Sul Ross State University is launching a new Master of Business Administration in Aerospace and Defense Industry Management in Fall 2025.

The aerospace and defense industry is a significant part of the state’s booming economy. Texas is home to numerous manufacturing facilities producing aircraft, missiles and drones, including both the world-famous F-16 and F-35 fighters. Texas also hosts numerous military bases and is the center of the flight training operations for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. The creation of an MBA will provide individuals, including those serving in the military, the business expertise to be part of the future in the aerospace and defense industry.

The MBA program at Sul Ross, long recognized as one of the most affordable in the country, is designed with working executives in mind, individuals who need to learn the latest theories and strategies to succeed in today’s economy. All courses are in an eight-week online format that makes classes easy to fit into a busy schedule.

“The new MBA in Aerospace and Defense Industry is rapidly transitioning and provides students with the depth of knowledge needed to advance to leadership positions in the industry,” said Dr. Thomas Matula, chair of the MBA program at Sul Ross’s Rio Grande College of Business. For more information or to schedule a meeting, email thomas.matula@sulross.edu or call 830-279-3035.

About the Rio Grande College of Business:

The mission of Rio Grande College of Business (RGCOB) is to be a leading provider of experiential business education and serve students at Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University International, which spans four physical campuses in Alpine, Eagle Pass, Del Rio and Uvalde, as well as online and hybrid modalities.

RGCOB maintains a high degree of focus on programmatic and pedagogical innovation, building a vibrant ecosystem for students and faculty and delivering outstanding student success. The college is supported largely by full-time faculty (75 percent have terminal degrees in their respective disciplines) and is a full member of ACBP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).