Excellence
The University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Business, one of the top business schools in the country, as accredited by AACSB-International, The Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business, is a major player in the global arena of business through acclaimed bachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs in accounting, economics, finance and real estate, management, marketing, and information systems and operations management.

Growth
Since its origination in 1959, the College of Business has been one of the fastest growing business schools in the nation, mirroring the dynamic growth of the Metroplex.  With an enrollment of over 5,000, the college is UTA’s largest academic area.   

Nationally and internationally recognized programs in the College of Business include:

• Department on Accounting graduates ranked #1 in Texas on the new CPA examination in the April/May testing window. (Success rates released by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.)
• The accelerated cohort-based Master of Science in Health Care Administration is the only program of its kind, enhancing the business knowledge and skills of health care administrators in North Texas.
• The Master of Science in Marketing Research is consistently recognized as one of the top five programs in the Nation, and attracks the best and most talented marketing students from across the U.S. and all over the world.
• The College of Business operated the largest Executive MBA program in China. Approximately 450 Chinese business and government leaders are currently enrolled in the program.

The master’s degree in health care administration is one of the nation’s largest and is offered at the UTA/Fort Worth Center and the Universities Center in Dallas.

Real World Application
Marketing Research graduate student Perla Molina credits the business program with exposing her to innovative marketing techniques. “I have had the opportunity to incorporate my knowledge in some of my work, which is always an eye opener,” she said. “My knowledge base has grown exponentially since I began the program.”  Molina has been mentored by a faculty dedicated not only to preparing students for their first job after graduation but for a lifetime of success in their chosen field.   

The Goolsby Leadership Academy, which was established in 2003, also primes students for success. The academy is committed to student education, scholarly research, and the engagement of executive practitioners into the life of the university.  Corporations and individuals participate directly in the growth and development of the existing and future workforce. Partners benefit from extensive leadership research for corporate training, provide feedback on industry needs, and recruit from the University's best and brightest students.  Additionally, Academy faculty hold professional certifications, have years of experience in the business world, and actively engage in research that puts them at the forefront of discovering new knowledge.

Contacts
Dr. Daniel Himarios, Dean
College of Business
334 Business Building, Box 19377
Arlington, TX 76019
(817) 272-2881
http://www2.uta.edu/coba/

Jerri Schooley
Associate Vice President for Development
334 Business Building, Box 19377
Arlington, TX 76019
(817) 272-2158