Texas McCombs School of Business

What Texas McCombs School of Business does

Texas McCombs School of Business is a college within The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, that delivers undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MBA, MPA, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics, MS IT & Management, MS Marketing, MS Technology Commercialization), doctoral, and non-degree executive education programs. It serves approximately 6,000+ students annually across its main Austin campus and extended delivery sites in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, and operates one of the largest business school alumni networks in the United States at 100,000+ members. The school is consistently ranked #1 in Graduate Accounting and #6 in Undergraduate Business by U.S. News & World Report, with all 12 BBA specialties ranked in the Top 10, and holds AACSB and SACSCOC accreditations.

The school's technology and delivery stack is built on standard third-party platforms — Canvas LMS, Panopto lecture capture, Zoom, and Smart Classrooms with AV Technology Solutions — supplemented by an internal IT function (McCombs Technology Solutions) and proprietary platforms including MyMcCombs Student Portal, McCombs Online Resources (MOR), and the McCombs Connect alumni community. Curriculum differentiators include the Business Analytics Capstone, the open-source Ethics Unwrapped video series (used by 1,500+ institutions in 170+ countries), and the TVL accelerator (274 startups helped, $855M raised since 2010). The school is investing $425 million in the Mulva Hall construction project (groundbreaking April 10, 2024).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition across degree programs (subscription/annual pricing model), non-degree executive education open-enrollment and custom corporate programs (professional services model), corporate partnerships and sponsorships with a deep Fortune 500 roster, and donations via the Invest in McCombs fundraising channel. Customer segments include undergraduate and graduate students (primary), corporate employers recruiting talent (primary), working professionals and organizations consuming executive education, and senior executives who serve on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council and provide strategic engagement and financial support. Distribution occurs through UT Austin undergraduate admissions, McCombs-specific graduate admissions, on-campus and online program delivery, the Ford Career Center for recruiting, and the Industry Engagement Office for corporate partnerships.

Name

Texas McCombs School of Business

Legal name

McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin

Website

https://mccombs.utexas.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas McCombs School of Business is a top-ranked public business school within The University of Texas at Austin delivering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive education to roughly 6,000 annual students, supported by a 100,000+ alumni network and flagship Fortune 500 corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Graduate business degrees
• Executive education programs
• Corporate executive training
• Undergraduate business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Degree Program Revenue: Revenue generated from undergraduate (BBA), graduate (MBA, specialized master's including MPA, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics, MS IT & Management, MS Marketing, MS Technology Commercialization), and Ph.D. programs. Tuition varies significantly by program and residency status, with full-time master's degrees exceeding $99,000.
2. Executive Education: Non-degree professional development programs for organizations and working professionals, including open enrollment classes, certification courses, and customized corporate programs. Also includes Texas Executive Education which has trained 25,000+ leaders.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Revenue and in-kind support from corporate partners including strategic partnerships, research collaborations, event sponsorships, and the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. Partners include Bank of America, Chevron, AT&T, Dell, Accenture, Walmart, EY, KPMG, PwC, Wells Fargo, Halliburton, BP, and PepsiCo.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The school conducts fundraising campaigns for scholarships, professorships, chairs, centers, initiatives, and the Mulva Hall construction project ($425 million). Invest in McCombs page facilitates donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Texas McCombs School of Business delivers undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Hildebrand MBA in Full-Time, Evening, Executive, Weekend DFW, and Weekend Houston formats), specialized master's (MPA, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics, MS IT & Management, MS Marketing, MS Technology Commercialization), Ph.D., and non-degree Executive Education programs across business disciplines. The school supplements these with career management, recruiting services for employers, industry engagement partnerships, and an alumni network spanning 100,000+ graduates.

Product overview

Texas McCombs School of Business is a comprehensive business school offering a portfolio of degree programs and educational services. The undergraduate BBA program includes majors in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management, with the Canfield Business Honors Program providing an enhanced honors track. Graduate offerings span specialized master's programs (MPA in Accounting, MS Finance, MS Business Analytics, MS Information Technology & Management, MS Marketing, MS Technology Commercialization) and the Hildebrand MBA with multiple formats (Full-Time, Evening, Executive, Weekend DFW, Weekend Houston). Doctoral programs are available in five business disciplines. Executive Education provides non-degree professional development. Student-facing platforms include MyMcCombs portal, McCombs Online Resources (MOR), and McCombs Connect alumni network. Technology infrastructure is supported by McCombs Technology Solutions including AV services, computer labs, and classroom technology. Career services are delivered through Career Management and Corporate Relations connecting employers with talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canfield Business Honors Program (CBHP): An honors program for top-performing undergraduate business students at McCombs
• Hildebrand MBA
• McCombs Connect

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Canfield Business Honors Program (CBHP)
• Subiendo Access Program
• Master in Professional Accounting (MPA)
• MS Business Analytics
• MS Finance
• MS Information Technology & Management
• MS Marketing
• MS Technology Commercialization
• Hildebrand MBA
• Ph.D. Programs
• Executive Education
• Career Management and Corporate Relations

Quantifiable outcome

• BBA graduates average $89,337 base salary (median $85,000, range $30,000–$206,000) for 2024-2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• America 2030minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 November 2025America 2030, a venture fund focused on resilience and innovation, launched an Analyst Internship Program recruiting exclusively from McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. The program offers hands-on experience in venture capital, private markets, and strategic research, targeting students in Austin's innovation ecosystem.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America supports the Bank of America Scholars Program within the Forty Acres Founders Pre-Accelerator Program housed in the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center. The program empowers up to 10 student entrepreneurs (Bank of America Scholars) to hone entrepreneurial skills and position their products for success. David Bader, Market Executive for Central Texas with Bank of America Private Bank, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council.
• ChevroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor more than 40 years, Chevron and Texas McCombs have collaborated to create a lasting legacy. The Chevron Lab serves as a space for hundreds of students each year to gather and learn. Chevron has also played an integral role in bringing internet of things and artificial intelligence to the entrepreneurship minor, providing students with rare opportunities to learn from experts. Jeff Gustavson, president of Chevron New Energies, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council.
• WalmartflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDan Bartlett, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Walmart, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. Walmart is a major employer of McCombs graduates and actively recruits across undergraduate and graduate programs. Dan Bartlett brings decades of experience in public relations and government affairs and is responsible for shaping and sharing Walmart's corporate story.
• AT&TflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerErin Scarborough, leader of AT&T's broadband and connectivity initiatives, serves on the Dean's Advisory Board. AT&T actively recruits McCombs talent. Erin holds an MBA from the McCombs School of Business and has served in executive roles at AT&T for over 11 years.
• Dell TechnologiesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDavid Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer of Dell Technologies, is a McCombs connection. Dell Technologies is a major employer and recruiter of McCombs graduates. Located in Austin, Dell has a natural partnership with UT and McCombs given proximity and shared innovation ecosystem.
• AccentureflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTamara Fields, Office Managing Director for Accenture in Austin, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council and is Accenture's former executive recruiting sponsor for UT. Accenture brings innovation to clients, recruits and retains top McCombs talent, and strengthens Accenture's impact in the Austin community.
• Ernst & Young (EY)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTaylor Sisson, Managing Partner of the Austin office at EY, serves on the Dean's Advisory Council. EY serves notable Austin clients and is active in recruiting at UT Austin. Taylor also serves as Director for the Central Texas EY Entrepreneur of the Year program.
• KPMGflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSteve Chase, U.S. Consulting leader at KPMG and member of the firm's national Advisory Leadership Team, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. Steve holds an MBA and Master in Professional Accounting from UT Austin and KPMG actively recruits McCombs graduates.
• PwCflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerNiloufar Molavi, Vice Chair and U.S. Energy Leader at PwC and Market Managing Partner for Greater Houston, serves on the McCombs Advisory Board. She earned her degree in Accounting and Masters in Professional Accounting from UT Austin. PwC actively recruits McCombs talent.
• HalliburtonflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTracy Josefovsky, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Halliburton, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. She joined Halliburton as an accountant and rose to head of HR in 2019, demonstrating the career pathways available to McCombs alumni.
• BPflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAmin Sewani, Performance Management & Commercial Senior Leader for Upstream Planning at BP, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. BP recruits McCombs talent for energy sector roles.
• PepsiCoflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTodd Huerta, Vice President of Supply Chain Finance at PepsiCo and UT undergraduate with BA in Economics, serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. PepsiCo recruits across McCombs programs.
• DeloitteflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSeth Abrams of Deloitte serves on the Dean's Corporate Advisory Council. Deloitte is a major employer of McCombs graduates across accounting, consulting, and advisory practices.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton is the preeminent U.S. business school and the most direct competitor to McCombs in MBA, undergraduate, and executive education markets. It competes head-to-head for top applicants, corporate recruiting relationships, and rankings placement.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB is a top-tier MBA program and a leading producer of tech-economy talent. It competes directly with McCombs for MBA applicants and corporate recruiting partnerships in the technology sector that anchors McCombs' Austin positioning.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan is a direct peer in MBA, MS Business Analytics, and executive education, with comparable strength in STEM-designated programs and analytics. Both schools emphasize quantitative rigor and corporate partnerships in technology and consulting.
• Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern): Kellogg is a top-ranked peer competing in the MBA, specialized master's, and executive education segments. Both schools serve similar corporate recruiters in consumer goods, consulting, and financial services.
• Chicago Booth (University of Chicago): Chicago Booth competes directly with McCombs at the top of MBA rankings and for finance, consulting, and corporate executive education engagements. Both operate dedicated industry engagement and executive education functions.
• UC Berkeley Haas School of Business: Haas is a closely comparable peer as a public university business school with strong undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs (notably in business analytics). It competes for West Coast tech and corporate recruiting relationships.
• NYU Stern School of Business: NYU Stern is a direct competitor in undergraduate business, MBA, and specialized master's (especially MS Business Analytics, finance, and marketing). Both schools compete for international applicants and corporate recruiters across multiple industries.
• Columbia Business School: Columbia competes directly with McCombs in MBA, executive education, and finance specialization (including MS-level finance talent), and is a top destination for McCombs graduates seeking NYC finance placements.
• Michigan Ross School of Business: Michigan Ross is a direct peer as a top-ranked public university business school with comparable MBA, BBA, and specialized master's portfolios. Both serve Big Ten corporate recruiters and compete for similar applicant pools in undergraduate business.

Regional players

• Texas A&M Mays Business School: Mays is the other major Texas-based public university business school and competes with McCombs for in-state undergraduate talent, Texas corporate recruiting, and regional brand visibility — particularly relevant given shared Texas employer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UTexasMcCombs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBvAO15Wq4XVpC7MUrLF2Gw
• Facebookfacebook.com/UTMcCombsSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/school?id=19541&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Aschool%2Cidx%3A2-1-4
• Instagraminstagram.com/utexasmccombs

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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