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:
AI-simulated presentation environment

June 4, 2026

Alvarez Students Build Workplace Skills Using AI Simulations

Published by Alvarez College of Business

In Jeffrey Kropp’s management courses at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, students don’t just learn what good workplace communication looks like — they practice it.

Amir Karimi

May 28, 2026

Karimi Finds Supply Chain Training Can Save Lives

Published by UTSA Today

A recent study reveals that low-cost training for frontline health workers can significantly reduce medical supply shortages, potentially saving thousands of lives in developing nations.

Frank and Nancy Kudla

May 19, 2026

Alvarez Faculty Named Kudla Fellows in Artificial Intelligence

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Six faculty members in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business at UT San Antonio have been named Nancy and Frank Kudla Fellows in Artificial Intelligence. The fellowships are awarded for a two-year term beginning fall 2026.

Afua Serwaa-Bonsu

May 4, 2026

Management Graduate Afua Serwaa-Bonsu Built Skills and Confidence at Alvarez

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Getting outside her comfort zone, Afua Serwaa-Bonsu used her time at The University of Texas at San Antonio to maximize her experiences and set herself on a pathway to success.

Evany Gonzalez

May 4, 2026

MS Economics Graduate Evany Gonzalez Pursuing PhD

Published by Alvarez College of Business

First-generation student Evany Gonzalez fell in love with the field of economics and decided “why stop.”

Sabba Razaq

May 4, 2026

Management Graduate Sabba Razaq Has the Heart of an Entrepreneur

Published by Alvarez College of Business

Sabba Razaq’s future at UT San Antonio began with one choice: do I want to wear a white lab coat or a business suit?

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Alvarez College of Business Events

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Jun

10

2026

Career Compass Workshop: Resume Basics

Career Compass Workshop: Resume Basics

Jun

23

2026

Elevator Pitch Basics

Career Compass Workshop: Elevator Pitch Basics

Jul

15

2026

LinkedIn Tips

Career Compass Workshop: LinkedIn Basics

Jul

30

2026

Career Compass Workshop: Interview Basics

Career Compass Workshop: Interview Basics

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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.