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    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship promotes student success and catalyzes innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond.

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    The Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship promotes student success and catalyzes innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond.

    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Finance
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management Program
    • Department of Information Systems
    • Department of International Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Department of Management
    • Department of Marketing
    • School of Accountancy
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    The UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship conducts research to promote economic development through its policy-oriented research and analysis on the Texas-Mexico, RGV, border.

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    Our state-of-the-art facility houses the latest and greatest equipment, as well as the smartest and brightest entrepreneurial talent in the region

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    Explore a comprehensive array of resources at UTRGV's Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship. From internships, student organizations like AMA and Enactus, to the Vackar Student Scholars Program, students have diverse opportunities for research engagement and career development. Faculty and staff benefit from career development, mentorship through VOICE, and access to extensive policy documents, bylaws, and strategic plans. For degree planning, class registration, and admissions, utilize our advising services. Discover interactive enrollment statistics with the Enrollment Explorer, and explore various student organizations for academic and professional growth. Access all these resources and more to ensure your academic and career success at UTRGV's RCVCOBE.

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Faculty Research

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Our faculty are central to our mission of student success, providing high-quality business education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. They are dedicated mentors, leading student organizations and fostering community partnerships.

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship faculty are thought leaders in their fields, publishing regularly in top academic journals and winning numerous professional awards. They serve as editors and review board members of elite journals, contributing impactful research on contemporary business issues such as climate change, artificial intelligence, corporate social responsibility, and more. Our faculty's work is frequently published in top business journals, including the Financial Times Top 50, with increasing recognition through SCOPUS citations and research excellence awards.

Scholarly Leadership

Beyond their scholarly productivity, Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship is also home to several thought leaders. Some of our faculty serve as associate editors and editorial review board members of elite and high impact journals in their discipline. Our faculty also serve in various leadership positions such as board members and track chairs in their professional associations

Name Position Associate Editor
Peter Magnusson, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing Journal of International Marketing
Michael Abebe, Ph.D. Professor of Management Corporate Governance: An International Review
Giorgio Gotti, Ph.D. Professor of Accountancy Journal of International Accounting, Auditing & Taxation
Leon Schjoedt, Ph.D. Professor of International Business & Entrepreneurship Small Business Economics: An Entrepreneurship Journal
Jorge Gonzalez, Ph.D. Professor of Management Journal of Managerial Psychology
Geng Sun, Ph.D. Professor of Information Systems Decision Support Systems

Name Position Journals
Leon Schjoedt, Ph.D. Professor of International Business & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (Elite), Journal of Business Venturing (Elite), Human Resource Management Review (HI), Journal of Small Business Management (HI)
Peter Magnusson, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing Journal of International Business Studies (Elite), Global Strategy Journal (Elite), International Marketing Review (HI)
Michael Abebe, Ph.D. Professor of Management Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (Elite), Journal of Business Research (HI)
Hale Kaynak, Ph.D. Professor of Management Journal of Supply Chain Management (Elite)
Pingshu Li, Ph.D. Professor of Management Human Resource Management Journal (Elite)
Geng Sun, Ph.D. Information Systems Decision Sciences (HI)
Fuat Firat, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing Marketing Theory (HI)
Giorgio Gotti, Ph.D. Professor of Accountancy The International Journal of Accounting (HI)
Jorge Gonzalez, Ph.D. Professor of Management Journal of Management Inquiry, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Managerial Psychology
Yejun Zhang, Ph.D. Professor of Management Asia Pacific Journal of Management (HI)
Francis Andoh-Baidoo, Ph.D. Information Systems Information Systems Frontiers

Name Position Role
Peter Magnusson, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing Board Member, AMA Global Marketing SIG
Michael Abebe, Ph.D. Professor of Management Board Member, Southern Management Association
Track Chair, Southern Management Association (2018)
Giorgio Gotti, Ph.D. Professor of Accountancy Board Member, American Accounting Association
Sunaina Chugani, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing Track Co-Chair, Transformative Consumer Research Conference

Research Resources

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Faculty Recognitions

Dr. Giorgio Gotti posing for photo with outdoor backgound.

Giorgio Gotti Received Outstanding Accounting Educator Award

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Bin Wang and Maria Leonard Selected to Receive University Award for Sustainability Education

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Derek Abrams posing with award on stage.

Derek Abrams Tapped to Design Curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy

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Sylvia Robles Won Sustainable Practice Impact Award

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