School of Management

Texas Woman's University, School of Management History

Texas Woman’s University, founded in 1901, is a public, coeducational institution. The 270-acre campus is located in an urban area 35 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 10,750. Figures in the above capsule and this profile are approximate.

The School of Management was founded in 1945 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Fort Worth and Plano (EMBA). The basic educational approach is to emphasize the case method approach with some theoretical aspects, along with computer simulation.

Texas Woman's University, School of Management Academics

The School of Management offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), as well as a joint degree in health care administration (MBA/MHA). Other programs include joint research projects with area businesses and agencies in financial and personal research projects and as research assistants on faculty projects. The strongest areas of study are accounting, marketing, and management. The most popular courses are Accounting and Marketing.

Thirty-six total credits are required to complete the MBA (thesis option), including 6 elective credits. Required courses for the MBA (thesis option) include:

• Administrative Managerial Finance
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Management and Organization
• Advanced Price Theory
• Advanced Business Policy

Required courses for the MBA (nonthesis option) include:

• Administrative Managerial Finance
• Advanced Quantitative Management Analysis
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Accounting
• Management and Organization
• Advanced Price Theory
• Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
• Advanced Management Information Systems
• Advanced Business Policy
• professional paper

Required courses for the EMBA include:

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Corporate Ethics and Legal Environment
• Management and Organization
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Marketing Management
• Financial/Government Study Tour/Elective
• Managerial Accounting
• Global Business
• Economics for Managers/Study Tour
• Capstone
• Leadership
• Managerial Operations

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 1 year; maximum, 2 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 3 years; maximum, 6 years.

In a recent year, there were 13 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 95% held a doctorate; there were 6 part-time faculty, of whom 90% held a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated well below average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of credit hours faculty teach is 12; average business class size is 20.

Texas Woman's University, School of Management Unique Programs

Library

The university’s main library houses a collection of more than 545,000 volumes, 1.6 million microform items, and 24,200 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscribes to 2350 periodicals. Students have access to databases and networks in the fields of business and allied subject areas. Other opportunities for research consist of computer access to libraries throughout the world, with up-to-date information for graduate business students.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. Available computer facilities consist of the Computer Center, which houses a DEC 20-70 computer. Terminals accessing the computer are located in labs and department offices and are open 24 hours a day. Word processing equipment is available. Technical consulting services and noncredit seminars on computer services and facilities are offered. H700 microcomputers are available to all students.

Career and Job Placement

In a recent year, 50 companies recruited on campus. Seventy percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were marketing, accounting, and management. The starting salary range of the graduating class was $25,000 to $40,000. Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include resume and career workshops. Placement is available through the university placement office and faculty members and alumni.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of a health certificate, and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 15 weeks long; summer sessions, 6 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and weekends.

Texas Woman's University, School of Management Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 3.0. Most important admissions factors are management potential, quality of undergraduate school, and essays. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for a recent class was 450; 275 were accepted; 250 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.2. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by advertising in minority publications.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, and 2 letters of recommendation. Students are notified as soon as their file is complete of the admissions decision. Once accepted, students may defer admission. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Texas Woman's University, School of Management Financial Aid

The FAFSA, the school’s own financial statement, and a personal financial statement are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for in-state residents is approximately $150 per credit, or $2680 per year. Nonresidents pay $410 per credit, or $7325 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $4840; books and supplies, $720; personal expenses, $2485; and other fees, $780, for an estimated annual total of $11,505 for in-state residents and $16,150 for out-of-state residents. Graduate student housing is available in dormitories. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

Texas Woman's University, School of Management Students

Sixty percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 80% have had an average of 3 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from the West (90%). Eighty-six percent are women, 42% are minorities, and 8% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 25; ages range from 22 to 59. Twenty-five percent enter directly from undergraduate school. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 80%, business; 5%, economics; 5%, liberal arts; 3%, math and science; 3%, education; 2%, engineering; and 2%, social sciences. About 10% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 95% remain to receive their degree. In a recent year, 80 graduate business degrees were awarded.