A Business Education Fueled by Austin
Driving the Mission to the Marketplace
Austin, our home city, drives our model for engagement. So everything we do — from curriculum to research to community events — builds on the five pillars in the local business ecosystem:
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Social enterprise
- Innovation management
- Global collaboration
- Business analytics
In each of our degree programs, students gain the skills to think critically and engage locally. And thanks to partnerships we’ve developed in Austin’s business community, students can use the capital city as their laboratory to experience, learn and grow as business professionals.
Doing business in Austin means reaching well beyond central Texas. Students in our programs are shaped by the city’s culturally diverse business community. They can also take advantage of opportunities to experience business abroad.
The Bill Munday School of Business is accredited by . Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators and businesses worldwide.
Our Departments
Each program at The Bill Munday School of Business lives in a department with dedicated faculty ready to help students achieve at the highest level.
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
The Accounting, Economics and Finance Department provides students with career options in high demand. Students can leverage faculty connections with local businesses and national brands. Students learn how monetary systems and large-scale economies apply to a variety of areas, including investment banking and global business.
Department of Management
Faculty in the Management Department help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage people effectively and collaboratively in local or global organizations. Students learn a holistic view of organizations, focused on social responsibility, individual development and integrity.
Department of Marketing, Operations and Analytics
Students completing a degree in the Marketing, Operations, and Analytics Department are challenged with enhanced curricula in line with the digital demands of a 21st-century business landscape.
Our Programs
From Accounting to Digital Marketing, the majors and minors offered to students are curated to balance experiential learning opportunities, in-classroom engagement and marketplace insight. Explore The Bill Munday School of Business programs
Advance Your Career With Our Graduate Programs
From online to part-time, our graduate programs understand balance and are designed for working professionals. Explore our market-driven programs.
Master of Business Administration
Students in the MBA program take courses in a flexible, low-residency structure, so they can balance their careers and personal lives with classes that leverage Austin’s business ecosystem.
Master of Science in Business Analytics and Applied AI
Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Analytics
In a 16-month 100% online program, students develop knowledge to manage and apply big data, analytics, marketing automation, user interface design and mobile marketing.
Faculty Research
At The Bill Munday School of Business, our research is inspired by the spirit of Austin — a city defined by innovation, diversity and global thinking. Our faculty are passionate scholars and thought leaders, here are a few recent examples of their socially impactful research.
Financial Innovation
Dr. Haydory Akbar Ahmed, Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance
Applied Economics Letters
Dr. Chen Xu, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Sage Journals
Dr. Adesegun Oyedele, Department of Marketing, Operation and Analytics
IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Dr. Yong Shin Park, Department of Marketing, Operation and Analytics
The Bill Munday School of Business Stories
Student Success
Our students and alumni have impressive resumes. They engage in internships, research opportunities, and volunteer work and serve as leaders in student organizations and on-campus employment. Their stories of ingenuity, determination, failure, and success provide important lessons on personal growth and discovering one’s vocation.
Alumni Community
As an alum, you join a network of fellow Hilltoppers and business professionals who support your growth.
Our alumni have founded venture capital and private equity firms, photography studios and social justice organizations. They have accepted full-time jobs with Apple, Deloitte, Facebook, Whole Foods, Dell and National Instruments. Some have continued to graduate and law school at prestigious institutions such as Villanova University, UC Berkeley and the University of Rochester.
Faculty in the Media
Our faculty are occasionally featured in local, national and international media for their expertise and thought leadership.
In a Reworked article, adjunct professor Arie Brish discussed the ways AI can enhance efficiency and inclusivity in meetings.
Adjunct professor Arie Brish provided expert insights on the surge in AI investments and the high-stakes venture capital landscape in a CIO Online article.
Arie Brish, adjunct professor, discussed the challenges companies can encounter when implementing new technologies in a Forbes article.
Dean Alexis Stokes spoke with CBS Austin about the use of AI in today's business landscape and at The Bill Munday School of Business.
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