Welcome from Dean Murray

Welcome to the Bachelor of Business Administration program at the McCombs School of Business. The Texas BBA Program has outstanding faculty and staff who are committed to providing exceptional academic instruction, a rigorous curriculum, enhanced advising, career planning, and student support services to all of our students.

McCombs has a unique legacy of fostering strong student involvement and leadership development. The value of each student's education is directly related to his or her commitment of time and effort to fully participate inside and outside the classroom. We encourage every student to make the most of their McCombs experience through co-curricular activities including:

• Expanding their global perspective through studying abroad
• Becoming involved in student organizations
• Attending lectures, company field trips, and conferences
• Engaging in community service projects within Austin
• Connecting with faculty outside the classroom

The students, faculty and staff of The Texas BBA Program are committed to uphold and act upon the following values:

• Achieve Excellence
• Act With Integrity
• Appreciate Difference
• Be Accountable
• Develop Community
• Lifelong Learning
• Practice Leadership

The Texas BBA program, the McCombs School, and the greater university uphold a high commitment to honor and ethics. Our purpose is to prepare the next generation of individuals who will act responsibly, improve quality of life for themselves and others, and serve the communities in which they live and work. This foundation of ethical behavior is essential to the disciplined culture of excellence that exemplifies our students, our faculty, and our alumni.

I am constantly amazed by the enthusiasm and initiative of our undergraduate students, many of whom already have leadership experience when they arrive—some even have their own businesses! It is a challenge to run one of the largest and best undergraduate business programs in the country, but our phenomenal students make it all worthwhile. Hook 'em!