At the TCU Neeley School of Business, we offer a variety of globally recognized business degrees to fit your goals and schedule. We make it easy for you to compare our top ranked graduate programs side-by-side with the chart below. Explore the strengths and benefits of each to find the best one for you.
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| Executive MBA | Professional MBA | Full-time MBA | MS in Business Analytics | MS IN BUSINESS | Master of Accounting | |
| Professional Work Experience Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Specialization Options | -NA- | Analytics, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management | Analytics, Brand Management/Marketing, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Supply Chain Management | -NA- | Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management | -NA- |
| Program Length | 18 months | 24-33 months | 24 months, including 3 month internship | 11 months | 9 months | 9-12 months |
| Program Format | In-person | In-person or synchronous online | In-person | In-person | In-person | In-person |
| Class Days | Friday and Saturday, 1-2 weekends a month | Weekday evenings, Monday-Thursday, 2 evenings a week | Weekdays, Monday-Thursday with some optional electives in the evening | Weekdays, Monday-Thursday with some optional electives in the evening | Weekdays, Monday-Thursday with some optional electives in the evening | Weekdays, Monday-Thursday with some optional electives in the evening |
| Residency/Study Abroad | Yes, required | Yes, optional | Yes, required | No | No | Yes, optional |
| Start Term | Fall/August only | Fall/August & Spring/January |
Fall/August only | Summer/June only | Fall/August only | Fall/August Spring/January*** Summer/May, June or July |
| Final Application Deadlines | June 1 | June 1 for Fall/August & December 15 for Spring/January |
May 1 | May 15 | July 1 | May 1 for Fall/August & October 15 for Spring/January, Summer**** |
| Admission Interview Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Tuition and Fees 2026-2027 |
$135,000 | $112,430 | $141,810 | $75,150 | $75,150 | $75,150 |
| Scholarships | Yes, up to $35,000 | Yes, amount varies | Yes, up to full tuition, fees, and stipend | Yes, amount varies | Yes, amount varies | Yes, amount varies** |
| Student Profile | Avg. Age: 42 Work Exp: 15 yrs Management Exp: 10 yrs |
Avg. Age: 30 Work Exp: 5-7 yrs |
Avg. Age: 28 Work Exp: 3-5 yrs |
Avg. Age: 22 Work Exp: Less than 1 yr |
Avg. Age: 22 Work Exp: Less than 1 yr |
Avg. Age: 22 Work Exp: Less than 1 yr |
| Personal Executive Coach | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Career Coach | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Program Focus | Builds upper-echelon business acumen, developing strategic and agile leaders | Strategic business insights for working professionals with flexible formats | Experiential opportunities to solve real business problems and exposure to global leaders and corporations | Cutting-edge business technology and practices that guide data-driven decision making | Foundational courses in business and training in designated areas through optional specializations | Hones accounting knowledge; refines critical thinking, communication and leadership |
*Admission interview is only for external student applicants only. TCU students applying to the MAc program do not require an interview.
** Scholarships are available in the form of graduate assistant funding. Students receive a tuition waiver in exchange for working up to 10 hours a week for an assigned member of the Department of Accounting.
*** MAc students are encouraged to start the program in summer or fall semesters. Only students in the Assurance or Advisory concentrations can begin the program in the spring semester. Tax Concentration students must begin the program in summer or fall semesters.
****October 15 for Spring/January, Summer, and for priority for Graduate Assistant opportunity consideration