Marilyn Davies College of Business

D. Michael Fields, Ph.D., Dean
W. Kevin Barksdale, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Kenberlee Lawson, Associate Director of the MBA
B401, 713-221-8252

Programs of Study

The Marilyn Davies College of Business offers the following graduate programs:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Security Management (MSM)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

UHD’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is structured to help current and aspiring business leaders develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment. The Marilyn Davies College of Business designed this career-friendly option for working professionals who want to pursue their studies while continuing to work. It fits the needs of those who have earned an undergraduate degree in business administration and those who hold a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated area and want the flexibility, expertise, and earning power of an MBA.

All UHD MBA courses use a concentrated hybrid, eight-week format combing face-to-face meetings with online instruction and interaction. Students may select the concentration sequence to earn a professional certificate in that concentration. Each of the courses in the concentration were built with industry input to assure value and relevance in the marketplace. Students in each class will meet for a single session each week and will complete the equivalent of work online. This delivery method is career-friendly because it allows focus on one or two courses each term while maintaining work-life balance for the students.

Master of Security Management (MSM)

The Master of Security Management is an innovative program developed in collaboration with leaders in security management. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the continuously changing security environment. The MSM is for individuals who have a goal of leadership in the security industry and are able to demonstrate professional competency and commitment to their organizations and the community. The MSM offers two concentration tracks: Traditional Security and Cybersecurity.

Programs

Master

Graduate Certificate

Emphasis

9 hours in select project management or process improvement courses constitutes an emphasis that may be added to any Master or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.