Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration History

University of North Texas, founded in 1890, is a public, coeducational institution. The 425-acre campus is located in a suburban area at the north edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 33,443.

The Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration was founded in 1947 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, the Business Administration Building. Courses also are offered in Dallas (strategic management). The basic educational approach is an integrated curriculum incorporating both theory and cases, taught within 5 departments: accounting; information technologies and decision sciences; finance, insurance, real estate, and law; management; marketing; and decision sciences.

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration Academics

The COBA offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (MS) in accounting, decision technologies, information technologies, finance, taxation, and real estate as well as doctoral programs in accounting, information technology, finance, management science, management, and marketing, and joint degrees in operations and supply chain, engineering technology (MBA/MS), hospitality (MBA/MS), and merchandising management (MBA/MS). Other programs include internships and a cooperative program with the University of North Texas Health Science Center for the MBA in health services management. The strongest areas of study are finance, accounting, and strategic management. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus.

Thirty-six total credits are required to complete the MBA including 1 to 2 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Organizational Behavior and Analysis
• Accounting for Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Introduction to Decision Making
• Administrative Strategy

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements for background core courses only on the basis of previous course work.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The maximum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full or part time is 6 years.

There are 15 part-time faculty. Faculty salaries are rated well below average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 2; average business class size is 20.

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration Unique Programs

Library

The library houses a collection of more than 50,000 volumes and 23 microform items, and subscribes to 11,000 periodicals. Students have access to such databases and networks as BRS, Dialog, ABI/INFORM, Business Abstracts, Business Source Premier, and RIA Checkpoint Tax Library. Other opportunities for research consist of OCLC and reciprocal agreements with 17 academic libraries in the area.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of 250 2-GHz systems providing access to an academic mainframe and an electronic library via a LAN. There are an additional 50 2-GHz systems in 20 team labs, each with 2 to 3 computers and 6 chairs. The COBA Computer Center supports more than 100 applications, including accounting and tax software, database and programming software, and statistics and marketing programs.

Career and Job Placement

Placement services are extensive and are available through the university placement office.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. International students must score 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT). They also must submit a translation of their transcripts and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. There is a $75 application fee. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 16 weeks long; summer sessions 2 weeks to 10 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening, weekends, and on-line.

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.8. Most important admissions factors are GMAT results, grades in upper-level courses, and academic accomplishments and ability. A strong mathematics background is required.

The number of applicants for a recent class was 303; 127 were accepted; 74 enrolled. The average GMAT score was 530. Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited.

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 a nonrefundable application fee of $50. Check with the school for current application deadlines. Students are notified as soon as possible of the admissions decision. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is mid-August. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year.

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration Financial Aid

The FAFSA is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for in-state residents is $317 per credit. Nonresidents pay $595 per credit. Estimated total tuition for the program for in-state residents completing the program in 2 to 3 years is $10,127; total cost for nonresidents is $20,135. On-campus room and board costs approximately $6000. Graduate student housing consists of residence halls on campus and apartments nearby. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of North Texas, Toulouse School of Graduate Studies/College of Business Administration Students

Forty percent of the current graduate business school class are enrolled full time; 80% have had an average of 60 months of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from Texas (76%). Forty-five percent are women, 22% are minorities, and 23% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 28; ages range from 20 to 57. In 2006, 69 graduate business degrees were awarded.