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Accounting (B.B.A.)

On Campus

Wherever your passion for accounting is—public, private, government, or nonprofit—you can secure your future with a degree from UHD in Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. With a wide variety of accounting specializations and applications, your career choices are unlimited. Plus, at UHD, our program offers exactly what you need should you decide to pursue graduate studies or law career.

Included Courses:

  • Cost Accounting
  • Individual Income Taxation
  • Corporation Taxation
  • Auditing

Career Options:

After graduation, work as a:

  • Tax Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Internal Auditor
  • Controller
  • Bookkeeper

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Online or On Campus

Pursue a B.B.A. in Finance from University of Houston-Downtown, and get exactly where you need to be—whether it be working in the financial sector, pursuing graduate studies, or successfully completing the Chartered Financial Planners (CFP), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) examinations.

Included Courses:

  • Small Business Finance
  • Treasury Risk Management
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Intermediate Corporate Finance
  • International Finance
  • Financial Planning

Career Options:

After graduation, work as a:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Financial Planner
  • Commercial Banker

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Finance (B.B.A.)

Human Resource Management (B.B.A.)

Pending Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approval


Online or On Campus

Earn a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management at UHD to fast track into the working world of HR. Foundational courses plus field experience provide theory as well as practical, real-world skills for an HR role in any industry. UHD’s program aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum (endorsed by AACSB International) as part of the SHRM Academic Alignment Program. Graduates of these programs are immediately eligible for a special SHRM student certification (regardless of work experience) – a competitive advantage in today’s job market.

Included Courses:

  • Foundations of Human Resource Management
  • Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations
  • Training and Development
  • Staffing
  • Human Resource Analytics
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Electives include Service Operations Management, Retail Management, International Management, Small Business Management, Organizational Behavior, Managerial Leadership, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, Field Experience (internship), and Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional® (SHRM-CP) Preparation

Career Options:

After graduation, excel in careers such as:

  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Compensation and Benefits Specialist
  • Job Analyst
  • Recruitment Specialist
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Manager

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

General Business (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

When you earn your B.B.A. in General Business, you’ll be prepared for an immediate transition into the thriving business community. Our General Business major lays a solid foundation of general education while layering on fundamental theories and basic business procedures. Plus, UHD’s convenient evening classes make it easy to earn a degree while maintain your current work/life schedule.

Included Courses:

  • Principles of Mgt. & Organization Behavior
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Communications
  • Business Finance
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management

Career Options:

Graduates can excel in fields such as:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management
  • Land Management
  • Marketing
  • Business Law

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Insurance & Risk Management (B.B.A.)

Online

UHD’s B.B.A. in Insurance & Risk Management will teach you core business principals and specialized skills in underwriting, claims adjusting, and agency services for property, liability, and automobile insurance. You’ll be taught by industry leaders committed to giving you the skills you need to succeed, and you can complete courses online for minimal disruption to your current life schedule.

Included Courses:

  • Introduction to Risk and Insurance
  • Insurance Operations
  • Legal & Political Aspects of IRM
  • Group Benefits
  • Field Experience in Insurance & Risk Management

Career Options:

Excel in the fields of:

  • Claims Adjustment
  • Underwriting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Technology

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

International Business (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

Stay on the cutting edge of the international business world with a B.B.A. in International Business from UHD. We combine basic business knowledge with an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of international business theories, practice, and policies. Plus, UHD’s convenient evening classes make it easy to earn a degree while maintain your current work/life schedule.

Included Courses:

  • International Economics
  • International Management
  • International Business Law
  • International Finance
  • Study Abroad

Career Options:

After graduation, work as a:

  • International Trade and Business
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Global Cross-Cultural Management

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Management (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

Gain the team building and critical thinking skills you’ll need to become a successful, real-world manager with UHD’s B.B.A. in Management. UHD offers flexible programs and diverse course options so you can get the degree you want on the terms you need.

Included Courses:

  • Small Business Management
  • Leadership in Organizations
  • Negotiating Skills and Techniques
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Ethics

Career Options:

After graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Project Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail Management

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Management Information Systems (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

The Bachelor of Business in Management Information Systems (MIS) is a fast-paced program where you choose from a variety of electives to tailor the program to your personal goals. In addition, UHD offers flexible and varied class times to meet the needs of busy professionals.

Included Courses:

  • System Analysis and Design
  • Data and Information Management Systems
  • Enterprise System using SAP
  • Information Security Management

Career Options:

Excel in careers such as:

  • Programmer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Knowledge Systems Developer
  • E-Commerce Systems Developer
  • Information Systems Consultant

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Marketing (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

With a degree in Marketing from UHD, you get the freedom to develop your individual skills and talents, while obtaining the foundational skills to pursue a career in the high-demand, ever-expanding field of marketing. You can tailor the program to focus on either the more creative or analytical sides of marketing, while enjoying UHD’s flexible and varied course times that help you maintain a work/life balance.

Included Courses:

  • Promotional Strategy
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Marketing Management & Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Business Marketing

Career Options:

Enjoy a career as a:

  • Advertising Manager
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Sales Representative
  • Business Development Representative

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Supply Chain Management (B.B.A.)

Online or On Campus

Learn how to keep track of products from raw materials to when they reach the consumer with a degree in Supply Chain Management from UHD. Our unique program works in close partnership with the National Associate of Purchasing Management-Houston, Inc., and the local chapter for the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing to provide students with a sound understanding of supply chain management and strategy.

Included Courses:

  • Negotiating Skills and Techniques
  • Purchasing Management
  • Materials Management
  • Supply Chain Logistics Management
  • Advanced Purchasing and Supply Management Seminar

Career Options:

Pursue a career in:

  • Materials and Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations
  • Sales and Consulting

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with Concentration in Accounting

On Campus

Take your career in accounting to the next level with a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Houston-Downtown. We partnered with leading account experts to create a one-of-a-kind program that addresses all major areas of accounting: tax, audit, financial reporting, research, and industry-specific accounting treatments. Upon graduation, you will be able to pursue advancement in the accounting field, including careers in C-suite management.

Included Courses:

  • Advanced Taxation
  • Accounting Research and Writing
  • Professionalism for Accountants
  • Advanced Auditing
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Pursue a career in:

  • Public Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Tax Consulting
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Auditor

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with Concentration in Business Development

Online or On Campus

An MBA with a concentration in Business Development can benefit both already-established sales leaders and those professionals who are interested in entering the field. We provide a solid foundation of strategy and communication, while also dialing in on specific business development skill sets like analytics, financial management, and presentation skills.

Included Courses:

  • Advanced Personal Selling
  • Sales Negotiation and Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Programs and the Sales Force
  • Sales Leadership
  • Sales Management
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Enjoy a fulfilling career in:

  • Management Analyst
  • Business Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Account Manager

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with Concentration in Finance

Online or On Campus

Gain a competitive advantage in your corporate finance career with a a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from UHD. Developed alongside leading finance executives, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of business development, forecasting, and prioritizing capital investments. You can complete your core concentration classes in as little as 12 months—and UHD offers evening classes to help you fit your higher education goals into your already busy life.

Included Courses:

  • Ethical and Professional Standards
  • Financial Forecasting and Behavioral Finance
  • Capital Markets and Investment Planning
  • Communication for Finance Professionals
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Pursue a career in:

  • Commercial Banking
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Banking
  • Insurance Specialists

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with a Concentration in Human Resources

Online or On Campus

Developed by Human Resource managers, directors, and leaders, the Human Resource Concentration of our MBA program focuses on developing the human resource skills necessary you need—regardless of industry. We provide a solid foundation that Human Resource leaders need as they grow within their chosen industry, including topics such as talent acquisition, talent retention, employment law, and compensation and benefits.

Included Courses:

  • Legal Environment of Human Resource Management
  • Talent Acquisition: Attraction and Selection
  • Talent Management: Engaging and Retaining Employees
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Excel in a career in:

  • Training and Development Management
  • Labor Relations
  • Benefits Management
  • Industrial Relations
  • Compensation Management

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with Concentration in International Business

Online or On Campus

Each day, the business world gets a little smaller and a Masters in Business Administration with an International Business concentration from UHD can help you navigate it. Designed by corporate executives and leaders in the field, our innovative program gives students the ability to excel in the international business world while withstanding global competition. You’ll learn about global strategic sourcing and procurement, international business law, ethics, and compliance, and international finance markets and banking.

Included Courses:

  • Risk Management
  • International Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
  • Ethics, Law, and Compliance
  • International Logistics
  • International Banking and Finance
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Pursue a career in:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Business Development
  • Customs
  • Foreign Policy

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with Concentration in Leadership

Online or On Campus

First-time leaders or seasoned leadership professionals can both benefit from UHD’s MBA with a concentration in Leadership. Our goal is to develop well-rounded leaders who can refine their personal leadership style to suite any organization or community. Students will learn communication skills, interpersonal skills, how to build relationships and network, as well as how to develop high-functioning employees and employee teams. Core concentration classes can be completed in as little as 12 months—and UHD offers evening classes to help balance your work, education, and life goals.

Included Courses:

  • Interpersonal Leadership Effectiveness in Business
  • Interpreting and Delivering Business Results
  • The Business Leader’s Role in Talent Development
  • Leading Teams for Business Results
  • Supporting Business Strategy
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Enjoy a career in:

  • Management
  • Sales
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with a Concentration in Project Management and Process Improvement

Online or On Campus

UHD's concentration in Project Management and Process Improvement is geared towards professionals already involved in project management or those seeking a career change into this exciting and diverse field. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge and core competencies required for major project and process implementations. This program provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills that support a global framework for deploying successful strategic initiatives.

Included Courses:

  • Project Life Cycle-Initiating, Planning and Executing
  • Project Life Cycle-Monitoring, Controlling & Closing
  • Change Management & Leadership
  • Process Improvement Tools & Techniques
  • Process Improvement Applications

Career Options:

Enjoy a career in:

  • Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Change Management

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management

Online or On Campus

Professionals looking to advance their career in Supply Chain Management, or those who want to enter the field with a competitive edge, the MBA with a concentration in Supply Chain Management from UHD can help them achieve their goals. Students will receive a solid foundation of supply chain management strategy, while also learning about the legal aspects of supply chain management, decision modeling, overall logistics, as well as the leadership skills they need to succeed in the field.

Included Courses:

  • Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management
  • Leadership in Supply Chain
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Decision Modeling for Supply Chain Managers
  • Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Graduate Colloquium

Career Options:

Enjoy a career in:

  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchasing

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

MBA of Security Management (M.S.M.)

Online

The Master of Security Management at University of Houston-Downtown was developed in collaboration with leaders in security management to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to addressed the continuously changing security environment. Another bonus? This unique program is offered on alternate Saturdays to allow security professionals to obtain the degree without interfering with their professional or personal responsibilities.

This unique program is now available exclusively online to allow security professionals to obtain their degree without interfering with their professional or personal responsibilities.

Included Courses:

  • MSM Core Classes (required to obtain the MSM degree)
  • Security Management for Executives
  • Cybercrime and Computer Forensics
  • Leadership, Motivation and Communications for Security Executives
  • Human Resource Management for Security Executives
  • Managerial Decision Making for Security Executives
  • Capstone (6 hours)

Career Options:

Enjoy a career in:

  • Business Security
  • Security Management
  • Cyber Security

Traditional Security Concentration:

  • Risk Assessment and Abatement
  • Legal Environment of the Security Executive
  • Global Perspectives of Security Management
  • Current Issues in Security Management
  • Projects in Security Management

Cybersecurity Concentration

  • Cybersecurity Program Design and Operations
  • Information Security – Focused on Data Security
  • Cyber-Networked Security
  • Organizational Resilience
  • Cyber Operations

*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC)

Online or On Campus

The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC) degree program was designed to prepare individuals as leaders in the accounting profession with the educational requirement needed to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam.

Included Courses:

  • Advanced Taxation
  • Advanced Auditing
  • Accounting Research & Writing
  • Advanced Accounting Topics
  • Professionalism for Accountants

Career Options:

Pursue a career in:

  • Public Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Tax Consulting
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Auditor