This professional curriculum provides preparation for economic, financial, and marketing analysis of agribusiness, food, and fiber industry decisions. The requirements of the Master of Agribusiness degree are flexible to meet the needs and goals of the students. Enrollees who have taken business courses as undergraduates will be able to build on this foundational knowledge and specialize their training to pursue specific career goals. Those who have not completed these foundation courses may complete them as part of their degree program. Students will work closely with their advisory committees in developing programs to meet their unique backgrounds and career goals. The program responds to the need for advanced training to prepare studetns for management careers in the agribusiness sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that there are approximately 10% more job openings than applicants for college graduates with expertise in agriculture and business. The opening of new trade opportunities, changes in governmnet policies affecting agriculture, increasing integration and concentration in food and fiber industries, and growing concerns about environmental quality and food safety have contributed to this growing need for more specialized, in-depth training applying economic and business principles within the unique institutional marketing environment in which agribusinesses operate.This program is non-thesis, interdisciplinary, and jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Mays Business School. This program is one of a select cadre of national programs designed to successfully cut across the business and agriculture disciplines to focus on food and agribusiness management.... [-]

The LERE program is a 37-hour, non-thesis, graduate program that develops the advanced competencies and skills needed for a successful career in the real estate industry.Our program integrates the studies of real estate and business through a broad curriculum, including accounting, finance, law, real estate, and a professional internship. By using economic theory and financial concepts to develop the competencies for analyzing real estate markets and real estate values, you will be prepared for a career in real estate management.The program consists of 12 core courses and one elective that you may select from a broad range of courses. Depending upon your career interest and goals, you may decide to take additional electives to further develop your competencies in a supporting area of knowledge.Our program will prepare you for a career in:... [-]

The Cameron School of Business (CSB) helps students reach success with flexible programs. We accommodate working professionals with our class offerings. The small class environment coupled with access to Houston’s business community provides a unique liberal arts focus.

The Master in International Business (MIB) is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge sets to be effective problem solvers and decision makers in a global business context. Students in this program will:

Develop technical skills related to business disciplines and practices; Understand and navigate the political economy in domestic, bilateral, regional and global contexts; Communicate successfully in written and oral form and effectively engage in cross-cultural communication; Finish the program with a required capstone class that serves as an international study program. Degree Requirements ... [-]