School of Management

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management History

University of Texas/Dallas, founded in 1969, is a public, coeducational institution. The 455-acre campus is located in a suburban area 17 miles north of Dallas. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 14,523.

The School of Management was founded in 1975 and is located on the main campus, in its own building. The basic educational approach is to look at management from a practical perspective, using global issues and cases for classroom experience, and to utilize corporate partnerships to enhance learning.

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management Academics

The School of Management offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MS), Master of Science in Management and Administrative Sciences (MS), Master of Science in Healthcare Management (MS), Master of Science in Accounting and Information Systems (MS), and Master of Arts in International Management Studies (MA), as well as a doctoral program in management science and international management science, and a joint degree in electrical engineering (MBA/MSEE) and medicine (MD/MBA). Other programs include cross-registration with other University of Texas and Texas A&M schools; foreign exchange with Mexico, Russia, and Asian countries; internships with numerous local and national companies; a Cohort MBA program; and Global MBA online. The strongest areas of study are management information systems, accounting, marketing, and international management. The most popular courses are Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Global Economy, Marketing Management, and Strategic Management. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. The Executive MBA program uses distinguished business speakers on a monthly basis. The Cohort MBA has monthly speakers through its Distinguished Lecture Series.

Fifty-three total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 24 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Financial Accounting
• Organizational Behavior
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Business Economics
• Global Economy
• Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business
• Introduction to Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Information Technology and MIS Fundamentals
• Strategic Management

Required courses for the MS in MAS include:

• Financial Accounting
• Business Economics
• Information Technology and MIS Fundamentals
• Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business

Required courses for the MS in ITM include:

• Telecommunications
• Object Oriented Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Systems Analysis and Project Management

Required courses for the MS in AIM include:

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Economics
• Accounting Information Systems
• Quantitative Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Business

Required courses for the MA in IMS include:

• Global Business
• International Marketing Management
• International Strategic Management
• Cross Cultural Communications and Management

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by transferring up to 15 hours from another institution for the MBA and by waiving course work completed in undergraduate study.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time or part time is 1 year; maximum, 6 years.

There are 116 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 82% hold a doctorate; there are 27 part-time faculty, of whom 42% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well above average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 4; average business class size is 30.

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 1,343,202 volumes, 2,746,026 microform items, and 6117 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 27,418 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in management/administration, accounting, and management information systems. Students have access to such databases and networks as Dialog, InfoTrac, PsychLit, U.S. Census, and Compact Disclosure. Other opportunities for research consist of the Center for Information Technology Management, Accounting Center for Excellence, and Center for Intelligent Supply Networks.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. Available computer facilities consist of a fully equipped microcenter, which has 123 PCs, all networked. The mainframe laboratories are equipped with 49 terminals and 8 UNIX workstations.

Career and Job Placement

In spring 2006, 100 companies recruited on campus. Ninety percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were accounting, management information systems, marketing, management, international management, and organizations and strategy. Average starting salary of the graduating class was $66,500; range was $50,000 to $100,000. The percentage of graduates finding jobs were:

• national corporations 90%
• self-employment 10%

Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include the full range of services available to students, including career counseling. Placement is available through the Career Management Center and the university placement office. Ninety-six percent of the most recent graduating class found jobs within three months of receiving their degree.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of proof of hospitalization insurance coverage, and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. There are special fees of $50 for foreign document evaluation. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of teaching and research assistantships. The application deadline for fall entry is July 1.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 16 weeks long; summer sessions, 12 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and weekends.

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 3.0. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, GMAT results, and grades in upper-level courses. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 1541; 1038 were accepted; 593 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.2; average GMAT score was 567. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by attendance at minority-oriented conferences, as well as through letters to undergraduate institutions.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, 2 transcripts, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $50, and 3 letters of recommendation. The application deadlines are July 1 for fall entry; November 1, spring; April 1, summer. Students are notified of the admissions decision 2 to 4 weeks after the application is received. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is July 1. Admitted students may defer their term of admission within the academic year (within 2 semesters) only.

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management Financial Aid

About 27% of graduate business school students receive financial aid from scholarships, loans, and graduate assistantships, for a total average of $6204 annually; maximum $17,993. Stipends and programs available for minority students include scholarships and loan programs. The FAFSA is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines. Any application received after the deadline will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as time permits.

Tuition for in-state residents is $6000 per year. Nonresidents pay $10,950. On-campus room and board costs approximately $6540; books and supplies, $1200; personal expenses, $3994, for an estimated annual total of $17,734 for in-state residents and $22,684 for out-of-state residents. Graduate student housing is available in privately managed apartments located on campus. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management Students

Thirty percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 98% have had an average of 5 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from Texas (60%). Forty-one percent are women, 29% are minorities, and 27% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 29; ages range from 21 to 68. Sixteen percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 9% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 43%, business; 24%, engineering; 7%, economics; 6%, liberal arts; 5%, math and science; and 5%, social sciences. About 10% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 75% remain to receive their degree. In 2006, 739 graduate business degrees were awarded.