Master Programme
Master of Science in Business Technology and AI (MSBTAI)
The Texas McCombs MS in Business Technology and AI, formerly the MS in Information Technology and Management (MSITM), is a STEM-designated, 36-credit program completed in 10 months. A short summer session covers design methods and full-stack app development; fall and spring core courses include cloud-native app development, data management, mathematical foundations of AI, neural networks and machine learning, unstructured data and generative AI, financial management, strategic IT and digital transformation and AI risk governance. Electives cover topics such as generative AI, AI-driven cybersecurity, product and project management, and a spring capstone project is completed with a company.
University
University of Texas at Austin
Country
United States
Level
Master
Field
Information Technology
Duration
10 months full-time (36 credit hours; summer, fall and spring)
Language
English
Campus
Austin
Degree
Master of Science in Business Technology and Artificial Intelligence (MSBTAI)
Intake
Summer term (the program runs summer, fall and spring)
Application Deadline
Summer 2027 start: McCombs MS programs use four rounds. Round 1 (McCombs application by 13 October 2026, Graduate School checklist and video assessment by 20 October; decisions by 11 December 2026) has passed. Round 2 is the final deadline for international applicants: McCombs application by 12 January 2027, steps 2-3 by 19 January 2027, decisions by 26 March 2027. Later rounds (to 4 May 2027) are filled case by case and are not open to international applicants. Application fee US$90 for international applicants
Tuition Information
McCombs' currently published price (the same total as the 2026-27 catalog figure for new non-resident students): a total program price of US$59,700 for non-Texas residents, including international students: a non-refundable US$2,000 pre-enrolment tuition fee once you accept the offer, then US$11,900 for summer, US$22,900 for fall and US$22,900 for spring (Texas residents pay US$55,600). The price excludes books, software, a laptop and living costs, and international students also pay international health insurance and ISSS fees. Texas One Stop's 2026-27 graduate budget (fall and spring) adds US$17,052-17,423 for housing and food, US$1,840 for transportation, US$776 for books and supplies and US$4,900 for personal costs (about US$24,568-24,939) for the fall and spring semesters. All applicants are automatically considered for a limited number of McCombs MS scholarships; MS students are not usually eligible for teaching or research assistant jobs
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree plus university coursework or professional experience in computer programming and databases (object-oriented programming and database management); a major, minor or certificate in computer science or MIS is preferred
- Application materials: McCombs application with program essays, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a Kira Talent video assessment and an interview by invitation. GRE/GMAT scores are optional; competitive applicants who submit them are usually at or above the 50th percentile
- English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score report required for international applicants unless an exception applies. McCombs says no absolute minimum applies to its MS programs but expects a TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS 7 (above the Graduate School minimums of TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5 and DET 115)