Texas (University of) McCombs School of Business
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Contact Information
McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin,br>
1 University Sta B6000
Austin, TX 78712-0201
Website: http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/
Phone: 475-9020 (local Austin number) or 866-657-9400 (toll-free)
Description
One of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the country, the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to educating the business leaders of tomorrow while creating knowledge of critical significance for industry and society. With strength in all major business disciplines, the school is especially known for a strong record of job placements in finance, consulting, and marketing, and for innovative programs in technology, management, and accounting.
Quick facts
- 168 professors and lecturers.*
- Ranked No. 8 in U.S. for research productivity.
- International stars in all academic departments.
- 9 members of University’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Prominent Professors
Famous Alumni
The school has more than 75,000 alumni. Among many distinguished graduates, a few prominent names include
- The president and CEO of ConocoPhillips, James Mulva.
- The chairman, president and CEO of AMR Corporation (parent company of American Airlines), Gerard Arpey.
- The chairman and CEO of Temple-Inland Inc., Kenneth Jastrow.
- The chairman, president and CEO of the H.J. Heinz Co., William Johnson.
- The former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans.
- The vice chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines Co., Gary Kelly.
- The president and CEO of BMC Software, Robert E. Beauchamp.
- The president and CEO of TXU Corp, John Wilder.
- The president and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Sara Martinez-Tucker.
- The CEO of Zachry Construction Corporation, John B. Zachry
