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The full-time MBA program at The University of Texas at Austin develops business

leaders who aspire to make a difference in society. Through a flexible curriculum and

an array of hands-on opportunities, students customize their education to develop

a skill set designed specifically for their career goals. Situated in vibrant Austin, TX,

our top-ranked MBA program thrives on the city’s entrepreneurial mindset and

dynamic business environment – not to mention its reputation as a fabulous place

to both work and play. We invite you to become a part of our MBA community and

discover how the Texas MBA can help you chart your path to success.

About the Texas MBA

Hike & Bike TrailRunners, bikers and dog walkers all enjoy

this path along the Lower Colorado River (Lady

Bird Lake to Austinites). A memorial to Austin’s

beloved son, Stevie Ray Vaughan, stands on the

banks of Auditorium Shores, where he held a

number of concerts. Photo – ACVB / Dan Harron

Capitol Building 181 Texas state

legislatures fill the capitol building and walk on the

seals of the six nations that have ruled over Texas,

featured on the rotunda floor.

UT Tower The tower is usually lit

white at night, but for special occasions, such

as an athletic victory or graduation, the tower

is illuminated in orange.

Barton Springs Fed by underground springs,

Barton Springs remains a constant 68 degrees and is a

great place to escape a Texas summer.

Skyline Austin architecture continues to reach for the skies,

but still remains grounded in creativity; like City Hall which

features a 49-foot “armadillo tail.”

Stubb’s Bar-B-Q An international music venue featuring down-home

barbeque, Stubb’s is one of the best and biggest outdoor concert halls in Austin.

Stubb’s features the finest brisket in town and a gospel brunch every Sunday.

Absolutely Austin

Austin ActivitiesThere’s always something happening in Austin. If you’re

looking for an early morning cup of joe, an afternoon shopping

spree, or a late night horror movie marathon – you’ll be able to

find it in Austin.Once a year, Austinites gather together

for these special events. Most of them

will attract a significant amount of out-

of-town guests as well. From music to art

to sports to just plain fun, these annual

events cover all aspects of Austin.

• South by Southwest

• Austin City Limits Music Festival

• Capitol 10K

• Carnaval Brasileiro

• Zilker Park Kite Festival

• Austin Gay and Lesbian

Film Festival

• East Austin Studio Tours

• Blue Genie Art Bizarre

• Eeyore’s Birthday Party

• Fun Fun Fun Fest

• Maker Faire

• Austin Air Guitar Tournament

• Out of Bounds Improv Fest

• Hairy Man Festival and 5K

Alamo Drafthouse The Alamo Drafthouse is the #1 Movie

Theater in the Nation according to Entertainment Weekly. Whether you’re

taking in a free horror flick on Terror Tuesdays or eating a 12 course hobbit

feast while watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Alamo Drafthouse

gives movie-going a new spin.

6th Street 6th St. is the heart of downtown Austin.

You can hear the beat pumping from the clubs, pubs,

and live music venues that line both sides of the street.

South Congress Home to eclectic vintage

stores, fine art galleries, and clothing boutiques, South

Congress is the perfect location to shop away a day. On

the first Thursday of every month, shops stay open late

while vendors, artists, and musicians line the street.

Vino Vino You can hone your palate

with a big cab at this neighborhood wine

bar and walk away with a bottle or two of

your favorite selection.

Jo’s Hot Coffee With the number

of coffeehouses in Austin, you’re never very

far from getting your caffeine fix. Most of the

cafés in town offer a comfortable place to

study and free Wi-Fi. Photo – Lauri Johnston

Live Music Stevie Ray Vaughan,

Janis Joplin, Willie Nelson, and Spoon have all

called Austin home. You can see live music any

night of the week in Austin, usually without a

cover charge. Photo – ACVB / Andy Schrader

East Side ShowroomHalf artist gallery, half social gather place,

The Eastside Showroom mixes its intimate

size with grand spirits. Photo – Aimee Wenske

Swimming at

Barton Springs

Breakfast

at Maria’s

Taco Xpress

Hiking on

the Greenbelt

Window shopping

in SoCo

Visit to the

Blanton Museum

Studying at

Spider House

Running on the

Hike & Bike Trail

Drinks at The

East Side Showroom

Dancing at The

Broken Spoke

Movie and dinner

at the Alamo

Drafthouse

Late night queso

at Kerbey Lane

Your

Week

end

BYOB at Peter

Pan Mini-Golf

Food & CultureWith one of the highest number of restaurants per capita in the United States,

you can find Tex-Mex and barbeque on almost any corner in Austin, but you

don’t have to look too hard to spot five-star restaurants or your favorite ethnic

cuisine. When you’re finished eating, you can head over to one of Austin’s

museums or theater productions for an evening show.

Amy’s Ice Cream Watch the acrobatic scoop

slinging of Amy’s employees and marvel at the amazing taste

of gummy bears crushed into their signature Mexican vanilla.

Driskill Grill An award-winning

team of chefs carefully selects the menu for this

five-star dining room. Housed in the landmark

Driskill Hotel, the Driskill Grill combines a grand

atmosphere with delicious entrees. Photo – ACVB

Barbeque Barbeque is an art form in Austin.

Each barbeque joint will most likely have their own

smoking pit and sauce. It’s best to try them all to find

your favorite. Photo – Tosh Brown

Kerbey Lane A local favorite,

Kerbey Lane is open 24 hours, 7 days a

week. They serve over 150 gallons of their

trademark Kerbey queso every week.

Photo – Davis Ayer

Farmers’ Market The Austin Farmers’ Market is a 100%

local, growers-only market. Enjoy chef

demos, children’s activities, and live

music as you stroll through rows of fresh

produce. Photo – Sustainable Food Center

East Austin Studio Tour Once a year local artists throw open their studio

doors to the general public. This free, self-guided

tour includes more than 200 artists in the Austin

community. Photo – Donald S. Mason Jr.

Austin Bike Zoo Have you ever seen a 80’

long rattlesnake bike or a 17’ tall butterfly trike? You will

at the Austin Bike Zoo.

The Blanton Museum of Art One of the foremost university art

museums in the country, the Blanton Museum of Art features over 18,000 works

from Europe, the United States and Latin America in its permanent collection.

Lyndon B. Johnson Library Learn about

the Kennedy assassination, the civil rights movement, and

Vietnam from the ex-President’s point of view. You can also

view exquisite gifts of state and a life size Oval Office replica.

Getting Around TownIf you’re car-less in Austin, there are plenty of ways to get around.

According to Prevention Magazine, Austin is one of the best walking

cities in the country. Whether it’s by foot, bike, pedicab, rail or car,

Austin is a town to be explored.

Day Trips Austin might feel like a world unto itself, but it is surrounded by

many natural and man-made wonders. Just a short drive outside

of Austin can lead to new adventures and thrilling experiences.

Jacob’s Well Believed to be the longest underwater cave in

Texas, the natural spring waters of Jacob’s Well not only make a lovely

summer getaway, they source many other swimming holes and rivers.

Tubing Whether it’s braving the rapids of the Guadalupe

or enjoying the lazy float of the Comal, tubing with a pack of

friends and a six pack is a summer tradition in Texas.

Enchanted Rock Located about 75 miles outside

of Austin, Enchanted Rock is a prime location for camping,

hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and star gazing.

• Pedernales State Park

• Kayaking on the Neches River

• Inner Space Cavern

• Fiesta in San Antonio

• Waterskiing on Lake Travis

• Luckenbach

• McKinney Falls State Park

• Hill Country Wine Tours

• Hamilton Pool

• Lost Maples State Park

• Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas

• Schlitterbahn Waterpark

• Exotic Animal Safari

• Historic Georgetown

• Dr. Pepper Factory

Biking Bike lanes on many main roads make biking one

of the easiest ways to get around the large UT campus. If your

bike happens to breakdown, the non-profit Austin Yellow Bike

Project will help you repair it.

Austin CarShare For a small fee you can have the

convenience of owning a car without the hassle of trying to park

in the city. Pick up groceries, go furniture shopping, or drive to the

hill country – all without the cost of actually owning a car.

Capital Metro University of Texas students are

able to ride all bus lines for free. With special UT shuttles,

express services to the airport and late night safety rides,

you can get almost anywhere in Austin on the bus. The soon-

to-board commuter MetroRail will help connect downtown

Austin to outlying areas with future expansions expected.

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Bragging Rights

Hyde ParkOriginally a streetcar suburb of Austin, Hyde Park’s proximity

to UT makes it a favorite region for graduate students to live.

Mid-century bungalows and quaint, local shops give this

section of Austin a real neighborhood feel.

DowntownMixed-use condos and high-rise apartments allow residents

to be walking distance from the center of the city. As Austin

continues to grow upwards, people who live downtown will

find more restaurants, recreation, and retail on their block and

in their building.

South CongressCreative and trendy only hint at the vibe of SoCo. You can shop

at Blackmail (a store dealing in exclusively black clothing) for

that little black dress, eat an El Presidente taco (named after Bill

Clinton, who occasionally stops in) at Guero’s, and grab a drink

at the historic Continental Club.

CampusPeople here bleed orange. At the heart of UT, campus-area living

gives you a location close to your classes as well as a number of

parks, grocery stores, diners, coffeehouses, and shops.

ClarksvilleClarksville is a quiet neighborhood with all the amenities of urban

living. You’ll find Whole Foods’ landmark store, BookPeople and

Waterloo Records (one of the best independent record stores in

the country) all on the same corner.

East AustinEast Austin offers the most varied housing options: artists,

musicians, and young professionals live in new construction built

where the old airport used to be, in officer’s quarters previously

inhabited by Air Force brass, and in renovated bungalows of various

vintages — while still being close to campus and downtown.

With all the green space, fascinating history, diverse culture, and

downright weirdness, it’s no wonder that Austinites hold a special

place in their hearts for this city. Other people seem to like it too.

East Side Showroom – 1100 E. 6th St., eastsideshowroom.com

Capitol Building – Congress Ave. & 11th St.

Stubb’s Bar-B-Q – 801 Red River St., stubbsaustin.com

Alamo Drafthouse • Ritz – 320 E. 6th St., drafthouse.com

Farmers’ Market – 4th St. & Guadalupe, austinfarmersmarket.org

Hike & Bike Trail Entrance – S. First St.

Barton Springs – 2201 Barton Springs Rd.

Whole Foods Landmark Store – 525 N. Lamar Blvd., wholefoodsmarket.com

Waterloo Records – 600 N. Lamar Blvd., waterloorecords.com

The Blanton Museum of Art – 2 San Jacinto Blvd., blantonmuseum.org

McCombs School of Business – 2100 Speedway Ave., mba.mccombs.utexas.edu

Kerbey Lane – 2606 Guadalupe St., kerbeylanecafe.com

Spider House Café – 2908 Fruth St., spiderhousecafe.com

Jo’s Hot Coffee – 1300 S. Congress Ave., joscoffee.com

New Bohemia – 1606 S. Congress Ave., newbohemiaaustin.com

Austin Neighborhoods