Business Administration (MBA with Minor)
With a Business Administration MBA with minor, you can be well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing world of business.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 18 months or less
- 36-39 credit hours
- No thesis required
Cultivate Your Career
At East Texas A&M, an MBA in Business Administration can help you prepare to navigate and thrive in the world of business. When paired with a minor, you can supercharge your specialized expertise on top of developing broad insight into today's data-driven, global business landscape. Our carefully crafted program invites you to consider the ethics of business practices, refine your understanding of finance and marketing strategies and even develop leadership qualities. What's more, choosing a minor offers you the chance to focus your study in a complementary area that can encourage exploration, inform your professional interests and expand your network. Begin your journey today.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
$500/Semester Quick Start Grant
You may be eligible for this renewable $250 or $500 grant if you are a new student starting your master’s degree program in Spring 2026.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
A master's in business administration can lead to a wide range of opportunities in areas like consulting, finance, marketing, operations and project management. Our program emphasizes strategic thinking, analytical insight and leadership development—skills that are proven valuable across industries. Through a broad-based curriculum, students engage with complex business issues and explore approaches to guiding organizational growth and performance.
Careers and Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024
Program Details
Our program with a minor is designed to prepare you for success in today's dynamic business landscape. Learn to develop accounting, finance, marketing and leadership skills while tackling complex challenges and making data-driven decisions. With a focus on ethical practices and a global perspective, you can learn to excel across industries and drive organizational success.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Strategic and Analytical Focus
Develop strategic thinking and quantitative skills for effective decision-making.
Networking Opportunities
Access a network of professionals, alumni and industry leaders.
Ethical Framework
Explore ethical business considerations and corporate social responsibility.
Marketing Expertise
Grow your knowledge of market research, branding and digital marketing strategies.
Operational Management
Sharpen your insight into supply chain management, process optimization and quality control.
Taking Classes
Designed for your life
Designed for both current professionals and those seeking to advance their knowledge, our Business Administration MBA with minor program offers a flexible, hybrid course delivery format. Enjoy the convenience of online coursework alongside traditional face-to-face courses hosted at our main campus in Commerce. Whether you're enrolled as a full-time or part-time student, you can choose the learning style that best fits your needs.
For an up to date list of current course offerings, locations and meeting times, please check the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Curriculum
At East Texas A&M, our program aims to prepare you for advanced management positions requiring analytical and strategic leadership skills. Coursework is carefully crafted to train you to address complex economic, ethical and environmental challenges in today’s dynamic business world.
Credit Hours
The MBA with a minor requires a total of 30 to 33 semester hours, including 18 to 21 hours of core coursework and a minimum of 12 hours in your chosen minor area. This program can be completed in as little as 18 months, enabling you to advance your education and career efficiently.
Residency
This graduate program holds residency requirements, which you may satisfy in one of two ways:
- Serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GAT) or Graduate Research Assistant (GAR) for at least one academic year while completing designated MBA coursework.
- Take 4 courses per year and maintain a portfolio of “residency activities” that contribute to professional development in your chosen area of focus prior to completing the comprehensive exam.
Adding Value with Certificates
Much like a minor, at East Texas A&M, we offer a number of graduate certificates which can help broaden your horizons!
Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate
Offered through the technology management program at East Texas A&M, the Organizational Planning graduate certificate highlights your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on strategic planning in organizations within the broader field of technology management.
Agribusiness Graduate Certificate
In the Agribusiness Graduate Certificate program, you'll explore key concepts in agricultural economics, finance, marketing, and management. Designed to build your understanding of business practices in the agricultural sector, this program can help you strengthen your skills for roles in agribusiness, government, or related industries.
Organization Development Graduate Certificate
If you are passionate about helping organizations thrive, this certificate is for you. With this certificate, you will find a career in organization development, change management and other careers related to organization development.
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 courses) certificate. All courses are currently being taught and eligible to help meet the requirements for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BUSA) program.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Stephanie Pane-Haden, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
At East Texas A&M, you have access to professional and student organizations that support career development and practical experience. From business clubs to cultural associations, these organizations strive to offer opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration. By actively participating, you can deepen your expertise, build valuable connections and prepare for future success.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Master’s degree in English or related field
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Management, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript.
We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
If your overall undergraduate GPA (on conferred bachelor's degree) is a 2.5 GPA or less on a 4.0 scale, you must submit a general GRE.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
- Fall admission consideration: May 10
- Spring admission consideration: October 15
- Summer admission consideration: March 15
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Management, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript.
We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to East Texas A&M University:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
If your overall undergraduate GPA (on conferred bachelor's degree) is a 2.5 GPA or less on a 4.0 scale, you must submit a general GRE.
If you graduated from an Indian university, if you have an overall second class (50-59%) or less, you must submit a general GRE.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
See the Office of International Program’s “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact Us
- College of Business
- 903.886.5703
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011