UST’s Cameron School of Business now offers the most flexible, affordable, and fastest quality MBA available! This newly re-structured Master in Business Administration program consists of 30 hours (10 courses) including the core curriculum and graduate courses of concentration or electives, allowing students to quickly and easily earn a customizable MBA – saving you time and money.
Several classes are offered both online and on-campus, making it even easier to advance in your career and increase your earning potential. UST offers flexible scheduling, approachable faculty, and opportunities to network with some of Houston’s best employers. With UST's central location, you’ll have quick access to some of the best companies. No GMAT or business background is required.
Affordable, values-based and designed for those focused on continuous improvement, UST offers one of the best MBA programs in Houston.
Gain a significant career edge by earning an MBA. If you’re ready to step up your game, an MBA degree is your springboard to a brighter future. Graduates go on to exciting leadership positions in:
Banking & finance
Entrepreneurship
Health care
Oil & gas
Technology
UST’s MBA program is designed for busy professionals who want to advance. Even while working a full-time job with other commitments, you can reasonably complete coursework within 2 years, taking classes on evenings and weekends.
Meet Some of Our Alumni
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Garner DotsonVP, Internal Audit
BHP
Denise Castillo-RhodesExecutive VP, CFO
Texas Medical Center
Tom BoudreauxHuman Resources Director
The Coca-Cola Company
Victor HowardChief Operating Officer
LifeEnergy LLC
April BaileyExecutive VP, Commercial Banking
Amegy Bank
Greg KilfoyFinance Leader, Shell Fuels/Lubricants
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Brandy RiveraVP, Network & Govt. Ops. - Dental
UnitedHealth Group
Brett WaltzVP
Salesforce
Teal HoldenVP, Operations - Ambulatory Services
Memorial Hermann
Mark ValdezVP/Portfolio Manager
Morgan Stanley
Michael ScheurichPresident & CEO
ARCH-CON Corporation
Monica HillVP, Business Relationship Mgr.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Cliff HensonSVP, Global Supply Chain
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Slide 1: Garner Dotson VP, Internal Audit BHP
Slide 2: Denise Castillo-Rhodes Executive VP, CFO Texas Medical Center
Slide 3: Tom Boudreaux Human Resources Director The Coca-Cola Company
Slide 4: Victor Howard Chief Operating Officer LifeEnergy LLC
Slide 5: April Bailey Executive VP, Commercial Banking Amegy Bank
Your success hinges on many factors, including the relationships you build with others in the business community. As a graduate student at the University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business, you'll have unparalleled networking opportunities:
Business Symposium
Annual conference connecting you with alumni and leading Houston business experts.
Career Day
Panel discussions with alumni and executives on how to best leverage a degree from UST.
Exploring Businesses
Visit organizations and hear from employees developing and executing business strategies.
Guest Speakers
Every semester, guest speakers join classes to provide insights and expertise.
Why UST?Why UST?
Flexibility
Even while working full time with a busy schedule, you can complete the MBA program within 2 years, taking evening and weekend classes. If you study full time, it's possible to earn your MBA within a year.
Networking
The program at UST offers connections to some of Houston’s best employers. Whether you want to start your own business or work with a local startup, large organization or Fortune 500 company, you’ll find pathways at UST.
Diversity
Houston is the most ethnically diverse city in the U.S., and UST reflects that diversity in our faculty and students. Get a global business perspective learning from seasoned faculty, many who have practiced in their area of expertise.
UST gave me good direction at a time when I really needed it, challenged me and taught me how to be successful.
Kirk Monroe, MBA, CPAPresident, Lightning Step Technologies | BBA and MBA Accounting, 2008
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Cameron Blog
Cameron Blog
Read about what is going on in the business world from the insight of the Cameron School of Business faculty.
Ethics-Based Liberal Arts TraditionEthics-Based Liberal Arts Tradition
UST is Houston’s only Catholic university, and Catholic social values form the foundation of our core curriculum. You’ll learn how to engage in capitalism with a conscience, weighing the moral implications of your decisions. Empower yourself with knowledge, integrity and skills to serve society with conviction and become a leader in your field.
Even in business classes, you’re welcome to talk about big topics, from ethics to policy. You’ll gain a broad base of knowledge connecting ideas across disciplines, giving you deeper powers of understanding. Many of our graduates are driving positive transformation through their work in the business world.
Faculty
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Official transcript(s) from all previous institutions you’ve attended*
Your latest résumé, including professional references
Proof of English proficiency from one of the following:**
TOEFL (79 or higher)
IELTS (6.5 or higher)
PTE (53 or higher)
Completion of ELS 112
All application materials may be submitted through the UST graduate application portal. If needed, materials may be sent to:
University of St. Thomas
Office of Graduate Admissions
3800 Montrose Blvd., Box #6
Houston, TX 77006-4626
Email: gradoperations@stthom.edu
You’ll be notified if additional documents are required to make an admission decision.
GMAT, GRE, LSAT or MCAT are:
Recommended if your GPA is below 3.3
Waived if you’ve completed a graduate degree or higher
*Transcript(s) from a foreign country must have a completed course-by-course evaluation. Preferred evaluation services are:
World Education Services: 212-966-6311
Global Credential Evaluators: 979-690-8912
Span Tran Educational Services: 713-789-6022
SDR Education Consultants: 713-460-3525
**You’re waived from the English proficiency requirement if at least one of the following applies:
You’ve earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
You’ve earned a degree in a country where English is the official language
Priority deadlines are as follows:
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 15
Master of Business Administration
Take your career to the next level with a Master of Business Administration.
Earn a general MBA or choose to specialize with a concentration. Graduates will gain advanced knowledge in accounting, management, finance, entrepreneurship, nonprofits, marketing, international business, and a variety of topics key to succeeding in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Get a broad base of knowledge in accounting theory and practice in the undergraduate accounting program, and you’ll be well-prepared to be a corporate, nonprofit or government accounting professional. If you do not plan to sit for the CPA exam, the BBA is a good choice. If you’re interested in public accounting and planning to take the CPA exam, you can fulfill the requirements with our BBA/MBA or MS in Accounting degree.
The five-year BBA/MBA in Accounting offers ambitious students an attractive option for earning a bachelor’s degree and MBA in one program. Your senior year, you’ll take undergrad and graduate courses concurrently. With the BBA/MBA degree, you can fulfill the requirements to take the CPA exam.
For currently enrolled BBA students who wish to enter the 5-year program to receive both an undergraduate and graduate degree, please contact csbaction@stthom.edu or call 713-525-2100 to make sure you have all the prerequisites necessary to enter the program. Once all requirements are met, you will need to complete the UST Graduate Application to enter the program.
The Cameron School of Business offers post-graduate degree in Master of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Finance. Please review each program to continue your studies at the University of St. Thomas.
These evaluation agencies can convert your international high school grades and/or international college credits to the American 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale. They also can provide a translation into English, if necessary.
When requesting an evaluation, please apply for a “full evaluation,” also known as a “course-by-course evaluation” of your transcript, which includes GPA. UST Admissions highly recommends that evaluations be sent from an agency that is NACES approved. Please visit NACES.org/members to select your agency of choice. If you do not utilize a NACES approved agency, your official transcript (non-translated) will be required in addition to the credential evaluation.
World Education Services (WES) (http://www.wes.org)
Bowling Green Station, P.O. Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087, Phone: (800) 937–3895
SpanTran Evaluation Services (http://www.spantran.com/ust)
2400 Augusta Dr., Suite 451, Houston, TX 77057, Phone: (713) 266–8805
This is not a comprehensive list. Please visit NACES.org/members in order to see the full listing.
University Scholarships
The University of St. Thomas is committed to meeting the financial aid needs of all applicants. We celebrate outstanding academic achievement and community involvement with a variety of scholarships, including several major-specific scholarships:
Join us at one of our information sessions on campus to learn more about Cameron School of Business graduate programs, requirements and admissions. Application fees are waived for any applicant who attends an open house.
Registration is closed at this time
The next CSB Information Session is being scheduled
Contact CSB via email or at 713-525-2100 for more information
For more information or to sit in on a class, please contact:
Graduate Programs Office
Cameron School of Business
713-525-2100 cameron@stthom.edu
To get an answer on your application immediately, attend an Instant Decision Day event. You can learn more about our degree programs, requirements and admissions. Application fees are waived for any applicant who attends.
Registration is closed at this time
The next CSB Instant Decision Day is being scheduled
Contact CSB via email or at 713-525-2100 for more information
For more information or to sit in on a class, please contact:
Graduate Programs Office
Cameron School of Business
713-525-2100 cameron@stthom.edu
The University of St. Thomas campus is located next to Houston's Museum District, just minutes from downtown. Our address is 3800 Montrose Blvd. The campus sits between Richmond Avenue and West Alabama, with quick access to 5 major highways.
A campus tour is one of the best ways to determine whether or not UST is right for you.
