McCombs School of Business

Student Handbook for the following Full-time Master of Science Programs:

• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

• Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
• Master of Science in Information Technology and
Management (MSITM)
• Master of Science in Marketing (MSM)
2023 - 2024

Table of Contents:

• Administrative Basics …............................................................................. 1

• Emails & Accounts ….................................................................................. 4
• Academic Information …............................................................................ 5
• Financial Information …............................................................................ 12
• Curriculum …............................................................................................ 15
• Handbook Acknowledgement …............................................................... 19
• Photo/Video Release …............................................................................. 20
• Travel/Activity Release ….......................................................................... 21
 ADMINISTRATIVE BASICS

Class Location

The majority of Texas Master of Science (MS) classes are held at the McCombs School of
Business (CBA) and Graduate School of Business Building (GSB), 2100 Speedway, Austin, TX (NW
corner of Speedway and 21st Street). Classes are held during weekdays and are not offered
online unless deemed hybrid by the University of Texas at Austin due to covid-19, global
pandemic, natural disaster, or other health/safety necessity. Regardless of class location, MS
students are expected to attend classed synchronously rather than watch recordings at a later
time or date. You will be notified ahead of time of any room changes via Canvas.

UT EID

Your UT EID is provided by the University of Texas at Austin (UT) to perform secure actions. You
used this account to apply to the University. It is managed by the UT Information Technology
Services (ITS) department. You should address any questions or issues with it to the UT Service
Desk (http://www.utexas.edu/its/helpdesk/). You can reset your password or look up your UT
EID at the UT EID Self Service Tools Site (https://idmanager.its.utexas.edu/eid_self_help).

Your UT EID is used to perform many actions, such as:

• Log in to Canvas (http://canvas.utexas.edu/), the learning management system used by

professors and program staff to distribute documents, announcements, and grades
• Log in to the MyUT portal (https://my.utexas.edu/UT-Austin-Production/Welcome), the
site where you can perform secure functions with UT
• Access UT's wireless internet
• Use UT Box (https://utexas.account.box.com/login) to store files
• Print to campus printers, including those in the McCombs School of Business

Upgrading your UT EID (https://ut.service-now.com) is necessary to view your grades online,

accessing your UT Box account, and many other activities. To upgrade your UT EID, the
University requires physical proof of your identity (government-issued ID, such as U.S. state
license or passport) and you must sign an agreement which gives your UT EID legal signature
authority. This process may be initiated upon your arrival on campus.

Acceptable Use Policy

When you use your UT EID, your McCombs School of Business (MSB) account, or any other UT
or McCombs technology resources, you must follow UT's Acceptable Use Policy. These rules

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apply any time you use a UT computing resource. This can mean using a computer in one of the
labs, sending email from your UT email account, or using UT’s wireless Internet access. You are
responsible for following all computing policies (https://security.utexas.edu/policies/aup) as
outlined by The University of Texas at Austin.

Here are some of the most commonly broken policies:

• Do not let anyone else use your accounts. Never give out your password.
• Do not send rude, threatening, or harassing emails, even as a joke.
• You may not profit from the use of a university computing resource.
• Do not send emails anonymously or using someone else’s name.
• Do not send spam.
• Do not violate copyright laws.
• Do not hack into any UT systems.

Students with Disabilities

The University of Texas at Austin has a written policy, which states that students with
disabilities will be provided appropriate academic accommodations. The purpose of academic
accommodations is to ensure equal access to and the opportunity to benefit from all
educational programs at UT Austin for all students. It is the responsibility of the student to
identify himself/herself to the Disability and Access Office and to provide documentation of
their disability. Strict documentation guidelines exist for different types of disabilities.
Information on documentation guidelines for disabilities can be found on the Disability and
Access website (https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability) or via phone (512-471-6259) or e-mail
([email protected]). Faculty are not able to provide accommodations unless a student
goes through this reporting process.

Tobacco and Alcohol Policies

The University of Texas at Austin is a tobacco-free campus (https://tobaccofree.utexas.edu),

and the use of tobacco on any UT Austin property is not allowed. Tobacco use in any of The
University of Texas at Austin buildings is strictly prohibited and any student found using tobacco
in a UT Austin building is subject to a fine. UT Austin policies regarding alcoholic beverage
consumption are very strict. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from university activities
without express written permission and prior approval from the Office of the Provost. A person
must be at least 21 years of age to drink an alcoholic beverage in Texas. Any underaged
drinking will be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students for disciplinary review.

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Student Guide to Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, & Sexual Misconduct

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to maintaining an educational environment that

is free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. The University encourages students who
believe that they may have been subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual
misconduct by faculty, staff, students, visitors, or contractors to report it immediately to a Title
IX Coordinator or Deputy (https://titleix.utexas.edu/our-team) or file an anonymous report
(https://titleix.utexas.edu/file-a-report). Feel free to share and discuss incidents or concerns
with MSPO faculty and staff. Although the MSPO faculty and staff are required by law to report
some incidents, they will explain what we must report so you are fully informed as you share
your incident. You control how much information you provide to us and we provide resources
to help you begin to manage the situation. Note: There are also confidential advocates located
in the Dean of Students Office - https://titleix.utexas.edu/confidential-advocate

Student Code of Conduct

Any time you are representing the University of Texas at Austin or the MS Programs (directly or
indirectly), you are expected to abide by the University’s Student Code of Conduct:
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct/standardsofconduct.php
Some examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to:

• Disrespecting a fellow student, staff member, faculty member or external constituent

• Harassing or disruptive behavior at a school-sponsored event, or at events where you
are representing The University of Texas at Austin

Issues that arise during the course of the program will be referred to the Dean of Students.

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 EMAIL & ACCOUNTS

Change in Personal Information

Each student is required to keep current local and permanent contact information, and an
email address on file with the University. If any changes occur, please:

1. Immediately notify the Texas MS staff and appropriate faculty with the new
information.
2. Update your information through the MyUT (https://my.utexas.edu/UT-Austin-
Production/Welcome) portal. This updates your official UT record and directory entry,
which is critical to ensure that no communication is missed.

Program Communications

Canvas will be the primary form of communication for academic and student affairs
programmatic information. Students are expected to check program announcements on a
regular basis using their Canvas log in. Students are also expected to check their email regularly
and communicate with program staff in a timely manner.

UT Email Account

The University of Texas at Austin offers a lifetime email account (https://ut.service-

now.com/utss/catalogoverview) on the utexas.edu domain to the UT community that you will
continue to have access to after you leave or graduate from The University of Texas at Austin.
This account includes 5 GB of storage for current students and 1 GB of storage for former
students. The official format for UT email addresses is [email protected].
If that format is not available, please select a similarly professional option.

Student Photo ID

The University of Texas at Austin provides each student with a picture identification card that
enables use of many university facilities and services, including but not limited to free Cap
Metro transportation. Students should carry this card with them any time they are going to be
present on the UT main campus.

To obtain your ID, please go to the Flawn Academic Center (FAC) and request a Student ID Card.
The student ID card will allow you to access the McCombs building after hours. The cost to
purchase this card is $10. Student can pay on the What I Owe Page. For additional information,
visit the ID Center. Lost, damaged, or stolen cards will require an additional replacement fee
paid by the student.

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 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Degree Requirements

All Texas MS Programs students in the class of 2024 are responsible for completing the degree
requirements in order to earn an MSBA, MSF, MSITM, or MSM degree, which can be found in
Addendums A, B, C, or D respectively.

Students are required to complete all core components of their programs. Substitutions can be
requested and approved by Program Directors on a case-by-case basis. Students are also able
to request a maximum of 6 elective credit hours from another MS program curriculum to count
towards their degree. In rare circumstances, a student may identify an elective course outside
of the MS Program that achieve their academic outcomes. In such circumstances, the student
must receive written permission from the course instructor as well as a representative from
host department office (likely the Department's Graduate Advisor or Program Coordinator)
prior to seeking approval from the MS Program Director.

Any classes taken outside the prescribed curriculum are subject to Program approval and may
incur additional fees. Students who do not complete the prescribed curriculum within the 2023-
2024 MS Programs Academic Year may be subject to additional requirements and fees.

Each MS student will receive an annual progress report from their graduate coordinator
between the fall and spring semester. This report will outline remaining degree requirements
and eligibility to graduate in the spring semester contingent upon successful completion of the
spring semester.

Grades

All Texas MS students are held to the academic standards of The University of Texas at Austin.
Students will receive a letter grade for each course, which are determined solely by the Texas
MS faculty. Each instructor determines grading metrics and what constitutes successful
academic performance in their course relative to those metrics. Courses in the Texas MS
program may not be taken on a pass/fail or credit/no credit basis.

Official grade point averages are calculated by the Registrar and appear on the student
academic record maintained by the Registrar. The grade point average does not include any
graduate or undergraduate courses the student took at the University before enrolling in the
UT Graduate School, credit by examination, or courses taken at other institutions. [note: MS
courses completed while an undergraduate student will count toward a student’s
undergraduate GPA]

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The following numerical equivalents of letter grades are used in the calculation of the graduate
grade point average:
A 4.00 C 2.00
A- 3.67 C- 1.67
B+ 3.33 D+ 1.33
B 3.00 D 1.00
B- 2.67 D- 0.67
C+ 2.33 F 0.00

Every Texas MS course is considered part of your official course of study. To graduate, all
students must maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.00 and make a “C” or better
in all courses. If a student receives a C- in a course, they will have to re-take the course as this
grade does not meet the minimum requirement.* Training courses taken during orientation are
not graded or calculated into the student’s overall GPA. Course re-takes are at the discretion of
the instructor and graduate advisor. Not meeting core course requirements could be grounds
for dismissal from the program.

*Please note that earning a “C-” or lower in a course may mean that a student is ineligible to
continue a core requirement in the next semester, since each semester of coursework builds
upon the next and courses are typically only offered once per year.

Registration Policies

You will be registered for classes by MS Programs Staff. Registration processes and selection of
courses will be communicated each semester. Additional policies include but are not limited to
the following:

• Whole-Semester Classes -
o Students can make changes to their schedules (add/drop) during the first twelve
(12) class days of the long semester by communicating with their respective
Senior Academic Program Coordinator.
o Beginning on the thirteenth (13th) class day, students must gain permission from
the Director of Student Experience to make schedule changes.
• Half-Semester Classes -
o Students can make changes to their schedules (add/drop) during the first four (4)
class days of the half-semester classes by communicating with their respective
Senior Academic Program Coordinator.
o Beginning on the fifth (5th) class day, students must gain permission from the
Director of Student Experience to make schedule changes.

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 • For courses that offer multiple sections and meeting times, students may only attend
the unique number of the course for which they are registered. Attending a unique
number of a course for which you are not registered is against security, fire, and safety
policies of the University.
• If a student wishes to request an elective from another MS Program, they must receive
permission from both their program director as well as the program director owning the
MS course. Approval is not guaranteed and students must make these requests by the
deadline in that given semester (usually 1-2 weeks before the registration window). The
specific date of this deadline will be communicated to you in advance. Exceptions after
the deadline will only be considered with an approved petition from the Director of
Student Experience.
• If a student wishes to request an elective from outside of MS Programs, they must
receive permission through a petition to the Director of Student Experience. Petitions
must clearly state how the learning objectives of the course will further your career
goals, explain how these career goals are not met with an MS programs course option,
and include a syllabus for the course you are requesting to take. Approval is not
guaranteed and students must make these requests by the deadline in that given
semester (usually 1-2 weeks before the registration window). The specific date of this
deadline will be communicated to you in advance.
• You may not unofficially audit a course in the MS Programs. In order to officially audit a
course begins with discussing your interest with your Senior Academic Program
Coordinator and completing the necessary forms. Maximum Course Load

The maximum course load for a graduate student is 15 semester hours in a spring or fall
semester, or 12 semester hours in a 12-week summer session. Students who wish to exceed the
maximum course load must submit a petition letter from their graduate advisor to the graduate
dean for approval.

Obtaining Grade Reports

Final course grades can be obtained on the Registrar’s website

(http://registrar.utexas.edu/students/grades/report). The University does not mail hard copies
of grade reports to home addresses.

Academic Policies

Detailed information regarding all items addressed in this section may be found in the UT
Austin Graduate Catalog (http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/graduate).

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Student Responsibilities

While university faculty and staff members may give a student academic advice and assistance,
each student is expected to take responsibility for their education and personal development.
The student must know and abide by the academic and disciplinary policies given in the
Graduate Catalog (http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/graduate) and in the General
Information (https://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/general-information) Catalog, including rules
governing quantity of work, the standard of work required to continue at UT, warning status
and scholastic dismissal, and enforced withdrawal.

Observance of Religious Holidays

The 2023-2024 UT General Information Catalog (https://catalog.utexas.edu/general-

information/academic-policies-and-procedures/attendance/) states that “A student who misses
classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious
holy day should inform the instructor as far in advance of the absence as possible so that
arrangements can be made to complete an assignment within a reasonable period after the
absence. A reasonable accommodation does not include substantial modification to academic
standards, or adjustments of requirements essential to any program of instruction. Students
and instructors who have questions or concerns about academic accommodations for religious
observance or religious beliefs may contact the Office for Inclusion and Equity
(http://equity.utexas.edu/). The University does not maintain a list of religious holy days.”
Please notify the faculty and Texas MS staff at least fourteen days before the absence.

Warning Status and Academic Dismissal

To continue study at the University of Texas at Austin beyond the first semester, students must
make satisfactory progress in fulfilling any admission conditions that were imposed by the
graduate dean.

A student whose grade point average falls below 3.00 at the end of any semester will be
warned by the Office of Graduate Studies that their continuance in the UT Austin Graduate
School is in jeopardy and will be placed on scholastic probation during the subsequent
semester. During this period, the student may not drop a course or withdraw from the
university without the approval of the graduate advisor and the graduate dean. The student
must attain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 during the next semester they are
enrolled or be subject to dismissal from the university. Academic dismissal is reflected on the
student’s academic record. Please review The Graduate School’s official policy
(https://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/policies/warning-status-academic-dismissal) for
more information about warning status, academic dismissal, and petition for readmission.

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Leave of Absence

Students may apply for a leave of absence for no more than two semesters. Granting leaves of
absence is left to the discretion of the graduate advisor. If approved, a “Leave of Absence” form
must be returned to the Graduate School in advance of the semester for which a leave is
granted. A student on an approved leave of absence must apply for readmission in order to
return to the university, but readmission during this approved period is automatic and the
application fee is waived. A student on leave may not receive any privileges otherwise available
to enrolled students. Please contact your Senior Academic Program Coordinator for more
information.

International students attending in F-1 or J-1 immigration status must consult with an
International Student Advisor at International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) in Texas
Global prior to taking a leave of absence to discuss how leave will affect immigration status.

Leave of Absence, Short-Term Leave Academic Accommodation

The Master of Science Program Office works with each student to balance their academic
responsibilities and demands of life that may require a short-term leave of absence. The need
for a short-term leave may include but is not limited to, legal obligations, care for dependents
or family, parenting obligations, temporary disability, and medical or mental health concerns.
This accommodation policy is designed to support students of all gender identities and gender
expressions.

Due to the one-year intensive nature of MS Programs it is recommended that short-term leaves
be limited to as short as possible however we will work with students based on their specific
circumstances in consultation with the student’s care/legal team and based on faculty
agreement to provide reasonable academic accommodations as necessary. After a short-term
leave period, MS students are expected to resume progress towards degree completion.

It is the responsibility of the MS student to inform their assigned Senior Academic Program
Coordinator (SAPC) and Program Director (PD) in writing of any anticipated accommodation
needs as early as possible.

It is the responsibility of the MS student to work with each of their faculty members to
negotiate reasonable accommodations for the short-term leave of absence period.

Withdrawal

Dropping an entire course load (i.e. going to zero enrolled hours) constitutes withdrawal from
the University for that semester. To withdraw from the Graduate School, a student must first
contact the Senior Academic Program Coordinator (for applicable procedures and deadlines)
and then file a petition with the graduate dean.

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International students attending on F-1 or J-1 immigration visas must consult with an
International Student Advisor at International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) in Texas
Global prior to withdrawal to discuss how it will affect immigration status.

The Standard of Academic Integrity

A fundamental principle for any educational institution, academic integrity is highly valued and
seriously regarded at The University of Texas at Austin. More specifically, you and other
students are expected to maintain absolute integrity and a high standard of individual honor in
scholastic work undertaken at the University. This is a very basic expectation that is further
reinforced by the University's Honor Code. At a minimum, you should complete any
assignments, exams, and other scholastic endeavors with the utmost honesty, which requires
you to:
• Acknowledge the contributions of other sources to your scholastic efforts;
• Complete your assignments independently unless expressly authorized to seek or obtain
assistance in preparing them;
• Follow instructions for assignments and exams, and observe the standards of your
academic discipline; and
• Avoid engaging in any form of academic dishonesty on behalf of yourself or another
student.

For the official policies on academic integrity and scholastic dishonesty, please refer to Chapter
11 (http://catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/appendices/appendix-c/student-discipline-
and-conduct/) of the Institutional Rules on Student Services and Activities.

McCombs Statement on Academic Rigor

At McCombs, you can expect to feel intellectually challenged in your classes. This may be experienced as
ambition, boldness, curiosity, doubt, excitement, fear, gratitude, or something else entirely. We
encourage you to embrace these feelings as indicators of authentic learning and growth. Our mission is
to nurture the intellectual exploration and academic tenacity that will help you build the knowledge,
skills, and values as foundations to thrive in your forthcoming professional pursuits.

To achieve this mission, we implement a rigorous curriculum designed to guide you in mastering
complex concepts across diverse disciplines and contexts. We emphasize high standards and empower
you to develop the in-demand skills needed for success in today’s workforce as well as the durable skills
required to adapt and lead tomorrow’s workforce.

Although it is normal to experience difficult coursework in your McCombs classes, we are dedicated to
supporting your development and academic success. Our goal is to help each of you live up to your
potential and leave here knowing what it means to produce high-quality, credible work. Our priority is
that each of you who starts here at McCombs grows to become a curious, life-long learner equipped to
change the world.

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Standards for Professionalism
Attendance
This program is an academically rigorous 10-month program, and class attendance as well as
participation is essential. You are expected to be in class and to arrive ON TIME. On-Time is
defined as at least 5 minutes prior to the posted class or event start time and being ready to
begin at the time instruction or activity begins. Unless otherwise stipulated by individual faculty
members, students of the MS Programs are allowed 2-3 excused absences. Your academic
studies always come first.

Non-Disclosure Agreements
As part of coursework, you may be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to gain
access to client projects or data. The University of Texas at Austin does not negotiate the terms
of these NDAs, and you will be signing these agreements as individuals taking part in the project
(not as a representative of the University, Texas MS, or the Practicum/Capstone). It is the
program’s expectation that you will agree to the terms of an NDA and comply with the terms of
the NDA as given by the client; however, if you do have major concerns with the terms then
please bring those to the attention of your instructor as soon as possible. In addition, if you are
uncomfortable signing NDAs as an individual, please notify your instructor before the start of
the project. If you are unwilling to sign an NDA this may impact your ability to work directly
with client data.

Professional Conduct and Classroom Etiquette

You are expected at all times to represent the program well and to ensure that you are treating
program staff, faculty, students, and industry partners with respect. Students in the MS
Programs are expected to treat faculty members with respect during their classes and be
mindful of their use of phones, laptops, and food.

Repercussions for Professionalism Violations

Repeated failure to do these things can result in privileges being revoked including but not
limited to: industry events, career management support, and department sponsored extra-
curricular activities. Repercussions for not showing up or showing up late repeatedly are at the
discretion of the respective program’s Program Director or Director of Student Experience.

Violation 1: Meeting with your Senior Academic Program Coordinator (SAPC).

Violation 2: Loss of access to MS Programs programming and opportunities. Reinstatement of

access will be evaluated through a meeting with the Program Director or Director of Student
Experience.

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Violation 3: Permanent loss of MS Programs programming and opportunities.

Other Information

Escalation - If there are any issues with classes, faculty, course content, etc. please ensure that
you are bringing these immediately to the attention of the Texas MS Senior Academic Program
Coordinator.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Payment Instructions

Texas Master of Science Program Fees (tuition) are billed every semester. The due dates for
2023-2024 are align with the Academic Calendar (https://registrar.utexas.edu/calendars).

▫ Summer: due July 14, 2023

▫ Fall: due August 24, 2023
▫ Spring: due January 19, 2024

*The most up-to-date payment deadlines can be found at the One Stop
(https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/paying-your-tuition/payment-deadlines)

The Program Fee will be included on your invoice on the McCombs Payment Portal
(https://utdirect.utexas.edu/business/payment/portal/). It can be paid with credit card, check,
e-check, or wire transfer. If your financial aid payment will arrive after the deadline,
communicate with the MSPO Registrar ([email protected]) as soon as
possible so that adjustments can be made on a case-by-case basis. Note that MS Programs
students are expected to meet tuition deadlines. Tuition must be paid by the deadline (5th class
day in fall/spring and 3rd class day in summer by 5:00pm CT) or your registration will be
cancelled and classes dropped for the semester. A student can be re-registered for their classes
until the 12th class day of fall/spring (4th class day in the summer) only after their tuition bill has
been paid in full. Registration after the tuition deadline will result in a $50 late fee. Please note
that being dropped from classes may impact your eligibility to complete and earn your MS
degree. Additionally, you will not be able to register for future classes or participate in
commencement if you have an outstanding bill. In accordance with the General Information
Catalog (https://catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/academic-policies-and-
procedures/diplomas/), a student who owes a debt to the University may be unable to obtain a
diploma until the debt is paid.

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Students must make payments by the deadline or their course registration will be cancelled and
a late fee may be charged. An installment plan is available when you submit your Financial
Responsibility Statement and the due dates for 2023-2024 will align with the Academic
Calendar.

Texas MS students awarded scholarships by the department can expect their scholarship a
week before tuition is due in check form or direct deposit. These students will receive their
awards in three increments on the following timeline:

▫ Summer: July 14, 2023; Fall: August 22, 2023; Spring: January 17, 2024

For questions regarding the expected scholarship amount for each semester, please check with
the MSPO Registrar.

If you need Financial Aid please see the Next Steps for Financial Aid Guide (in Canvas) created
especially for MS Programs Students. This guide provides helpful steps for both domestic and
international students.

Option III Limitations on Financial Aid and Employment

The Texas MS Program is an Option III graduate degree, and therefore is governed by the
guidelines for Option III programs
(https://gradschool.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/Option_III_Guidelines_Revised2018_040518
%5B3%5D_0.pdf) established by the Office of Graduate Studies.

From these guidelines:

Students registered in these degree programs are not eligible for university financial aid,
except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans. They may not be offered
TA, AI, GRA, AA, or A(G) appointments or department fellowships. They will receive no other
student "benefits" unless specific arrangements have been made and the appropriate costs
(fees) have been paid.

International Student Fees and Insurance

All international students at The University of Texas at Austin are required to pay the $125 ISSS
Support Services fee (https://world.utexas.edu/isss/about/fees) every semester. This fee will be
included on your invoice on the What I Owe page, which is accessible via MyUT.

Additionally, F-1 and J-1 international students are required to be covered by health insurance
when enrolled at the University. ISSS provides health insurance

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(https://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance/students) to students who do not have coverage,
which is provided and billed to international students automatically, unless an insurance waiver
(https://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance/students/waivers) form is submitted in a timely
manner. Health insurance fees are also included on your invoice on the What I Owe page. The
Texas MS program does not cover these charges.

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 Addendum A: MSBA Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Option III degree program is designed to teach
rigorous and innovative content that will provide students with master's level knowledge, skills and
abilities in the field of business analytics. All courses indicated as core below are requirements for
graduation.

All Texas MSBA students are responsible for completing the following requirements* in the General
Curriculum Track, Financial Analytics Track or Supply Chain & Marketing Track with a minimum of 36
credit hours in order to earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics:

SUMMER 2023 TERM (6 credit hours)

STA 380: Introduction Machine Learning (Core)
MIS 381N: Data Science Programming (Core)
FIN 294: Introduction to Finance Analytics (Core course for Financial Analytics Track)

FALL 2023 TERM (16 credit hours)

MIS 382N: Advanced Machine Learning (Core)
MIS 284N: Analytics for Unstructured Data (Core)
RM 294.1: Optimization I (Core)
BA 385T: Financial Management (Core, Optional Upon Approval)
MIS 383: Information Management (Core, Optional Upon Approval)
OM 380.7: Supply Chain Analytics (Elective, Core course for Supply Chain Track)
MKT 383.1: Marketing Analytics I (Elective, Core course for Supply Chain Track)
FIN 684F: Advanced Corporate Finance and Investments
MIS 288: Privacy Preserving Analytics

SPRING 2024 TERM (14 credit hours)

STA 280: Unsupervised Learning (Core)
RM 294.2: Optimization II (Core)
MIS 382N.11: Business Analytics Capstone (Core)
MKT 383.2: Adv Data Analytics in Marketing (Elective, mandatory for Supply Chain Track)
O M 386.6: Demand Analytics/Pricing (Elective, mandatory for Supply Chain Track)
FIN 284: Financial Technology (Elective)
MIS 184N: Social Medial Analytics (Elective)
OM 386.7: Healthcare Analytics (Elective)
FIN 297.5: Fixed Income Analysis (Elective for Financial Analytics Track only)
FIN 394: Financial Modeling/Testing (Elective for Financial Analytics Track only)
STA 281: Time Series (Elective)

*some courses are subject to change

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 Addendum B: MSF Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Option III degree program is designed to teach rigorous and
innovative content that will provide students with master's level knowledge, skills and abilities in the
field of finance. All Texas MSF students are responsible for completing the following requirements with
a minimum of 36 credit hours in order to earn a Master of Science in Finance. All courses indicated as
core below are requirements for graduation. The MS Finance degree requires students to select 10
hours of elective coursework in the spring semester. *Some courses are subject to change.

SUMMER 2023 TERM (7 credit hours)

BA 385T: Financial Management (Core)
FIN 286: Valuation (Core)
BA 284T : Financial Accounting (Core)

FALL 2023 TERM (16 credit hours)

FIN 397.1 : Investment Theory and Practice (Core)
FIN 394.1: Advanced Corporate Finance (Core)
BA 380S: Managerial Economics (Core)
ACC 280K: Intermediate Accounting I (Core)
BA 286T: Statistics (Core)
FIN 294.17: Advanced Valuation and Financial Modeling (Core)
BA 191: Practicum in Finance (Core)

SPRING 2024 TERM (13 credit hours)

ACC 280K.7: Financial Statement Analysis (Core)
BA 191: Practicum in Finance (Core)
FIN 172: Financial Statement Analysis II (Elective)
ACC 280K: Intermediate Accounting II (Elective)
BA 291.3: Real Estate (Elective)
FIN 397.2: Portfolio Management and Security Analysis (Elective)
FIN 294.11: Private Equity (Elective)
FIN 294.8: Financial Strategies for Energy Firms (Elective)
FIN 297.4: Financial Risk Management (Elective)
FIN 294.5: Financial Technology (Elective)
FIN 294.2: Advanced Valuation Technique for Consulting (Elective)
FIN 294.7: Raising Capital (Elective)
FIN 294.13: Valuation of Energy Investments (Elective)
FIN 297.5: Fixed Income Analysis (Elective)
MIS 382N: Digital Health Innovation (Elective)
FIN 297.10: Environmental, Social and Governance (Elective)
FIN 297: SMNR – Wealth Management (Elective)
FIN 294.21: Valuation for Consultants (Elective)

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 Addendum C: MSITM Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Information Technology & Management (MSITM) Option III degree
program is designed to teach rigorous and innovative content that will provide students with
master's level knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of IT. All courses indicated as core
below are requirements for graduation.

All Texas MSITM students are responsible for completing 36 hours of coursework without thesis
or report.

SUMMER 2023 TERM (6 credit hours)

MIS 385N.8: Design Methods (Core)
MIS 385N.9: Advanced Programming & App Development (Core)

FALL 2023 TERM (15 credit hours)

B A 385T: Financial Management (Core)
MIS 281N.28: Data Management (Core)
MIS 285N.1: Big Data & Distributed Programming (Core)
MIS 285N.2: Emerging Technologies I (Core)
MIS 382N: Unstructured Data Analytics (Core)
MIS 382N.14: Business Data Science

SPRING 2024 TERM (15 credit hours)

MIS 385N.4: IT Capstone (Core)
MIS 285N.6: Strategic IT & Change Management (Core)
MIS 385N.3: IT Security, Policy, and Compliance (Core)
MIS 385N.13: Blockchain Solution Development and Smart Contracts (Elective)
MIS 285N.5: Introduction to Deep Learning (Elective)
MIS 285N: Digital Technologies & Business Innovations (Elective)
R M 294: Financial Technology (Elective)
MIS 185N: Emerging Trends in Machine Learning (Previous Title: Introduction to Online
Learning (Elective)
MIS 185N: Technical Dimensions of Cybersecurity (Elective)
MIS 185N: Human Dimensions Cybersecurity (Elective)
MIS 185N: Data Governance & Responsible AI (Previous Title: Data Governance and Privacy-
Preserving Data Analysis) (Elective)
MIS 185N*: Data Product Lifecycle Management (Elective)
MIS 185N*: Project Management (Elective)
MIS 185N*: Product Management (Elective)
*some courses subject to change
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 Addendum D: MSM Curriculum
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Marketing (MSM) Option III degree program is designed to teach
rigorous and innovative content that will provide students with master's level knowledge, skills
and abilities in the field of marketing.

All Texas MSM students are responsible for completing the following requirements with a
minimum of 36 credit hours in order to earn a Master of Science in Marketing. *All courses
indicated as core below are requirements for graduation. The MS Marketing degree requires
2 hours of elective coursework in the Fall semester and 1 hour of elective coursework in the
Spring semester.

SUMMER 2023 TERM (9 credit hours)

BA 381T: Marketing Management (Core)
BA 385T: Financial Management (Core)
MKT 382: Statistics for Marketing (Core)

FALL 2023 TERM (14 credit hours)

MKT 382: Data Analysis/Visualization (Core)
MKT 382.56: Marketing Analytics I (Core)
MKT 282.55: Data Analytics & Dynamic Pricing (Core)
MKT 282.57: Product & Brand Management (Core)
MKT 282.33: Design Thinking (Core)
MKT 182: Consumer Well-Being (Elective)
MKT 182: Clients, Consulting, & Communication (Elective)
MKT 182: Data Visualization/Storytelling (Elective)
MKT 182: Human Insights (Elective)
MKT 182: The Role of Marketing in Social Bias, Stereotypes, and Social Justice (Elective)

SPRING 2024 TERM (13 credit hours)

MKT 382: Consumer Behavior/Experimental Design (Core)
MKT 382: Digital Marketing and Measurement (Core)
MKT 382: Marketing Analytics II (Core)
MKT 382: Marketing Intelligence Capstone (Core)
MKT 182: Market Data & Demand Modeling (Elective)
MKT 182: SQL (Elective)
MKT 182: The Role of Brand in an Always-On Society (Elective)
*some courses are subject to change

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