Dean of School of Business and Technology

School of Business and Technology

A Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Huston-Tillotson University MBA program, a community where heritage meets innovation, and where your ambition finds its purpose. In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, a standard business degree is no longer enough. You need an education that is as agile as the market itself.

Located in the heart of Austin, Texas — one of the world’s most vibrant hubs for technology and entrepreneurship — Huston-Tillotson stands as a beacon of opportunity. Whether you are seeking to disrupt an industry, climb the corporate ladder, or launch a venture of your own, we provide the tools to get you there faster and more effectively.

We aren’t just preparing you for the next job — we are preparing you to lead the future.

Rohan Thompson, PhD

Accelerated Path to Excellence

Time is your most valuable asset. Our MBA is designed for high-achievers who are ready to level up without the wait. Featuring a streamlined 36-credit-hour curriculum, students can complete their degree in as little as 12 months.

Through intensive 8-week sessions, you will dive deep into core competencies such as data analytics, leadership, and strategic management — emerging faster, sharper, and fully prepared to seize new opportunities in the marketplace.

Strategic Networking Opportunities

In business, your network is your net worth. Located in East Austin — the heart of the Silicon Hills — Huston-Tillotson University connects students directly with the global tech and business ecosystem.

Through executive speaker series, alumni mentorship, and career coaching, you will build relationships with entrepreneurs, industry disruptors, and corporate leaders who value the unique leadership perspective of HT graduates.

Global Immersion

The modern economy knows no borders — and neither should your education. The HT MBA Global Immersion experience takes learning beyond the classroom into real international business environments.

Students analyze global economic drivers, visit international corporate headquarters, and gain cultural intelligence that prepares them to lead multinational teams and navigate complex global markets.

Flexible Hybrid Format

Our students are working professionals, leaders, and innovators. That’s why our Hybrid Format blends asynchronous online learning with powerful on-campus experiences.

You get the flexibility to manage your schedule while still benefiting from face-to-face collaboration, faculty mentorship, and the community that makes Huston-Tillotson unique.