The global economy is growing, and demand for talented business professionals is rising, making a BBA in General Business degree a smart investment. Whether you want to contribute to the success of a large company or start your own business, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge with a Bachelor of Business Administration or Five-Year BBA/MBA degree at UST.
The Cameron School of Business prepares you to solve real-world business problems through experiential learning. With training in soft skills including presenting, interviewing and writing effectively, you’ll develop an edge in the job market.
UST’s central location in the booming metropolis of Houston is a great asset in connecting with internship and career opportunities. A major world hub for the energy, medical and aerospace industries, Houston is home to 20 Fortune 500 companies.
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 business grads have found great jobs. With dozens of major organizations headquartered in Houston, our city is rich with career promise. A bachelor’s degree in business opens up a world of job opportunities in:
I want to start my own business, and at UST I’ve learned all the fundamentals of turning my ideas into a successful company.
Jakobi NunnSenior General Business Major, Entrepreneurship Minor | Founder and President, UST Game Changers Society
Why UST?Why UST?
Accessible Faculty
At UST, you’ll build personal connections with professors and work with a faculty advisor for your entire academic journey. Professors are available to answer questions not just about assignments, but about your big-picture goals as well.
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.
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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. Mario Enzler Dean, Cameron School of Business, Professor
Slide 2: Dr. Ulyses Balderas Director, Study Abroad Program;
Director, Latin American Studies Program;
Associate Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 3: Dr. Sidika Bayram Associate Professor
Slide 4: Dr. Yiying Cheng Assistant Professor of Finance
Slide 5: Dr. Samuel Condic Associate Professor; Endowed Chair of Business Ethics
Slide 6: Dr. Rebecca Dowden Program Director; Associate of Applied Science Program
Slide 7: Prof. Ramon Fernandez Tenured Assistant Professor of Accounting
Slide 8: Dr. Beena George Chief Innovation Officer
Slide 9: Dr. Lynn Godwin Associate Professor
Slide 10: Dr. Marina Grau Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 11: Dr. Sujin Horwitz Professor
Slide 12: Dr. John Leavins Tenure Professor of Accounting: Chair, Accounting
Slide 13: Dr. Roger Morefield Associate Professor
Slide 14: Dr. Elham Mousavidin Associate Professor of Management; Chair, Management & Marketing
Slide 15: Dr. Daniel Perez Associate Professor
Slide 16: Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs; Tenured Professor of Accounting
Slide 17: Dr. David Schein Associate Dean; Director of Graduate Programs; Tenured Professor
Slide 18: Dr. Hassan Shirvani Professor
Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics
Slide 19: Dr. John Simms Associate Professor
Slide 20: Dr. Michele Simms Tenured Professor of Management; Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing
Slide 21: Dr. Richard Sindelar Director, Center for International Studies;
Director, Distinguished Diplomat Program;
Assistant Professor, Center for International Studies
Slide 22: 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 23: Dr. John Story Tenured Associate Professor of Marketing
Slide 24: Dr. Joe Ueng Tenured Professor of Finance; Chair: Economics and Finance; Cullen Endowed Chair of Finance
Slide 25: 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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The University of St. Thomas is committed to meeting the financial aid needs of all applicants. We celebrate outstanding academic achievement and community involvement with a variety of scholarships, including several major-specific scholarships:
Explore the full spectrum of business disciplines, then choose three main areas of focus for advanced work, from accounting to finance, leadership and more.
If you’re ambitious, the five-year BBA/MBA degree is a very attractive option. Your senior year, you’ll take undergrad and graduate courses concurrently. Learn the fundamentals of business and build upon them with advanced graduate studies.
For currently enrolled BBA students who wish to enter the 5-year BBA/MBA program to receive both an undergraduate and graduate degree, please contact csbaction@stthom.edu or call 713-525-2100 to make sure you have all the prerequisites necessary to enter the program. Once all requirements are met, you will need to complete the UST Graduate Application to enter the program.
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