Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there any special requirements for admission to The School of Management graduate programs?

A: Generally, you must provide GMAT scores, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal narrative, describe your work experience, and a TOEFL score if English is your second language.  For more information and forms, see the Admissions Web Site. Also see the UTD Online Catalog for admission requirements.

Q: Do you need to know calculus for a graduate degree from the School of Management?

A: Yes, you do, it's a prerequisite. The calculus prerequisite may be satisfied by completing MATH 5304 (Applied Mathematical Analysis for Non-Majors I), or undergraduate MATH 1325. 

Q: What is the Professional Program for part-time students?

A: Participants in the School of Management's graduate program are primarily students with full-time, often with five years of managerial experience. Approximately 80 percent are pursuing degrees on a part-time basis while working locally at the many high-technology corporations that surround the campus complex. The classes for the Professional Program meet in the evening.

Q: How many credit hours are required to complete an MBA degree?

A: The full-time and part-time MBA programs require 53 credit hours. The MS and MA degrees require 36 credit hours.

Q: Is the tuition for all graduate degrees the same?

A: Except for Executive Education, tuition and fees for all graduate programs are at the same rate, as determined by the State.  Tuition and fees for Executive Education courses are at a different rate, as determined by the School of Management.