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:
H-E-B mentors with their mentees

October 21, 2026

H-E-B Mentors Matter

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Mentoring is typically a one-on-one activity, but nine H-E-B employees turned it into a team sport when they learned they each were participating in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Mentorship Program.

Katherine Adams

October 18, 2026

Faculty Member Studies How to Optimize Healthcare Delivery

Published by Alvarez College of Business

How does an overtaxed healthcare system deal with increasing demands to treat chronic diseases coupled with shortages in medical professionals?

Walt Downing

October 12, 2026

Alumnus Walt Downing Built an Innovative Career

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Walt Downing, MBA ’86 has had a front row seat to the rapid-fire technological changes that have occurred during his 52-year engineering career.

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Alvarez College of Business Events

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2026

Coffee & Career Conversations

Meet with a representative from Cavender Auto Group

Oct

22

2026

Rowdy Recruiting

Meet with representatives from Allstate

Oct

22

2026

Start-up Garage Drop-in Session

A weekly meet-up for student innovators!

Oct

22

2026

Rowdy Recruiting - Accounting

Meet with representatives from RSM

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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.