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

Strategic Milestones

We have identified three key milestones to guide and accelerate our next phase of growth and distinction, over the next five years:
Ann Deacon sitting on her office desk.

September 23, 2026

Building More Than Businesses

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Relationships matter to Ann Bohl Deacon, ’84. They are at the heart of her 32-year career as founder and CEO of Deacon Recruiting and Lux Concierge — and a defining part of how she approaches business, family and community.

Two women working on a Bloomberg computer terminal.

September 23, 2026

Student-Managed Fund Provides Real-World Experiences

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Imagine walking into a finance class on the first day and learning that you are responsible for managing a $2.5 million investment portfolio.

Students studying in the graduate business commons.

August 26, 2026

Princeton Review Names the College One of the Best On-Campus MBA Programs

Published by Alvarez College of Business

The Carlos Alvarez College of Business was named one of the Best On-Campus MBA Programs by the Princeton Review in their 2027 rankings.

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Alvarez College of Business Events

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Sep

24

2026

Valero Internship Fair

Learn about Valero’s internship opportunities.

Sep

24

2026

Start-up Garage Drop-in Session

A weekly meet-up for student innovators!

Sep

25

2026

Research Seminar Series - Operations & Analytics

Featuring: Dr. Diwakar Gupta

Sep

29

2026

Coffee & Career Conversations

Meet with a representative from Northwestern Mutual

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Inside Alvarez Business Podcast

Hosted by Jonathon Halbesleben, dean of the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio, this podcast explores the people, ideas and insights shaping today’s business landscape.