Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies?
This stackable program is open to students from all academic backgrounds and allows you to design a degree plan that builds on personal interests, academic strengths, and career opportunities. Through this program, you’ll earn three separate credentials: two graduate certificates and either a Master of Science or a Master of Arts, depending on your certificate selections. All graduate certificates are 100% online, so you’ll have the flexibility you need to complete your work while maintaining your other responsibilities.
Customize Your Multidisciplinary Studies Degree
This program allows students to combine two graduate certificates across disciplines to create a custom degree plan. Project managers, for example, might combine Facilities Management and Data Science so they are able to make informed, data-driven decisions about facility operations. This can lead to optimized resource allocation, predictive maintenance, and improved operational efficiency. Explore graduate certificate options available for an MA or MS in Multidisciplinary Studies.
MS Path (Master of Science)
Pair two graduate certificates from the list below to earn a MS degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.
Application type: Master of Science
Graduate Certificate in:
MA Path (Master of Arts)
Pair two graduate certificates from the list below, or one from the MS Path and MA Path to earn a MA degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.
Application type: Master of Arts
Graduate Certificate in:
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Note: Students who have already earned one graduate certificate from UTSA may be able to apply that credential to the master’s program. Please contact the Enrollment Team for more information.
Career Options
Earning certifications in two distinct fields showcases a broad and versatile skill set that sets you apart in the job market. This can lead to more job opportunities, career advancement, and higher earning potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition for the Multidisciplinary Studies master’s program is $550 per credit hour.
To be eligible for Financial Aid, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 4 credit hours per semester.
If you’re taking less than 4 credit hours per semester, you can benefit from other payment options available.
Applicants for admission to the Multidisciplinary Studies master’s program must satisfy all University-wide graduate admission requirements. Additional requirements may be required for the specific certificates you choose.
If you choose the online Bilingual Education certificate, you must be able to read, write, and speak in both English and Spanish.
If you choose the Facility Management certificate, you must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, architecture, sciences, business, or other facility management-related fields and disciplines. Practicing facility managers with at least two years’ experience in facility management and a bachelor’s degree in other fields may also be admitted.
Applicants choosing the Data Science certificate may be asked to complete preliminary online coursework on pre-calculus and/or computer science to prepare for some content of that certificate program.
No testing is required. Submission of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional.
It typically takes approximately two years to complete the 30 credit hours required for UTSA’s 100% online Multidisciplinary Studies master’s program. You may finish faster by taking a heavier course load, if your personal and professional circumstances permit.
If you have previously completed one of UTSA’s 100% online graduate certificates, you may apply that certificate towards the Multidisciplinary Studies master’s program.
To satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement, candidates for the Multidisciplinary Studies master’s program will be required to complete a course designated from one of the certificate areas selected.
No. This is a 100% online program. You’ll have due dates each week, but you complete your coursework around your schedule.
