C.T. Bauer College of Business

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business History

University of Houston, founded in 1927, is a public, coeducational institution. The 551-acre campus is located in an urban area 4 miles south of downtown Houston. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 34,334.

The C.T. Bauer College of Business was founded in 1939 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, Melcher Hall. Courses also are offered at Beijing, China, (Executive MBA program). The basic educational approach is a mix of both the theoretical and case methods, as well as hands-on classroom exercises.

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Academics

The Bauer College offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accountancy (MS-Acc), and Master of Science in Finance (MS-Fin) as well as a doctoral program, and a joint degree in Spanish (MBA/MA), Doctor of Jurisprudence (MBA/JD), Industrial Engineering (MBA/MIE), International Management with Thunderbird, Garvin School of International Management (MBA/MIM), Social Work (MBA/MSW), and Hospitality Management (MBA/MHM). Other programs include the Federal College Work-Study Program and the State of Texas College Work-Study Program and internships. Faculty members may choose to employ graduate students as research assistants. All doctoral students are required to participate in research-related activities as part of the doctoral program. The strongest areas of study and the most popular courses are in accounting and finance. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. The Distinguished Leaders Series (http://www.bauer.uh.edu/dls/) provides students, alumni, and faculty exposure to business and community leaders, bridging academic teachings on leadership and ethics with the real world of business.

Forty-eight total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 18 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Analysis
• Organizational Behavior and Management
• Statistical Methods for Business
• Managerial Finance
• Marketing Administration
• Information Systems
• Production and Operations Management
• Strategic Management
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

Required courses for the MSAccy include:

• Intermediate Accounting I and II
• Management Accounting
• Federal Income Tax
• Auditing
• Accounting Information Systems
• Advanced Accounting
• Corporate Taxation
• Business Ethics for Accountants
• Commerical Law

Required courses for the MSFIN include:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Analysis
• Statistical Methods for Business
• Managerial Finance

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements for Master of Science in Finance program only.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time or part time is 2 years; maximum, 7 years.

There are 117 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 91% hold a doctorate; there are 39 part-time faculty, of whom 18% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 4; average business class size is 22.

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Unique Programs

Library

The M.D. Anderson Library houses a collection of more than 2.2 million volumes and 4.3 million microform items, and subscribes to 18,396 periodicals. Students have access to such databases and networks as Business Source Premier, Wall Street Journal and other on-line databases. Other opportunities for research consist of interinstitutional agreements with area graduate schools.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. Students at the Bauer College of Business have access to the college’s wireless network as well as more than 70 desktops maintained in computer labs throughout the college. Student computer labs are generally available from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with reduced hours on Friday and Saturday. 75 desktops, along with 60 laptops, are available for checkout.

Career and Job Placement

In spring 2006, 125 companies recruited on campus. Majors most in demand were accounting, finance, and sales/marketing. Average starting salary of the graduating class was $71,845; range was $40,000 to $124,000. The percentage of graduates finding jobs were:

• national corporations 76%
• local small enterprises 12%
• regional corporations 4%
• local large enterprises 4%

Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include the college’s Career Gateway system for job postings, alumni career fair, counseling sessions with career counselors, and all workshops conducted through the Rockwell Career Center. Placement is available through Rockwell Career Center and the university placement office.

International Students

International students must score 600 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 100 on the Internet-Based (iBT) version. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds to cover the entire period of study. There are special fees of $75 for admissions evaluation. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of scholarship, work-study assistance, and out-of-state tuition waivers. The application deadline for fall entry is April 1.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 15 weeks long; summer sessions, 5 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and weekends.

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required. Most important admissions factors are academic accomplishments and ability, work experience, and GMAT results. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for the 2006-2007 class was 395; 266 were accepted; 182 enrolled. The average GPA was 3.2; average GMAT score was 585. Transfers are not accepted. Minority students are actively recruited through MBA fairs and conventions held by organizations such as the National Black MBA Association and National Hispanic MBA Association.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall and spring. To apply, students must submit an application form, 2 transcripts, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $75, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of goals. The application deadlines are May 1 for fall entry; October 1, spring. Students are notified on a rolling basis of the admissions decision. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is May 1. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year without reapplying.

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Financial Aid

The FAFSA and the school’s own financial statement are required. The application deadline is March 1 for fall entry.

Tuition for in-state residents is $320 per credit, or $5769 per year. Nonresidents pay $595 per credit, or $10,719 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $8500; books and supplies, $1100; personal expenses, $2500; and other fees, $4071, for an estimated annual total of $21,940 for in-state residents and $26,890 for out-of-state residents. Graduate student housing is available in dormitories and apartment-style housing on campus. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business Students

Forty-eight percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 77% have had an average of 6 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from Texas (80%). Thirty-seven percent are women, 33% are minorities, and 19% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 28; ages range from 20 to 55. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 48%, business; 18%, engineering; 11%, math and science; 8%, social sciences; 6%, economics; and 4%, liberal arts. In 2006, 371 graduate business degrees were awarded.