The graduate business programs are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This distinct accreditation places the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business among an elite group of business schools worldwide – with less than 5% of the world’s business programs accredited by AACSB.
Visit our graduate program page to view our certificate, master's and doctoral degree programs.
Visit our Alvarez Student Success Center - Graduate Career Resources page to learn more about the various programs we have available to help you advance your professionalism, knowledge and leadership, and equip you with the skills necessary to thrive in obtaining an internship or securing employment and in your chosen field.
We encourage you to reach out to one of the Graduate Advisor’s listed below to setup an appointment.
| Advisor | Areas of Responsibility | Schedule a session with your Advisor |
| Jaimee' Bennett | Graduate Program: Executive MBA (EMBA) | Email emba@utsa.edu to schedule an advising session |
| Molly Miller | Graduate Programs: Master of Accountancy (MACY), MBA, MS Business, MS Data Analytics, MA Economics, MS Finance (including Real Estate Concentration), MS Management of Technology, MS IT (including Cyber Security concentration), MS Statistics and Data Science
Graduate Certificates: Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Intelligence Studies, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Real Estate Finance and Development, Technology Entrepreneurship and Management |
Email molly.miller@utsa.edu to schedule an advising session |
| Cara Jones | Graduate Program: Dual MBA/MPH, Dual MBA/MD | Book a virtual advising session |
** If your personal advisor is not available, feel free to meet with any of our advisors.
Main Office: BB 4.01.18
Phone: 210.458.4641
Email: gradbiz@utsa.edu
Advising Hours: Monday through Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The online application is available through UTSA’s The Graduate School website: https://graduateschool.utsa.edu/admissions/graduate-application/
Application deadlines are listed on our Graduate Admissions page.
Please note: Not all graduate programs offer admission every semester, check the specific program page under "Program Overview" to confirm the available program start dates.
Although we do not have a minimum requirement, admission is competitive and an overall GPA of B (3.0) is required for admission without conditions.
For most graduate degrees in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, work experience is generally not required, but may be considered during the review process.
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program requires approximately eight years of professional experience with increasing managerial responsibility. Less experienced applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate exceptional accomplishment.
Application requirements vary by program, confirm on your specific program page under "How to Apply" to confirm your application requirements and details.
Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application materials. If your application is successful, official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended by the end of your first semester. Transcripts must be received in a completely sealed envelope or emailed directly from the issuing institution to be considered official.
The VIP Graduate Admissions Program was established to retain talented University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) undergraduate students and alumni in pursuit of their graduate education. As a benefit, selected VIP candidates are fast-tracked through the graduate admissions process to include an abbreviated application. All test scores and supplemental documentation for the graduate application are waived including:
The majority of the master’s business programs will accept the GRE in lieu of the GMAT. However, there are a few programs that will only accept the GMAT or GRE. Please contact a Graduate Advisor to verify which test score is required for your program of interest.
The GMAT or GRE is required for the majority of all applicants applying to the master’s programs in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. The GMAT/GRE may be waived on a case-by-case basis based on an applicant’s extensive work experience, education history, etc. Please contact the colleges' Graduate Advising office at GradBiz@utsa.edu for more information on the waiver criteria.
While UTSA does not have a minimum score to be considered for admission, the GMAT/GRE is an important component of the application. Please contact the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Graduate Advising office (GradBiz@utsa.edu) for information on average test scores for the program of your interest.
GMAT/GRE test scores are valid for up to five years. You may take the exam more than once. The committee will consider your highest test score.
UTSA Office of Extended Education offers GMAT and GRE prep classes: utsa.edu/ee
The average percent salary increase for our working professionals after graduation from a business master’s program is around 35 percent.
The total cost will vary depending on your residency status, the number of required courses, and the course load per semester. Visit our Graduate Tuition and Fees page or contact GradBiz@utsa.edu for more detailed information on the tuition and fees.
The One Stop office can help you with applying for aid, understanding the types of aid available and receiving your offered funds.
Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships are offered on a competitive basis. The standard appointment is approximately $3,000 per semester and students work 19 hours per week.
Numerous scholarship opportunities exist in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Currently, the college annually awards over 175 scholarships totaling more than $200,000 each year to undergraduate and graduate students.
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