Institution (custom) The University of Texas at San Antonio State Texas Academic Level Graduate Issue Area Academic Program Website https://business.utsa.edu/programs/ms-business/ Key Personnel Daniel Davied Program Focus Career/Workforce Overview The M.S. in Business (MSB) program’s mission is to equip recent college graduates from non-business majors with fundamental business knowledge and focused career coaching to help them take the next step in their career. For the past 3 years, 57% of the students enrolled in the program are of Hispanic descent, compared to 40% graduate Hispanic students in the College of Business. The percentage of Hispanic students has grown to 64% of new MSB students in the 2019-2020 academic year. Program Description The MSB program is designed as a 1- year program with flexibility for those that wish/need to complete the program at a slower pace due to personal considerations. The program also offers automatic admission to qualified students which enables the students to be admitted without additional expense (e.g., GMAT/GRE exam fee is waived which avoids time and costs) and refunds the application fee. The College of Business reserves about 15% of the graduate-student scholarships exclusively for MSB students. Scholarships are awarded with consideration of need and first-generation status. In addition, many students receive paid Teaching Assistant or Graduate Assistant positions. Approximately 20% of the MSB students receive scholarships and/or assistantship positions. Outcome The retention and graduation rates are proof of the effectiveness of the program. Ninety-three percent (93%) of students graduate and are awarded a graduate degree, with 84% of those enrolled in the program graduating within 1 year. MSB alumni achieve an average 35% salary increase after graduation. For the past 3 years, 57% of the students enrolled in the MSB program are of Hispanic descent, compared to 40% graduate Hispanic students in the College of Business. The percentage of Hispanic students has grown to 64% of new MSB students in the 2019- 2020 academic year. Between 20% to 30% of the students who apply to the MSB program each year are referred by a current or former MSB student. The high level of referral – and the high retention and graduation rates – is partly attributed to the comradery created within the cohort and the servant leadership displayed by administrators and faculty members. Learn more about Latino College Completion in Texas Return to Growing What Works Database
