2020 Canfield Business Honors Program Brochure

The Canfield Business Honors Program Major. Program. Community.

The Canfield Business Honors Program (Canfield BHP) is a prestigious and selective program offering a specialized curriculum modeled after case-based MBA programs. It challenges students to think outside of the box. Small class sizes allow for increased focus on discussion, presentation, group collaboration and analytic exercises.

Canfield BHP is more than just a top-rate education—it’s a community.

Special programming coordinated by Canfield BHP staff and the Honors Business Association (HBA) provides unique opportunities for students from all graduating classes to form strong, lasting relationships with one another.

Gone to Texas.

Texas Pride

The University of Texas at Austin is a place committed to innovative learning and research. We foster an environment that encourages creativity, analysis and critical thinking while working to find solutions to real-world problems. Imagine yourself on a campus at the heart of a vibrant city that expands opportunities for learning—that is, when it’s not paying it forward or keeping it weird.

Become a part of a diverse community known around the world for its bold spirit of pride and competitiveness. Define your future as you realize you’re free to question ideas, pursue long-held passions and explore new interests—to redefine what’s possible.

Human Centered. Future Focused.

Texas McCombs is a premier business school at a world-class public research university. We are a community that fosters lifelong engagement with our students and alumni. We cultivate principled leaders and develop ideas that will advance our economy, improve lives, strengthen our communities, and create new knowledge for future generations. Through high-quality instruction, experiential learning, and the pursuit of relevant, groundbreaking research, we are shaping those who will shape tomorrow and solve our most challenging problems.

Canfield BHP Academics and Quick Stats *

100%

Job Placement

$4,200

Monthly Average Internship Salary

$87,200

Average Starting Salary * Job placement percentage is based on students seeking full-time industry employment.

Major Emphasis on real-world business cases, class discussion, and group work Solid foundation for all business disciplines Flexible degree plan that pairs with other business and non-business majors Gain analytical skills that will set you apart from your peers

Program Networking opportunities with top companies and industry leaders Personalized attention from Canfield BHP academic advisors and career coaches Join alumni and peer mentoring programs, helping students throughout their campus years and beyond

Your Future Starts Here Career Management ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Sixteen core business honors classes Electives and additional business major options Business classes in your first semester All classes taught by faculty and industry professionals

Community Small learning teams of students who help one another learn and grow Faculty know their students and connect with them outside of class at special events Attend more than sixty events per year specifically for Canfield BHP students

The Texas McCombs Career Management Office is consistently ranked top six in the nation. Canfield BHP students have a dedicated career coach who will be their resource for everything from internships, post-graduation careers, and even graduate school. Canfield BHP students also have access to company coffee chats, career fairs and specialized programming that will help them choose which career is right for them and give them the skills needed to ace their interview.

Canfield BHP + Plan II Explore the issues and questions that shape the human experience with Plan II Honors.

This program is a carefully designed core curriculum honors major with very specific multidisciplinary course requirements placing a strong emphasis on writing, problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills. The Business Honors and Plan II majors are an ideal combination for students seeking to immerse themselves in rigorous liberal arts and science classes and a world-class business education.

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Canfield BHP and Plan II have provided me with endless opportunities and equipped me to pursue whatever I’d like in my career. Students are empowered to tackle their degrees headon. I know I want to pursue social impact and because of my majors, I’m confident in my ability to make a positive difference in the world."

Celesia Smith, CBHP/Plan II Class of '21

Canfield BHP + Texas CSB Gain a world-class education with countless opportunities and a tight-knit student community while earning degrees in Computer Science and Business with Texas CSB. This honors dual degree program provides a rigorous, four-year undergraduate curriculum aimed at preparing students for top technology careers and combines the best of both worlds. To learn more, visit csb.utexas.edu.

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Each day, I walk into a classroom of incredibly driven bright minds that want to pursue impactful careers.

Canfield BHP is already an outstanding program.

Pair that with one of the best Computer Science departments in the nation, and you have a unique interdisciplinary program that equips students with technical and soft skills that are in high demand."

Jiarong Joyce He, CBHP/Texas CSB Class of '22

Through the Program, you will: Be part of both UT’s Computer Science Honors and Canfield Business Honors programs, both widely recognized as ranking among the top ten programs in their respective fields, both nationally and internationally Be part of a small cohort of like-minded honors-level students who are savvy and passionate in both business and tech Enjoy opportunities for specific internship and recruiting opportunities that combine business with technology at top companies Be challenged through coursework, which will give you a solid understanding of all business disciplines and computer science concepts

Forge Your Own Path Live in the center of the best city on Earth!

Austin is consistently ranked one of the best places to live in the world. It boasts the title of Live Music Capital of the World, has a vibrant food scene and is a hub for entrepreneurship and many industry leaders. Austin also has great weather, fun events and many outdoors activities to choose from. Why choose to live anywhere else for the four years you will be in college?

Expand Your World Study Abroad!

Texas McCombs has robust study abroad opportunities with more than twenty programs to choose from. Canfield BHP students have the option to participate in a specially designed program in Buenos Aires, where they can earn credit for a Canfield BHP management course. Studying abroad allows you to earn credit for business courses, experience other cultures, build your resume to become more attractive to employers, and develop foreign language skills. All Canfield BHP students are strongly encouraged to study abroad at some point during their time in the program.

Semester Programs Semester Programs offer fall, spring, year-long and summer opportunities to study abroad. Don't miss the chance to learn, travel, and form international relationships at one of our thirty-one partner universities across the globe!

Summer Faculty Led Programs The McCombs School of Business proudly offers international faculty-led summer study abroad opportunities. During the BBA Summer Faculty Led Programs, one of our top-ranked professors will accompany you while you receive a McCombs education and explore a new environment.

A Fairy Tale World by Pranay Tamminayana—CBHP Class of 2020 Photo Taken In Hallstatt, Austria

Megan Tran-Olmstead Class of 2019 Canfield BHP and Finance

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Most of the internships that I have had required an immense amount of teamwork to accomplish the project goal. Because of the case-based and group-learning classroom environment of Canfield BHP classes. I have been able to enhance my teamwork skills and become a better contributing member."

William O. Acheampong Class of 2021

Canfield BHP and Humanities Honors

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In high school, the McCombs Future Executive Academy gave me the opportunity to receive instruction from Canfield BHP professors and meet the program's advisors. The world-class instruction and personalized support encouraged me to apply to the program. I can confidently say the instruction and advising have enriched my time in McCombs, but the Canfield BHP community and lifelong friendships have made my time in the program unforgettable."

What's Next?

Admissions Apply to The University of Texas at Austin and Canfield BHP online using either the ApplyTexas Application or the Coalition Application. Students must list “Unspecified Business” as their first-choice major and select to apply to honors in order to be considered. If you are applying to Texas CSB (Texas Honors Computer Science and Business) you should visit our admissions website for more application details: mccombs.utexas.edu/CBHP/Admissions/Application-Requirements Students must apply to both the University of Texas at Austin and the Canfield Business Honors Program to be considered. We require an expanded resume and an academic letter of recommendation as part of your application. It is suggested that students complete their application by November 1.

Attend a Canfield BHP info session on the UT Campus, held most Mondays and Fridays at 2pm. For the most updated information, please visit: admissions.utexas. edu/apply/freshman-honors

Texas Exes Forty Acres Scholars Program Canfield BHP has a limited number of merit-based scholarships available for incoming freshmen. All applicants will be automatically considered for these scholarships. Even if you don’t think you will qualify for need-based aid, it’s a good idea to apply for all types of aid by completing the FAFSA. The Texas Exes also offers a number of scholarships, including the Forty Acres Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship for top incoming freshmen. You must apply using their application system to be considered for a Texas Exes scholarship.

The Forty Acres Scholars Program inspires and nurtures visionary leaders and helps them use their talents to benefit society.

Scholars demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a track record of outstanding academic success. Most importantly, they have passion and a desire to live out the core values of The University of Texas at Austin.

To learn more and apply, visit: texasexes.org/forty-acres-scholars-program

Contact Canfield BHP 512.475.6325 CanfieldBHP@mccombs.utexas.edu mccombs.utexas.edu/CBHP

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