McCombs School of Business
Overview
The McCombs School of Business, also referred to as the McCombs School, is the business school of the University of Texas at Austin. The school is named after Red McCombs, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from San Antonio, Texas. The McCombs School offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in various fields of business, and is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the United States and globally.
History
The McCombs School of Business was established in 1922 as the University of Texas School of Business Administration. The school was renamed in 2000 following a $50 million donation from Red McCombs, the largest single donation to a business school at the time. Over the years, the school has grown in size and reputation, with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Academic Programs
The McCombs School offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. The school also offers executive education programs for working professionals.
Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate program at the McCombs School offers majors in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, among others. The program is known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, with opportunities for internships, study abroad, and entrepreneurship.
Graduate Programs
The graduate programs at the McCombs School include the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM), and Master of Science in Marketing (MSM). The school also offers a number of dual-degree programs in collaboration with other schools and departments within the University of Texas.
Doctoral Programs
The doctoral programs at the McCombs School are designed to prepare students for academic careers in business. The school offers PhD programs in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, and Operations Management.
Research and Innovation
The McCombs School is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The school's faculty members are leading researchers in their fields, and the school is home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Center for Business, Technology, and Law, the Center for Customer Insight and Marketing Solutions, and the Center for Energy Finance.
Campus
The McCombs School is located on the main campus of the University of Texas at Austin, in the heart of the city. The school's facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, a business library, computer labs, and study spaces. The school is also home to the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, a world-class facility for executive education and corporate events.
Notable Alumni
The McCombs School has a strong alumni network, with over 90,000 alumni worldwide. Notable alumni of the school include Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies; Rex Tillerson, former CEO of ExxonMobil and U.S. Secretary of State; and Carole Keeton, former Mayor of Austin and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.