Houston Business Schools & Programs

Bradford School of Business offers programs in accounting and business technology that can be completed in 8-16 months. American Intercontinental University offers business administration at the associate, bachelor, and master levels. The College of Business & Economics at Houston Baptist University offers several programs, including the bachelor of business administration in computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, and more. Rice University offers separate MBA programs for executives, professionals, and new students.

Employment projections for southeast Texas are favorable. Management positions are expected to increase by 12.5% overall for 2002-12. Marketing and sales managers are looking at an impressive 33.3% increase. Several other business occupations, including recruitment specialists, claims adjusters, real estate appraisers, and financial analysts, can expect increases of at least 33%.


Business Schools, Programs & Courses in Houston
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online
Why Houston is a Great Place to Study Business
Houston is a fast-growing metropolitan area in southeastern Texas that offers many opportunities for business students and business school graduates. Its economy is considered balanced, stable and diversified, translating to steady work and interesting opportunities. The state ranks third in the number of Fortune 1000 companies in the country. Enron, Compaq, Conoco, Sysco, Dynegy, Reliant Energy, Waste Management, American General, and El Paso Energy are all among the top 200 richest companies in the nation, and they're all in the Houston area.

Other Resources for Business Education and Careers in Houston
  • GIS Lounge: List of Fortune 1000 companies in Texas
  • Greater Houston Texas Visitors & Convention Bureau
  • Greater Houston Partnership
  • Houston Business Directory
  • Business - Employers in Houston
  • American General Financial Services
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Dynegy
  • El Paso Energy
  • Merrill Lynch

  • Business - Internship Opportunities in Houston
  • Conoco-Phillips
  • Pierpont Communications
  • Washington Mutual
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