College of Business

Equip yourself for career success with a degree from UHCL's College of Business. Our undergraduate  and  graduate programs help create leaders for today's business challenges, and we believe determination and an entrepreneurial spirit will take you far. To assist in your journey, UHCL offers 33 named scholarships for business students as well as numerous other scholarships for new students and veterans.

A welcome message from Dr Waller, Dean of the College of Business at UHCL.

Rise Above the Rest

Receive individualized instruction with small classes, and benefit from diverse perspectives and flexible degree programs . With the rigorous academics and wide-ranging industry experiences you'll receive at UHCL, you'll be prepared to excel in any workplace. You'll also gain the edge on your next career move after working with prestigious businesses through our local and global partnerships. Our alumni excel in fields as diverse as law, healthcare, finance and environmental management.

One-year retention rates for the College of Business average 69% and the six-year degree completion rate for the College of Business is 61%.  We exceed national norms for regional universities, reflecting our outstanding faculty, curriculum, students, and area partners.

1,685
Undergraduate Students
1,014
Graduate Students

AACSB Accredited University of Houston-Clear Lake is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.


AACSB Accredited Accounting Around 5% of the world’s business schools have earned business and separate accounting accreditation from the AACSB, and we’re one of them.
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Take the lead in educating the future of healthcare: Enroll in UHCL’s MSN Education and Leadership Program

Are you ready to educate the next generation of nurses? Transform your passion for nursing into a pivotal healthcare leadership role with University of Houston-Clear Lake’s (UHCL)  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education and Leadership  program, located at  UHCL at Pearland . This graduate program, designed for individuals holding a BSN degree, is a dual-focus that meets national educational standards and provides the necessary skills for educating in academic and clinical environments, and advanced roles in healthcare and administration in various settings. Read the full story.

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Research Participation System for Faculty and Students

The College of Business Research Participation System is designed to enhance students’ understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature and methods of empirical research as conducted within the College of Business disciplines. Explore how faculty and students can participate.

Charting a Path of Discovery and Achievement at UHCL

We're training tomorrow's leaders, including UHCL alumna Alexis Starapoli, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. That means we design our curriculum to meet the needs of changing industries and a diverse workforce. Learn more about our graduate and undergraduate degree offerings.

Student lands internship at HCA Houston Healthcare in Clear Lake

Internships are a vital way for college students to gain entry-level work experience in their field of study. Over the years, many students have taken advantage of these opportunities, including graduate student Jordan Jewell. Jewell earned her MHA/MBA after securing an internship at HCA Houston Healthcare in Clear Lake.