Academics
If the focus of the MBA program at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin were to be summed up in one word, it would be “collaboration.” Students in more than 20 concentrations uniformly crow over its “incredibly collaborative culture,” citing the “supportive culture” as a top reason they ultimately picked the program. As a “top 20 school,” the “rigorous academic[s]” and “focus on clean energy,” “technology,” and “entrepreneurship,” are other stand-out elements of the program. Students can count on an “MBA program with…benefits…like small class size…but with all the benefits that come with an esteemed research institution” as a part of the larger university system. The administration “keeps everything running smoothly…without being too overbearing.” Faculty is “accessible” and “top-notch,” with “real world experience” which helps them “understand what is required to succeed in the real-world and foster…development to deliver fully prepared students to industry partners.” Curriculum areas particularly popular with McCombs graduates are the “great” marketing program, the “strong” real-estate concentration, and “world-class” finance and accounting curriculum. Finally, students who prioritized affordability say McCombs provides great “bang for your buck” and “return on investment.”