Often called the language of business, accounting is a critical business discipline. Every organization relies on a good number cruncher's knowledge to transform financial information into a format that’s easy to understand.
If you’re an organized, detailed-oriented problem-solver who enjoys working with numbers, accounting may be a great choice for you. Demand for skilled accountants is on the rise, and it’s a solid choice with excellent career prospects.
UST’s central location in the thriving city of Houston means you’ll find a broad spectrum of internship and job opportunities. Whether you want to be an accountant for an established company or an innovative startup, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Your success hinges on many factors, including the relationships you build with others in the business community. As a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, you'll have unparalleled networking opportunities:
Celt Coffee Hour
Engage with industry professionals in a round-table discussion and debate.
Business Symposium
Annual conference connecting you with alumni and leading Houston business experts.
Career Day
Panel discussions with alumni and executives on how to best leverage a degree from UST.
Exploring Businesses
Visit organizations and hear from employees developing and executing business strategies.
Consulting Projects
Work as a consultant on business issues and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
Guest Speakers
Every semester, guest speakers join classes to provide insights and expertise.
20
Fortune 500 Companies
IN HOUSTON
Source: Greater Houston Partnership
$67,710
Annual Median Wage
FOR U.S. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL JOBS
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017
#1
Metro Area in U.S.
FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH POTENTIAL
Source: Business Facilities' annual ranking report, 2018
Connect With Houston’s Best CompaniesConnect With Houston’s Best Companies
These are just a few of the companies where UST accounting grads have found great jobs. With dozens of major organizations headquartered in Houston, our city is rich with career promise. An accounting degree opens up a world of job opportunities in:
UST gave me good direction at a time when I really needed it, challenged me and taught me how to be successful.
Kirk Monroe, MBA, CPAPresident, Lightning Step Technologies | BBA and MBA Accounting, 2008
Why UST?Why UST?
Accessible Faculty
UST professors truly care about the success of their students, in the classroom and in their careers. You’ll build personal connections with faculty and work with the same advisor for your entire academic journey.
Experiential Learning
Through role play, games, interviewing and research, presenting, writing vision statements, and working with local businesses to develop strategy, you’ll cement your understanding of business theory for application in the professional world.
Quality Instruction
Many Cameron School of Business professors hold the highest degree in their field, and professional certifications. Many have practiced in their area of expertise. Get a global business perspective learning from seasoned faculty.
Go Beyond Business As Usual
UST is Houston’s only Catholic university, and Catholic social values form the foundation of our core curriculum. We respect the life and dignity of the human person, and believe in contributing to the common good. You'll learn how to engage in capitalism with a conscience, weighing the moral implications of your decisions.
Even in business classes, you’re welcome to talk about big topics, from ethics to religion. We discuss current events, including business impact, community responsibility and how we can improve conditions in the future. Many of our graduates are driving positive transformation through their work in the business world.
Faculty
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Dean, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies
Director, Taiwan & East Asia Studies Program
Fayez Sarofim – Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Chair in International Studies
Tenured Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 1: Dr. Ulyses Balderas Director, Study Abroad Program
Director, Latin American Studies Program
Associate Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 2: Dr. Sidika Bayram Associate Professor
Slide 3: Dr. Yiying Cheng Assistant Professor of Finance
Slide 4: Dr. Samuel Condic Associate Professor; Endowed Chair of Business Ethics
Slide 5: Dr. Rebecca Dowden Program Director; Associate of Applied Science Program
Slide 6: Prof. Ramon Fernandez Tenured Assistant Professor of Accounting
Slide 7: Dr. Beena George Chief Innovation Officer
Slide 8: Dr. Lynn Godwin Associate Professor
Slide 9: Dr. Marina Grau Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 10: Dr. Sujin Horwitz Professor
Slide 11: Dr. John Leavins Tenure Professor of Accounting: Chair, Accounting
Slide 12: Dr. Roger Morefield Associate Professor
Slide 13: Dr. Elham Mousavidin Associate Professor of Management; Chair, Management & Marketing
Slide 14: Dr. Daniel Perez Associate Professor
Slide 15: Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs; Tenured Professor of Accounting
Slide 16: Dr. David Schein Associate Dean; Director of Graduate Programs; Tenured Professor
Slide 17: Dr. Hassan Shirvani Professor
Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics
Slide 18: Dr. John Simms Associate Professor
Slide 19: Dr. Michele Simms Tenured Professor of Management; Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing
Slide 20: Mr. Richard Sindelar Director, Center for International Studies
Director, Distinguished Diplomat Program
Assistant Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 21: Dr. Hans Stockton Dean, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Global Studies
Director, Taiwan & East Asia Studies Program
Fayez Sarofim – Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Chair in International Studies
Tenured Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 22: Dr. John Story Tenured Associate Professor of Marketing
Slide 23: Dr. Joe Ueng Tenured Professor of Finance; Chair: Economics and Finance; Cullen Endowed Chair of Finance
Slide 24: Dr. Shuoyang Zhang Tenured Associate Professor of Marketing
With a student to faculty ratio of just 11:1 and an online success coach for every undergraduate student, you’ll get the personal attention you need to maximize your potential. Secure your future now at UST.
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Get a broad base of knowledge in accounting theory and practice in the undergraduate accounting program, and you’ll be well-prepared to be a corporate, nonprofit or government accounting professional. If you do not plan to sit for the CPA exam, the BBA is a good choice. If you’re interested in public accounting and planning to take the CPA exam, you can fulfill the requirements with our BBA/MBA or MS in Accounting degree.
The five-year BBA/MBA in Accounting offers ambitious students an attractive option for earning a bachelor’s degree and MBA in one program. Your senior year, you’ll take undergrad and graduate courses concurrently. With the BBA/MBA degree, you can fulfill the requirements to take the CPA exam.
