Finance Centers

Investment Center

AIM Investment Center

The AIM Investment Center (AIM) is a nexus for integrating financial research, investment education and practice at the University. It brings together financial support, information resources and intellectual capital to support teachers, students, those who further knowledge in the field through research, and people seeking to enhance the practice of investment management.

The Financial Trading & Technology Center (FTTC), part of the AIM Investment Center is a hub for finance programs for MBAs and undergraduates. It’s a laboratory for the creation of innovative teaching techniques applied to all levels of education. FTTC supports academic activities like classroom instruction, videoconferences, special presentation/events, data-feed workshops, and simulation trading games.

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Become a McCombs Investment Advisor

Discover the Financial Analyst Program

Policy Center

Salem Center for Policy

The Salem Center for Policy works with students, policy makers, and business leaders to advance the use of data science in public policy research and practice. We support original research, curricula, and public events that build support for evidence-based evaluations of public policy choices. It is our mission to arm current and future policy entrepreneurs with the tools needed to scrutinize the relationship between government policies and the economic well-being of a free society.

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Private Equity Center

Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Center for Private Equity Finance

The Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst (HMTF) Center for Private Equity Finance supports curriculum development in private equity specialization at the McCombs School MBA program. The center fosters faculty and student research and scholarship on issues related to private equity finance, capital markets, corporate finance, investments, real estate, and more.

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Become a Venture Fellow

Real Estate Center

Texas Real Estate Center

The Texas Real Estate Center advances curriculum development in real estate at the University. It encourages faculty research and development within the department. The Center is a model for the creation of a nationally recognized real estate program.

Undergraduate Real Estate Program

Graduate Real Estate Program

Undergraduate Real Estate Minor

Real Estate Investment Fund

Affiliated Programs

Energy Management & Innovation Center

The Energy Management and Innovation Center (EMIC) offers a variety of initiatives designed for business leaders and policy makers who are interested in effectively managing energy resources, commercializing innovative technologies, and shaping the future of energy policy. EMIC draws on expertise from across UT to offer a multidisciplinary approach to educate and create a new generation of problem solvers. The EMIC has established a core of energy-specific business curriculum to guide the education of business and policy leaders. 80 MBA students and 100 undergraduate students participate in energy-specific courses, workshops, practicums and/or projects each year.

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McCombs Energy Initiative

The McCombs Energy Initiative, driven by the KBH Energy Center, is the focal point for the creation of the leading academic program in energy finance and financial risk management. It encourages curriculum development in corporate finance and financial risk management applied to energy and financial commodities and supports faculty development and research in the Department of Finance.

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Social Innovation Initiative

The Social Innovation Initiative (SII) acts as UT-Austin’s hub on campus for innovation in social and environmental impact. The center is housed in The McCombs School of Business, and thus focuses on corporate sustainability, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and ESG investing. The SII strives to cultivate a world where business professionals can create economic value for their organizations while shaping a circular, regenerative economy that benefits all stakeholders. We reach students and community members through experiential learning programs, courses, community events, career support, and research.

Wealth Management Program

The Wealth Management Program, offered through our Wealth Management Center, advances curriculum development in Wealth Management at the University. Our students will start with a foundation of strong business training that will be complemented with hard and soft skill training relevant to the industry. We aim to connect the academic community with the Wealth Management industry, creating a unique opportunity to train the next generation of Wealth Management professionals, lead cutting-edge research in the field and convene a forum for Wealth Management professionals to network and innovate alongside faculty.

Learn about Wealth Management at McCombs