Why an MBA from UT Southern?
Welcome to UT Sothern’s MBA program in the D.W. Johnston School of Business. Whether you’re looking to ascend the corporate ladder, drive innovation in healthcare, or steer a non-profit organization, our MBA program equips you with the versatile skills and knowledge needed to excel in various fields.
Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering core areas such as finance, marketing, strategy, and economics. You’ll gain hands-on experience in leadership and management, including effective communication, decision-making, project management, and human resource management. We emphasize developing analytical and technical skills, such as data analysis and IT, while cultivating an ethical and global perspective through courses on business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and global markets. This practical approach ensures you’re ready to tackle the challenges of today’s dynamic business environment.
As the largest college at UT Southern, the D.W. Johnston School of Business prides itself on delivering a robust education with faculty who bring real-world business experiences into the classroom. Our commitment to student success is unwavering, ensuring that students are not just educated, but also empowered and ready for leadership roles across an array of sectors.
The skills you acquire, from management consulting and financial analysis to marketing and operations management, will open doors to various industries, including healthcare, education, agriculture, and beyond.
Plus, our MBA program is flexible and accommodating. Full-time students can complete the program in approximately twelve months, taking four courses each semester. For those balancing other commitments, our part-time options and individualized course sequencing allow you to tailor your studies to fit your schedule. Our classes combine traditional in-class learning with innovative online methods, ensuring a rich and adaptable educational experience.
Program Details
Degree Type
Master of Business Administration
Program Coordinator
Dr. Lorie Pettus Jones
What’s Possible With an MBA?
At UT Southern, your journey through the MBA program will be supported every step of the way, with personalized attention and a focus on your success. We’re committed to excellence and nurturing your potential. We’re here to help you transform your aspirations into achievements. Join us at the D.W. Johnston School of Business and embark on a path as versatile and dynamic as you are.
Career options include:
- Business Development Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Corporate Strategy Analyst
- Entrepreneur Startup Founder
- Financial Analyst
- General Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Investment Banker
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Risk Manager
- Sales Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
The Courses You’ll Take
MBA Program
Good to Know
MBA candidates needing a flexible, part-time schedule can work with the MBA director to develop an individualized sequencing of courses.
Each three-hour course will last thirteen weeks, meeting one time per week for 1 hour and 55 minutes, and each one-hour course will meet six times for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Classes also mix in-person and non-traditional methods, providing even greater flexibility. Two-thirds of the content of each course is through traditional in-class experiences, and the remaining one-third is through non-traditional methods, primarily online.