Why the Carlos Alvarez College of Business?

AACSB Accreditation LogoThe Carlos Alvarez College of Business transforms business students into business professionals by providing students with skills that can be implemented immediately in the workplace.

Nationally ranked and recognized, the college offers innovative programming at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. A Tier One and Hispanic Serving Institution, the college is accredited by AACSB International, placing us in the top 6% of business schools worldwide.

~5,100

Students

13

Undergraduate Majors

9

Master's Degrees

4

Doctoral Degrees

Dean Halbesleben with seven students in front of UTSA Business Building

College Priorities

Learn more about three strategic priorities in our college.

Carson Cowan, BBA Finance '25

December 5, 2025

Networking and Perseverance Helped Secure Carson Cowan’s Future

Published by Alvarez College of Business

When Carson Cowan walks the stage this December with a bachelor’s degree in finance, he’ll be closing a chapter in his academic journey, but beginning a new one as a full-time treasury analyst at Wells Fargo.

Kolby Porter, MA Economics, concentration in Business Analytics and Forecasting '25

December 5, 2025

Graduate Student Kolby Porter Relishes Challenges

Published by Alvarez College of Business

When Kolby Porter decided to return to graduate school after several years in the workforce, he was chasing a challenge. This fall he completes his master of arts in economics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. For him, the degree symbolizes something deeper: discipline, growth and the belief that hard things are worth doing.

Lauren Valadez, '24, MACY '25

December 5, 2025

MACY Graduate Lauren Valadez Begins New Career at Forvis Mazars

Published by Alvarez College of Business

When Lauren Valadez, ’24 walks the stage this December earning her graduate degree in accounting, she’ll be celebrating resilience, a newfound confidence in her profession and years of perseverance that have led her a full-time accounting role with Forvis Mazars.

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Alvarez College of Business Events

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Dec

8 - 12

2025

Finals Week Fall 2025

Final exams for the semester

Dec

9

2025

Senior Sprint: Group Career Coaching Lounge

From Student to Professional: Workplace Expectations

Dec

10

2025

Senior Sprint: Group Career Coaching Lounge

Calm, Confident & In Control : A Mindset-Reset

Dec

11

2025

Senior Sprint: Group Career Coaching Lounge

Thriving in the First 90 Days + Network for Success