Honors to Graduate Pathway Program

The Honors to Graduate Pathway Program is designed for high-achieving marketing honors students interested in advanced professional development, graduate education, and faculty-mentored research.
The program provides students with a structured pathway to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree within an accelerated five-year timeline.

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program highlights

Accelerated Graduate Coursework

Complete graduate-level coursework while enrolled as an undergraduate.

Professional and Research Pathways

Choose from MBA, MSMRA, or PhD in Marketing pathway options.

Priority Graduate Admission

Receive conditional early assurance and waive the GRE/GMAT requirement with a minimum 3.75 GPA.

Enhanced Scholarship Opportunities

Access additional scholarships at the graduate level.

Pathway Structure

Upon completion of the undergraduate degree from the Honors College, students will matriculate into the graduate program. Students must successfully complete Honors requirements for graduation to matriculate.

Students in this pathway can take up to six credit hours toward completion of the graduate degree of their choice.

MBA

ISQS 5345 & BECO 5310 or BLAW 5390

MSMRA

MKT 5360 & ISQS 5345

PhD in Marketing

ISQS 5345 & MKT 5372 (offered in spring only) or MKT 5370 (offered in fall only)

supporting your success

Rawls Career Management Center

The Rawls Career Management Center (CMC) offers personalized support to help you explore career paths, connect with top employers, and develop the skills needed for career advancement in marketing.

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Techsan Connection

The Techsan Connection platform allows you to network with Texas Tech alumni and industry professionals to further boost your career prospects.

admissions

The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree. We will work closely with you to ensure your application process is personal, simple and successful.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be Honors College marketing majors in good standing who have completed at least 90 undergraduate credit hours – or will have earned at least 90 undergraduate credit hours by the start of the fall term – and have demonstrated strong academic performance and interest in leadership, research, or graduate study.

Application materials include: