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Hunt Business Graduate Programs
A two-degree pathway for professionals preparing to lead where business, government and public service meet.
Two-Degree Snapshot
Total semester credit hours
Business Administration hours
Public Administration hours
Programs granting admission
Program Overview
The combined MBA/MPA is designed for students whose professional goals cross the public and private sectors. The program brings graduate business education together with advanced study in public administration, policy and organizational leadership.
The two-degree option is jointly offered by the Woody L. Hunt College of Business and UTEP's Master of Public Administration program in the College of Liberal Arts.
Students complete 54 semester credit hours through an approved program of study. Admission to and continuance in the MBA and MPA programs are administered separately, making early coordination with both academic units essential.
Combined Pathway
Connect business fundamentals with policy analysis, public management and the realities of complex institutions.
Work with advisors in the Hunt College and the MPA program to confirm required courses, approved electives and candidacy steps.
Combined pathway
Complete coordinated requirements for the MBA and MPA.
Graduate study
A catalog-defined two-degree program of study.
Balanced curriculum
Equal graduate study in business and public administration.
Admission
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs.
Program Value
The combined pathway develops the management, analytical and institutional perspective needed for work that moves among companies, government agencies, nonprofits and community organizations.
01 / Business
Develop business fluency across finance, accounting, strategy, marketing, operations and organizational management.
02 / Public Service
Study policy, public management, research methods, budgeting and decision-making in public organizations.
03 / Integration
Understand how public priorities, organizational goals and resource decisions shape one another.
04 / Leadership
Prepare for roles that require collaboration across business, government, nonprofit and civic settings.
Degree Structure
The official catalog outlines two programs of study. Both combine 27 semester credit hours in Business Administration with 27 semester credit hours in Public Administration.
27 Semester Credit Hours
Depending on the approved program of study, MBA coursework may address:
27 Semester Credit Hours
Depending on the approved program of study, MPA coursework may address:
Course substitutions and electives require approval from the academic advisors of both programs. Consult the current UTEP Graduate Catalog before building a degree plan.
View Official MBA/MPA Degree PlanAdmissions
Applicants must identify the combined option when applying and satisfy the admission requirements of both the MBA and MPA programs.
Confirm the current admission requirements for the MBA and MPA before submitting an application.
Specify the MBA/MPA two-degree option at the time of application to the UTEP Graduate School.
Admission to the MBA and MPA programs is administered separately. Applicants must be admitted by both programs.
Consult both academic units about required courses, approved electives and petition for candidacy.
Before applying: Contact the Graduate Business Center and the MPA program so both teams can help confirm program fit and the current application process.
Questions
The official catalog and advisors in both programs should guide final decisions about admission and curriculum.
The program requires 54 semester credit hours: 27 in Business Administration and 27 in Public Administration.
Yes. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both programs. Admission to and continuance in each program are administered separately.
The catalog identifies specific substitution options. Electives and substitutions must be approved by the academic advisors of both programs.
Consult the current UTEP Graduate Catalog for the official MBA/MPA requirements and course list.
Academic Advising
Prospective students should connect with both academic units before applying or selecting courses.
Woody L. Hunt College of Business
Business Administration Building, Suite 303
Phone: 915-747-7768
Email: gbc@utep.edu
College of Liberal Arts
Benedict Hall, Rooms 206–208
Phone: 915-747-6268
Email: mpa@utep.edu
Review the official degree requirements, speak with both programs and apply to the combined MBA/MPA pathway.