BBA in General Business Degree

Female undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration student at University of St. Thomas - Houston Cameron School of Business 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.

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Your SuccessYour Success

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 — 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.

Celts exploring businesses — Exploring Businesses
Visit organizations and hear from employees developing and executing business strategies.

Consulting projects — Consulting Projects
Work as a consultant on business issues and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.

Guest speakers — Guest Speakers
Every semester, guest speakers join classes to provide insights and expertise.

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Fortune 500 Companies

IN HOUSTON

Source: Greater Houston Partnership

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$67,710

Annual Median Wage

FOR U.S. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL JOBS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017

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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

University of St. Thomas - Houston company logos for general business grads 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:

Banking and finance
Insurance
Management
Marketing and market research
Real estate
Sales and promotion

What can I do with a business degree?

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 Nunn Senior General Business Major, Entrepreneurship Minor | Founder and President, UST Game Changers Society

Why UST?Why UST?

Accessible Faculty

Female student and Dr. Beena George, Dean of University of St. Thomas - Houston Cameron School of Business

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

University of St. Thomas - Houston undergraduate business students

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

Two female students at computer with business professor Dr. Hassan Shirvani at the University of St. Thomas - Houston

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

University of St. Thomas - Houston Cameron School of Business group of students and professors 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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Slide 1: Dr. Sukran Atadeniz Visiting Professor
Slide 2: Dr. Ulyses Balderas Associate Professor
Slide 3: Dr. Sidika Bayram Associate Professor
Slide 4: Dr. Yiying Cheng Assistant Professor
Slide 5: Dr. Samuel Condic Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 6: Dr. Rebecca Dowden Visiting Assistant Professor
Slide 7: Prof. Ramon Fernandez Assistant Professor
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 Professor Chair, Accounting
Slide 12: Mr. Charles Lewis Visiting Instructor
Slide 13: Dr. Roger Morefield Associate Professor
Slide 14: Dr. Elham Mousavidin Assistant Professor
Slide 15: Dr. Daniel Perez Assistant Professor
Slide 16: Dr. Vinita Ramaswamy Associate Dean and Professor
Slide 17: Dr. David Schein Associate Professor and Director of CSB Graduate Programs
Slide 18: Dr. Margaret Shelton Associate Professor
Slide 19: Dr. Hassan Shirvani Professor Cullen Foundation Chair in Economics
Slide 20: Dr. John Simms Associate Professor
Slide 21: Dr. Michele Simms Professor
Slide 22: Mr. Richard Sindelar Assistant Professor
Slide 23: Dr. Hans Stockton Professor Interim Dean of Arts & Sciences
Slide 24: Dr. John Story Associate Professor
Slide 25: Dr. Debby Su Assistant Professor
Slide 26: Dr. Pooya Tabesh Assistant Professor
Slide 27: Dr. Mark Turner Professor
Slide 28: Dr. C. Joe Ueng Professor; Chair, Finance & DIS Cullen Chair of Finance
Slide 29: Dr. Shuoyang Zhang Associate Professor