A Business Education Fueled by Austin
Driving the mission to the marketplace.
Austin, our home city, drives our model for engagement. So everything we do — from curriculum to research to community events — reflects five pillars in the local business scene:
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- Social enterprise
- Innovation management
- Global collaboration
- Business analytics
In each of our degree programs, students gain the skills to think critically and engage locally. And thanks to partnerships we’ve developed in Austin’s business community, including Capital Factory, Impact Hub Austin and more, students can use the capital city as their laboratory to experience, learn and grow as business professionals.
Doing business in Austin means reaching well beyond central Texas. Students in our programs are shaped by the city’s culturally diverse business community. They can also take advantage of opportunities to experience business abroad.
Our Departments
Each program at The Bill Munday School of Business is a part of a department with dedicated faculty ready to help students achieve at the highest level.
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
The Accounting, Economics and Finance Department provides students with varied career options in high demand. Students can leverage faculty connections with local business and national CPA firms. Students learn how monetary systems and large-scale economies apply to a variety of areas, including investment banking and global business.
Department of Management
Faculty in the Management Department help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage people effectively and collaboratively in local or global organizations. Students learn a holistic view of organizations, focused on social responsibility, individual development and integrity.
Department of Marketing, Operations and Analytics
Students completing a degree in the Marketing, Operations, and Analytics Department are challenged with enhanced curricula in line with the digital demands of a 21st-century business landscape.
Our Programs
From Accounting to Digital Marketing, the majors and minors offered to students are curated to balance experiential learning opportunities, in-classroom engagement and marketplace insight.
Academic Advising
The school of business provides undergraduate and graduate advising to students looking for the guidance and resources to stay on track, take advantage of opportunities and graduate career-ready.
The Bill Munday School of Business Stories
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty members are dedicated teachers, experienced industry professionals and committed scholars. In collaboration with university leadership, Dean Alexis Stokes continues to structure the school’s model for business education to reflect Austin’s robust business landscape.
Advance Your Career With Our Graduate Programs
From virtual to part-time, our graduate programs understand balance. Explore what options The Bill Munday School of Business offers.
Master of Science in Accounting Analytics
Students pursuing the 30-hour Master of Accounting degree develop technical expertise and graduate ready to complete the CPA exam and advance in their careers.
Master of Business Administration
Students in the MBA program take courses in a flexible, low-residency structure, so they can balance their careers and personal lives with classes that reflect Austin’s business scene.
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Prepare for a career as a business analyst or business leader through practical real-world cases.
Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Analytics
In a 16-month online program, students develop knowledge to manage and apply big data, analytics, marketing automation, user interface design and mobile marketing.
Student Success
Our students and alumni have impressive resumes. They engage in internships, research opportunities, and volunteer work and serve as leaders in student organizations and on-campus employment. Their stories of ingenuity, determination, failure, and success provide important lessons on personal growth and discovering one’s vocation.
Alumni Community
As an alum, you join a network of fellow Hilltoppers and business professionals who support your growth.
Our alumni have founded venture capital and private equity firms, photography studios and social justice organizations. They have accepted full-time jobs with Apple, Deloitte, Facebook, Whole Foods, Dell and National Instruments. Some have continued to graduate and law school at prestigious institutions such as Villanova University, UC Berkeley and the University of Rochester.
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Dean's Message
Welcome to The Bill Munday School of Business!
We are excited to have you join our thriving, student-centered community. In The Bill Munday School of Business, faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering student success and lifelong learning.
We invite you to actively participate in this community by engaging in your coursework, connecting with fellow students, and immersing yourself in the Austin business environment.
In an era of rapid technological change, the proliferation of information, and increasing access to data, each day brings new challenges and opportunities. The pace of change, however, can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.
In The Bill Munday School of Business, we work alongside you as you develop the tools to identify key issues and ask important questions, in order to make sound business decisions that rest firmly on ethical foundations.
Businesses today seek employees with critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.
We are proud to offer a curriculum grounded in the dynamic business ecosystem of Austin. You will work alongside faculty to apply business principles to real issues, leverage technology, and harness creativity. With a holistic approach to education, the coursework at St. Edward’s also provides exposure to multiple disciplines that prepare you for a professional life of impact.
Your hilltop community is enhanced by immersion in the local and global communities. From joining a culturally diverse student body to engaging in Austin’s thriving urban environment, opportunities abound. You can take advantage of entrepreneurial boot camps, pitch and business plan competitions, capstone projects (on campus and around the world), and service learning in the hub for innovation.
Our Holy Cross tradition is centered on education for all, and it is my privilege to be a part of this community – and to warmly welcome you home to the hilltop.
Sincerely,
Alexis Stokes, JD
Dean, The Bill Munday School of Business