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.

Dan Karam, '97, MSIT '01, management executive in residence at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

March 2, 2026

Building an Ecosystem

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Community is at the heart of Dan Karam’s, ’97, MSIT ’01 connection to UT San Antonio. Ties that bind him not only to the university, but also to the city of San Antonio.

Robert "Bobby" Cavender

February 17, 2026

Cavender Auto Group President Presents Frost Lecture Feb. 24

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Robert “Bobby” Cavender, president of Cavender Auto Group, will present the keynote address during the Carlos Alvarez College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture on Feb. 24.

Alper Arslan, assistant professor of economics at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business.

February 9, 2026

Marriage Prospects May Influence College Major

Published by Alvarez College of Business

What drives a student’s choice of college major? For some, it’s passion. For others, it’s job prospects. But what if marriage expectations also played a role?

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Alvarez College of Business Events

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Mar

12

2026

Career Coaching Drop In

Drop In for Career Coaching

Mar

16

2026

Career Coaching Drop In

Drop In for Career Coaching

Mar

16

2026

Lead & Succeed Graduate Workshop

The Importance of Networking

Mar

17

2026

Coffee & Career Conversations

Meet with a representative from KPMG

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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.