Department website: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/mstc/

This program focuses not only on general management knowledge and business skills but also on technology entrepreneurship, venture creation, and commercialization. It is designed to give students the expertise necessary to convert scientific knowledge and technology to wealth by creating new products, services, and ventures. Students in the program study all aspects of starting and managing entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures, assessing a technology’s commercial potential, and accelerating the movement of products and services from conception to market introduction and growth. The MSTC is a STEM Designated Degree Program, as identified by the Department of Homeland Security for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension.

The one-year executive hybrid program provides graduate education for professionals while they continue their careers. Classes meet on alternate weekends, Friday evenings and all day Saturday, for approximately 19 weekends. Several classes may also be held on Thursday evenings. The program begins with the MSTC Launch Week in Austin, Texas in June. Another intensive week in August jump-starts the fall semester. The fall semester concludes with a required international trip. The MSTC program is offered both on-campus and online via video conference. The coursework is rigorous and demanding, requiring a serious commitment on the part of the student.

Graduate Handbook

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Admission 

The prospective student should have at least five years of professional experience, an above-average score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00.

The Admissions Committee may consider waiving the GMAT/GRE requirement in the MSTC program when one of the following conditions is met:

1. 15 years of post-graduate work experience,

2. five years of people/project management experience, 

3. an advanced degree, or 

4. an expired GMAT.

Total Hours Required: 30

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
All students must also follow the following requirements and policies:
Graduate Business Requirements
Graduate University Requirements

Additional Requirements and Policies

Students must enter the program in the summer and must take courses in a prescribed sequence. There are no electives.