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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
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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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Academic Programs

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Academic Programs

Bachelor's

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Bachelor's Degree

Accountancy (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s degree in Accounting prepares students through an innovative curriculum that incorporates student projects and opportunities for internships. Students are trained to prepare, analyze, and audit financial and tax information, and to make decisions with an emphasis on data analytics, novel technology, and sustainability concerns.

The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). 

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Bachelor's Degree

Business Analytics (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics

Program Modality: Campus

Are you interested in pursuing a data-driven career in business? If so, our Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics might be what you are looking for. This program will teach you all the essential skills you need to thrive in today’s business landscape—such as statistical analysis and machine learning to big data analytics.

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Bachelor's Degree

Economics (BA)

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics places students at the intersection of social policy and business. The program prepares students with a broad skillset and an understanding of factors that affect the economy. The program prepares aspiring economic professionals with communication, analytical, critical thinking, and business skills for the public and private sector.

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Bachelor's Degree

Economics (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

Program Modality: Campus

In the global marketplace, businesses increasingly rely on professionals to guide them through rapidly changing economic conditions. Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics program develop skills in data collection and analysis to understand and solve business problems.

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Bachelor's Degree

Economics and Finance - Double Major (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance - Double Major

Program Modality: Campus

Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Economics and Finance develop communication, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and business skills. The program prepares students for career opportunities in economics, finance, research and analysis, business and public affairs, investment and commercial banking, financial planning, and more.

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Bachelor's Degree

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor of Business Administration Entrepreneurship and Innovation demystifies the business development process and prepares students to become entrepreneurs. The program prepares students to identify business opportunities and to evaluate costs and benefits in business development.

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Bachelor's Degree

Finance (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Program Modality: Campus

In today’s globalized world, new and emerging technologies and the rise of mobile eCommerce, require finance professionals who are prepared to help businesses improve performance and profitability. The Bachelor’s degree in Finance prepares students become financial professionals who are able to help a business understand its potential and improve performance.

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Bachelor's Degree

Global Supply Chain Management (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Supply Chain Management

Program Modality: Campus

Businesses increasingly rely on supply chain professionals to develop logistics processes that ensure the efficient and effective delivery of goods and services. The Bachelor’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management prepares students to become professionals who acquire, store, transport, and deliver goods and services efficiently in a competitive corporate environment.

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Bachelor's Degree

Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS)

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Program Modality: Hybrid

The Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares students to enter the exciting hospitality sector with an in-depth understanding of how to operate and manage in the areas hospitality and tourism with globally competitive skills top hospitality and tourism businesses are looking for. Students of this program graduate with in-demand skills in business management, hospitality law, marketing, lodging, and hospitality strategic management.

 

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Bachelor's Degree

Information Systems (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems prepares students to help businesses remain competitive through the effective use of data and robust information management systems. Students develop both the business and the information system management knowledge necessary to implement, coordinate and direct the information systems activities of organizations.

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Bachelor's Degree

International Business (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s in International Business prepares students to enter a global business environment with the abilities and skills to address complex international business issues and identify solutions. The program’s hands-on approach to learning includes projects and other activities that ensure students develop a solid foundation in business with an emphasis on understanding the business landscape through a global lens, as well as critical thinking, communication, team building, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.

 

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Bachelor's Degree

Management (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

Program Modality: Campus

The Bachelor’s degree in Management teaches students effective management and leadership skills sought by successful companies. Built on a solid business foundation, the program emphasizes problem solving, team building, and critical thinking skills for positions in business management at all levels. Students will improve their understanding of the business management landscape with a curriculum that fully engages their analytical and decision-making skills.

 

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Bachelor's Degree

Marketing (BBA)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

Program Modality: Campus

Marketing is one of the most important tools a business will use to develop its reputation, drive demand, and maintain relevance. With a BBA in Marketing, students will be exposed to the marketing funnel, from the inception of a product all the way to presenting it in a way that gets the consumer to make a purchase. 

Master's

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Master's Degree

Accountancy (MACC)

Master of Accountancy

Program Modality: Online

Program Modality: Campus

Program Modality: Campus and Online

The Master’s degree in Accountancy provides a learning environment that helps students enhance the technical, analytical, critical thinking, communication, and technological skills required for professional careers in a dynamic world. The degree satisfies the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.

The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).

Concentrations:

  • Auditing
  • Taxation

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Master's Degree

Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration

Program Modality: Online

Program Modality: Campus

Program Modality: Campus and Online

The Master’s degree in Business Administration offers advanced study in a multicultural business environment and provides the management and analytical decision‐making skills needed to function in a changing business environment.

The Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).

 

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Master's Degree

Business Analytics (MS - Healthcare Analytics)

Master of Science in Business Analytics specialization in Healthcare Analytics

Program Modality: Online

The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.

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Master's Degree

Business Analytics (MS)

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Program Modality: Online

The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.

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Master's Degree

Global Trade Management (MS)

Master of Science in Global Trade Management

Program Modality: Online

The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.

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Master's Degree

Human Resource Management (MS - Human Resource Management)

Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Program Modality: Online

The 100% online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley AACSB-accredited Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship enables data-driven thinkers to develop their abilities to transform complex data into insights that guide their organizations in making more educated, actionable decisions – skills required for success in today's competitive job market.

Master of Science in Marketing

Master's Degree

Marketing (MS)

Master of Science in Marketing

Program Modality: Online

The Master of Science in Marketing is an online program designed to give students advanced analytical marketing skills and hands-on experience to launch a career in one of marketing’s many fast-growing fields. Graduates of the program will be equipped for roles in Digital and Social Media Marketing, Brand and Product Management, Marketing Research and Insight Development, Marketing Consulting, and Project Management. Full-time students have the opportunity to graduate in one year.

Doctorate

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Doctoral Degree

Business Administration (PhD)

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

Program Modality: Campus

The PhD in Business Administration is designed to prepare students of diverse backgrounds to become productive teachers and researchers at the university level through rigorous academic training in business administration. Students are immersed in an intellectual climate that embraces scholarship, diversity, and global awareness.

 

Contact Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship


Brownsville

BMAIN 2.504
956-882-5828

 

 

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ECOBE 114
956-665-3311

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