The Houston MBA Evening Program

The Houston MBA Evening program is comprised of 48 semester hours including 30 hours of core MBA courses delivered in a lockstep cohort format. These core courses are designed to give students a foundation in each of the functional areas of business. Once the core courses are completed students continue on to take 18 hours of electives in which specializations and concentrations may be established.

As a student you will be challenged by other motivated professionals who have a broad range of academic and occupational backgrounds which add value to the overall educational experience. Because students progress through the program in small cohorts, students will have the opportunity to build relationships that will lead to lifelong friendships and create a pipeline for professional networking.

The goals of the MBA program are to provide graduates with…

1. effective written communication skills,
2. the ability to integrate different functional areas in solving business problems,
3. critical thinking skills to analyze business situations and recommend appropriate action,
4. an awareness of the environment of business, including areas such as law, politics, culture, and technology,
5. the ability to identify ethical issues, evaluate them, and propose alternative courses of action.

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Application Requirements

• Online application using the Texas Common Application
• $75 Bauer College application fee (may submit check or money order, made payable to the University of Houston or pay online via credit card using the Texas Common Application)
• Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Official GMAT Score Report (Code XT1-26-94)
• Resumé
• Goal Statement.  This should be a 1-2 page discussion of the reasons you are pursuing an MBA and how this degree fits into your career aspirations, as well as why you chose the University of Houston.  Please include any additional information you think the Admissions Committee might find useful. 
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from academics, employers or professionals.  These should be on official letterhead and placed in a sealed envelope with the writer's signature across the back flap for confidentiality.

All applicants (domestic and international) are required to send their completed application packet to the following address: 

University of Houston MBA Program Office
CT Bauer College of Business

334 Melcher Hall, Suite 330

Houston, TX  77204-6021

IN ADDITION, INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS NEED TO SUBMIT:

• An additional $75 international fee (by check payable to the University of Houston)
• Official TOEFL score.  Required scores are: 100 on the internet-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 600-603 on the paper-based test.  Scores over 2 years old will not be accepted.
• An additional $75 international fee (by check payable to the University of Houston)
• Official TOEFL score (Required scores are as follows:  100 on the internet-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, or 603 on the paper-based test.)  Scores over 2 years old will not be accepted.
• Degree Clarification Form
• Statement of Understanding
• Transfer Form
• Overseas Address Form
• Letter of Financial Backing
• Permission Release Form
• Two (2) Passport photos

All international applicants are required to send their completed international application packet to the following address:

University of Houston

Office of International Admissions

122 E. Cullen

Houston, TX  77204-2023

For additional information concerning international students, please visit the Office of International Admissions website.

The Houston MBA uses a rolling admissions process in which applicants are reviewed in order after receipt of all admissions materials.

Admissions Deadlines

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR BOTH FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS

FALL

• Round 1 April 1 International Students Only
• Round 2 May 1

SPRING

• Round 1 October 1 International Students Only
• Round 2 November 15

The Bauer College of Business MBA Admissions committee strongly encourages prospective students to apply as early as possible . Applications are considered as long as space is available, or until June 1 for Fall admissions or November 15 for Spring admissions, whichever comes first.  Therefore, applicants who wait until the last possible moment to submit an application might not be admitted; and, if admitted, might not receive their first choice of cohorts. 

Please note , the admissions review process does not begin until all required documents are received (please see above for a list of the required documents). Once all the required documents have been received, the applicant's file is complete; and the application is then reviewed by the admissions committee.  If admitted, the applicant is mailed an acceptance letter and an “Intent to Enroll” form. Upon receipt of the signed “Intent to Enroll” form, the student will be placed in a cohort.

The Bauer College of Business Admissions committee strongly encourages applicants to apply in the earlier decision rounds. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as long as space is available.

Please note that it is suggested that spring admits follow the curriculum schedule below, but it is not required.

CURRICULUM/SCHEDULE

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