Majors | McCombs School of Business

While all Texas BBAs receive the tools needed to excel in the world of business, focusing your efforts in one of our 10 majors gives you an additional collection of specialized skills that will set you apart from the crowd. Take a peek at our individual majors and see which ones interest you the most.

Accounting

Accounting

Accounting students laughing at a table in the atrium Join the undergraduate accounting program that's been ranked #1 in the nation 7 years in a row!

Texas BBA Accounting students are prepared for a wide array of professional opportunities, and are a perfect fit for positions in a variety of businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting is a degree with 360 degrees of possibilities: every field from the arts to charity to sports to international business needs the insight of an accountant to make decisions and formulate strategy.

What Will I Learn

Students in the Accounting major will learn:

To prepare and examine financial records
Financial analysis techniques
Profound knowledge of business transactions
To present financial statements to assist in decision making
To ensure that financial statements comply with laws/regulations
Tax return preparation

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Accounting majors can be found working in careers like:

Accountant
Associate Consultant
Banking Analyst
Financial Analyst
Staff Auditor
Tax Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I was drawn to accounting because it is at the exciting crossroads of economics, law, and all other aspects of business. Accountants tell the company's story of how they used their tools (like marketing, product costs, financing methods, employee benefits, etc.) during the past year. It's kind of like making a recipe for success."

-Ally Newman, BBA '13

BHP

BHP

The Business Honors Program (BHP) is modeled after case-based MBA programs. BHP offers students a close-knit community, small class sizes, close interaction with McCombs faculty, and a challenging, accelerated curriculum. Robust programming and dedicated advisors provide students with personalized attention and unique opportunities.

What Will I Learn

BHP gives you a strong foundation in business and encourages you to excel in any area you choose. Choose to follow a traditional business path by majoring in areas such as finance or marketing, or major in disciplines outside of business such as premed, economics, Spanish, or Plan II.

What Kind of Job Will I Get

BHP graduates go on to some of the best grad schools in the nation and can be found in careers like:

Business/Financial Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Global Risk Management Consultant
Business Technology Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"Along with top-tier business education, the BHP provides students with an incredible community where they can create friendships which will last a lifetime."

-Neal Makkar, BBA/BHP '15

Finance

Finance

The Texas BBA Finance major is ranked #5 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Finance focuses on how money moves from one place to another, and what that movement means for individuals and organizations world-wide. Graduates from the Texas BBA Finance program are highly sought by energy companies, real estate firms, small businesses, and many others.

What Will I Learn

Finance students will learn:

Analytical skills
Forecasting and budgeting
Return and risk assessment
The science behind money management at both large and small scales

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Finance majors often pursue careers like:

Investment Banking Analyst
Consultant
Financial Analyst
Advisory Associate
Market Research Analyst
Risk Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"Finance is a high caliber degree that provides you with a robust foundation for success in any sector. McCombs provides specific tracks such as energy and real estate finance, as well as the Financial Analyst Program which trains you for whatever field you're passionate about."

-Bekah Tayer, BBA '13

IMPA

IMPA

The Integrated Masters in Professional Accounting (iMPA) is a five year undergraduate/graduate program that allows McCombs students to graduate with both a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master in Professional Accounting. Application to the program is made at the end of the sophomore year. The Texas MPA program is one of the leading graduate accounting programs in the nation. It has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report and the Public Accounting Report for many years.

What Will I Learn

Students in the iMPA program will learn:

To prepare and examine financial records
Financial analysis techniques
Profound knowledge of business transactions
To present financial statements to assist in decision making
To ensure that financial statements comply with laws/regulations
Tax return preparation

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Accounting majors can be found working in careers like:

Accountant
Associate Consultant
Banking Analyst
Financial Analyst
Staff Auditor
Tax Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I love the challenging nature of the coursework in the MPA program. Most classes are based around cases, which allows students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world simulations. In turn, MPA students are significantly more prepared in regards to performance at internships."

-Anchor Ebanks, MPA '16

International Business >

International Business

International Business

The International Business (IB) program is ideal for students with a strong sense of adventure and a passion for learning about other cultures. You will gain a solid business education and an excellent understanding on how business organizations operate in an international environment.

What Will I Learn

An International Business degree offers you:

An integrated knowledge of one major world region
Overseas experience and language study
Deep knowledge of the latest business principles and theory
Specific understanding of how business operates on a global scale

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Graduates of the Texas BBA International Business program work as:

Consultant
Financial/Business Analyst
Human Capital Analyst
Leadership Development Program
Marketing Research Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"I love being an IB major in McCombs because it is a flexible major that provides you with skills that can be applicable to a variety of career paths. I feel this major has allowed me to grow into a global leader, which is a very hot commodity for small and larger corporations in this era of globalization. McCombs is a fabulous school and the professors who teach the variety of global business courses have a plethora of life experiences and a diverse set of cultural insights. And to top it all off, it is required in the International Business degree plan to study abroad — what’s not to enjoy about that?"

-Mercedes Ballard, BBA ‘15

Management

Management

The Texas BBA Management major is ranked #6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This major offers you a great deal of flexibility; graduates of the McCombs Management program will have skills and training that apply to all manners of business. With two tracks--the General Management track and the Consulting and Change Management track--the Texas BBA management major provides a perfect jumping block for a variety of career and education pursuits.

What Will I Learn

Management students learn how to:

Efficiently move a project from start to finish
Solve problems and promote cooperation
Streamline business processes
Implement and manage change

What Kind of Job Will I Get

Management majors can be found working in careers like:

Consultant
Business Delivery Specialist
Human Resources Representative
Project Analyst
Business Analyst
Recruiter

What Students Are Saying

"For me, Management is a way to consolidate multiple interests and various disciplines, applying current psychology and sociology to make business run better and to make people's lives happier, easier, and well-managed."

-Sara Saastamoinen, BBA '15

Management Information Systems (MIS) >

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Management Information Systems

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major focuses on technology’s role in all aspects of business. If you are comfortable in fast-paced, tech-heavy environment, you may be particularly well-suited to the growing fields MIS will prepare you for.

The Texas BBA MIS major is ranked #4 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

What Will I Learn

MIS students learn:

How to use information technology to solve business problems
Fundamental and advanced aspects of business and technical systems analysis
New applications for cutting-edge technologies
Problem solving and critical thinking skills

What Kind of Job Can I Get

MIS majors can be found working in careers like:

Business Analyst
Consultant
IT Analyst
IT Developer
Software Developer
System Analyst/Engineer
Technology Risk Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I love and chose Management Information Systems because of the vast amount of diverse opportunities it provides academically and professionally. The coursework for MIS does a great job of fostering not only analytic and critical thinking, but also creative as well. There is rarely just one correct answer to business problems; many may be correct, but which one is the most correct? This is what makes the curriculum difficult, but more importantly dynamic and extremely engaging."

-Dillon Mathers, BBA ‘15

Marketing

Marketing

The Texas BBA in Marketing, ranked #3 by U.S. News & World Report, prepares you to succeed in fast-paced marketing environments. Marketing students are on the cutting edge of the business world. Texas BBAs who enter the Marketing major are learning how all the data gathered about individuals and consumers in general is changing how goods and services are presented to the public.

What Will I Learn

Marketing students learn:

The latest and best practices in consumer relations
The attributes that make a brand successful
How the practice of buying and selling is changing in an increasingly digital world
To use data driven marketing

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Marketing majors move on to careers like:

Account Executive
Account Representative
Consultant
Assistant Buyer
Associate Product Manager
Business Analyst
Executive Trainee
Market Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"I like marketing because it deals with getting people to buy into a product, whether it's consumer or business to business. Marketing is what gets great ideas sold, and without it, a company would fail."

-Angela Morisette, BBA '15

Science and Technology Management (STM) >

Science and Technology Management (STM)

Science and Technology Management

The Science and Technology Management (STM) major focuses on taking new innovations from the idea stage to the marketplace. It is one of the only undergraduate programs of its kind and is best suited to students who are tech-savvy and excellent communicators.

STM students learn how to manage effectively in highly technical business environments. They take business classes at McCombs and engineering classes at the Cockrell School of Engineering

What Will I Learn

Students in the STM program will learn:

Every step in the process of bringing a product to market
How to identify a promising new technology
Management and marketing skills
Important communication and problem solving techniques

What Kind of Job Can I Get

STM graduates go on to careers like:

Consultant
Financial Analyst
Information System Analyst
Production and Logistics Manager
Technical Sales and Marketing

What Students Are Saying

"STM gives students the technical skills and the business acumen they need to be successful in the workforce. It's exactly the sort of well-rounded academic experience that I hoped to get from college."

-Kayla Messamore, BBA '14

Supply Chain Management >

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

Students in the Supply Chain Management major get a close-up look at how data analysis and streamlining systems operations create value for an organization. If you enjoy developing strategies and solving problems through research and analytics, SCM may be a great fit.

The Texas BBA Supply Chain Management program is ranked #4 in the nation by Garnter, Inc.

What Will I Learn

Supply Chain Management students learn:

How to create value by making changes to an organization’s supply chain
How changes in company strategy can produce wealth
The newest and best ways to use gathered data
Deep quantitative skills and the expertise to use them effectively

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Graduates from the SCM program get careers in:

Business and Planning Analyst
Consultant
Global Procurement Services Analyst
Logistics Analyst
Operations Associate
Procurement Specialist

What Students Are Saying

"When an average consumer orders something from, say, Amazon, the consumer knows it will arrive at their doorstep in two days, but often does not think about how. The 'how' is supply chain management. I love my major because it revolves around problem solving and provides me with the tools and understanding necessary in order to help organizations create a cost effective and efficient business structure. It's a great feeling being a part of the 'how.'"

-Ruby Arora, BBA '15

Accounting

Accounting

Accounting students laughing at a table in the atrium Join the undergraduate accounting program that's been ranked #1 in the nation 7 years in a row!

Texas BBA Accounting students are prepared for a wide array of professional opportunities, and are a perfect fit for positions in a variety of businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting is a degree with 360 degrees of possibilities: every field from the arts to charity to sports to international business needs the insight of an accountant to make decisions and formulate strategy.

What Will I Learn

Students in the Accounting major will learn:

To prepare and examine financial records
Financial analysis techniques
Profound knowledge of business transactions
To present financial statements to assist in decision making
To ensure that financial statements comply with laws/regulations
Tax return preparation

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Accounting majors can be found working in careers like:

Accountant
Associate Consultant
Banking Analyst
Financial Analyst
Staff Auditor
Tax Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I was drawn to accounting because it is at the exciting crossroads of economics, law, and all other aspects of business. Accountants tell the company's story of how they used their tools (like marketing, product costs, financing methods, employee benefits, etc.) during the past year. It's kind of like making a recipe for success."

-Ally Newman, BBA '13

BHP

BHP

The Business Honors Program (BHP) is modeled after case-based MBA programs. BHP offers students a close-knit community, small class sizes, close interaction with McCombs faculty, and a challenging, accelerated curriculum. Robust programming and dedicated advisors provide students with personalized attention and unique opportunities.

What Will I Learn

BHP gives you a strong foundation in business and encourages you to excel in any area you choose. Choose to follow a traditional business path by majoring in areas such as finance or marketing, or major in disciplines outside of business such as premed, economics, Spanish, or Plan II.

What Kind of Job Will I Get

BHP graduates go on to some of the best grad schools in the nation and can be found in careers like:

Business/Financial Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst
Equity Research Analyst
Global Risk Management Consultant
Business Technology Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"Along with top-tier business education, the BHP provides students with an incredible community where they can create friendships which will last a lifetime."

-Neal Makkar, BBA/BHP '15

Finance

Finance

The Texas BBA Finance major is ranked #5 in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Finance focuses on how money moves from one place to another, and what that movement means for individuals and organizations world-wide. Graduates from the Texas BBA Finance program are highly sought by energy companies, real estate firms, small businesses, and many others.

What Will I Learn

Finance students will learn:

Analytical skills
Forecasting and budgeting
Return and risk assessment
The science behind money management at both large and small scales

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Finance majors often pursue careers like:

Investment Banking Analyst
Consultant
Financial Analyst
Advisory Associate
Market Research Analyst
Risk Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"Finance is a high caliber degree that provides you with a robust foundation for success in any sector. McCombs provides specific tracks such as energy and real estate finance, as well as the Financial Analyst Program which trains you for whatever field you're passionate about."

-Bekah Tayer, BBA '13

IMPA

IMPA

The Integrated Masters in Professional Accounting (iMPA) is a five year undergraduate/graduate program that allows McCombs students to graduate with both a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Master in Professional Accounting. Application to the program is made at the end of the sophomore year. The Texas MPA program is one of the leading graduate accounting programs in the nation. It has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report and the Public Accounting Report for many years.

What Will I Learn

Students in the iMPA program will learn:

To prepare and examine financial records
Financial analysis techniques
Profound knowledge of business transactions
To present financial statements to assist in decision making
To ensure that financial statements comply with laws/regulations
Tax return preparation

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Accounting majors can be found working in careers like:

Accountant
Associate Consultant
Banking Analyst
Financial Analyst
Staff Auditor
Tax Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I love the challenging nature of the coursework in the MPA program. Most classes are based around cases, which allows students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world simulations. In turn, MPA students are significantly more prepared in regards to performance at internships."

-Anchor Ebanks, MPA '16

International Business

International Business

The International Business (IB) program is ideal for students with a strong sense of adventure and a passion for learning about other cultures. You will gain a solid business education and an excellent understanding on how business organizations operate in an international environment.

What Will I Learn

An International Business degree offers you:

An integrated knowledge of one major world region
Overseas experience and language study
Deep knowledge of the latest business principles and theory
Specific understanding of how business operates on a global scale

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Graduates of the Texas BBA International Business program work as:

Consultant
Financial/Business Analyst
Human Capital Analyst
Leadership Development Program
Marketing Research Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"I love being an IB major in McCombs because it is a flexible major that provides you with skills that can be applicable to a variety of career paths. I feel this major has allowed me to grow into a global leader, which is a very hot commodity for small and larger corporations in this era of globalization. McCombs is a fabulous school and the professors who teach the variety of global business courses have a plethora of life experiences and a diverse set of cultural insights. And to top it all off, it is required in the International Business degree plan to study abroad — what’s not to enjoy about that?"

-Mercedes Ballard, BBA ‘15

Management

Management

The Texas BBA Management major is ranked #6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This major offers you a great deal of flexibility; graduates of the McCombs Management program will have skills and training that apply to all manners of business. With two tracks--the General Management track and the Consulting and Change Management track--the Texas BBA management major provides a perfect jumping block for a variety of career and education pursuits.

What Will I Learn

Management students learn how to:

Efficiently move a project from start to finish
Solve problems and promote cooperation
Streamline business processes
Implement and manage change

What Kind of Job Will I Get

Management majors can be found working in careers like:

Consultant
Business Delivery Specialist
Human Resources Representative
Project Analyst
Business Analyst
Recruiter

What Students Are Saying

"For me, Management is a way to consolidate multiple interests and various disciplines, applying current psychology and sociology to make business run better and to make people's lives happier, easier, and well-managed."

-Sara Saastamoinen, BBA '15

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Management Information Systems

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major focuses on technology’s role in all aspects of business. If you are comfortable in fast-paced, tech-heavy environment, you may be particularly well-suited to the growing fields MIS will prepare you for.

The Texas BBA MIS major is ranked #4 in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

What Will I Learn

MIS students learn:

How to use information technology to solve business problems
Fundamental and advanced aspects of business and technical systems analysis
New applications for cutting-edge technologies
Problem solving and critical thinking skills

What Kind of Job Can I Get

MIS majors can be found working in careers like:

Business Analyst
Consultant
IT Analyst
IT Developer
Software Developer
System Analyst/Engineer
Technology Risk Consultant

What Students Are Saying

"I love and chose Management Information Systems because of the vast amount of diverse opportunities it provides academically and professionally. The coursework for MIS does a great job of fostering not only analytic and critical thinking, but also creative as well. There is rarely just one correct answer to business problems; many may be correct, but which one is the most correct? This is what makes the curriculum difficult, but more importantly dynamic and extremely engaging."

-Dillon Mathers, BBA ‘15

Marketing

Marketing

The Texas BBA in Marketing, ranked #3 by U.S. News & World Report, prepares you to succeed in fast-paced marketing environments. Marketing students are on the cutting edge of the business world. Texas BBAs who enter the Marketing major are learning how all the data gathered about individuals and consumers in general is changing how goods and services are presented to the public.

What Will I Learn

Marketing students learn:

The latest and best practices in consumer relations
The attributes that make a brand successful
How the practice of buying and selling is changing in an increasingly digital world
To use data driven marketing

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Marketing majors move on to careers like:

Account Executive
Account Representative
Consultant
Assistant Buyer
Associate Product Manager
Business Analyst
Executive Trainee
Market Analyst

What Students Are Saying

"I like marketing because it deals with getting people to buy into a product, whether it's consumer or business to business. Marketing is what gets great ideas sold, and without it, a company would fail."

-Angela Morisette, BBA '15

Science and Technology Management (STM)

Science and Technology Management

The Science and Technology Management (STM) major focuses on taking new innovations from the idea stage to the marketplace. It is one of the only undergraduate programs of its kind and is best suited to students who are tech-savvy and excellent communicators.

STM students learn how to manage effectively in highly technical business environments. They take business classes at McCombs and engineering classes at the Cockrell School of Engineering

What Will I Learn

Students in the STM program will learn:

Every step in the process of bringing a product to market
How to identify a promising new technology
Management and marketing skills
Important communication and problem solving techniques

What Kind of Job Can I Get

STM graduates go on to careers like:

Consultant
Financial Analyst
Information System Analyst
Production and Logistics Manager
Technical Sales and Marketing

What Students Are Saying

"STM gives students the technical skills and the business acumen they need to be successful in the workforce. It's exactly the sort of well-rounded academic experience that I hoped to get from college."

-Kayla Messamore, BBA '14

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

Students in the Supply Chain Management major get a close-up look at how data analysis and streamlining systems operations create value for an organization. If you enjoy developing strategies and solving problems through research and analytics, SCM may be a great fit.

The Texas BBA Supply Chain Management program is ranked #4 in the nation by Garnter, Inc.

What Will I Learn

Supply Chain Management students learn:

How to create value by making changes to an organization’s supply chain
How changes in company strategy can produce wealth
The newest and best ways to use gathered data
Deep quantitative skills and the expertise to use them effectively

What Kind of Job Can I Get

Graduates from the SCM program get careers in:

Business and Planning Analyst
Consultant
Global Procurement Services Analyst
Logistics Analyst
Operations Associate
Procurement Specialist

What Students Are Saying

"When an average consumer orders something from, say, Amazon, the consumer knows it will arrive at their doorstep in two days, but often does not think about how. The 'how' is supply chain management. I love my major because it revolves around problem solving and provides me with the tools and understanding necessary in order to help organizations create a cost effective and efficient business structure. It's a great feeling being a part of the 'how.'"

-Ruby Arora, BBA '15