Why Pursue a Business Administration Master's Degree
Do you want to gain advanced knowledge across core business areas such as project management, marketing, finance and analytics? The 100% online MBA program from UT San Antonio Online was built for busy professionals like you. You’ll expand your professional network with peers, faculty and industry leaders, creating new career and collaboration opportunities.
You’ll go deeper than business skills alone. Strengthen your critical thinking, innovation and decision-making skills, so you can be an effective leader in today’s competitive global market. Whether you’re advancing in your field, changing industries or launching a business, a fully online MBA from UT San Antonio can help you build the future you deserve.
Benefits of a 100% online MBA from UT San Antonio Online
Through real-world projects and applied coursework, you’ll build skills you can use immediately in your current role. You’ll get to connect your assignments directly to workplace challenges so you can create meaningful, career-relevant work as you progress through the program.
You’ll build advanced knowledge across crucial business areas like finance, marketing, management and analytics. With this well-rounded approach, you can prepare to navigate complex business environments and contribute across functions within your organization.
You’ll strengthen your ability to think strategically, lead with confidence and make informed decisions that drive business performance. The 100% online MBA program at UT San Antonio was designed to help you grow into leadership roles where you can influence teams, guide strategy and deliver measurable results.
If you’re looking to connect with other driven professionals, this program is for you. You’ll collaborate on group projects and participate in discussions while receiving guidance from world-renowned faculty who are experts in business. You’ll build relationships with your classmates and professors that can support your career growth long after you graduate.
The 100% online MBA program at UT San Antonio Online was created with your busy lifestyle in mind. You’ll study interactive content with short video lectures and thoughtfully structured modules that make complex topics easier to understand. Developed with Quality Matters instructional design support, you’ll enjoy a high-quality experience in each course.
The 100% online MBA program at UT San Antonio Online was made for busy professionals like you. Whether you’re working full-time, taking care of family or both, you’ll have the flexibility you need to balance this program with your other responsibilities. You’ll have due dates each week, but no class meeting times. This means you can complete your coursework on a schedule that works for you.
Graduate Program Cost
$775 per credit hour. Pricing you can plan for.
No Additional Fees
Cost is all-inclusive - no on-campus amenity fees.
No Out-of-State Tuition
Pay the same price, no matter where you live.
Additional Ways to MBA at UT San Antonio
Your MBA shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Whether you want to study online, learn in a full-time format, balance school and work with a part-time option or move faster in an accelerated program, you can choose the program that fits your schedule, goals and learning style.
Admission and Application Requirements
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate Application. Please upload all required documents (listed below) on your UT San Antonio Graduate Application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure completion and submission of the application, a nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents are on file with UT San Antonio by the appropriate application deadline.
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| Required Degree | Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution. | |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours. Individuals with a GPA below 3.0 may still be eligible for admission consideration. For further information, please contact [email protected]. | |
| Coursework | Completed adequate credit hours or foreign institution equivalent coursework as preparation for the program. Students interested in this program who have previous education in non-business fields are encouraged to apply. | |
| Transcripts* | Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English | |
| Credential Evaluation | Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from FCSA or any NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. | |
| English Language Proficiency | 79 TOEFL iBT / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.0. |
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| Purpose Statement | Required | |
| Resume | Required | |
| Letters of Recommendation | 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application; let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time) | |
| *Unofficial transcripts will be taken into consideration for admissions; however, if admitted into the program, you must submit official transcripts to the University. | ||
Application Deadlines
Applicants are encouraged to have their admission file completed as early as possible. All applications, required documents and letters of recommendation, if applicable, must be submitted by 5:00 PM U.S. Central Time on the day of the deadline. Deadlines are subject to change.
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| Timing on Admission Decision: Completed applications will be reviewed for admission on a rolling basis. Decisions generally will be made and sent to applicants within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the application. | |||
| Application Deadlines for: | Priority | International | Domestic |
| Fall 2026 | June 1 | August 1 | |
| Spring 2027 | November 1 | December 1 | |
| Summer 2026 | Not Available | Not Available | |
Career Options
Register for an Information Session
Join an upcoming information session to learn more about the ways you can MBA at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Review admission requirements, explore the application process and ask questions directly to program representatives. Attendees will also receive a one-time application fee waiver.
Online MBA Classes
To earn the Master of Business Administration degree, you’ll complete 36 credit hours. See some of our courses:
Explore the UT San Antonio MBA course catalog for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Overview
The UT San Antonio Online MBA is a 36-credit-hour, 100% online, graduate business degree offered by the AACSB-accredited Alvarez College of Business. You’ll experience the same rigorous curriculum as the on-campus MBA students with maximum flexibility – no scheduled class times, no residency requirement and no campus visits required. You can complete your coursework on your own schedule from anywhere you have internet.
The 100% online MBA at UT San Antonio is designed for working professionals like you who want to earn a high-quality graduate business degree without pausing their careers. It is ideal if you need schedule flexibility, live outside the San Antonio area or prefer the convenience of fully remote learning.
No. You aren’t required to submit GMAT/GRE scores for the 100% online MBA program at UT San Antonio. Professional work experience is not required for admission, either.
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Apple
- AT&T
- Baptist Health System
- Boeing
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Broadway Bank
- CGI Group
- Chevron
- Citibank
- CPS Energy
- Dell Technologies
- Deloitte
- Goldman Sachs
- Harland Clarke Holdings
- iHeartMedia
- Microsoft Corporation
- Rackspace
- Southwest Airlines
- Target
- University Health Systems
- USAA
- Valero Energy Corporation
- Zachry Group
Most students complete the fully online MBA in 1–2 years, depending on how many courses they take each term. The program offers a self-paced structure that allows you to accelerate or slow down based on your professional and personal commitments.
- AI for Business
- Business Foundations
- Data Visualization and Communication for Business Applications
- Essentials of Project Management
- Financial Accounting Concepts and Decision Making
- Financial Management
- Management and Behavior in Organizations
- Management of Personnel and Human Resources
- Management Science with Data Analytics
- Managerial Economics
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management and Policy
No. The fully online MBA at UT San Antonio does not offer concentrations. You’ll follow a general MBA curriculum designed for maximum flexibility for working professionals. If you’re interested in a concentration, consider the Part-Time or Full-Time MBA formats, which offer nine concentration options.
Application and Value
Applications are submitted through the UT San Antonio Graduate School. No GMAT/GRE is required. Required materials typically include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, transcripts and a statement of purpose.
Visit the UT San Antonio the Office of Graduate Studies or contact them at [email protected] for program-specific requirements and current deadlines.
Tuition for the MBA program is $775 per credit hour. There are no additional fees and no out-of-state tuition.
The price quoted above reflects the total per-credit-hour cost of tuition and fees for exclusively online students. Most classes are three credit hours. The total cost can vary depending on the hours needed and possible transfer credits.
UT San Antonio Online reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by The University of Texas Board of Regents.
Under state law, the UT Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider the proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. For this reason, your registration is not considered final until after the Board’s action setting tuition and fees for each academic year.
At UT San Antonio Online, you won’t have any class meeting times. You complete your coursework around your own schedule. Instead, you engage with:
- Pre-recorded video lectures and interactive course modules
- Weekly assignments, discussions and applied projects
- Regular feedback and interaction with faculty and peers
- Group work and collaborative projects conducted virtually
All coursework is accessible through Canvas, UT San Antonio’s online learning management system.
Yes. The fully online MBA is delivered by the same AACSB-accredited faculty and follows the same curriculum standards as the on-campus MBA programs. The degree conferred is identical. Your diploma will simply say The University of Texas at San Antonio, with no indication your degree was completed online.
