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UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business Make the right choice and earn a business degree at The University of Texas at San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Nationally ranked and recognized, the college is a collaborative community that provides real world experiences for our diverse students.
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Become the chief financial officer of a Fortune 500 company, lead cyber security efforts for the National Security Agency, start an entrepreneurial venture or join other Roadrunners on Wall Street. Choose a degree program that complements your interests, study with top-notch faculty and engage with peers that will become lifetime friends.
We are transforming business students into business professionals. Our students are learning skills today that can be implemented immediately in the workplace.
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The college’s Financial Studies Center features a trading lab and is equipped with Bloomberg terminals that provide students with a real-world, real-time environment for hands-on training in capital markets.
Business by the Numbers
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Undergraduate Business School in Texas
Minority Students (56% Hispanic)
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About UTSA UTSA is a public urban serving university with more than 34,000 students. It is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. Founded in 1969, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property—for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA CAMPUS TOURS
are available through the Welcome Center. Schedule a tour today by contacting us at (210) 458-5145.
About San Antonio As the nation’s seventh largest city, San Antonio offers the benefits of a major metropolitan city with the feel of a small town community with rich culture. The UTSA campus is nestled along the Texas Hill Country and is in close proximity to major shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
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Why the Alvarez College of Business
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Join Our Business Family
Realize Your Dreams
Go after your dreams with classmates who are collaborative, diverse and supportive. Choose from one of 14 majors, get involved in a business student organization and receive mentoring from our top business faculty.
Challenge yourself academically while developing core business skills in one of our 14 majors. Study with top business faculty and engage in practical experiences that will set you apart from the competition. Majors include traditional fields such as accounting, finance and management as well as in-demand areas such as business analytics, cyber security and statistics and data science.
Say Hi! Contact the Alvarez Student Success Center at (210) 458-2200 or email AlvarezSSC@utsa.edu
Chart Your Career Path The college offers personalized career preparation programs and support for business students to find competitive internships and full-time positions. Roadrunners are working on Wall Street, with major technology companies and Big 4 accounting firms.
Invest in Your Success
Build Your Community
Be the best business student you can be by leveraging the resources provided by the college’s Student Success Center. From joining the college’s Business Student Council to receiving academic support from our tutoring center to participating in experiential learning programs, the college is here to guide you along your path to graduation.
Engage with the Alvarez College of Business starting from day one on campus. Build close connections and collaborate with fellow business students as part of the Business Living Learning Community. Features include: » interact with faculty » take freshman business pathway course with community members » participate in specialized business programs
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Chart Your
Path MAJORS
BUSINESS MAJORS » Accounting (B.B.A.) » Actuarial Science (B.B.A.) » Applied Cyber Analytics (B.S.) 6
» Business Analytics (B.B.A.) » Cyber Security (B.B.A.) » Economics (B.B.A. or B.A.) » Finance (B.B.A.) » Information Systems (B.B.A.) » Management (B.B.A.) » Marketing (B.B.A.) » Operations & Supply Chain Management (B.B.A.) » Real Estate Finance & Development (B.B.A.) » Statistics & Data Science (B.S.)
ONLINE LEARNING Students can take core business classes online or in a hybrid format. Our B.B.A. in cyber security degree is offered 100% online. For more information visit: utsa.edu/online
As a data-driven business school, our degree programs provide all students with a broad foundation in analytics, cyber security and statistics.
Accounting Learn to measure and communicate financial information to decision makers such as investors, business managers, creditors and government entities by earning a B.B.A. in accounting. Career opportunities include auditing, forensic accounting, tax manager, budget manager and certified public accountant.
Actuarial Science Combining analytical and business skills, B.B.A. actuarial science majors improve financial decision making by developing models to evaluate uncertain events, within the insurance industry. Career opportunities include actuary, actuarial analyst, insurance underwriter or risk manager.
Applied Cyber Analytics Cyber is humans interacting with data, and if you want to secure that data and analyze who is trying to penetrate your networks, you have to know how to analyze the data. Learn to work smarter, not harder, utilizing tools such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to see patterns in cyber detection. B.S. applied cyber analytics majors can pursue careers in both cyber security and data analytics fields as a cyber security analyst, threat intelligence analyst and security operation center analyst.
Students learn about investing in the college’s Financial Studies Center.
Business Analytics Learn how to support organizational decision-making by using statistics, operations research, mathematics and computers to understand, visualize and interpret data. Gain relevant hands-on experience using the latest tools and technologies, such as those provided in R, SAS, SQL, SPSS and Python with this B.B.A. degree. Careers include business analyst, market research analyst and business intelligence analyst.
Cyber Security Protect and defend information as part of the college’s B.B.A. in cyber security program. This degree is offered both in the classroom and 100% online. You can pursue a track as a cyber operator, cyber policy and strategy planner, forensics analyst, network operations specialist or secure software developer or customize your degree by selecting from over 20 electives. Career opportunities include cyber security analyst, network security administrator, and vulnerability assessment analyst.
Economics Analyze how people with limited resources make choices and how better choices might be made. Develop critical and analytical thinking to make resource allocation decisions for businesses. Choose to obtain a B.B.A. or a B.A. in economics. The B.A. provides a liberal arts education and focuses on the qualitative aspects of economics. The B.B.A. develops quantitative skills through required mathematics and statistics courses. Careers include credit analyst, economist, market research analyst or equity trader.
Challenge Yourself BUSINESS HONORS Academically-qualified students can enrich their educational experience by participating in the college’s competitive Business Honors program. Students in the program take business honors coursework as well as participate in experiential learning activities. Honors College students have direct admission to the Business Honors program. PROGRAM BENEFITS:
» Take courses from our best faculty in small-class settings » Develop mentoring opportunities with college faculty and staff members » Enjoy exclusive social, professional and leadership opportunities » Earn business scholarships business.utsa.edu/studentsuccess/business-honors-program
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS Explore what it is like to conduct academic research through three distinct research programs offered by the college. » Alvarez Fellows Undergraduate Research Program: a prestigious 2.5 year fellowship that offers $25,000 in stipends » Pre-Ph.D. Pathway: take research coursework and receive mentoring from faculty » Business Research Competency: expand your academic degree program by learning research methodology
Finance Tackle complex financial problems and solve real world financial challenges that face investors, financial institutions and corporations with this B.B.A. degree. Tracks include corporate finance/investment banking, investment management and financial institutions. Careers include financial analyst, financial planner, investment analyst and chief financial officer.
Information Systems Learn about computer hardware and software analysis and how this can be applied in a business setting as part of this B.B.A. degree. Or, specialize in cyber analytics or IT project management as a track option. Careers include database administrator, network administrator, network engineer or systems analyst.
The Alvarez College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, placing us in the top 5% of business schools nationwide.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Plan and optimize operational systems and solve complex problems for organizations. Use critical thinking, analytics and management skills to help companies with decision-making. A specialized track is available in management science. Careers include operations manager, logistics manager, quality specialist and procurement manager.
Management Transform organizations by learning how to think strategically to develop a comprehensive view of organizations and how to direct people. A specialized track is available in human resource management in addition to the B.B.A. in management. Careers include manager, employee benefits manager, recruiter and compliance specialist.
Marketing Develop the skills needed to analyze, understand, evaluate and interpret market-directed activities of organizations as part of the B.B.A. in marketing degree. Students can also specialize in the sport, event and tourism management track. Careers include account executive, digital media manager, marketing manager, market research analyst and chief marketing officer.
Real Estate Finance and Development This B.B.A. degree is designed for students interested in creating and/ or managing businesses associated with real estate and the financing, developing and construction of real estate projects. Careers include commercial developer, financial analyst, mortgage banker and real estate developer.
Statistics and Data Science Learn how to collect, organize, analyze and interpret numerical information to answer questions about almost every aspect of business as part of this B.S. degree. Careers include statistician, forecaster, data analyst and actuarial analyst.
Our Four Pillars As part of the Alvarez experience you will explore, engage and reflect on your academic experiences outside the classroom as you prepare to launch your career in a global society. The college’s four pillars of engagement are a framework for business students to utilize throughout their academic journey.
GLOBAL AND INTERCULTURAL FLUENCY
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Build a global and intercultural mindset and learn how to interact with people who come from different generations, countries or regions by participating in the college’s programming in this area.
Gain an understanding of research and how it’s applied in a business context through the college’s undergraduate research programs. Explore academic coursework and experiential opportunities like research conferences and workshops.
PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
» Study Abroad » Immersion Programs » Corporate and Culture Speaker Series
PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
» Alvarez Undergraduate Research Fellows Program » Pre-Ph.D. Pathway » Business Research Competency
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP You’ll be transformed from a business student into a business professional through the college’s professional development programs. Obtain skills necessary to secure internships, full-time employment and excel in your professional career. Learn how to be a leader by participating in one of the many major-specific and general interest business student organizations. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
» Career Action Program » Internship Week » Rowdy Recruiting
SERVICE AND COMMUNITY LEARNING Give back to the community and develop skills in problem solving, leadership, decision-making and collaboration through this pillar. Foster an ethic of service and volunteerism, while gaining valuable experience working with diverse communities. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:
» Alvarez Service Day » Experiential Learning Fund » Service-learning Courses
Committed to Student Success
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The college’s Student Success Center is a one-stop resource for business students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals through the college’s diverse and inclusive support services. Receive tutoring to aid your academic journey, connect with industry professionals for internship and job opportunities, enhance your professional development skills and explore your global mindset through the center’s comprehensive programming.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT The college provides live and ondemand tutoring, review sessions, study groups and an interactive discussion board to assist students with challenging classes.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attend workshops and seminars to learn about resume development, interviewing and other vital professional development topics. Participate in the Career Action Program—the college’s signature professional development program.
GLOBAL AND INTERCULTURAL MINDSET Explore your global mindset by participating in international immersions or study abroad programming offered by the college. Learn how to interact with individuals from varying backgrounds through diversity and inclusivity programming.
The Alvarez Student Success Center is located along the main hallway of the Business Building.
2,500 tutoring sessions conducted
62% Seniors completed internship/ professional work experience
Academic support is available through in-person or online tutoring.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT The Alvarez College of Business offers a variety of major-specific and general interest student organizations. Business students are encouraged to get involved with student organizations, build connections within the college and seek out leadership roles to enhance their university experience.
CAREER SERVICES Network with industry partners to learn about leadership development programs, internships and fulltime job opportunities. The college hosts numerous Rowdy Recruiting events throughout the year so you can engage with top companies.
STUDENT LIFE The Alvarez Student Success Center provides comprehensive services from orientation events when you first arrive to Roadrunner Days welcome events at the start of each semester. Then, we’ll celebrate with you when you complete your degree at the annual Commencement Drive event.
165+ professional development events
12+ business student organizations
Employers who have hired our students: AT&T Dell Deloitte ExxonMobil EY Goldman Sachs Google H-E-B JPMorgan Chase Southwest Airlines USAA Valero
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The journey to the future you desire begins now.
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Next STEPS
Visit Campus Check UTSA out for yourself! Our Welcome Center hosts daily tours and special events so you can explore campus, talk to staff and students and learn more about life as a Roadrunner. WELCOME CENTER
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Apply to UTSA UTSA provides a streamlined application process, and our admissions counselors are ready to provide you with a wide range of services and materials. ADMISSIONS
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Declare Your Major The Carlos Alvarez College of Business has different paths for students to declare a business major, providing access to programs and resources to promote success in college and beyond. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT
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