The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is granted in all areas. A Bachelor of Science degree is granted in Economics. The Master of Business Administration degree program also is offered. The mission of the College of Business at Lamar University is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate business education to a diverse student population, primarily based in Southeast Texas, and to meet the needs of employers operating in a global environment. Quality education is accomplished through effective teaching , which is our highest priority, supported by intellectual contributions and community service .
Effective teaching is the cornerstone of a quality education.
Effective teaching in the College of Business is provided within a mentoring environment in which there is close interaction between students and faculty. Intellectual contributions complement effective teaching by providing opportunities for our faculty to make pedagogy more effective and to remain current in their subject areas. Community service contributes to effective teaching by providing faculty and students with opportunities and experiences that are integrated into the classroom. Service to the department, college, and university through active participation in committees and student organizations impacts organizational structures and behaviors. Lamar University reserves the right to modify degree requirements and teaching certificate requirements in keeping with legislative acts and rules established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the State Board for Educator Certification.