Contact Information
Office of the Dean
(713) 743-4600
Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs
(713) 743-4600
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Business Programs
(713) 743-4912
Associate Dean, Graduate and Professional Programs
(713) 743-4370
Associate Dean of Research
(713) 743-3661
Associate Dean, Career and Industry Engagement
(832) 842-6121
Master of Science in Accountancy Program
(713) 743-5936
Master of Science in Finance Program
(713) 743-0700
Master of Science in Global Energy Leadership Program
(713) 743-0700
Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program
(713) 743-0700
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Program
(713) 743-0700
Master of Science in Marketing Program
(713) 743-0700
Graduate Professional Programs Office
(713) 743-0700
Office of Undergraduate Business Programs
(713) 743-4900
Bauer Division of Technology
(713) 743-4871
Department of Accountancy and Taxation
(713) 743-4696
Department of Decision and Information Sciences
(713) 743-4747
Department of Finance
(713) 743-4755
Department of Management and Leadership
(713) 743-4660
Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship
(713) 743-4555
Interim Dean:
Praveen Kumar, Ph.D., Stanford University
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs:
Thomas J. George, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Business Programs:
Frank W. Kelley, M.A., McNeese State University
Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Programs:
Leiser Silva, Ph.D., London School of Economics and Political Science
Associate Dean of Research:
Vanessa Patrick-Ralhan, Ph.D., University of Southern Califronia
Associate Dean for Career and Industry Engagement:
Jamie K. Belinne, M.S., Loyola University-New Orleans
Executive Director, Academic Affairs (Chief Business Officer):
Sara Brown, M.B.A., University of Houston
Director of Registration and Academic Records:
Mary Rendon Gould, M.A., Boston University
General Information
The C.T. Bauer College of Business offers master’s degree programs that have an emphasis in business and administration, and a doctoral program in which students may concentrate in one of several business administration disciplines.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a fully-accredited curriculum that prepares students with the professional skills necessary to manage within a modern global business. The degree program emphasizes practices that benefit the individual, the organization, and the social and economic environment. In addition, the curriculum requires students to master topics in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production, quantitative methods, computer applications, management, and corporate strategy and policies.
While there are several thousand educational institutions granting graduate degrees in management, the University of Houston is one of approximately 620 colleges whose master’s program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB International).
Admission to the MBA program is open to qualified applicants who have bachelor’s degrees from recognized colleges or universities, regardless of the undergraduate field of study. Because Houston is a dynamic business center, the Houston MBA program provides the flexibility necessary to accommodate a wide range of student needs and also gives students extensive opportunities to network with their classmates, enhancing their experience in the program. The Professional MBA is designed for fully employed students who wish to pursue their education in the evening, without interrupting their career. The Full Time MBA program is available to students who can make a full-time commitment to their education, and encourages internships, networking opportunities and other co-curricular programming and activities to enhance or transition their careers.
The Executive program option for the MBA degree is designed for more experienced applicants with substantial professional experience. The program includes the same course requirements and contact hours as the MBA curriculum, with a series of executive enrichment activities for participants. The program’s objectives are to prepare participants for undertaking managerial assignments that require a heightened level of responsibility, a sharpening of the participant’s managerial skills, and an increased understanding of the political, social, and economic forces that affect an executive’s future. Two programs are offered: Global Leadership and Global Energy. The two program options provide opportunities for educational enhancement without an interruption to the students’ professional careers.
A number of joint master’s degree programs are offered which may be pursued on a part- or full-time basis. Other programs at the University of Houston that may be combined with the Master of Business Administration include the Doctor of Jurisprudence (MBA/JD), BS Industrial Engineering BSE/MBA, the MS in Industrial Engineering (MSIA/MBA), the Master of Hospitality Management (MBA/MHM), the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD/MBA) and the Master of Social Work (MBA/MSW).
The Master of Science in Accountancy program is for students who plan to concentrate in the fields of financial, managerial, and tax accounting. The degree provides a balanced background in a variety of business areas, as well as specific competencies in accountancy and taxation. Students’ degree plans are structured to complement their previous academic backgrounds. Students who are interested in this degree, but who have career and time constraints, may complete the program by attending on a part-time, evening basis.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics program will differentiate graduates by enabling them to be experts in analytic thinking and big-data management. Analytic thinkers are those who do well in testing their business and decision-making beliefs with real evidence and data analysis. Big-data managers are not only database engineers, but also those who understand data science and have the expertise in handling and managing data-mining/machine-learning (DM/ML) analytics project lifecycles. The program offers two tracks: Data Analytics and Data Management. The core courses will cover the foundation topics that emphasize analytical and data management skills, and the elective courses will enable students to develop specialized skills in focused business areas such as Energy, Marketing, Finance, Real Estate, Healthcare, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management. The two-course Capstone Practicum sequence will give students hands-on experience by enabling them to work on a business-defined problem that focuses on data management and/or analytics, with the learning goals including how to develop strategies for data analytics and data management, lead analytics projects, and manage analytics teams.
The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program is designed to help students progress toward goals of starting or improving businesses. Students cover topics such as how much funding is needed to start or grow a business, the most likely sources of funding, and how to manage the financial performance of the business. Students also take electives to develop skills of personal interest and receive individualized guidance as they move toward their goals.
The Master of Science in Finance is a fully accredited program designed to provide a focused, intensive course of study in security valuation, trading and corporate financial management. Coursework is designed for both working professionals and full-time students who are interested in careers in finance, preparing students for the increasingly complex and technical world facing finance professionals. The program curriculum is aimed at the needs of the financial professional and provides an excellent background for all levels of the CFA examinations.
The Master of Science in Global Energy Leadership program exploits the city of Houston as the “energy capital of the world.” The program focuses on the business of energy and effective management skills. Coursework in the program includes areas such as upstream economics, petrochemical and refining economics, energy value chain, human resource management in the oil and gas industry, strategic management in the oil and gas industry, energy trading, and energy supply chain management. The program curriculum is aimed at professionals who want a graduate degree focused on effective management in the energy industry.
The Master of Science in Sales Leadership program is designed to help salespeople and sales managers advance to executive leadership positions in sales organizations through cutting edge skills and knowledge ranging from leadership skills to effective use of technology and analytics.
The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program addresses the network of business functions that enable companies to create, produce, and deliver products and services. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing business discipline being driven by advanced applications of information technology and the important role of supply chain management in an increasingly global economy. With global operations becoming more complex, companies in manufacturing, innovation, retail, transportation, and technology, along with the consulting firms that service them, find themselves in need of professionals with supply chain expertise. The program is a structured with required courses the supply chain core (SCM concepts, demand and supply integration, strategic management, process analysis and design, logistics management, project management), supply chain analytics (supply chain analytics, enterprise operations, quantitative analysis, and basic programming), and a capstone project course.
The Master of Science in Marketing program allows students to develop skills that will push them forward in marketing careers. Students can strengthen their skills in traditional brand and product management, including new product development and technology commercialization. Students can also build specialized skills in areas such as marketing analytics, digital/interactive marketing, or business to business sales and marketing.
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program is targeted to develop professionals in the areas of database administration, network and computer system administration, software development, information security analysis, web development, and computer and information systems management. The program consists of required courses in systems analysis and design, object-oriented programming, database management systems, project management, client server technology and the administration of MIS. Electives are offered in a wide array of areas, such as open source systems, cloud and collaboration, user experience essentials IT auditing, network security and infrastructure, predictive analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise operations.
The Online Master of Science in Management and Leadership is designed to improve the marketability of undergraduates who have earned degrees in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences by providing them with fundamental knowledge of business and management skills. Focusing on the soft skills that top candidates need to possess in the workforce, the MS in Management and Leadership teaches students how to lead by using a personal approach in a modern professional environment. The program consists of required courses in organizational behavior, ethical leadership, strategic analysis, managerial decision making, human resource management, effective negotiations and leadership development. Electives are offered in a wide array of areas, such as diversity management, virtual teams, legal environment of management, people analytics, organizational power and politics.
The college also grants a Doctor of Philosophy degree in six areas within business administration: accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. The doctoral program is strongly oriented toward research, and it endeavors to educate teacher-scholars capable of expanding the frontier of knowledge in these disciplines.
Students who have bachelor’s degrees from recognized colleges or universities, regardless of the undergraduate field of study, may apply for admission to the Ph.D. program. Degree programs that suit the research interest of candidates are planned by graduate advisory committees within students’ major areas. Although doctoral candidates have individualized degree plans, the college usually requires four years of course work, research, and teaching from all candidates who enter the program. The doctoral program requires full-time enrollment.
The Bauer College Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) program was developed with today’s business leader in mind. This practice-oriented doctoral program consists of a cutting-edge curriculum built on the research tools, advanced critical thinking skills, and the change-based mindset leaders need to meet the demands and challenges of an increasingly complex business landscape. It is an accredited degree, with scheduling options that will meet both professional and development needs of managers and executives. The executive DBA program at the Bauer College of Business recruits talented experienced professionals who are then educated, trained, and mentored in a supportive research environment. Drawing on the expertise and diverse research interests of the Bauer faculty, our DBA students translate their research skills and insights into real-world solutions that will advance their executive careers.
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