College of Business
Equip yourself for career success with a degree from UHCL's College of Business.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs help create leaders for today's business challenges, and we believe determination and an entrepreneurial spirit will take you far. To assist in your journey, UHCL offers 33 named scholarships for business students as well as numerous other scholarships for new students and veterans.
Rise Above the Rest
Receive individualized instruction with small classes, and benefit from diverse perspectives and flexible degree programs. With the rigorous academics and wide-ranging industry experiences you'll receive at UHCL, you'll be prepared to excel in any workplace. You'll also gain the edge on your next career move after working with prestigious businesses through our local and global partnerships. Our alumni excel in fields as diverse as law, healthcare, finance and environmental management.
One-year retention rates for the College of Business average 69% and the six-year degree completion rate for the College of Business is 61%. We exceed national norms for regional universities, reflecting our outstanding faculty, curriculum, students, and area partners.
University of Houston-Clear Lake is an accredited member of AACSB International—The
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Around 5% of the world's business schools have earned business and separate accounting
accreditation from the AACSB, and we're one of them.
College of Business receives AASCB accreditation extension through 2030
UHCL is pleased to announce that the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has extended its accreditation to the College of Business through 2029-2030. AACSB accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous external review of a school's mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs.
The College of Business Research Participation System is designed to enhance students’ understanding of, and appreciation for, the nature and methods of empirical research as conducted within the College of Business disciplines. Explore how faculty and students can participate.
We're training tomorrow's leaders, including UHCL alumna Alexis Starapoli, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. That means we design our curriculum to meet the needs of changing industries and a diverse workforce. Learn more about our graduate and undergraduate degree offerings.
Internships are a vital way for college students to gain entry-level work experience in their field of study. Over the years, many students have taken advantage of these opportunities, including graduate student Jordan Jewell. Jewell earned her MHA/MBA after securing an internship at HCA Houston Healthcare in Clear Lake.