The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]
At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]
Anne Grau has been involved in geology for three decades – working for energy leaders such as EOG Resources and Total Energies – and definitely knows what it’s like to be the only woman in the room. “Being a woman in the oil and gas industry often meant I was one woman in 200 at […]
The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]
The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]
Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]
If you’re considering law school, you don’t need to declare a pre-law major at The University of Tulsa. Instead, you can choose a major that aligns with your interests while working closely with our pre-law adviser. UTulsa undergraduates who achieve a 3.5 cumulative GPA and score 156 or higher on the LSAT will receive automatic admission to the law school, provided they meet other requirements.
Management students gain practical experience through internships working in for-profit or not-for-profit organizations for course credit. Internships are viewed as an integral part of a student’s education. The management program is designed to educate students in all areas of business – accounting, economics, finance, marketing, international business, and computer information systems – because the management profession involves interaction with all these areas.
The University of Tulsa’s marketing degree program addresses the challenge of connecting products or services with consumers in a crowded marketplace by developing students’ communication, problem-solving, and creative skills. With specializations in global supply chain management and digital marketing and analytics, the program fosters creativity, strategy, and teamwork. Through hands-on experiences with local businesses, practical internships, and access to innovative spaces like Studio Blue, students gain a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles while also receiving exposure to other business areas, preparing them for success in the international marketplace.
UTulsa’s international business and language program prepares students for success in the global marketplace. IBL combines foreign language competency and international business coursework with a business degree. IBL students participate in study abroad and often find international business internships hosted by foreign companies. A comprehensive business foundation combined with an understanding of cultural nuances positions graduates to compete internationally.
Priding ourselves with over 100 years of legal excellence, our law programs are designed to shape global leaders and prepare you to drive transformational growth. Ranked amongst the best across the U.S, TU offers programs for every stage of your professional journey – be it a minor in law, policy, and social justice, the academically rigorous juris doctor degree, or a variety of accelerated opportunities that get you practice-ready in no time.
Whether you are looking to kick-start or advance your career, our curriculum combines real-world experience and research-based insight, championing close mentorship from our outstanding faculty of scholars, professionals, and mentors in a vibrant and collaborative environment. From corporate and commercial to sustainable energy and natural resources law, you will benefit from diverse curricular offerings and flexible programs tailored to your individual interests and career goals.
Business information systems (BIS) are about using existing technologies to make organizations perform better. In the age of digital information and intelligence, employers require business professionals who can manage the technology requirements crucial to an organization’s success. From energy and finance to technology and health care, new technology applications in the workplace continue to drive demand for BIS experts.
UTulsa has a long track record of equipping students for rewarding careers in one of the fastest-growing business areas in the country. Our small classes, led by faculty leaders in their field, are designed to give you the tools to analyze end-user needs, build business information systems, manage BIS projects, and help companies maintain essential tech infrastructure. Apart from BIS courses, students will take core classes in all business functions including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations.
Whether you are looking to kick-start or accelerate your career, UTulsa’s Collins College of Business offers programs for every stage of your professional learning journey. From master’s degrees and minors in business administration, business analytics, and energy business to accelerated business and law degrees, we are committed to empowering you for success in today’s business environment.
With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you will never be a “number” to our professors. We pride ourselves in being an institution that champions close mentorship and community involvement while combining academic expertise, Tulsa spirit, and a global mindset.
Our real estate minor aims to equip students with all the venturesome and persuasive skills to gain an advantage in today’s competitive climate. UTulsa’s interdisciplinary program provides popular courses encompassing finance, investments, business operations and ethics, development law, public policy, and economic market research.
Tomorrow’s leadership requires a wide range of skills – from creative thinking and effective communication to planning, integration, and organization. UTulsa’s project-based curriculum is designed for you to gain insight into building a successful venture and rise to the challenges a startup faces in its early stages. You will learn to identify an opportunity, develop and deliver the most effective solution, and select a business model most viable to various stakeholders.
Placing innovation at the core of sustainable and resilient enterprises in today’s disruptive climate, our minor offers business, social, or technology specializations. From reducing risk to increasing your chances of success and expanding your network, our expert faculty provides you with invaluable tools to become confident catalysts for growth.
Accountants record the data and processes of the business so that an accurate picture of the business is available and better decisions can be made. We offer an undergraduate accounting curriculum that covers financial accounting, financial reporting, managerial/cost accounting, tax, audit, forensic accounting, and accounting information systems.
Our Master of Accountancy (MAcc), a STEM-designated program, prepares students for eligibility to become certified public accountants. Different paths are available for students who wish to apply for the MAcc, depending on their exposure to accounting classes as an undergraduate.
Dive into the multifaceted world of finance as you learn about accounting, economics, risk management, marketing, and computer information systems. You’ll also explore corporate finance, banking, investment planning, and real estate career paths. Discover how to track and manage the daily operations within an organization, analyze financial positions, and plan for corporate expenditures and acquisitions.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience managing the student investment fund – a $8 million real-money portfolio. Our risk management center features a lifelike financial laboratory with stock ticker boards, extensive financial databases, computers, and Bloomberg terminals, allowing you to practice your new skills in a real-life setting.
Economics equips you for careers in business, nonprofit, academic, and government sectors by exploring how societies use resources to meet essential needs. Our department studies both orthodox and heterodox approaches, focusing on resource allocation, social conflict, and technology’s impact on society. With an emphasis on critical thinking and real-world application, economics develops your skills in market analysis, problem-solving, and economic theory. Economists play a crucial role in understanding and shaping economies in various industries.
Delving into domestic and foreign politics by examining ideas and analyzing governments and political trends, our comprehensive programs focus on three core areas of strength: American politics, international studies, and legal theory. Under the mentorship of our expert faculty, through challenging courses and hands-on research, you will probe political problems and governance from all angles, leading you to develop creative, policy-based solutions. Combining theory and methods to study institutions, systems, and policies that make up public life, UTulsa encourages responsible and active citizenship with a wide range of professional opportunities and career paths to opt for.
As an undergraduate major, you will prepare for the 21st-century multimedia world, combining invaluable coursework and hands-on experience that seamlessly blends media theory and history, creative production, public relations and advertising, journalism, and omnichannel storytelling.
Acknowledging our increasingly visually dominated culture, UTulsa’s transdisciplinary programs examine effective communication and the role of mass media as our chief source of information and entertainment. Unified by the commitment to critically and creatively engage the digital realms and its methodologies, our dedicated faculty fosters the development of your analytic skills and visual literacy, compelling writing, and effective speech to prepare you for a wide range of versatile professional opportunities.
Our interdisciplinary arts, culture & entertainment (ACE) management program focuses on comprehensive business operations in arts, culture, and entertainment, granting insight into an incredibly diverse industry with infinite professional possibilities. You can tailor your studies to suit your interests and choose from our five specializations: visual arts, performing arts, entertainment and commercial arts, cultural and public administration, or music industry.
You will learn to advocate for and manage artists and creative events, raise funds, develop inspirational programming for arts organizations, and more. With an emphasis on practical learning, our expert faculty will further advise you on various exciting opportunities such as international practica, semester-long internships, and field trips imperative for launching your careers.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum fosters creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, ensuring you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving creative industry. You will join a close-knit, collaborative environment led by our proactive faculty, introducing you to project-based experiences – from devising start-to-finish advertising campaigns to pitching design concepts to real-life clients.
With an emphasis on writing, public speaking, and the power of persuasion, our comprehensive advertising program ensures your exceptional communication skills rise to any challenge. Via TU’s student-operated graphic design agency, Third Floor Design, and the TUTV Media Lab, you will have numerous opportunities to build your portfolio and bring your ideas to life.
While our efforts supporting research and education in energy have strong ties to the oil and gas sector, our programs reflect the philosophy that the energy industry is an evolving field and must be viewed from a long-term, sustainable perspective. Guided by a diverse group of faculty, you will receive advanced training in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas business functions and operations.
Our rigorous and interdisciplinary coursework combines traditional academic expertise with practical experience, allowing you to investigate various aspects of other industry sectors, including alternative fuels, power, and energy efficiency.
We offer undergraduate and graduate programs taught in small groups by our expert faculty, who are active in numerous professional associations and engage in research at the intersection of business, science, and technology.
