About Texas School of Business
Having a career you are proud of can make a big difference in your future. It can make you look forward to going to work and can give you the personal satisfaction of knowing you have valuable skills to contribute. Texas School of Business offers a variety of higher education programs designed to help you prepare for a rewarding career.
While earning your diploma, you can have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and work habits you need to excel in the workforce. Take the first step toward achieving your lifelong personal and professional goals.
Our History: A Brief Timeline
- Texas School of Business was originally founded in north Houston in 1983 as a small, private secretarial school.
- In 1984, the School incorporated and expanded its operations with a variety of new business programs.
- In 1987, the school added a Medical Assistant program to its curricula and continued growth prompted the opening of a second Texas School of Business campus in 1988, conveniently located in the southwest region of Houston.
- In 1996, T.S.B. Holding Co., Inc., a privately held and locally owned corporation, purchased Texas School of Business, Inc.
- In 1999, a third campus opened in Friendswood, Texas, offering easy access to students in south Houston and the Galveston area.
- In 2003, a fourth campus opened in east Houston at 12030 East Freeway.
- In 2004, the School was acquired by Kaplan Higher Education Corporation.
About Kaplan Higher Education
Texas School of Business is part of Kaplan Higher Education, a division of Kaplan, Inc., which has built a long and distinguished tradition as both an academic pioneer and career-maker since 1938. Kaplan serves 1 million students per year across the United States and abroad, including online programs through Kaplan University. Kaplan is a leading global provider of educational services for individuals, schools, and businesses. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, Kaplan had 2007 revenue of more than $2 billion.
About Kaplan Higher Education Campuses
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kaplan Higher Education Campuses (KHEC) is a group of institutions designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed for a competitive edge in today's job market. KHEC consists of more than 60 schools nationwide, each separately accredited by one of several national or regional accrediting agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Education. To make education relevant to students in their daily lives, KHEC programs focus on local employment needs.
Leading Education
Kaplan, Inc. is the second largest education company in the U.S. by revenue. Its programs are designed to lead to employment in some of the country's fastest-growing occupations, as projected by the U.S. Department of Labor. Through our career-oriented programs, you can gain the skills necessary to qualify for employment in a variety of fields.
Career Training
Kaplan provides practical career training to busy adults who are juggling the demands of home, family, and work. Faculty and staff members have experience in their fields and teach the industry knowledge and technical skills that students need to succeed. Students can obtain a relevant education in a short amount of time, learning from passionate instructors who bring real-world expertise to the classroom.
Paying for School
The campus sites are full of information that can help you determine the types of financial aid available, how to apply for aid, and what you can do to make your college experience more affordable.
Additional information on eligibility requirements, alternate financing, amounts available, interest rates, scholarships, and repayment schedules is available from the Financial Aid Office.