Academics, opportunities and resources in the McCombs School of Business
One of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the country, the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to educating the business leaders of tomorrow while creating knowledge of critical significance for industry and society. With strength in all major business disciplines, the school is especially known for a strong record of job placement in finance, consulting, and marketing, and for innovative programs in technology, management, and accounting.
Start to learn more about the School of Business by reviewing the school’s Facts page and visiting the School’s Undergraduate Program site.
Business Program Rankings
Individual undergraduate programs in the School of Business have achieved the following national rankings according to U.S. News and World Report (8/2007):
#1 Accounting
#2 Marketing
#3 Management Information Systems
#5 Management
#6 Finance
#7 International Business
#7 Entrepreneurship
#9 Insurance/Risk Management
#10 Real Estate
Opportunities for Prospective Students
If you’re ready to learn firsthand about life as a Longhorn, you can schedule your campus visit around a Business Information Session and even a Business Honors Information Session. Search for open sessions and register for your visit online!
Or attend one of our programs for high school students:
Opportunities and Resources for Business Students
Freshman Business Association
The McCombs School’s Freshman Business Association (FBA) wants to help new freshmen find places and faces around campus.
Each year, incoming Business freshmen are recruited to participate in FBA, which offers social opportunities, career workshops and events, reminders about opportunities around campus and a semi-formal party just for McCombs School students.
Student Support
Ford Career Center – Sponsored by some of the biggest corporate names in business, the Ford Career Center assists UT Austin business students with career search skills, brings companies to campus for interviews with students and helps you land your dream job (or internship).
Business Study Abroad – Business students can see the world through a UT Austin-sponsored exchange or study abroad program.
Business Scholarships – Continuing business students (those who have completed their first year in the McCombs School) may apply for a variety of scholarship opportunities to help pay for their business education.
First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) – FIGs give new freshman students the chance to take several classes with a small group of other new business students, and you have 19 FIGs to choose from.
Business Student Organizations
McCombs students run 44 business-related organizations, from professional groups to major-specific clubs to social- and diversity-oriented societies. Through a partnership with the Frito-Lay Corporation, the School of Business has developed the Frito-Lay Student Leadership Center. Students have access to conference rooms, work space, offices and office equipment – everything they need to make their organizations a success.
Special Requirements
In addition to completing an application for admission, prospective business students should also learn about special application and program requirements for freshman applicants and transfer applicants.
Applying to Business
Looking for information about the majors offered by the University of Texas at Austin? Visit the Majors page for a list of freshman and transfer majors in each college and school, many with links to details about the program.
Think you’re ready to select business as your major choice? Learn about applying for freshman admission and transfer admission to the McCombs School of Business.
Updated 19 August 2008
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