Master of Global Policy Studies and Master of Business Administration

Offered in conjunction with UT's McCombs School of Business, the dual program in business and global policy studies is designed to respond to an increased need in both the public and private sectors for specialists with an advanced understanding of the global environment, governance within and among countries and companies and cross-cultural challenges and opportunities.The program emphasizes practical knowledge, including hands-on connections to industry and government, and offers graduates the opportunity to earn a clear competitive advantage over other applicants for jobs in the global economy who have only a traditional business or policy degree. The program is structured so that students can earn the MBA and MGPS degrees simultaneously in approximately three academic years. Degrees are awarded when the required coursework in both areas is completed.

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division work—junior- and senior-level courses—and in any graduate work already completed is also required. Statement of PurposeTranscriptsThree letters of recommendation are required as part of your application. RésuméStatement of PurposeGRE scores (optional).