Faculty from the Management, and Insurance and Risk Management Department collected their cumulative accomplishments in and outside the classroom from Academic Year 2020...

Join us in sending virtual congratulations to five faculty members receiving the Marilyn Davies Outstanding Research Award...

These students completed their degrees in August, and their achievement will be recognized on our social media channels...

Yanethzy Lara and Nazma Reeza, accounting students in the Marilyn Davies College of Business, have been awarded scholarships from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for 2020-21. Since 2011, the PCAOB has administered a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate accounting students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges and universities. 

Two Marilyn Davies College of Business professors received the Online Course Development Initiative grant, an effort that encourages educators to adapt new courses or revise existing courses to an online format and use low cost or no cost materials. Instead of using textbooks to present topics, these courses will offer learnings from multiple sources, including web articles, videos and research, among others.

Connecting with students is one of the most rewarding aspects of a professor’s job.  Some faculty hesitate to teach online, frequently offering the rationale: “I want to connect with my students. There’s just not enough interaction and engagement online!”  Faculty are not alone in yearning for this connection – students want it too! 

You are invited to attend the Fall 2020 Marilyn Davies College of Business Virtual Career Fairs. Come network with employers who are looking for you! Career Fairs are open to all College of Business students and alumni.
September 9th:Tech/Engineering/Data/Math Virtual Fair
September 17th: Accounting and Finance Virtual Career & Internship Fair
September 22nd:ALL Business Majors Virtual Career & Internship Fair 

Interested in attending the University of Houston-Downtown? Whether you are a freshman, transfer student, or international student, join us for a virtual session with an admissions counselor where you can ask questions on how to become a UHD Gator!

Attention New UHD Freshmen! Keep an eye on your email for an invitation to attend a virtual Gator Gateway session! Interested in a business major? Attend and meet the College of Business Dean, as well as hear from the Department Chairs about the various industries and job opportunities after you complete your degree. Gator Gateway takes place every Tuesday from July 7 through the beginning of the fall term.

UHD’s Master of Professional Accountancy program takes your career to the next level and prepares you to take the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) exam.The MPA program will fit into your schedule with classes offered in the evenings and on the weekends.

For the second consecutive year, The C.T. Bauer Foundation is supporting students at UHD’s Marilyn Davies College of Business. The foundation has …

During these unusual times, those interested in pursuing their graduate degrees may have been mulling over it for a little while longer than normal.  We want to make sure that you make the right decision to pursue your degree and give you a little more time to think about it.

Job candidates with intellectual disabilities are often overlooked in the workforce. So what can be done to influence hiring managers’ perceptions? Christine Nittrouer, assistant professor of Human Resource Management, sought to answer in her dissertation. Learn more about Professor Nittrouer.

Five years ago the Financial Management Association International chapter at UHD was almost nonexistent.  Castro says she and another co-worker were asked to step in and guide the organization to help revive it.

With the spring semester converted to distance learning, the Department Chairs in the Marilyn Davies College of Business were determined to continue the tradition of spring awards. Please enjoy our virtual celebration of students!