McCoy College of Business

Building leaders. Building Texas.

At the McCoy College of Business, we're building the future on a foundation of academic excellence and real-world opportunities.

Two college students walking outdoors.

The Amazing Race

Marketing major Yeremi Hykel and his brother Liam are competing on the 35th season of The Amazing Race on CBS. ✯

#9

Marketing Program

in the Nation


INTELLIGENT.COM

#1

Flexible Admission

Undergraduate Marketing


INTELLIGENT.COM

#17

Part-Time MBA

among Hispanic-Serving Institutions


U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

#1

Undergraduate GPA

Texas Part-Time MBA Programs


US NEWS & WORLD REPORT

4,324

Business Majors

2,709

Business Minors

425

Graduate Students

43,940

Alumni Worldwide

News Highlights

Knowledge spillovers in business intelligence organisations: a strategic entrepreneurship perspective

September 22 | International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal 
by Dr. William McDowell, et al. 
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Entrepreneurs not wanted: Research suggests hiring managers discriminate against small business founders

September 6 | Fortune 
by Dr. Jacob Waddingham, et al. 
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Entrepreneurs, beware: Owning your own business can make it harder to get hired later

September 6 | The Conversation 
by Dr. Jacob Waddingham, et al. 
Read Story »

Texas State CFA Institute Research Challenge Team

Our Community

In 2023 we launched TXSTMcCoy Magazine, a biannual online publication for sharing our students’ successes, alumni achievements, and faculty research. ✯

Explore McCoy College

We offer education beyond the traditional classroom. Our students graduate with real-world experience and the tools to enter the competitive workforce. 

Dr. Matari Gunter teaching class at McCoy Hall
Students talking on grassy terrace outside Jones Dining Center

Opportunities

We invest in our students and provide opportunities for development and networking, both academically and professionally.

Student Success Center

Opening in fall 2023 to prepare students for personal, academic, and career achievement.

Academic Advising

The CenturyLink Academic Advising Center guides undergraduate students toward graduation.

Upcoming Events

The Next Two Weeks

Location:
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Networking | Minifie Atrium, McCoy Hall 434
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Presentation | McCoy Hall 241; Minifie Atrium (434) and Room 241
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Terrance McClain
Director, McCoy College Student Success Center
tmac90@txstate.edu
512.245.7013
Campus Sponsor:
McCoy College Student Success Center
Join the McCoy College Student Success Center for a fun-filled evening in the Minifie Atrium (McCoy Hall 434), meeting new friends and connecting with Dell Technologies representatives. After, attend a presentation in room 241 about acing the interview featuring Sarah Esparza, Diversity Campus Manager, Emerging Talent Recruiting, and Carlos Duque, Senior Director, Customer Success, for Dell Technologies. Learn more from industry experts about what they are looking for and discover the internship and full-time opportunities available.

» RSVP to Attend

Location:
LBJ Student Center Ballroom
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Career Services
512.245.2645
CareerServices@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Texas State Career Services
Texas State Career services offers a mock interview event to boost your interview skills by rehearsing with industry recruiters. Practice your answers to commonly asked interview questions, receive feedback, and learn how to give high-quality answers.
Location:
Alkek One Technology Studios
Alkek Library, 1st Floor; Alkek One Technology Studios
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Shannon Weigum
Co-Director, Center for Innovation + Entrepreneurship
sweigum@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
About the Accelerator
Produced in partnership with the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the first Future Maker Accelerator is being hosted at Alkek One on the first floor of the Alkek Library. Alkek One offers a wide variety of creative technologies that program participants can use to create or develop business ideas.
 
Whether you are looking to create an individual side hustle or get VC funded and build the next world-changing corporation, this program will help you assess the pros and cons of entrepreneurship, evaluate next best steps, and prepare to pitch potential customers and investors. This program is open to all members of the community thanks to a generous grant from the Alkek Foundation.
 
The flexible structure of the program allows participants to start on any workshop date, pick up wherever they leave off, and attend weekly support sessions for small group and individual coaching.

Details and Registration
» futuremakerstudios.com/accelerator
Location:
Zoom session. Register via link in description.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Gail Zank
Department of Marketing
gailzank@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
McCoy College of Business
Wondering if graduate school is right for you? Interested in developing your career in market research and analytics? Come learn about the Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program and how to apply! 

» Register for Zoom Info Session
Click here for more information
more about event
Location:
Zoom session. Register via link in description.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Gail Zank
Department of Marketing
gailzank@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
McCoy College of Business
Wondering if graduate school is right for you? Interested in developing your career in market research and analytics? Come learn about the Master of Science in Marketing Research and Analysis (MSMRA) program and how to apply! 

» Register for Zoom Info Session
Click here for more information
more about event

Location:
LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Madison Townsend
Department of Accounting
mrt1@txst.edu
512.245.3179
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Accounting
Texas State University's Department of Accounting presents Meet the Firms, an annual recruiting event at which attendees have the opportunity to find career opportunities with the top accounting firms.
Location:
Alkek One Technology Studios
Alkek Library, 1st Floor; Alkek One Technology Studios
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dr. Shannon Weigum
Co-Director, Center for Innovation + Entrepreneurship
sweigum@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
About the Accelerator
Produced in partnership with the Texas State Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the first Future Maker Accelerator is being hosted at Alkek One on the first floor of the Alkek Library. Alkek One offers a wide variety of creative technologies that program participants can use to create or develop business ideas.
 
Whether you are looking to create an individual side hustle or get VC funded and build the next world-changing corporation, this program will help you assess the pros and cons of entrepreneurship, evaluate next best steps, and prepare to pitch potential customers and investors. This program is open to all members of the community thanks to a generous grant from the Alkek Foundation.
 
The flexible structure of the program allows participants to start on any workshop date, pick up wherever they leave off, and attend weekly support sessions for small group and individual coaching.

Details and Registration
» futuremakerstudios.com/accelerator
AACSB logos for business and accounting

The McCoy College of Business at Texas State University is accredited by the the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more than a century, AACSB accreditation has been synonymous with the highest standards in business education. Additionally, McCoy College's Department of Accounting holds AACSB accreditation, which requires the satisfaction of a supplemental set of standards. Fewer than 200 universities worldwide earn accreditations in both business and accounting.