Texas Honors Electrical and Computer Engineering and Business (ECB)

• About

  At Texas ECB, students hone two of the most in-demand skills, and much more. This program combines the interdisciplinary field of electrical and computer engineering with the problem-solving and organizational skills of a business major. In two of the top ranked national undergraduate programs, students participate in hands-on labs and group projects, learning to solve complex engineering problems with real-world applications while taking a human-centered and future-focused mindset. 

  Students will graduate with both a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and a bachelor’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and must be accepted to both programs.

• Eligibility

  Freshmen only, students may apply first choice ECE or McCombs. Second choice major must be either ECE or McCombs. 

  Admissions to the ECB program is limited to a small number of high-performing students who are chosen on a competitive basis. Students selected for the program will have demonstrated exceptional potential for success in both engineering and business. Admission decisions are made by the ECB committee. Students enter the program as a freshman. 

• Application Process

  The ECB program has its own admissions criteria and requirements that supplement the standard admissions requirements for the Cockrell School of Engineering, Canfield BHP, and UT Austin. Students will apply to the dual degree program in parallel with their application to UT Austin, the Cockrell School of Engineering, and the McCombs School of Business. 

  Students entering the university as freshmen may apply to the ECB program by completing a separate online application available through the UT Austin Office of Admissions. The committee considers the student's SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores, high school rank, preparatory courses, extracurricular activities, evidence of leadership ability, and other objective criteria.