University of Texas at Austin

• Transcripts from all institutionsRequired

  Step 1: upload transcripts from all higher education institutions attended to the McCombs application (an Academic Supplements section helps the admissions committee understand course titles on your transcript). Step 2: provide an official transcript from every senior college attended through the Graduate School's MyStatus; courses must be documented by the institution where they were taken. Foreign-language transcripts must be translated into English. UT Austin students/graduates don't upload their UT transcript (a $20 fee is charged instead). Failing to list all colleges may cancel the application or offer.

• Letters of recommendation2 letters

  Letters should come from professors or professionals you have worked with; at least one should come from a professor or academic connection. If you completed your undergraduate degree more than three years ago, it may be appropriate for letters to come exclusively from professional recommenders. No personal/family recommendations.

  MSBAi requires two (2) letters of recommendation, submitted through the McCombs application.

• GMAT / GMAT Focus, GRE or GMATOptional

  GRE/GMAT scores are optional for all applicants, and applicants aren't disadvantaged for not submitting. GMAT, GMAT Focus and GRE are accepted with no preference. If you submit a score, you must enter it and upload a score report to submit the McCombs application, and have official scores sent to UT Austin (GRE code 6882; MSBAi GMAT code 396-44-73). FAQ: competitive MSBA applicants usually score at or above the 60th percentile (verbal or quantitative).

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  Duolingo English Test (DET): Graduate School minimum: 115 overall. Send to 'University of Texas at Austin - Graduate Admissions'; valid 2 years.

  IELTS Academic: Graduate School minimum: overall band 6.5 on the Academic exam; IELTS General Training not accepted. The MSBAi FAQ says an IELTS of 7 is expected. Send via IELTS electronic delivery to the 'University of Texas at Austin' account; valid 2 years.

  TOEFL iBT: Graduate School minimum: 79 (120 scale) or 4 (6-point scale), internet-based test; the TOEFL ITP is not accepted. The MSBAi FAQ says a TOEFL score of 100 is expected. Scores must be sent by ETS (code 6882); self-reported scores not accepted; valid 2 years.

  Waiver / exemption: Required of international students. Exempt: applicants from a qualifying country (American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Trinidad/Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, U.S. Pacific Trust), or holders of a bachelor's degree from an institution in the U.S. or a qualifying country. A master's degree alone (without such a bachelor's) doesn't waive it.

• PTE Academic (not listed)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not listed: UT Austin's "What We Accept" list names TOEFL, IELTS and DET for English proficiency.

• Interview (selected applicants)If invited

  The decision section says decisions are sent after the committee has reviewed applications and interviewed selected applicants. No format details are published.

• McCombs MS Video Assessment (Kira Talent)Required · after you submit · Kira Talent

  Step 3. A link is sent within 24 hours of paying the application fee; 7 days to complete once access is granted. No more than 30 minutes; 1-2 minutes per prompt; practice allowed. A separate assessment is required for each MS program applied to. Due by the round's Steps 2–3 date.

Who can apply

• Calculus (at least 1 semester)Required

  Exposure to quantitative coursework related to at least 1 semester of Calculus is required.

• Undergraduate degreeRequired

  An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Linear algebra (strongly recommended)Optional

  Coursework in Linear Algebra is strongly recommended.

• Computer programmingRequired

  University coursework or professional experience in computer programming is required.

• C, C++, Python or Java (preferred)Optional

  Knowledge of C, C++, Python, or Java (with focus on object-oriented programming and data structures) is preferred. Admitted students are strongly encouraged to learn Python before the program begins. R, SQL, HTML and other languages are helpful but not sufficient.

• Statistics (at least 1 semester)Required

  Exposure to quantitative coursework related to at least 1 semester of Statistics is required.

• Essay 1 · Optional · 500 wordsPlease provide any additional information that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that the Admissions Committee may encounter when considering your application.

  Please provide any additional information that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that the Admissions Committee may encounter when considering your application.

• Essay 2 · Required · 500 wordsDescribe a time that you have had to solve a problem in your academic or work experience. Explain the steps you implemented to solve the problem and the insights that you gained from the experience.

  Describe a time that you have had to solve a problem in your academic or work experience. Explain the steps you implemented to solve the problem and the insights that you gained from the experience.

• Essay 3 · Required · 500 wordsWhy is the MSBAi program the next logical step for you? How do you hope to develop, both personally and professionally, during this one-year program?

  Why is the MSBAi program the next logical step for you? How do you hope to develop, both personally and professionally, during this one-year program?