Program Overview

Introduction to the C. T. Bauer College of Business

The C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The college is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in business.

Academic Programs

The college offers the following academic programs:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Explore Majors & Minors
  • Online BBA
  • Scholarships & Financial Aid
  • Bauer Honors Program
  • UH in Sugar Land
  • Accelerated Pathway Programs
• Graduate Programs
  • MBA Programs
    • 3 Specialized MBA Programs
    • Professional MBA
    • Executive MBA
    • Online MBA
  • Masters of Science
    • MS Accountancy (STEM)
    • MS Business Analytics (STEM)
    • MS Finance (STEM)
    • MS Global Business Leadership
    • MS HR Leadership
    • MS MIS (STEM)
    • MS Marketing
    • Online MS Management & Leadership
    • MS Real Estate
    • MS Sales Leadership
    • MS Supply Chain Management (STEM)
    • Joint Degrees
• Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
• Full-Time Ph.D. Programs
  • Doctoral Programs
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Management & Leadership
  • MIS
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
• Executive Development
  • Office of Executive Development
  • Bauer Mini-MBA
  • Certificate Programs
  • Custom Programs
• Certificate in Accountancy Program
• Katy Campus
• Departments
  • Accountancy & Taxation
  • Decision & Information Sciences
  • Finance
  • Management & Leadership
  • Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Joint Degrees

The college offers several joint degree programs, including:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (MBA/JD)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (MBA/PharmD)
• Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MBA/MS)
• Master of Industrial Engineering (MBA/MIE)
• Master of Social Work (MBA/MSW)

Admissions

Candidates for the MBA/JD joint program must apply and be admitted separately to each of the programs involved. Admission to one program has no official bearing on admission to the other. Students must be admitted to both programs within a year and need to plan ahead to time the LSAT and GMAT or GRE exams to meet the application deadlines.

Program Requirements and Curriculum Overview

The MBA/JD joint program requires a total of 105 semester hours. Upon completion of curriculum requirements for both degrees, 18 semester hours from the law curriculum will apply towards the MBA degree (as elective credit) and 15 semester hours of graduate business course work will apply towards the JD degree, allowing the full-time student to complete both degrees in three and a half to four years (five or six years for part-time students).

Cost

MBA/JD candidates will be charged business tuition and fees for their 30 semester credit hours of business courses, and law tuition and fees for their 75 semester credit hours of law courses.

Research Areas

The college has several research centers and institutes, including:

• AIM Center for Investment Management (ACIM)
• Dakri Center for Economic Inclusion
• Decision Sciences Institute
• Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI)
• Healthcare Business Institute
• Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute
• Inclusive Leadership Institute
• Institute for Regional Forecasting (IRF)
• Institute for Health Care Marketing (IHCM)
• Rockwell Career Center
• Stagner Sales Excellence Institute (SEI)
• Stanford Alexander Center for Real Estate
• UH Small Business Development Center
• Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (WCE)

Faculty and Staff

The college has a diverse and experienced faculty and staff, with expertise in various areas of business. The faculty includes:

• Dean's Office
• Department of Accountancy & Taxation
• Department of Decision & Information Sciences
• Department of Finance
• Department of Management & Leadership
• Department of Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Student Success

The college is committed to providing students with the support and resources they need to succeed. This includes:

• Scholarships
• Undergraduate HUB for Student Success
• Bauer Honors
• Learning Abroad
• Success Stories
• Rockwell Career Center
• Career Gateway

Executive Development

The college offers several executive development programs, including:

• Comprehensive Leadership Programs
• Open Enrollment Programs
• Custom Programs
• Bauer Mini-MBA
• Certificate Programs

Campus and Facilities

The college is located on the University of Houston campus, with state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The campus includes:

• UH System
• Emergency Information
• Privacy and Policies
• Jobs at UH

About Bauer

The C. T. Bauer College of Business is named after Charles T. Bauer, a successful businessman and philanthropist. The college is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them for successful careers in business. The college's mission is to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive education in business
• Prepare students for successful careers in business
• Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
• Build strong relationships with the business community

Alumni

The college has a strong and active alumni network, with graduates working in various industries and professions. The alumni network provides opportunities for networking, professional development, and community engagement.