The characteristics of leadership are qualitative, but the skills that lead to positions of responsibility are quantitative. These two facts describe the thrust of the professional training for students at the Jesse H. Jones School of Business.

In recognizing the demands that leadership imposes on managers and the special challenges that face our students, the School of Business emphasizes the development of self-confidence, poise, and communication skills. Our commitment is not just jobs for our graduates, but providing them a foundation for life-long leadership.

That foundation begins with our building, which is the showpiece of the Texas Southern University campus. The 78,000 square foot building on three floors, features 23 classrooms, as well as complete facilities for the Department of Business Administration, Department of Accounting, Gerald B. Smith Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development, Economic Development Center, Center for Economic Education, Business Student Services, Career Services Center, and an Administrative Suite. All classrooms are state-of-the-art, including the latest in multimedia, and networked to allow links to a vast number of capabilities such as distance learning.

The building is a learning teaching environment that simulates the corporate environment. In addition, this facility enhances the community by having space such as the 75-seat Lecture Hall that is utilized for community functions. The building strongly reinforces the mission of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business, which is “to provide the professional education essential to those who aspire to positions of responsibility in business, government and community service.”

The concept of the building as a first-class facility is carried through all areas, from the 200-seat auditorium with its cherry wood paneling, to the two Executive Classrooms designed to meet the needs of the busy executive pursuing an MBA. The Jesse H. Jones School of Business projects a business ambiance, combined with the capability to implement current and emerging technologies.