening classes at both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, and students have the option of sitting out a semester if needed.

Start Semester	Program	Deadline
Fall	Flex MBA + Full-Time Cohort MBA	January 15 (Priority)
Fall	Flex MBA + Full-Time Cohort MBA	June 1 (Regular)
Spring	Flex MBA only	October 1
Summer I/II	No Summer Admission (either program)	N/A

	Application Deadline This program has a firm deadline.
	Funding Information Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding.
	Decision Timeline This program reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Cohort Program

The MBA Full-Time Cohort program is a streamlined experience designed for students who wish to complete their MBA rapidly in a cohort-based format. With afternoon and evening classes the 42-hour program spans just 21 months.

Cohort Program Details

Flex Program

The MBA Flex Program is designed for working professionals who need flexibility in scheduling classes due to the demands of a career or family. There are no leveling course requirements for this program and students are accepted from all academic disciplines.

Flex Program Details

Program Comparison

Program Characteristics	Full-Time Cohort	Flex MBA
Time to Completion	21 months	Flexible (28 months avg.)
Afternoon Classes	1st semester only	No
Evening Classes	Yes (after 1st sem.)	Yes (all)
Cohort-based	Yes	No
Flexible Schedule/Format	No	Yes
Work Experience Requirement	No	No
Non-business undergraduates accepted	Yes	Yes
GMAT or GRE Required	Yes	Yes
International Trip	Yes (required)	Optional
Internship	Yes (required)	Optional
Available at the Round Rock Campus	No	Yes
Credit Hours	42	42 or 45
Optional Areas of Concentration	No	Yes
Online Program	No	No
Open to International Students	Yes	Yes
Approximate program cost (Texas resident)	$23,900	$24,600

Program Overview:

All Texas State M.B.A. concentrations provide the knowledge and tools needed for a successful career in the management of organizations. Key elements of the program include a high degree of curriculum integration and a strong focus on professional development. Because of the varied backgrounds of faculty, the program is able to offer a general degree as well as degrees with concentrations in the following areas:

Computer Information Systems
Engineering Technology
Health Administration
Human Resource Management
International Business
Supply Chain Management

Career Perspectives

In addition to a portfolio of quantitative skills, a McCoy M.B.A. student will acquire practical management and leadership skills. These skills are transferable to any industry including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, consumer products and nonprofits. McCoy M.B.A. graduates have embarked on career paths at a variety of firms including Apple, Applied Materials, Dell, Frost Bank, H-E-B and IBM.

MBA Class Profile

The McCoy MBA program is comprised of a diverse group of students from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Click here to learn more about our outstanding McCoy graduate students and the admissions averages that got them into this competitive program.

Helpful Links

The McCoy College wants to make applying for graduate school as easy as possible. Below are a few links we hope you will find helpful including the application process, information on graduate funding available to students and program curriculum.