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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
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    • Department of International Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Department of Management
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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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    Center for Innovation and Commercialization

    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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Business and Tourism Research Center

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The Business and Tourism Research Center (BTRC) provides customized market and tourism-related research to provide valuable, actionable information to improve organizational and community success and well-being.

Latest Report (2022-23)

Community Engagement

The hallmark of the Center’s community engagement  effort is its studies of Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley.  The Winter Texans contribute socially and economically to the region and the studies are designed to assess those impacts to help in making better decisions to ensure the success of the tourism industry in the Valley.

Center Reports and study highlights:

 

  • 2022-23 Winter Texan Report
  • 2017-2018 Winter Texan Report
  • 2015-2016 Winter Texan Report
  • What 2016 Winter Texans are saying to the RGV
  • 2013-2014 Winter Texan Report - Slide Show
  • 2013-2014 Winter Texan Report
  • 2011-2012 Winter Texan Report - Fast Facts 
    This report contains highlights of the Winter Texan study conducted during the Winter of 2012.
  • 2009-2010 Winter Texan Report - Fast Facts 
    This report contains highlights of the Winter Texan study conducted during the Winter of 2010.
  • 2007-2008 Winter Texan Report - Fast Facts
    This report contains highlights of the Winter Texan study conducted during the Winter of 2008.
  • 2005-2006 Winter Texan Report - Fast Facts
    This report contains highlights of the Winter Texan study conducted during the Winter of 2006.
  • 2004-2005 Winter Visitors and Local Market Report
    This study examined Winter Texans, Mexican Nationals, local residents and transient tourists to the Valley.

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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