University of Saint Thomas (TX)

What you'll study

The programme lets you choose among several business majors. Each major focuses on practical tasks and industry perspectives described below.

• Accounting — training in preparing and communicating financial information for organizations; suited to detail‑oriented problem solvers who work with numbers.
• Economics — study of resource management, data analysis, trend monitoring and forecasting to inform business decisions.
• Finance — emphasis on financial analysis, forecasting and planning to keep organizations financially healthy.
• International Business — cross‑disciplinary study offered jointly with the Center for International Studies, focusing on trade and transactions across countries.
• Marketing & Management — management covers strategy and organizational goals; marketing covers customer attraction. Management majors can specialise in one of four concentrations: General Business, Human Resource Management, Information Management, or Business of Gaming.

Entry requirements

The source page describes admissions criteria for the five‑year graduate pathways: currently enrolled undergraduate BBA students with a declared business major (Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing) may apply after their sophomore year. Applicants must meet either an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher or a business GPA (based on the CSB degree plan) of 3.3 or higher. Students may register for graduate courses after completing 90 hours (senior status); GPA requirements will be verified at 90 hours before enrollment in graduate courses. For entry to the joint programmes students must complete the UST Graduate Application once prerequisites are met.

Career prospects

Career paths follow the major: accountants translate financial information for decision makers; economists analyze data and build forecasts; finance graduates perform forecasting and financial planning; international business majors work with cross‑border trade and transactions; management and marketing graduates create strategy and attract customers. The school supports career development through events such as an annual Business Symposium, Career Day panels, site visits (Exploring Businesses) and guest speakers each semester.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should inquire with the Cameron School of Business and the university financial aid office about scholarships, grants and assistantships and explore opportunities tied to merit, major and engagement with Houston business partners.