McCoy College of Business

Sales is more than being outgoing or persuasive. It is about communication, confidence, relationships, and solving problems.

This workshop will break down the fundamentals of sales, how to connect with customers, pitch ideas effectively, and build trust that turns conversations into opportunities.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

Your ideas have value and protecting them matters.

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and brand protection.

Learn the differences between each, when they matter, and how to take the first steps toward protecting your business, technology, and creative work.

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Topic Tuesdays is a new workshop series focused on researchers and innovators from campus and the community seeking to move technology-based ideas toward real-world commercialization.

Hosted at Star Park, the series features McCoy College of Business faculty sharing practical insight on entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, commercialization, funding, market validation, intellectual property, business development, and building technology-driven ventures.

This workshop will cover the basics of small business budgeting, pricing, expenses, profit, and financial planning to help students build smarter and more sustainable businesses from the start.

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Develop a business with the understanding of why it matters, what problem was identified, the solution (the business), and the outcome as the business progresses.

First half of semester, August 26-October 14 is entry level interest. Topics are directly related to start ups and workshops presented by alumni, or topic experts.

Those that attend 6 of 7 in Part 1 will receive a certificate/completion

Last day is a pitch competition: 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100

Are you a TXST student business owner looking for a place to sell on campus? Or do you want to support fellow Bobcat entrepreneurs?

Through the collaboration between Student Made Texas State & Bobcat Bazaar, we're creating more opportunities for student entrepreneurs to showcase and grow their businesses. The Bobcat Bazaar have pop-up markets featuring products and services from our very own TXST student-owned businesses.

Reserve your spot on the LBJ Mall, located between the LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library, & connect with the campus community while growing your brand!