Master of Science Specialized Programs

The C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston offers a variety of Master in Science Programs that will provide the foundation for students to develop specialized skills in specific fields to advance their career goals.

All of the Bauer specialized degrees are either 30-hour or 36-hour programs and can be completed in 18-22 months on a full-time or part-time basis.

Recent undergraduates or employees wanting a new career path will enhance their current skills and gain valuable knowledge in one of these concentrated fields of study.

The Bauer College offers the following specialized masters programs:

MS Accountancy

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSACCY) is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated program and provides a broad-based business education that equips students with the necessary technical knowledge, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities expected by employers. Learn more.

MS Business Analytics

The Master of Science in Business Analytics is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) certified program designed to develop students into problem solvers who can apply analytics to new business insights across a breadth of industries and functions. The hands-on capstone course offers students a unique opportunity to work side by side with Bauer’s industry partners, gaining skills to truly make them stand out in any area of today’s data-driven world of business. Learn more.

MS Entrepreneurship

The MS in Entrepreneurship is structured to encourage students to learn by doing. Students receive individualized mentorship, legal and marketing resources, programmed instruction, and opportunities to participate in established programs such as RED Labs, SURE, and Cougar Venture fund.

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program is a 30-hour program that can be completed in 12 months. Learn more.

MS Finance

Our Master of Science in Finance program provides students with a specialized course of study concentrated on financial markets and corporate financial management that will enhance their understanding of the principals and practice of finance and to develop their problem solving skills. Learn more.

This program is relevant to those working in, or planning to work in, the following areas:

• Corporate finance and consulting
• Investment banking, security analysis, and brokerage
• Funds management
• Commercial and retail banking
• Risk management

The Master of Science in Finance is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) certified program.

MS Global Energy Leadership

The Master of Science in Global Energy Leadership is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated program and its goal is to prepare graduates to advance their careers as managers in the energy industry by imparting both the knowledge of the business of energy and exposure to effective management skills. Learn more.

This program is relevant to those working in, or planning to work in, the following areas:

• Energy management
• Energy trading
• Energy finance

MS Management Information Systems

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated program and is a top career choice – demand for MIS graduates is strong and expected to remain so over the next decade due to the proliferation of digital services and destinations. Our program is geared toward current MIS professionals looking to enhance their skills, as well as those who would like to advance to upper management. Learn more.

This program is most relevant to those working in, or planning to work in, the following areas:

• Technology consultant
• Application developer
• Systems analyst
• Project manager
• Database administrator
• Security & infrastructure specialist

An additional benefit of the MS MIS program is its provision for certification preparation for the following areas:

• Project Management Professional
• Certified Business Analyst Professional
• Certified Information Systems Analyst

MS Marketing

The Master of Science in Marketing at Bauer equips students to handle the ever changing landscape of the marketing industry through the use of cutting edge curriculum, customized learning opportunities, a world class faculty and prize winning programs. Learn more.

This program is most relevant to those working in, or planning to work in the following areas:

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing analytics
• Product marketing
• Selling & sales management
• Entrepreneurship & technology consulting

Online MS Management and Leadership

The Online MSML is designed for non-business undergraduate students to develop fundamental knowledge of business and management skills to further their career. Offered exclusively online, this program develops skills in business, leadership, human resources, and strategy, preparing students to work in a wide range of careers in many industries. Learn more.

MS Sales Leadership

The Master of Science in Sales Leadership program is targeted towards people who wish to advance their careers by gaining professional knowledge in sales and sales leadership. This highly flexible program is designed for people who see their path to executive leadership through sales. Jumpstart your career by gaining a degree in only 12 months with a strong cohort and flexibility in time commitment and location. The ideal candidate would have professional leadership experience or 5 years of sales experience. Learn more.

MS Supply Chain Management

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designated program and helps provide business professionals with the opportunity to advance their careers by enhancing their knowledge and professional credentials in the field of Supply Chain Management. The program provides a focused course of study that will increase the understanding of the theory and practice of supply chain management. Learn more.

This program is most relevant to those working in, or planning to work in, the following areas:

• Supply chain management
• Logistics transport
• Production and service operations
• Sourcing and procurement
• Project management
• Supply chain management