Classes meet one weekend per month (three times per semester), providing the opportunity to network and learn in a collaborative environment.
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Professional MBA
The Professional MBA program at Rawls College, which has been ranked in the top 25 in the nation by Fortune’s Best Part-Time MBA Programs for 2024, is tailored for working professionals who aim to advance their careers without compromising their personal and professional obligations. Through this program, broaden your skill sets, improve your management style and gain the industry knowledge needed to take your career to the next level. Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and two or more years of post-undergraduate work experience.
- 9 Weekends Per Year
- Hybrid Learning Format (Online + On Campus)
- 4 Convenient Campus Locations
- Leading-Edge Curriculum
- Affordable Tuition
- GMAT Waivers Available GMAT scores are waived for applicants with two or more years of full-time work experience.
- Military Educational Benefits Available
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Classes 9 Weekends/Year
Top-Ranked and Accredited
The Rawls College Professional MBA program is AACSB accredited and consistently ranked as a top learning experience.
4 Convenient Campus Locations
We offer learning opportunities at four accessible campuses in Texas: Lubbock, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Some concentrations not offered at all locations. Click here for more information.
Advance your career through a more accommodating learning opportunity
Our Professional MBA program combines the needed flexibility for working professionals with the class structure and crucial interaction to deliver the best learning experience possible.
- Earn your degree in as little as two years
- Interact with internationally recognized professors and industry leaders
- Seminars hosted by experts in topics such as negotiation, time management, and leadership
- Professional mentorships and one-on-one career management guidance
- Earn in-demand certifications such as Microsoft Excel, Lean Six Sigma, and Project Management
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4 Desirable Concentrations: No Extra Time or Cost
AI and Data Science in Business
The AI and Data Science in Business concentration features six classes in which PMBA students will obtain the skills to become managers and leaders using advanced forecasting and analytical tools. Students in this concentration will be better equipped to make strategic business decisions, problem solve, and visualize and communicate more effectively.
Available in:
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
Energy Business
The 12-hour Energy Business concentration introduces courses relevant to students working in the Energy industry. Professional MBA students currently working in or who desire to work in the Energy field will benefit from this concentration.
Available in:
Lubbock
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
Health Organization Management
The HOM concentration examines the management of healthcare organizations, including issues pertaining to human resources, financing, organizational design, and law. Students will utilize quality tools emphasizing systems improvements through the use of information technology and quantitative methods.
Available in:
Lubbock
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
Supply Chain and Optimization
The Supply Chain and Optimization concentration focuses on building the leadership skills needed to run broad-spectrum supply chains by developing a solid analytical and problem-solving foundation. Students in this program establish and sharpen these in-demand skills to become robust supply chain leaders who can navigate future business challenges.
Available in:
Lubbock
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Antonio
Houston
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A hybrid-learning format with the best of both worlds
Online components for convenience, plus three in-person instructional weekends per semester
The Rawls College Professional MBA is a two-year, part-time hybrid program requiring 42 credit hours (14 courses). Students complete online courses and meet in person one weekend a month (three times per semester), Saturdays (12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) and Sundays (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). You can attend in-person classes in one of four convenient locations: Lubbock, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Houston, Texas.
Students experience their core courses together, creating a stimulating cohort-based learning environment. During your tenure in the program, you will build relationships with peers from diverse backgrounds and industries, resulting in a larger professional network upon graduation.
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Cost Comparison
| TTU Rawls PMBA | SMU Cox PMBA | UT McCombs Part-Time MBA | TCU Neeley PMBA | Texas A&M Mays PMBA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Lubbock/San Antonio/DFW/Houston | Dallas | Austin/Dallas/Houston | Dallas | Houston |
| Total Cost | $54,500 - $65,000 | $107,450 | $130,000 | $88,620 – $105,290 | $99,500 |
| Costs Include | Tuition, Fees, Books, Workshops, Career Management Center Services, Networking, Rec Center, Athletic Events, Online Subscriptions, Meals, Parking, Mentorships, Software Certifications, Optional Global Trip (additional $5,000) | Tuition, Fees, Seminars, Career Management Center Services, Networking *Books Not Included | Tuition & Fees, digital case studies, meals, Austin Incentive lodging with some meals Required Austin Incentive (week-long, once a year). | Tuition & Fees *Books Not Included (estimated $2,500-$3,000 more) | Tuition & Fees, Online Prep Course, Books, Meals & Snacks, +Required Residency Week, +Required International Travel |
| Hours & Length | 42 Hours 24 Months | 50 Hours 24 Months | 44 Hours 24 Months | 42 Hours 24-33 Months | 45 hours 22 Months |
| Type | Hybrid: On Campus & Online | On Campus | Hybrid: On Campus & Online | On Campus or Virtual - Asynchronous | On Campus |
| On Campus Requirement | 1 Weekend/Month; 9 Times/year | Evenings: Tuesdays, Thursdays OR Thursdays, Saturdays | Austin: Two Evenings a Week. DFW/HOU: Friday/Saturday: Alternating Weekends | Two Evenings per Week | Friday/Saturday: Alternating Weekends |
| Test Requirement | GMAT/GRE Waived in lieu of work experience | GRE, GMAT, or Exec. Assessment Score | GMAT/GRE Waived in lieu of work experience | GMAT/GRE Waived in lieu of work experience | GRE or GMAT |
Financial assistance opportunities available to military and veteran students
Our PMBA program is designed to equip military and veteran students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and manage effectively in the business world—and the financial assistance to make it possible. We accept and apply military educational benefits that cover a significant portion of the program’s cost. Additionally, we offer our own scholarships that are awarded based on merit, financial need, and various other factors to ensure that veterans receive all available financial support they need to enroll in our PMBA program.
- The Hazlewood Act covers about one-third of the total program cost.
- The GI Bill benefits cover nearly 100% of the program’s cost.
- Texas Tech has a Military & Veterans Programs office dedicated to helping veterans and their families succeed.
- Plus, veteran-specific scholarships.
Discover an impressive return on investment
Take advantage of a leading PMBA program that routinely yields higher dividends for our students.
- Immediately apply the knowledge and skills learned in class.
- Our competitively-priced program yields a faster return on your investment.
- Students frequently receive promotions during our program.
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Nearly 50% less in cost in comparison to similar programs across the major universities in Texas.
Advance your career through a convenient, flexible, more affordable learning opportunity.
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