A traditional MBA path often means finishing your bachelor’s degree, entering the workforce, then returning to school years later for your MBA: an expensive and time-consuming journey that can take six or more years in total.
At The University of Texas Permian Basin, we offer a smarter, faster option: our online 4+1 MBA program. In just five years, you can earn both your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and your Master of Business Administration (MBA), saving you time, money, and the hassle of a second admissions process.
Here’s a closer look at the key benefits of UTPB’s accelerated 4+1 MBA and how it can jumpstart your business career.
There are so many good things to say about our 4+1 MBA program, we can’t break them down into just six specific benefits. Instead, we’ve expanded them to six benefit categories:
With our 4+1 MBA program, you’ll enjoy a smooth transition from our BBA to MBA program. No additional application—or corresponding application fee—is required.
U.S. News & World Report ranked our MBA program the second most affordable online MBA in the nation for the 2024–2025 school year—an honor we don’t take lightly. In general, UTPB has lower tuition rates than many accredited universities of our standing.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a master’s degree earn significantly more than those with lower levels of education.
As of 2024, average median weekly earnings were:
These numbers highlight the earning power that comes with continuing your education—and why earning both your BBA and MBA through UTPB’s accelerated 4+1 program is a smart investment in your future.
So, how do those numbers translate into real salaries?
Here’s the median annual pay for key business roles, showcasing the earning potential that comes from completing your BBA and MBA:
The BBA portion of our 4+1 MBA program gives you a solid foundation in general education and core business principles. From there, the MBA builds on that knowledge with advanced coursework in management, finance, marketing, and accounting.
Together, these degrees prepare you to pursue a wide range of rewarding business roles, including many at the leadership level.
An MBA is a leadership credential. Commit to gaining crucial professional experience alongside our 4+1 MBA program and you may be competing for business leadership positions when you finish your degree. Follow our recommended course plan and you can complete both programs in an accelerated five-year time span.
The asynchronous, 100% online format of our 4+1 MBA program offers tremendous convenience. You can learn on your own schedule, 24/7, from practically any location. No campus visits are required. This advantage lets you continue giving your professional and personal commitments the attention they need while completing your degree. Our rolling admissions policy and six start times per year provide further flexibility.
Offered through our College of Business, our 4+1 MBA program has its own kind of “business credentials.” The University boasts AACSB accreditation, a distinction that only 5% of business programs worldwide hold. This designation is your assurance that the UTPB’s programs have undergone a meticulous peer-review process to ensure they uphold “the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success.”
Program faculty members also have their own impressive credentials. Our team is made up of top researchers with extensive experience working in the business world. The bottom line: Our business credentials equate to a top-quality business education respected by employers.
Still curious about how the 4+1 MBA works? Here are a few quick answers to help you better understand what makes this program such a smart choice.
Ready to give your business career a boost? Apply to join our online 4+1 MBA program!
*Please note students who are enrolled in the BBA in accounting program are not eligible for the 4+1 MBA program.
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