In today's complex and competitive business environment, small business professionals are required to perform different functions within their business. While most business owners and managers are skilled in the operational side of their enterprise, they often need assistance in the managerial aspects. The CMBA program provides a sound basis for theoretical, as well as practical business practices. Strategic Analysis For High Technology Industries offers a program which sends students out into Austin and national communities to help organizations with their information technology strategy problems. A course in the Management Science and Information Systems Department , Business System Development, MIS 374, assigns student teams to work with client organizations to develop system solutions for the organization.
Projects cover requirement analysis, design, and implementation.
The range of projects varies with the client situation. In some cases the students have completed development, installed their system, and trained users. At the other extreme, students have developed a prototype after extensive interviewing and design. The Fund is a newly formed organization dedicated to the revival of the spirit of enterprise and self-reliance in East Austin y targeting loans to revive the spirit of individuals trying to start or expand businesses. The BGBA provides technical assistance to the small businesses that have been referred by the Board of Directors.