Partnership allows qualified CBU undergraduates to begin graduate study through the Gupta College of Business.
IRVING, Texas (September 4, 2026) — The University of Dallas (UD) and Christian Brothers University (CBU) have announced a new academic partnership creating 4+1 pathways through which qualified CBU undergraduates may begin graduate business coursework while completing their bachelor’s degrees.
Through the partnership, eligible students may take online courses from the University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business and continue into one of seven graduate programs: an MBA or an MS in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, or Financial Planning.
The pathways create a more direct transition into graduate study, allowing students to build specialized knowledge earlier and maintain momentum toward their academic and professional goals. Qualified students may transition into the UD graduate program after completing their bachelor’s degree and meeting admission requirements.
“We are excited to launch this partnership with Christian Brothers University, which opens new doors for students through both our 4+1 accelerated degree pathways and our graduate concentration agreements,” said Dr. J. Lee Whittington, dean of the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. “By combining our academic strengths and leveraging flexible online delivery, we are providing students with greater access to rigorous, values-based business education. This collaboration not only supports students in pursuing advanced degrees and specialized concentrations, but also reflects our shared commitment to ethical leadership, academic excellence and preparing principled professionals ready to make a positive impact in their organizations and communities.”
Courses will be offered online through synchronous and asynchronous formats, giving students greater flexibility as they balance their studies, work and other responsibilities. Advisers from both universities will coordinate course selection and support students as they move from undergraduate to graduate study.
“This partnership comes at an exciting time as our School of Business prepares to become the McEniry School of Business, Education and Humanities,” said Matthew Domas, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs at Christian Brothers University. “It gives CBU students a clear and flexible path to pursue advanced credentials in high-demand fields while preserving the academic rigor, personal support, and values-centered education that define the CBU experience.”
The agreement also broadens graduate course access at both institutions. CBU graduate students may take select UD courses supporting concentrations in Accounting, Leadership and Marketing, while UD students may access CBU coursework associated with its Certificate in Project Management.
The collaboration brings together two Catholic institutions committed to academic excellence, ethical leadership and service. By combining their complementary strengths, UD and CBU aim to expand academic choice, strengthen professional preparation and create more flexible pathways to advanced education.
Christian Brothers University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
About the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business
The Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas has been a pioneer of graduate business education for more than 50 years. Located in Irving, Texas, the college was the first in Texas to offer an AACSB-accredited Doctor of Business Administration. Today, the college offers flexible Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and professional education programs ideal for early- to mid-career professionals seeking to advance their careers under the guidance of faculty who are both scholars and accomplished business leaders. SB Hall, which opened in January 2016, houses the college, providing students with state-of-the-art technology and practical tools to prepare them for their future careers. For more information, visit udallas.edu/cob.
About the University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the nation, recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society for its rigorous Core Curriculum and vibrant intellectual and spiritual life. With campuses in Texas and Italy, UDallas forms students intellectually, socially and spiritually for a life well-lived through undergraduate, graduate liberal arts, graduate business programs and professional programs in the humanities, ministry and classical education. Learn more or apply at udallas.edu.
