University of Houston--Clear Lake

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
M.A. Human Resource Management Master of Business Admnistration M.S. Finance
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The School of Business has a strong faculty in the business disciplines offered. UHCL also has a well-established reputation. The requirements for the online programs are identical to the requirements for the on-campus programs. The UHCL Office of Distance and Off-Campus Education has experienced personnel dedicated to the successful implementation of off-campus programs.
School type	Public
Terms	Semester
AACSB accredited	Yes
ACBSP accredited	No
IACBE accredited	No

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs	3
Concentrations with highest demand
Finance Human Resources Management International Business Leadership Manufacturing and Technology Management
Concentrations offered
Finance Leadership General Management Manufacturing and Technology Management Human Resources Management Organizational Behavior International Business Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	34
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	No

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	No
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	60 full-time; 26 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 19% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	53
Average experience teaching online courses	4 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	8 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	38
Maximum class size	40

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	Encouraged but not mandatory
Students enroll as online students	Yes, but can take classes on campus without notification
Credits earned online equal earned on campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
Same curricula for online and campus students	All
Dedicated business school career center	No
Access to same career services as on-campus business students	Yes

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A