Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business (2024)

Dean
Sanjay Ramchander, D.B.A.
McCoy Hall Room 530
Telephone: 512.245.2311
https://www.mccoy.txst.edu/

Associate Dean
Diego E. Vacaflores, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Phillip E. Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
David Wierschem, Ph.D.

Department Chairs
Accounting–Wilhelmina J. Pizzini, Ph.D.
Finance and Economics–Haiyong Liu, Ph.D.
Information Systems and Analytics–Sam Lee, Ph.D.
Management–William C. McDowell, Ph.D.
Marketing–Anna Turri, Ph.D.

Named on February 27, 2004 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McCoy, the Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business provides broad-based undergraduate and masters-level educational programs that produce graduates with the values, knowledge, and skills to be successful in a diverse, globally competitive environment.

Mission

The McCoy College of Business is dedicated to empowering diverse students of exceptional promise to become leaders and innovators who create enduring value for business and society. We accomplish our mission by:

  • Providing cutting-edge education that equips students with skills and capabilities to excel in a dynamic business environment.
  • Producing rigorous research that addresses real-world challenges facing business and the environments in which they operate.
  • Promoting strong collaborative partnerships that enrich the diverse communities we serve and creating a growing legacy for our alumni.

Vision

Through bold ideas and action, we seek to transform the lives of students and define the future of business in Texas and beyond.

Values

At the McCoy College of Business, we value:

  • Our Community
    • We are a diverse and vibrant learning community united in our belief that business makes a world of difference and that our students thrive in a world of possibilities.
    • We create inclusive and welcoming spaces where individuals from all backgrounds can bring their voices and perspectives, create knowledge and meaning, and enrich our learning community.
  • Our Students
    • We are dedicated to the success of our students where our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff prepare students to lead in their professions and communities.
  • Academic Excellence
    • We promote an ethic of professional autonomy that allows each of us to

pursue deep and meaningful work.

  • We are proud to demonstrate unwavering integrity in our pursuit of excellence with purpose in teaching, research, service, and outreach activities.
  • Collaboration
    • We thrive on collaboration that promotes a culture of inquiry, trust, and respect.
    • We encourage collaborative learning and discovery that fosters responsiveness and global engagement.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
    • We are an innovative, flexible, and learning organization and embrace change that moves us forward.
    • We encourage bold and persistent experimentation and are unafraid of

taking calculated risks.

  • Stewardship
    • We act within ethical frameworks and are committed to responsible

stewardship of our resources and the environment.

  • We value the trust placed in us by our students, alumni, parents, and

members of our community.

Background

Established in 1958, McCoy College offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with majors in accounting, information systems and analytics, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Additionally, the College cooperates with the College of Liberal Arts in offering the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in economics. The B.B.A. degree does not require a minor, but the B.A. degree does require a minor.

Minors offered through McCoy College include business administration (for non-business majors only); international business (which is restricted to business majors); data analytics, economics, and innovation and entrepreneurship.

The learning environment of McCoy College places primary importance on teaching excellence and intellectual contributions complemented by service. This environment prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors. The curriculum addresses the economic, legal, political, social, technological, and demographically diverse environment in which modern business is conducted. This environment emphasizes comprehensive learning that combines general education, core business requirements that cover the main functional areas of business, and specialized study in one of the six traditional business majors offered.

McCoy College has been accredited by AACSB-International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 1997. The college serves over 4,700 undergraduate and graduate business students through five academic departments: Accounting, Information Systems and Analytics, Finance and Economics, Management, and Marketing.

McCoy College is entitled by its designation as an AACSB-International accredited school to have Beta Gamma Sigma as its honorary business society. The top 10 percent of undergraduate business students in their respective classes are eligible to join the society as early as the last semester of their second year of study. Graduate students ranked in the top 20% of their class may join the society after completing 40% of their respective program.

CenturyLink Academic Advising Center

McCoy Hall Room 115
Telephone: 512-245-1993 Fax: 512-245-1996
https://advising.mccoy.txst.edu

The McCoy College of Business CenturyLink Academic Advising Center is an accessible, student-centered support service that encourages students to develop educational goals and identify strategies for success, provides official and accurate academic information, and guides students to the successful completion of an undergraduate degree. Services available for students include, but are not limited to:

  • assistance with selection of educational programs;
  • interpretation of policies and procedures;
  • information on course sequencing, and degree requirements;
  • referral to other university resources; and
  • verification of graduation requirements.

Admission Policy

Admission to the College is competitive, and a student must be admitted to the College to pursue a B.B.A. degree. Consideration for admission to McCoy College undergraduate programs is based on specific admission criteria.

To be considered for admission to McCoy College, students should list a business major as their first-choice major, (accounting, information systems and analytics, economics, finance, management, or marketing) and apply to Texas State by the stated deadlines on the Undergraduate Admissions website.

Students who are admitted to the University but denied admission to McCoy College will be considered for admission to their second choice major or if one is not listed, students will be declared Pre-Business major.

Admission Process for Prospective Texas State Students

  • Freshman
    • Students admitted to Texas State as a Freshman will be automatically admitted to McCoy College if they meet Assured Admission requirements and select a business major as their first-choice major.
  • Transfer
    • Students admitted to Texas State as a Transfer will be automatically admitted to McCoy College if they meet Program Entry requirements based on total semester credit hours earned and select a business major as their first-choice major.

Admission Process for Current Texas State Students

For current Texas State students, an internal application is available online on the CenturyLink Academic Advising Center website. Students attending Texas State who are currently on academic probation are not eligible for admission to McCoy College.

Restricted Status

B.B.A. students whose Texas State GPA drops below a 2.0 are placed on academic probation by Texas State, restricted status by McCoy College, and are also subject to university academic probation and suspension policies.

Business majors on restricted status must increase their Texas State GPA to at least 2.0 in the subsequent semester (including summer) or their admission to McCoy College will be voided. Students whose admission has been voided, will be required to change their major to one outside of McCoy College.

Students returning to good academic standing and interested in regaining admission to McCoy College may complete the internal application process.

General Requirements for the B.B.A. Degree

  1. All students seeking the B.B.A. must complete the following General Education Core Curriculum courses or their equivalents as required by McCoy College:
    Course List
    CodeTitleHours
    COMM1310Fundamentals of Human Communication3
    ENG1310College Writing I3
    ENG1320College Writing II3
    orENG1321 Writing for Sustainable Change
    MATH1329Mathematics for Business and Economics II3
    PHIL1320Ethics and Society3
  2. To provide a common body of knowledge in business, all students seeking the B.B.A. must complete the following common core of business courses or their equivalents as required by the McCoy College:
    Course List
    CodeTitleHours
    BA1310Introduction to Business3
    ACC2361Introduction to Financial Accounting3
    ACC2362Introduction to Managerial Accounting3
    ISAN1323Introduction to Microcomputer Applications3
    ECO2314Principles of Microeconomics3
    ECO2315Principles of Macroeconomics3
    ANLY2333Business Statistics3
    BA3110Professional Development I1
    BA3120Professional Development II1
    BLAW3301Legal Environment of Business3
    MGT3303Management of Organizations3
    MKT3343Principles of Marketing3
    ISAN3380Enterprise Information Technology and Business Intelligence3
    FIN3312Business Finance3
    MGT3353Business Communication3
    MGT4335Strategic Management and Business Policy3
  3. A combination of courses in the major program area specified by the appropriate academic department and restricted upper-division business electives to complement the major are also required for the B.B.A.
  4. Free electives to achieve a minimum total of 120 semester hours are also required. To ensure compliance with the course requirements for a B.B.A. degree, business students should follow the general sequence of courses specified for the business curriculum in this section of the catalog.
  5. Students who did not satisfactorily complete at least two years of the same foreign language in high school must complete two semesters (6-8 hours) of a single foreign language in college.

Writing Intensive Hour Requirement

Nine hours of designated “writing intensive” (WI) courses must be completed at Texas State to satisfy degree requirements.

Enrollment in Upper-Division Business Courses

Upper-division McCoy College courses (3000- and 4000-level) are restricted to business majors or to students whose declared program of study requires the course(s). To be eligible to enroll in these courses, all students must satisfy stated course prerequisites, maintain an overall GPA of 2.00 or greater, and have completed at least 60 semester hours. Students should note that not all courses are taught each semester. If a specific course is needed, students should verify the prospective course offering with the department.

Transfer Credit

Business transfer students must meet residency requirements for all Texas State programs outlined in the academic policies section of this catalog. Additionally, at least 50% of the semester hours in business required for the College’s various degree programs must be completed in residence at Texas State.

For transfer students, 24 semester credit hours in the business core curriculum (or their equivalents) may be transferred from a Texas public institution of higher education for the Business Administration and Management Field of Study and be applied to any of the B.B.A. programs at Texas State University. More information about the Field of Study is available in the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

In addition to the Field of Study, transfer students should consult the the Transfer Course Equivalency Guide and/or appropriate -Transfer Planning Guide for course transferability. Courses acceptable for transfer by Texas State will transfer at the level at which the courses were taken (i.e., acceptable courses from a community/junior college transfer as freshman or sophomore courses). Undergraduate transfer students who receive elective credit (ELNA and/or ELADV) rather than course-specific credit from the Texas State Undergraduate Admissions office may appeal this designation to the McCoy College department in which the course is offered.

A maximum of 72 hours from an accredited community/junior college may be applied to a B.B.A. degree. A maximum of 66 hours from an accredited community/junior college may be applied to a B.A. degree.

Grade-Point Average for Graduation

B.B.A. students must achieve the following minimum grade-point averages:

  1. A Texas State GPA of 2.00
  2. A Business GPA of 2.25 (includes common business core, major(s), and restrictive/advanced electives); and
  3. A GPA of 2.0 in the minor(s).

B.B.A. Accounting students must achieve the following grade point averages:

  1. A Texas State GPA of 2.00
  2. A Business GPA of 2.25 (includes common business core, major(s), and restrictive/advanced electives)
  3. A GPA of 2.0 in the minor(s); and
  4. A Major GPA of 2.50

B.B.A. Finance students must achieve the following grade point averages:

  1. A Texas State GPA of 2.00
  2. A Business GPA of 2.25 (includes common business core, major(s), and restrictive/advanced electives)
  3. A GPA of 2.0 in the minor(s); and
  4. A Major GPA of 2.25

B.A. students must achieve the following minimum grade point averages:

  1. A Texas State GPA of 2.00
  2. A major(s) GPA of 2.25 (includes major courses and restricted/advanced electives); and
  3. A GPA of 2.0 in the minor(s).

Double Majors within Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

Students must fulfill the specified requirements for both majors in full and restricted/advanced electives may not double count.

Minors

  • Business Administration
  • International Business

Courses in Business Administration (B A)

BA1310. Introduction to Business.

This course introduces freshmen to business and previews what students will experience in the McCoy College of Business. It surveys accounting, finance, economics, law, management, marketing, and information systems and analytics, both as individual components of an organization and collectively as part of an organization’s strategy. Students learn about leadership, individual conduct, and the ethical and data-driven decision-making expected in college and the business and professional world.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

BA2310. Introduction to Business in a Global Environment.

The course introduces the modern business enterprise with an emphasis on the interdependence of the business functions in a global environment. Topics include the cross border impacts of culture, politics, and law on trade, investment, marketing, management, and accounting and financial systems.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
TCCN: BUSI 1301

BA3110. Professional Development I.

This course prepares students for the professional rigor expected in the McCoy College of Business and gives them a start on career planning and the development process. This process involves a variety of career exploration and development experiences designed to help students identify their passion, prioritize and focus their job search efforts, and develop their leadership, communication, and personal marketability. Topics include self-assessment, career passion discovery, career exploration and development exercises, and resume and interview training to assist in finding rewarding internships and full-time jobs. Prerequisite: BA1310 with a "C" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.

1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

BA3120. Professional Development II.

This course builds upon and expands students’ basic understanding of career planning and development. A portion of this course is major-focused so that students are prepared for specific business roles. This course applies networking skills, company (prospective employer) analysis, internship/job analysis and search strategy, interviewing skills, and negotiation techniques to maximize the students’ new-hire potential. Prerequisite: BA3110 with a "C" or better and a minimum 2.0 Overall GPA.

1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Contact Hour. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

BA4300. Independent Study in Global Business.

This study abroad course introduces students to the international business environment. Topics include cultural, political, social, and economic factors affecting international business, and the regulatory and ethical environment of global businesses.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Exclude from 3-peat Processing|Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

BA4312. International Business Internship.

Integration of professional and academic experience through internship in an international business related activity with an external employer. Prerequisites: Instructor approval.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Exclude from 3-peat Processing|Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

BA4315. International Trade Operations.

This course examines the basics of international trade operations, focusing on the procedures, documentation, and regulation pertaining to export and import operations from the prespectives of exporters, importers, and various intermediaries. Prerequisites: MGT3375 and MKT4310 both with grades of "D" or better.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
Course Attribute(s): Exclude from 3-peat Processing|Dif Tui- Business Admin
Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business (2024)

FAQs

Is it hard to get into the McCoy College of Business? ›

Admission to the College is competitive, and a student must be admitted to the College to pursue a B.B.A. degree. Consideration for admission to McCoy College undergraduate programs is based on specific admission criteria.

What is the acceptance rate for Texas State McCoy College of Business? ›

So, how competitive is Texas State University McCoy? An acceptance rate of 39.29% is fairly competitive.

What rank is Texas State Business School? ›

National and Global Rankings
U.S. RankCategoryDate
#4 in U.S.Family Business Research: University RankingDecember 2023
#23 WorldwideFamily Business Research: University RankingDecember 2023

Which university is McCoy College of Education affiliated to? ›

McCoy College of Education is affiliated to University for Development Studies..

What is McCoy MBA ranked? ›

The McCoy College Flex MBA program ranked #115 (tie) overall.

What GPA do you need to get into UNT? ›

Minimum college GPA of a 2.5 and a High School 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA. UNT encourages you to send your SAT and ACT scores but they are optional.

What is the hardest Texas colleges to get into? ›

Rice University Acceptance Rate

Rice University is the most selective college in Texas. In 2022, Rice reported an acceptance rate of 9%, meaning fewer than one in ten applicants received an admission letter. The private university also reported that more than 31,000 students applied.

What college has 100 acceptance rate in Texas? ›

List of Colleges by Acceptance Rate
SchoolAcceptance Rate
Parker University Dallas, TX100%
College of Biblical Studies Houston Houston, TX100%
South Texas College McAllen, TX100%
The College of Saint Thomas More Fort Worth, Texas100%
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How hard is it to get into university of Texas Business School? ›

The acceptance rate for McCombs is 28.5% It is important to consider the acceptance rate in the context of the student profile of those who are admitted. For example the average GMAT score is 704.

What is the #1 business school in Texas? ›

1. University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree through the McCombs School of Business.

What is the #1 business school in the US? ›

Stanford

What president graduated from Texas State University? ›

Founded in 1899 to prepare the best teachers in the Lone Star State, we have a legacy of preparing students to make an impact in the world, including Lyndon B. Johnson, the only U.S. president to graduate from a college in Texas.

What is the name of the College in Midland Texas? ›

Today's Midland College (MC) became a reality after its meager beginnings in 1969 as part of the Permian Junior College District. MC gained its independence as a separate community college district in October 1972 after Midland supporters rallied in Austin to garner support for the split.

What colleges are in Starkville? ›

A college town for more than a century, Starkville is surrounded by the energy and enthusiasm the university brings.

Is Mampong Technical College of Education a mixed school? ›

Currently, Mampong Technical College of Education which prides itself as the only all-male College of Education in Ghana, offers a 4 Year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education Junior Secondary School Programme.

How hard is it to get into Wisconsin business school? ›

Wisconsin School of Business admissions are offered to around 45,000 students representing 50 states and 134 countries. Admissions to The B-school is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 41%.

What is the acceptance rate for University of Oklahoma Business School? ›

61 finish in our 2022 rankings. The B-school was less strict on admissions this year, with an acceptance rate of 81.80% for the most recent incoming class, in contrast with last year's 78.69% rate. SAT scores averaged 1175 for the most recent incoming class, dropping from last year's 1210 average score.

How hard is it to get into Mays business? ›

With a 42% acceptance rate, Mays Business School admissions are fairly selective but just mildly challenging.

What GPA do you need to get into Texas Tech? ›

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.62, Texas Tech requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's.

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