McCombs School of Business
Texas MBA

MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies

The MBA/Master of Global Policy Studies program responds to an increased need in both the public and private sectors for specialists with an advanced understanding of the global environment, governance within and among countries and companies, and cross-cultural challenges and opportunities. The program emphasizes practical knowledge, including hands-on connections to industry and government, and offers graduates the opportunity to earn a clear competitive advantage over other applicants for jobs in the global economy who have only a traditional business or policy degree.

Students spend their first year in the program taking Global Policy Studies core courses and the second year taking MBA core courses. The third year is a combination of both disciplines.

Degree Requirements

Students complete 84 hours of course work:

  • 23 hours of MBA core courses
  • 24 hours of approved business electives
  • 22 hours of Global Policy Studies core courses
  • 12 hours of an MGPS specialization
  • Masters Professional Report – 3 hours  

PLUS

  • Demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English

The Dual Degree code for this program is 6 47330 and should be referenced when applying to the program. Please note that a minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required for admission to the MBA program.  

Contacting the Program
Master of Global Policy Studies
The LBJ School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78713-8925
512-471-3200

e-mail:
Admissions-related inquiries: lbjadmit@uts.cc.utexas.edu
All other inquiries: lbjdeansoffice@austin.utexas.edu