Department of Finance and Economics
The Department of Finance and Economics offers three degrees that provide the foundation you need to prepare for a career in finance, securities, real estate, law, and beyond, including a BA with a major in economics, a BBA with a major in finance or economics, and a minor in international business. Extend your classroom learning in our state-of-the-art T. Paul Bulmahn Research and Trading Lab, and join of our four student organizations, such as our 2018 Future of Energy Challenge-winning Net Impact Team, for even more opportunities for real-world applications of the skills you need to become a leader in finance and economics here in Central Texas or around the world.
Programs that fit your goals
At McCoy College you’ll be challenged academically, but we don’t learn in a vacuum. We believe in connecting what you learn here to the world beyond college. You'll gain experience and knowledge to apply classroom discoveries to meet real-world challenges.
Recent News
SMIF team wins 2nd place in the Fixed Income division at Quinnipiac University in Global Asset Management Education (GAME) forum, March 24-25, 2022.
March 24
CFA team recently competed in Southwest US Research Challenge and won the first place trophy. Mentored by Dr. Janet Payne.
March 1
The Department of Finance and Economics wants to send out a big congratulations to our Texas State University SMIF team, mentored by Dr.Toles. They recently competed in the Global Asset Management Education (GAME) competition and walked away with the 1st place trophy in the Fixed Income Division.
April 14
Upcoming Events
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- Location:
- McCoy Hall, Room TBD; Room TBA
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Josh Daspit
Department of Management
josh.daspit@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Speaker:
David Robinson, Jr., Development Manager, Weston Urban
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full Schedule and Registration
Studies in Entrepreneurship
David Robinson, Jr., Development Manager, Weston Urban
Each fall and spring semester, the McCoy College of Business invites accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders to speak with students enrolled in the Studies in Entrepreneurship (MGT 3360) course. As part of this speaker series, students gain personal insights into entrepreneurship as the guest speakers describe their accomplishments, share stories about their career path, and offer recommendations for growth and success.
Although the speaker series is intended for students enrolled in MGT 3360, we are able to accommodate special guests on certain occasions. If you are interested in attending a presentation, complete our guest registration form via the link below.
Full Schedule and Registration
Studies in Entrepreneurship
- Location:
- Zoom session. Register via link in description.
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Ana Hernandez
McCoy College of Business
a.hernandez@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- McCoy College of Business
Join Ana Hernández, recruiting coordinator for the McCoy College of Business graduate programs, to learn more about both the Full-Time Cohort and Flex MBA options. Attendees will learn about the program curriculum, career path options, financial aid, study abroad, deadlines, and the application process.
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Register for Zoom link access Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online via Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Kasey Martin
Department of Accounting
kasey.martin@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Department of Accounting
Join our Master of Accountancy (MAcy) director Dr. Kasey Martin, MAcy advisor Laurie Brown, and MAcy recruiter Bruce Howard as they discuss reasons you should pursue your MAcy degree, the MAcy curriculum, the application process, CPA educational requirements, the internship process, and career paths.
Register for Zoom Access
Register for Zoom Access
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dr. Tahir Ekin
Department of Information Systems and Analytics
tahirekin@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- Department of Information Systems and Analytics
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for the second annual Texas State Analytics Showcase. This year the showcase will be spread over two weeks. Week 1 festivities will be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom. This event is free to the Texas State community, but advance registration is requested (link below). All majors are welcome.
Schedule:
Schedule:
- 4:30 — Check-in and Welcome
- 5:00 — Data Analytics at McCoy’s
- 5:30 — Faculty Research Lightning Rounds
- 6:15 — Industry Alumnus Perspective
- 6:15 — Student Poster Presentations & Light Reception
- Ray Gabriel, McCoy's Building Supply
- Tait Norman, McCoy's Building Supply
- Matthew Johnson, USAA
- Damian Valles, Ingram School of Engineering
- Ty Schepis, Psychology
- Apan Qasem, Computer Science
- Larry Price, Division of Research
- Jelena Tesic, Computer Science
- Rasim Muzaffer Musal, Information Systems and Analytics
- Maria Resendiz, Communication Disorders
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