Mays Business School: 2023-2024 Undergraduate Student Handbook

MAYS UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING SERVICES

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WELCOME

Welcome to Mays Business School! At Mays, we step up to advance the world’s prosperity. This means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems.

Our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders.

This Student Handbook contains academic program information and resources for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program in Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Included is information about academic advising, policies, resources, academic majors, requirements for admission to upper-level major, and special program opportunities for students.

Students are advised to use this handbook, along with other important information sources, as their primary guide for the undergraduate business program. Students bear responsibility for becoming fully acquainted and complying with the rules, policies, and requirements of Texas A&M University and Mays Business School.

The best way to stay informed is by scheduling regular advising meetings with a Mays Business School Undergraduate Advising academic advisor.

2023-2024 STUDENT HANDBOOK

2023 – 2024

While every effort has been made to make this handbook as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines and curricula listed in the handbook.

ACADEMIC ADVISING POLICIES

Undergraduate Advising Office – Mays Business School

238 Wehner Building

The Undergraduate Advising Office staffs a skilled group of academic advisors dedicated to advising and mentoring undergraduate business students. The office acts on behalf of the Dean for undergraduate student academic matters, and college and university requirements.

Academic advising is a collaboration between a student and an academic advisor. Our vision for academic advising is to engage students beyond their own world view to recognize the “art of possibility.” Through teaching and learning experiences, the student sets goals, acquires information and services, and makes decisions consistent with interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements.

The Undergraduate Advising Office offers a range of services for students who have concerns about their academic plans, progress, schedule, major, other academic activities, and career goals. The services include:

General Advising - Advisors are available to help answer any questions students may have that are not listed under the advising services. Services range from helping plan fall, spring, or summer courses, transfer course equivalency, etc.

Freshman Mandatory Advising – Advising is required for every first-year freshman to pre-register for their spring courses. A hold will be placed on the student’s account preventing spring pre -registration until the freshman has completed the required advising appointment. Students entering Mays in the Spring will have a hold placed on their record for summer/fall pre-registration until the student has completed a mandatory advising appointment.

Degree Planner – The Degree Planner is a required tool to help students design a course plan for timely completion of unmet degree requirements. Students who do not ha ve an approved degree plan on file by the deadline stated in the Academic Calendar will have a registration hold placed on their account for future terms. An updated and approved Degree Planner is required of all students who complete 30, 60, and 90 hours.

Q-Drop/Withdrawal - Speak with an Academic Advisor if you are considering dropping a class or withdrawing from the university. All Q-Drop requests must be submitted before the deadline stated in the Academic Calendar.

Advising Appointments APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

Advising appointments may be either in-person or remote via Zoom

Advising by Drop-in is available during the fall and spring semesters, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Monday and Thursday. Students are seen on a first come, first served basis

Advising by Appointment is available 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except during scheduled drop-in advising

Schedule an appointment online via “Navigate” in Howdy (Howdy > Navigate > Advising Appointments). Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance

Appointment reminders will be emailed. Review the instructions to be prepared for your advising appointment

NO SHOWS AND CANCELLATIONS

If you are unable to attend your advising appointment, please CANCEL your appointment in Navigate 3 “no-shows” (failure to attend a scheduled advising session without cancelling the appointment in advance) will prevent a student from scheduling appointments fo r the remainder of the semester

ACADEMIC ADVISING POLICIES (Continued) and REGISTRATION

Email Etiquette

Always use your TAMU account when emailing advisors or instructors

In the subject include a brief reason for your email

Always include your full name and UIN

Use respectful, courteous, professional language

Allow at least 24-48 hours for a response

Advisor Responsibilities

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR ADVISOR

Effectively communicate degree and graduation requirements

Collaborate in the development of realistic personal, academic and professional goals

Provide appropriate referral to campus resources and services

Enforce university and college policies to ensure the integrity of your Texas A&M degree

Do not use abbreviated text language

Do not reply to a mass email, begin a new email

Do not forward your email to another account (i.e. yahoo, g-mail, etc.)

Do not resend the same email multiple times

Student Responsibilities

WHAT YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR EXPECTS OF YOU

Schedule regular appointments. Be respectful, on time and prepared with questions

Understand the academic requirements and policies outlined in your Student Handbook

Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions (or inactions) that affect academic progress Research department and college programs, intended major, and courses

Read email correspondence from Mays and the university, and act accordingly

REGISTRATION

Every student is required to register when entering the university and thereafter as announced by the registrar. A preregistration period is held for currently enrolled students to register for the next semester during the fall and spring semesters, in November and April, respectively. Registration for summer courses occurs in April. Academic advisors offer preregistration advising.

The Office of the Registrar, registrar.tamu.edu/, assigns individual registration times.

Students can use the Howdy My Profile icon:

o To view their registration times which are assigned several weeks before preregistration starts.

o To check their Registration Readiness, complete administrative tasks, and address registration holds prior to their registration time.

Students can use the Howdy My Record icon to apply for Upper-Level major entry (see page 12 for more details)

For questions about assigned registration times call 979.845.1003 or email registration@tamu.edu

Registration Holds. Departments have the ability to place holds on students’ records for various reasons. The type of hold placed on a student’s record determines if a student will be able to register for classes. Students can use the Howdy My Profile icon to check for registration, transcript, or graduation holds .

TRANSFER OF COURSE CREDIT

The transfer of course credit is determined by the Office of Admissions on a course-by-course basis. The Transfer Course Equivalency website is a searchable database of course equivalencies/evaluations for U.S. colleges and universities, https://howdy.tamu.edu/uPortal/p/tce-ui.ctf1/max/render.uP

The evaluation of courses on the site is a guide, and transferability of any given course is not guaranteed until evaluated on receipt of an official transcript. Specific course equivalencies require review based upon the unique characteristics of each college and university and may differ from one institution to another.

MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL TRANSFER CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Acceptance of transfer credit for business courses will generally be limited to those courses taught in the freshman and sophomore years (100- and 200-level) at Texas A&M University.

Business undergraduate students must take all 300- and 400-level business coursework in-residence at Texas A&M University.

Business students are to have all transfer credit posted into official Texas A&M University transcript record BEFORE the first class day of the graduating semester. Transfer course credit includes credit-byexamination and dual enrollment.

Following is a list of commonly transferred Texas A&M University courses, with corresponding TCCNS number s.

Texas A&M University Course

ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting I (Financial)

Texas Common Course Number (TCCN)

ACCT 2301, 2401

ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting II (Managerial) ACCT 2302, 2402

BUSN 101 Freshman Business Initiative BUSI 1301

BUSN 203 Statistical Methods for Business BUSI 2305

COMM 203 Public Speaking SPCH 1315

ECON 202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) ECON 2302

ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)

ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric

ENGL 210 Technical and Professional Writing

HIST 105 History of the United States (to 1877)

HIST 106 History of the United States (1877 to the Present)

ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems

MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

MATH 142 Business Calculus

POLS 206 American National Government

POLS 207 State and Local Government

PBSI 107 Introduction to Psychology

ECON 2301

ENGL 1302

ENGL 2311

HIST 1301

HIST 1302

BCIS 1305, 1405

MATH 1324

MATH 1325*

GOVT 2305

GOVT 2306

PSYC 2301

*The prerequisite to enroll in MATH 1325 is MATH 140 (MATH 1324). Check with transfer institution to confirm prerequisite and minimum grade enrollment requirements.

TRANSFER OF COURSE CREDIT (Continued) and WAITLIST PROCEDURES

Sending Transcripts to Texas A&M University. Send dual credit/college transcripts (IF you have completed course work at another college or university) from the college via Speede (code 003632 for TAMU), eScrip -Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment (use admissions@tamu.edu if an email address is required), mail, or hand deliver to Aggie One Stop.

Additional information or questions, contact Aggie One Stop at: Phone: 979.845.1060

Email: aggieonestop@tamu.edu

Direct Equivalent. A course transferring as direct equivalent will appear as the A&M course number equivalent on the unofficial Texas A&M transcript and in the degree evaluation

Transfer by Title (TRNS). A course that does not transfer as direct equivalent will appear in the ‘Work Not Applied’ section of degree evaluation, by course name and number from the transfer institution. In some cases, the course may be substituted for a degree requirement through an adjustment request process. Meet with an Undergraduate Advising Office academic advisor, 238 Wehner, to petition a course adjustment. Required m aterials for the petitioning process include:

1. Course syllabus or the catalog description.

2. Title and table of contents from the course textbook used.

3. Other course materials, e.g., quizzes, exams, reports, research or theme papers

Grade Point Average (GPA). Only grades earned in coursework completed at Texas A&M University, including repeated courses, shall be used in determining the A&M GPA. Transfer credit grades are NOT used when calculating the A&M GPA; only transfer credit hours are awarded. Credit may be transferred for work completed with grades of “D” or better if the grade is considered passing at the transfer institution.

WAITLIST PROCEDURES

A student unable to register for a course because no seats are available, may be able to request “waitlist” registration from the department Each department establishes its own rules about waitlist registration. Before requesting waitlist registration, meet with an academic advisor about course scheduling options.

Students requesting waitlist registration into a Mays Business School course must follow rules, guidelines, and deadlines of the offering department:

ACCT 487 Wehner mays.tamu.edu/department-of-accounting/class-waitlisting-forcing/ BUSN....... 234 Wehner ........... https://mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operationsmanagement/waitlist/

FINC ........ 341 Wehner ........... mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/forcerequest/

IBUS ........ 230 Wehner

ISTM 315 Wehner www-info.tamu.edu/infowait/

MGMT 483 Wehner mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/advising/

MKTG ...... 220 Wehner ........... mays.tamu.edu/department-of-marketing/advising/

SCMT 315 Wehner www-info.tamu.edu/infowait/

Once a student decides to add themselves to a waitlist , they are responsible for monitoring their TAMU email and student schedule to confirm whether or not a waitlist request has been approved.

ACADEMIC RULES AND DEFINITIONS

Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with and to comply with the Texas A&M Student Rules, student-rules.tamu.edu/ More specific rules, information and procedures may be found in various publications. In the following section Mays Business School highlights for you several important academic rules and definitions .

1. ADDING/DROPPING COURSE DEADLINES. Add: 5th class day of a fall or spring semester; 4th class day of a summer term. Drop: 5th class day of a fall or spring semester; 4th class day of a summer term. For specific semester or term dates refer to the Academic Calendar, registrar.tamu.edu/

2. Q-DROP. The symbol Q is given to indicate a course dropped without academic penalty. Per University Student Rules, 1.18, undergraduate students are normally permitted up to four Q-drops during their undergraduate studies at Texas A&M, regardless of transfer status. State law prohibits students from having more than six dropped courses from all state institutions attended during their undergraduate career Q-drops in one-hour courses will not count in the Texas A&M limit of four but are included in the State-mandated limit of six dropped courses.

The Q-drop deadlines are

60th class day in fall or spring semester

15th class day in summer term

35th class day in 10-week summer semester

Courses taught on a shortened format or between regularly scheduled terms have proportional deadlines, determined by the registrar’s office.

Refer to Academic Calendar and Add/Drop and QDrop Deadlines for dates, registrar.tamu.edu/

3. WITHDRAWAL. An official withdrawal from the university will result when a student drops all inprogress courses in a particular term. Meet with an

academic advisor about this option and required procedures.

Withdrawal deadlines are

60th class day in fall or spring semester

15th class day in summer term

35th class day in 10-week summer semester

Refer to Academic Calendar for dates, registrar.tamu.edu/

4. UPPER-LEVEL ENTRY Lower-level business (BUAD) students submit an application for admission to their desired upper-level (UL) major at the time of preregistration for the planned UL entry semester. Refer to page 12 for UL entry requirements and additional information.

5. TRANSFER CREDIT. Acceptance of transfer credit will generally be limited to those courses taught in the freshman and sophomore years at Texas A&M University. Refer to pages 5-6 for complete details and information.

Business students are instructed to have ALL TRANSFER CREDIT posted into official Texas A&M University transcript record BEFORE the first class day of the graduating semester.

6. COURSE PREREQUISITES. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that course corequisites and/or prerequisites are met. Prerequisites are listed in the catalog and in the class schedule. Failure to meet course prerequisites can result in a student being dropped from registration in the course.

ACADEMIC RULES AND DEFINITIONS (Continued)

7. REPETITION OF A COURSE. Any undergraduate wishing to repeat a course must do so before they complete a more advanced course in the same subject. Credit for a repeated course may only be used once toward degree requirements.

A student repeating a course completed at Texas A&M in which a grade of B or better has been earned will not receive grade points for the repeated course, unless the catalog states the course may be repeated for credit.

8 INCOMPLETE GRADE (Revised: 2021). A temporary grade of I (incomplete) at the end of a semester may be given by an instructor when a student has completed the course with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or single major assignment for university excused absence or other extenuating circumstances. See Student Rules, 10.6, student-rules.tamu.edu/rule10/.

9. SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY GRADING. Courses taken to satisfy General Elective requirements may be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. The grading status may be changed in HOWDY up until the deadline to add/drop classes. Refer to Adding/Dropping Course Deadlines.

10. UNDERGRADUATE MINORS (Revised: 2021). A maximum of two minors can be completed by students. See Student Rules, 14.16. For a list of university approved minors refer to registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/media/REGI_SpecPD FDocs/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf

To declare a minor the student must:

a. Contact the minor-granting department or program for minor approval, if required

b. Meet with academic advisor and complete the Request for Minor Field of Study – BBA Curricula form. Return the completed form to the Undergraduate Advising Office

c. Deadline to declare minor is by the date on which they apply for graduation.

d. Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements. A minor is displayed

on the transcript after graduation but is not displayed on the diploma.

11. DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS

a. Distinguished Student: An undergraduate student who completes a semester schedule of at least 15 hours or a summer session schedule of at least 12 hours with no grade lower than C and with a grade point of not less than 3.5 for the semester or summer session. See Student Rules, 11, studentrules.tamu.edu/rule11/

b. Dean’s Honor Role: An undergraduate student who completes a semester schedule of at least 15 hours or a summer session schedule of at least 12 hours with no grade lower than C and with a grade point of not less than 3.75 for the semester or summer session. See Student Rules, 11, studentrules.tamu.edu/rule11/.

12. GRADUATION WITH LATIN HONORS (Revised: 2018). To be eligible a student seeking a baccalaureate degree must enroll in and complete a minimum of 60 semester hours at Texas A&M preceding graduation and have a grade point ratio at this institution equal to or greater than that required for the appropriate category of honors.

No Upper Division student found responsible for academic misconduct may receive Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude honors at graduation. Upper Division status is defined as having earned 60 or more credit hours (including transfer hours and advanced placement credits) on the date of the violation. See Student Rules, 15, studentrules.tamu.edu/rule15/.

13. DOUBLE MAJOR. Only students admitted to the Business Honors major (BHNR) may elect a second major field of study within the BBA degree. The BHNR student must satisfy all university and business school requirements and complete all curriculum requirements for each major. This option leads to the granting of one BBA degree with two majors. Additional restrictions may apply.

ACADEMIC AND DEGREE PROGRESS STANDARDS

Good Academic Standing. Mays Business School students have the obligation to remain at all times in good academic standing, defined as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all course work taken at Texas A&M. For help on how to calculate GPA, see registrar.tamu.edu/Transcripts -Grades/How-to-Calculate-GPA/.

Business students whose cumulative GPA at Texas A&M falls below a 2.0 will be blocked from further registration and dropped from enrollment in Mays Business School, without probation.

Students dropped from Mays Business School for not maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA will be readmitted only after meeting change-of-curriculum requirements. Thus, some dropped stude nts may not be eligible for future readmission into Mays Business School.

GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING

You must maintain your cumulative GPA at 2.0 or greater to continue enrollment in Mays Business School.

Satisfactory Degree Progress. Mays Business School students have the obligation to make satisfactory progress toward completion of all degree requirements. A minimum standard to measure degree progress requires satisfactory completion of 75 percent of the course credit hours attempted at Texas A&M each academic year. Business students are expected to take coursework that applies toward the student’s intended upper level business major.

Students whose Texas A&M completion percentage falls below 75% may be placed on probation for the next semester of enrollment. Failure to meet probation terms may lead to the student being blocked from further registration and being dropped from Mays Business School.

SATISFACTORY DEGREE PROGRESS

You are expected to complete no less than 75% of all course credit hours attempted at Texas A&M each academic year.

Standard for Academic Integrity. Mays Business School students have an obligation to uphold the Aggie Code of Honor. The dean reserves the right to remove from the business school any student found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty

AGGIE HONOR CODE

“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.”

DEGREE EVALUATION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

CATALOG. Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree are outlined in the undergraduate catalog in effect at the time the student first enrolls at Texas A&M University, catalog.tamu.edu/ . A student may change catalog assignment by written request through their academic advisor.

DEGREE EVALUATION Students are advised to run regular degree evaluations in order to 1) verify eligibility of courses counting for financial aid and veteran benefits; 2) review courses taken and their application toward degree requirements; and 3) evaluate progress to degree.

To generate a degree evaluation, follow these steps:

1. Log on to your Howdy Portal

2. Locate My Record tab and then click the pulldown menu. Select “Degree Evaluation”

3. From the Degree Evaluation channel s elect “View Degree Evaluation”

4. Follow evaluation prompts and at desired display option, select “Detail Requirements” Speak with your academic advisor about any questions you have related to the degree evaluation

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GPA. Except for the General Elective requirement, business students must take all coursework to satisfy BBA requirements for a letter grade (GR). You must satisfy three grade point average (GPA) requirements, as follows:

1. Complete with a 2.0 GPA or better, all undergraduate coursework attempted at Texas A&M.

2. Complete with a 2.0 GPA or better all courses included in the major field of study attempted at Texas A&M.

3. Complete with a 2.0 GPA or better all courses in the Core Business Knowledge (CBK)* attempted at Texas A&M. * For courses retaken, the highest grade earned at Texas A&M will be used in calculating this GPA. This applies only to CBK requirement. Grades transferred from other institutions are not used in the calculation of this average.

RESIDENCE. A minimum of 36 semester hours of 300- and/or 400-level coursework must be successfully completed in residence at Texas A&M to obtain a baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 12 of these 36 semester hours must be in the major. Mays Business School undergraduate students must take all 300- and 400-level business coursework in residence at Texas A&M University.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE. The requirement can be satisfied by: Satisfactory completion in high school of two units of the same foreign language; or Satisfactory completion of one year of the same foreign language at the college level; or Demonstrating proficiency in a foreign language by examination.

WRITING. Students must take two writing (W) courses in their major or one W course and one oral communication (C) course. These courses are major specific, and in BBA programs are part of the upper -level coursework.

INTERNATIONAL & CULTURAL DIVERSITY and CULTURAL DISCOURSE (Revised: 2019). Students must complete the International and Cultural Diversity (ICD) and Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement.

For ICD requirement (3 credit hours) students in BBA degree programs satisfy requirement by taking 3 credit hours of coursework from an approved list of BBA International Elective courses, pp. 30-31 that also simultaneously fulfill the ICD requirement. See an academic advisor for additional information.

For CD requirement students must take one course (3 credit hours) from a list of approved courses. If a course approved as CD [KUCD attribute in Online Schedule of Classes] also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements . See academic advisor for additional information.

CORE BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE

2023-2024 Catalog – Edition 146

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree requires completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. All BBA business majors are required to study fundamental theory and procedure in each of the basic business functions. The fundamental theory and procedure course work consists of 13 courses, for a total of 39 credit hours, and is referred to as the Core Business Knowledge (CBK).

LOWER-LEVEL CBK:

* ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting – Financial Analysis, recording & reporting of business transactions; partnership & corporation accounting; analysis & use of financial statements.

ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting – Managerial

Continuation of ACCT 229. Use of budgets; introduction to cost accounting; cost control techniques & methods of measuring performance.

BUSN 101 Freshman Business Initiative

Freshman orientation to business & Mays Business School; introduction to majors within the business school & associated career opportunities; introduction & development of personal & professional competencies, with emphasis on self-leadership, business communication, ethical decision making, & teamwork.

BUSN 203 Statistical Methods for Business

Collection, tabulation & presentation of numerical data; sampling, estimation of averages & variation, probability & error, hypothesis testing & correlation.

* ECON 202 Principles of Economics –Microeconomics

Elementary principles of economics; the economic problem & the price system; theory of demand, theory of production & the firm, theory of supply; the interaction of demand & supply.

* ECON 203 Principles of Economics –Macroeconomics

Measurement & determination of national income, employment & price; introduction to monetary & fiscal policy analysis; the effects of government deficits & debt, exchange rates & trade balances.

ISTM 210 Fundamentals of Information Systems

Introduction to information systems concepts; study of information systems in the functional areas of business; overview of hardware, software & popular operating systems; study of problem-solving tools; human factors.

* Included in the Big 5 required for UL entry

UPPER-LEVEL CBK:

FINC 341 Business Finance

Financial practices & management of modern business corporations; cash flow, planning, procurement of funds, management of long-term funds & working capital.

MGMT 311 Legal & Social Environment of Business

Examination of legal & regulatory processes in the US & effects of the governing process on the business world; critical evaluation of legal & social aspects of business environment; analysis of legal & ethical principles & concepts from substantive & procedural areas of law.

MGMT 363 Managing People in Organizations

The role & importance of human behavior in organizations; models for understanding individual, group, & team dynamics, including individual differences, motivation, & leadership; managing organizational change; ethical issues in organizations; cross-cultural issues in managing people in organizations.

MKTG 321 Marketing

Exploration of activities & managerial decisions involved in the provision of products to customers; includes strategic marketing fundamentals, buyer behavior, market segmentation, managerial issues related to the marketing mix (product, pricing, distribution, & promotion) decision variables, & social & ethical issues.

SCMT 364 Operations Management

Concepts, issues & techniques used to plan, analyze, & control systems of production; operational problems in producing goods & services.

MGMT 466 Strategic Management

This is a capstone course – students must complete all CBK courses before taking MGMT 466

Strategic issues facing organizations, including top management decision making & social responsibility; environmental & industry analysis; establishing organizational mission & objectives; corporate, business & functional level strategy formulation; global & multidomestic strategies; strategic implementation & control; integrating operations, finance, marketing & human resource strategies; case analysis.

BBA UPPER-LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The “Big 5”:

To be admitted to an upperlevel (UL) major in Mays Business School (accounting, business honors, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, or supply chain management), a business student must have satisfactorily completed these “Big 5” courses.

NOTE FOR SUMMER UL ENTRY

ALL “Big 5” courses must be complete before the FIRST SUMMER TERM.

Steps for Upper-Level Entry:

Mathematics

MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences (MATH 1324).

MATH 142 Business Calculus (MATH 1325).

Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in MATH 140 or acceptable score on Texas A&M University math placement exam. Note: the math placement exam does not satisfy any degree requirement

Selected

ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting – Financial Analysis, recording & reporting of business transactions; partnership & corporation accounting; analysis & use of financial statements.

ECON 202 Principles of Economics – Microeconomics

Elementary principles of economics; the economic problem & the price system; theory of demand, theory of production & the firm, theory of supply; the interaction of demand & supply.

ECON 203 Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics

Measurement & determination of national income, employment & price; introduction to monetary & fiscal policy analysis; the effects of government deficits & debt, exchange rates & trade balances.

Prerequisite: ECON 202

1. Complete your “Undergraduate Degree Planner” for intended UL major. To access, log into your Howdy Portal > Degree Planner icon

2. Submit “Upper-Level Business Application” before preregistration for the planned UL entry semester. To access, log into your Howdy Portal > My Record > Apply for Upper-Level Business

3. Prepare for and preregister in UL business courses (300-level) for your planned UL entry semester. To access, log into your Howdy Portal > Registration icon

BBA UL entry requirements are MANDATORY

You must meet UL entry requirements to be admitted to an UL major AND to enroll in 300 and 400 level business courses

Students who wish to request wait-list registration into an ACCT class must do so with the Department of Accounting. Refer to mays.tamu.edu/department-of-accounting/class-waitlisting-forcing/ . The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Department of Accounting

Catalog 202331 (146) 2023 – 2024

CPA Examination requirements are set by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Requirements change frequently. Consult the website for approved course information at www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/exam-qualification/education-accounting-courses.html or call 512.305.7800.

Students are encouraged to consult with their Academic Advisor for additional information and advising about accounting course work required for the CPA Exam.

The following courses are available in addition to the required accounting curriculum. The Department of Accounting determines availability. Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.

Courses

ACCT 403 Energy Accounting

ACCT 408* Internal Auditing

ACCT 410 Fraud Examination

ACCT 445 International Accounting

ACCT 447 Financial Statement Analysis

ACCT 450 Accounting Ethics

ACCT 484** Accounting Internship

ACCT 485*** Directed Studies

ACCT 489**** Special Topics in…

* Requires admittance into the Internal Audit Program or approval of the course instructor.

** Students must meet with an advisor to enroll in ACCT 484 Accounting Internship.

Terms Normally Offered

Fall, Summer only

Fall, Spring only

Fall, Spring only

Winter, Summer only

Fall, Spring only

Spring, Summer, Fall

*** Requires approval of the department head and the student must obtain an Accounting Faculty Sponsor for the course

**** ACCT 489 Requires approval of department head; not all ACCT 489 q ualify for CPA eligible course work. Verify with an Accounting Advisor to ensure approval by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Important Note

Accounting majors are advised to subscribe to the BBA Accounting listserv to receive important announcements, job postings, registration reminders, etc. To subscribe send an email from your TAMU Email account to listserv@listserv.tamu.edu. In the body type, Subscribe bbaacct-advising firstname lastname. Your TAMU Email is the only account authorized to receive mailings directly from the listserv.

Revised 02/23

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

Catalog 202331 (146) 2023 – 2024 120 Credit Hours Required

CHECK Degree Evaluation on My Record in HOWDY

Accounting is… the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. Communication is generally in the form of financial statements that illustrate, in monetary terms, the economic resources under the control of management. Accountants and auditors ensure that these financial statements are accurate. They assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.

Skills/Characteristics…

For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career coordinator. careercenter.tamu.edu

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

There is a “No Forcing” policy in effect for all Business Honors course sections.

Business Honors

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Business Honors Office: 240 Wehner, honors@mays.tamu.edu

To pursue a BBA in Business Honors, selection through an application process is required. For more information see mays.tamu.edu/bba-business-honors/.

FOUNDATION COURSES

BUSN 125H* Business Learning Community

BUSN 225H Business Competency

MGMT 466H Strategic Management (MGMT 680 if enrolled in Professional Program) BUSN 484** Internship

* Students selected for BHNR as second semester freshmen: BUSN 101 will be substituted for BUSN 125. All students selected as second semester freshmen must participate in a zero-hour learning community, CLBA 001, during fall of the sophomore year.

**Credit for ACCT 484 or 684, FINC 484, ISTM 484, MGMT 484, SCMT 484, or other course may be applied to degree with approval of the Business Honors program director. See page 37 for more information about internships.

BUSINESS ELECTIVES (Select 5 courses for a total of 15 credit hours)

Any 300- or 400- level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, MGMT, MKTG, SCMT) except FINC 341, 409; SCMT 309, 364; MGMT 309, 311, 363, 466; MKTG 321, 409. Select in consultation with an academic advisor.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

To graduate with the Business Honors major, a student must be in good standing with the Business Honors program, see the Business Honors Handbook, mays.tamu.edu/bba-business-honors/, for other requirements

DOUBLE MAJOR

Business Honors students may double major in one of the six other BBA business fields of study (accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management) by selecting all 15 hours of Business Electives and all 12 hours of General Elective credits from one major Triple majors are not allowed.

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Business Honors is… a rigorous academic program and a major which provides a deep understanding of core business principles. In addition, you can: Design your own customized study of business or earn a double major with one of the other BBA business degrees.

a minor (or two) to broaden your knowledge.

a certificate program to pinpoint your interest.

in honors classes in other disciplines – from humanities to science to math.

Business Honors… challenges students to apply their business knowledge and develop their professional skills through a number of unique activities: Participate in professional development events and mentoring programs.

yourself in opportunities to study abroad through a study abroad or international internship program. Travel annually to corporate headquarters of major companies and top graduate schools.

For more information, speak with the Business Honors staff careercenter.tamu.edu

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27.

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

Student requests for registration in a full FINC course will be considered only for bona fide graduation emergencies. Direct inquiries to Department of Finance. The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

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Finance majors must maintain their major and cumulative GPA at 2.0 or greater at all times

FOUNDATION COURSES

FINANCE ELECTIVES* (Select 3 courses for a total of 9 credit hours)

on Wall Street (AOWS)

FINC 466 Wall Str, Invest Bank & Finc Mkts Restricted to students in Aggies on Wall Street (AOWS)

FINC 472 Real Estate Finance FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328** or concurrent enrollment

FINC 475 Real Estate Investment Analysis FINC 351; FINC 361, FINC 371, ACCT 328** or concurrent enrollment

FINC 485 Directed Studies May require approval of instructor. Check Howdy for restrictions

FINC 489 Special Topics in… May require approval of instructor. Check Howdy for restrictions

* Any 300- or 400-level Finance course except FINC 409, 484 and Foundation courses. Check Online Class Schedule to verify offerings.

** Prerequisite: Students must complete ACCT 327 with a grade of C or better within 3 attempts to remain in the major.

ACCOUNTING (ACCT) or FINANCE (FINC) ELECTIVE (Select 1 course for a total of 3 credit hours)

Any 300- or 400-level Accounting course except ACCT 327, or 328**; or any 300- or 400-level Finance course except FINC 409, 484 and Foundation courses. Course offerings are subject to change. Check Online Class Schedule to verify offerings.

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Finance is…

often defined simply as the management of money or “funds” management. Modern finance, however, includes the origination, marketing, and management of cash and money in various forms through a variety of capital accounts, instruments, and markets created for transacting and trading assets, liabilities, and risks. Financial decisions affect everything that an organization does.

Skills/Characteristics…

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

Students who wish to request enrollment in a full MGMT class must do so with the Department of Management. Refer to mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/advising/. The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Department of Management

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To ensure a balanced course load and completion of prerequisites, the Management Department strongly recommends the sequence of junior and senior year course work as shown on page 20.

Prerequisites are enforced. View undergraduate catalog for prerequisite information.

The Department of Management determines course availability. Courses may not be available each semester or summer session. Consult with department advisor for course availability.

FOUNDATION COURSES

MGMT 373-W Managing Human Resources Business Elective - See Footnote 20 for options.

MGMT 421 Management Data Analytics & Visualization

MGMT 439 Negotiations

MGMT/ IBUS 450 International Environment of BusinessFulfills 3 of the required 6 hours International Elective

DIRECTED ELECTIVE TRACKS

Choose one track; complete four courses (12 hours) as indicated.

Consulting/General Management

Required courses:

MGMT 422 Management Consulting

MGMT 372 Advanced Concepts in Organizational Behavior

MGMT 424 Organization Design, Change, and Development

Take one of the following electives:

MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in Business

MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship (study abroad)

MGMT 460 Managing Projects

MGMT 475 Leadership Development

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Required course: MGMT 376 Entrepreneurial Perspectives

Take three of the following electives:

MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in Business

MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship (study abroad)

MGMT 470 Entrepreneurial Small Business

MGMT 478 Social Entrepreneurship

MGMT 479 Technology Commercialization

Human Resource Management

Required courses: MGMT 425 HR Selection

MGMT 430 or 435 Employment Discrimination Law Labor Law and Policy

Take two of the following electives:

MGMT 372 Advanced Concepts in Organizational Behavior

MGMT 424 Organization Design, Change, and Development

MGMT 427 HR Compensation

MGMT 475 Leadership Development

Pre-Law

Three of the four track courses must be 300-400 level. Take at least three of the following electives:

MGMT 312 Commercial Law for Accountants and Managers

MGMT 430 Employment Discrimination Law

MGMT 435 Labor Law and Policy

MGMT 464 Political Environment of Business

MGMT 465 Corporate Governance

Take up to one of the following electives:

COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate

ISTM 250 Business Programming Logic and Design

PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic

Business Fellows as a Directed Elective Track Course: MGMT majors are encouraged to gain professional development in their chosen field. BUSN 401 Business Fellows can be applied as a track elective. BUSN 401 admissions requirements: mays.tamu.edu/specialprograms/

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Management is…

broad and diverse, and includes opportunities in government, nonprofits, startups and corporations.

Generally, managers are responsible for successful operation of an organization. Specifically, managers conduct some or all of the following activities at the organizational or individual level:

Career Options…

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

Students who wish to request enrollment in a full ISTM or SCMT class must do so with the Department of Information & Operations Management. Refer to www-info.tamu.edu/infowait/.

The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Advising Document Only. Catalog changes & course decisions should be based on consultation with an advisor.

Management Information Systems

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FOUNDATION COURSES

* A 1 credit hour course and must be taken three times to earn three credits. ISTM 281 may be substituted for one credit.

DIRECTED ELECTIVES** (Select 2 courses for a total of 6 credit hours.)

Note: At least one course must have an ISTM or SCMT prefix. A maximum of 3 credit hours of ISTM/SCMT 485 or BUSN 401 may be applied to the MISY degree plan with prior approval of advisor.

** It is the student’s responsibility to check the course catalog for all applicable prerequisites for directed elective courses

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Choose 2 or more courses for a total of 6 credit hours. MISY majors are encouraged to gain work experience and professional development in the field. Up to 3 credit hours of ISTM 484 Management Information Systems Internship may be applied to the MISY degree plan as General Elective

STAY INFORMED! MISY students are advised to regularly monitor their TAMU Email accounts for messages from INFOStudentServices@mays.tamu.edu for relevant program announcements.

MANDATORY ADVISING: All MISY students are required to meet with their advisor each semester. The advising schedule will be distributed via email, during the first week of each fall/spring semester and will be displayed on the video monitor outside the INFO Student Services Office, 315 Wehner, throughout the semester Revised

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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MISY)

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Management Information Systems is…

a major which produces graduates who are both business analysts (i.e., professionals who understand accounting, finance, marketing, etc.) and information specialists (i.e., professionals who can implement information systems strategies). This major provides students with a solid technical information systems foundation and appropriate business skills, enabling graduates to immediately contribute to solving

Skills/Characteristics…

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

Students who wish to request enrollment in a full MKTG class are directed to review the Department of Marketing Wait List/Full Courses policy at mays.tamu.edu/department-of-marketing/advising/. The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Department of Marketing

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FOUNDATION COURSES (Required)

Note: MKTG 321 is a prerequisite for all other MKTG courses. Additional prerequisites may apply.

MKTG 322 Consumer Behavior Prerequisite: MKTG 321

MKTG 323 Marketing Research (Communication-designated) Prerequisite: MKTG 321 and BUSN 203

MKTG 335 Professional Selling Prerequisite: MKTG 321

MKTG 404 Data Visualization for Marketers Prerequisite: MKTG 321

MKTG 448 Marketing Strategy (Writing-designated) Prerequisite: MKTG 323; graduating marketing senor

Note: MKTG 448 is limited to MKTG majors who are in their final semester of course work

DIRECTED ELECTIVE TRACKS

Choose one track; complete coursework as indicated.

Professional Selling and Sales Management

Choose three from the following track electives:

MKTG 336 Managing Business to Business Relationships

MKTG 435 Advanced Selling

MKTG MKTG 436 437 Sales Leadership Sales Analytics

Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours

Advertising Strategy

Choose three from the following track electives:

345

Media and Public Relations

Digital Marketing

Planning and Research Advanced Advertising: Case Competition

Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours.

Healthcare Marketing

Required track electives:

MKTG 441 Service Quality in Healthcare

MKTG 443 The Business of Healthcare

MKTG 444 HealthTech for Improving Customer Care

Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours.

MARKETING (MKTG) ELECTIVE

Strategic Retailing

Choose three from the following track electives:

MKTG 325 Services Marketing and Retailing Concepts

MKTG 326 Innovations in Retailing

MKTG 425 Retail Merchandising

MKTG 426 Digital Merchandising

MKTG 427 Retail Capstone

MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing

Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours.

Analytics and Consulting

Required track electives:

MKTG 430 Marketing Consulting

MKTG 431 Marketing Analytics

MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing

Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours

Select course based on consultation with your Academic Advisor. Courses may not be available each semester or summer session. A maximum of 3 hours of MKTG 485 and BUSN 392* may be applied to Marketing degree plan.

*For BUSN 392 Cooperative Education in Business credit, please contact your Academic Advisor

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Marketing is…

about developing innovative solutions to customer problems and taking better care of your customers than your competitors do. Marketing equips students with the tools necessary to navigate the continuous changes in social and economic systems faced by today’s professionals. Students in this major focus their studies on one of the five areas: 1)

2)

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

Students who wish to request enrollment in a full ISTM or SCMT class must do so with the Department of Information & Operations Management. Refer to www-info.tamu.edu/infowait/.

The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Advising Document Only. Catalog changes & course decisions should be based on consultation with an advisor.

Supply Chain Management

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FOUNDATION COURSES (12 credit hours)

DIRECTED ELECTIVES** (Select 4 courses for a total of 12 credit hours)

Note: At least two courses must have an ISTM or SCMT prefix. A maximum of 3 credit hours of ISTM/SCMT 485 or BUSN 401 may be applied to the SCMT degree plan with prior approval of advisor. Purchasing Elective – Select 1 course: SCMT 334 Purchasing Practices or SCMT 335 Sourcing & Procurement

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Choose 3 or more courses for a total of 9 credit hours.

SCMT majors are encouraged to gain work experience and professional development in the field. Up to 3 professional Internship (SCMT 484) credits may be applied to the SCMT degree plan as a General Elective

STAY INFORMED! SCMT students are advised to regularly monitor their TAMU Email accounts for messages from INFOStudentServices@mays.tamu.edu for relevant program announcements

MANDATORY ADVISING: All SCMT students are required to meet with their advisor each semester The advising schedule will be distributed via email during the first week of each fall/spring semester and will be displayed on the video monitor outside the INFO Student Services Office, 315 Wehner, throughout the semester.

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(SCMT)

Supply Chain Management is… primarily concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses, and retail outlets and includes all of the activities that take place to get a product in customers’ hands – from the time of raw materials extraction to the minute payment is received to the final product home. Supply chain activities can involve planning and managing supply and demand, acquiring materials, producing and scheduling the product or service, managing

designing

Note: To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement take one course (3 hours) from approved course list [KUCD attribute] (13*). See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

* Number refers to footnote number. Footnotes can be found on page 27

** English 104 for freshman and sophomore students only; if taken at Texas A&M must be completed before reaching 60 hours (junior classification).

*** These 5 classes must be successfully completed to be granted Upper Level entry. Must be admitted in Upper Level BBA major to take course.

FOOTNOTES FOR ALL CURRICULA

1. MATH 140 (MATH 1324) is the prerequisite to enroll in MATH 142 (MATH 1325). MATH 148, 152, 168 or 172 will be accepted in lieu of MATH 140.

2. The prerequisites to enroll in MATH 142 (MATH 1325) are MATH 140 or equivalent or acceptable score on Texas A&M University math placement exam. MATH 147, 151 or 171 will be accepted in lieu of MATH 142.

3. Select from list of University Core Curriculum

American History Electives, p. 30. Most business students take HIST 105 and HIST 106.

4. For those students under ROTC contract, see footnote on the citizenship requirement in the “Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree” section in the Undergraduate Catalog, catalog.tamu.edu/

5. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Life and Physical Sciences Electives, p. 28

6. University Core Curriculum Communication elective. Six hours required. Select from COMM 203, 205, 243; ENGL 104, 210. Enrollment in ENGL 104 (ENGL 1302) at Texas A&M University is restricted to freshman and sophomore classification (transfer hours included).

7. Select from the list of University Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Science Electives, p. 29 Students majoring in Management are advised to take PBSI 107 or SOCI 205

8. STAT 211 will be accepted in lieu of BUSN 203.

9. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Creative Arts Electives, p. 29.

10. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Language, Philosophy & Culture Electives, p. 28.

11. Business students must take two (2) courses in their major that are designated as fulfilling the writing (W) requirement. The requirement may be met by taking two W-courses or one W-course and one oral communication (C) course. This course is an approved W- or C-course in the major.

12. Select from International Electives list, pp. 30-31 Six hours required. Management majors must take MGMT 450 as three (3) of these required international elective hours.

13. General Electives are any courses offered for university credit. Students may register for elective courses on a graded or pass/fail basis (SU). Students whose high school transcript does not satisfy the University’s Foreign Language requirement MUST complete a two-semester sequence of a foreign language. These credits earned will count toward the unmet General Elective requirement. See page 1 0 for details on the Foreign Language requirement.

To satisfy the University’s Cultural Discourse (CD) requirement students must take one course (3 credit hours) from a list of approved courses. If CD not satisfied through Core Curriculum, an approved CD [KUCD] course can used to satisfy unmet General Elective requirement. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

14. BUSN 125 in the BHNR curriculum is accepted in lieu of the BUSN 101 BBA CBK requirement.

15. BHNR majors are required to earn honors credit for 5 of the following 10 courses: ACCT 229, 230; BUSN 203; FINC 341; ISTM 210; MGMT 311, 363, 450; MKTG 321; SCMT 364. See page 15 for details on the honors requirement for BHNR.

16. Select from any 300-or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, MGMT, MKTG, SCMT) except FINC 341, 409; MGMT 309, 311, 363, 466; MKTG 321, 409; SCMT 309, 364. Select in consultation with an academic advisor.

17. Any 300- or 400-level Finance course except FINC 409, 484 or Foundations Courses Consult with an academic advisor.

18. Any 300- or 400-level Accounting or Finance course except ACCT 327, 328; FINC 409, 484 or Foundation Courses. Consult with an academic advisor before enrolling in ACCT 489.

19. MGMT majors select a directed elective track and take four courses (12 hours) as indicated from the chosen track.

20. Any 300- or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, MKTG, SCMT) except MGMT 300-499; ACCT 484-485; FINC 341, 409, 484-485; IBUS 450, 452, 453, 457, 484-485; ISTM 484-485; MKTG 321, 409, 485; SCMT 309, 364,484-485.

21. ISTM 281 and ISTM 481 are cross-listed courses. Students must take three semesters of ISTM 281/481 for a total of three (3) credits.

22. MISY and SCMT majors select directed electives from lists located in the department advising office, 315 Wehner. Students desiring to use courses not listed must obtain prior approval from their academic advisor.

23. MKTG majors select a directed elective track and select electives specific to chosen track.

24. Any MKTG course except required MKTG courses (322-323, 335, 404, 448) and MKTG 409. Consult with an academic advisor for MKTG 402-403, 485.

25. See page 32 for details on the Center for International Business Studies.

26. See page 39 for details on the Career Center.

UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM

A full list of all available core curriculum courses can be found at core.tamu.edu. The courses listed for Core Curriculum on pages 28-30 (not including International Electives) are popular courses in which Mays Business School students often enroll.

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Nine (9) hours. Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on human experiences.

AGSM 105* The World Has a Drinking Problem –Global Water Scarcity

ANSC 107 General Animal Science

ASTR 101 Basic Astronomy

ASTR 102 Observational Astronomy (1 credit)

ASTR 103 Introduction to Stars and Exoplanets

ASTR 109 Big Bang & Black Holes (cross listing: PHYS 109)

ATMO 201 Weather & Climate

BESC 201 Intro to Bioenvironmental Sciences

BIOL 113 Essentials in Biology

ECCB 205 Fundamentals of Ecology

ENTO 322 Insects and Human Society

GEOG 203 Planet Earth

GEOG 205* Environmental Change

GEOG 213 Planet Earth Lab (1 credit)

GEOL 101 Principles of Geology

GEOL 207 Dinosaur World

GEOS 110* Disasters & Society

GEOS 210 Climate Change

HORT 201 Horticultural Science & Practices

KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health & Fitness (1 credit; not open if student has taken KINE 223)

KINE 223 Intro to the Science of Health & Fitness

NUTR 222 Nutrition for Health & Health Care

OCNG 251 Oceanography

OCNG 252 Oceanography Laboratory (1 credit)

PHYS 123 Physics for Future Presidents

PHYS 125 Soft Matter Physics for Non-physicists

POSC 201 General Avian Science

SCEN 101 Contemporary Issues in Science –Cosmos, Earth and Humanity

SCEN 102 Contemporary Issues in Science – The Environment

SCSC 105 World Food & Fiber Crops

* This course is an approved Cultural Discourse [KUCD] elective, 3 credit hours required. If a course is approved as CD and also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See pag e 10 for details on the CD requirement.

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LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE

Three (3) hours. Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures.

ANTH 205 Peoples & Cultures of the World

ANTH 210* Social & Cultural Anthropology

ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I

ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II

ENGL 365 The Bible as Literature (cross listing: RELS 360)

FSTC 300 Religious & Ethnic Foods (cross listing: NUTR 300)

GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village

GEOG 305 Geography of Texas

HIST 102 Western Civilization Since 1660

HIST 104 World History Since 1500

LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture

PERF 156* Dress in World Cultures

PERF 325 Dance in World Cultures

PHIL 111* Contemporary Moral Issues

PHIL 251 Introduction to Philosophy

SPMT 220 Olympic Studies

WGST 200* Intro to Women’s & Gender Studies

* This course is an approved Cultural Discourse [KUCD] elective, 3 credit hours required. If a course is approved as CD and also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (continued)

CREATIVE ARTS

Three (3) hours. Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art.

ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture History I

ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II

ARTS 149 Art History Survey I

ARTS 150 Art History Survey II

COMM 257* Communication, Religion & the Arts (cross listing: RELS 257)

COMM 340 Communication and Popular Culture

DCED 202 Dance Appreciation

ENDS 101 Design Process

ENGL 251 Introduction to Film Analysis (cross listing: FILM 251)

FILM 215* Global Cinema (cross listing: INTS 215)

HORT 203 Floral Design

PERF 200 Introduction to World Theatre

PERF 201 Music and the Human Experience

PERF 221 Guitar Heroes

PERF 222* Music of the Americas

PERF 225 History of Jazz

PERF 226 History of Rock

PERF 228 History of Electronic Music

PERF 281 History of Theatre II (1642 to the Present)

PERF 301* Performance in World Cultures

PERF 324* Music in World Cultures (cross listing: ANTH 324)

PERF 327* Popular Musics in the African Diaspora (cross listing: AFST 327)

* This course is an approved Cultural Discourse [KUCD] elective, 3 credit hours required. If a course is approved as CD also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement

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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Three (3) hours. Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture.

AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics

AGLS 235 Foundations of Money Education

GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography

HLTH 236 Intro to Health Disparities and Diversity

INST 210 Understanding Special Populations

INST 222* Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society

JOUR 102 American Mass Media

KINE 282 Culture of Wellness

PBSI 107** Introduction to Psychology

SOCI 205** Introduction to Sociology

SOCI 207* Introduction to Gender and Society (cross listing: WGST 207)

SOCI 217* Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

SOCI 319* Sociology of Sport (cross listing: SPMT 319)

SPMT 304* Sport Psychology Management & Practice

SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations

SPMT 337 International Sport Business

URPN 201 The Evolving City

URPN 202 Building Better Cities

* This course is an approved Cultural Discourse [KUCD] elective, 3 credit hours required. If a course is approved as CD also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

** Students majoring in Management are advised to take PBSI 107 or SOCI 205.

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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (continued)

AMERICAN HISTORY

Six (6) hours. Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, and nation, and the world considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role.

HIST 105 History of the United States

HIST 106 History of the United States

HIST 226 History of Texas

HIST 230 American Military History, 1609 to Present

HIST 232 History of American Sea Power

HIST 258 American Indian History

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE

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Six (6) hours. The purpose of the BBA international elective (IE) is to further the business student’s knowledge of the contemporary world. Classes used to meet this requirement focus on cultural, political, and economic issues that impact today’s business environment.

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVES – LIST A

At least 3 credit hours must be selected from the following BBA IE course list. In the BBA curricula these 3 hours of approved IE simultaneously fulfill the University’s International and Cultural Diversity (ICD) requirement. See page 10 for details on the ICD requirement.

ACCT 430 Global Immersion in Accounting (cross listing: IBUS 430)

ACCT 445 International Accounting (cross listing: IBUS 445)

AGEC 452 International Trade & Agriculture

AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing

ALEC 350 Global Agricultural Issues

ANTH 205 People & Cultures of the World

ARCH 458 Cultural & Ethical Considerations for Global Practice

ASIA 352 Modern East Asia (cross listing: HIST 352)

COMM 335 Intercultural Communication

ECON 452 International Trade Theory and Policy

FILM 435 German Film (cross listing: GERM 435)

FREN 301 French Society & Culture in Evolution

FREN 322 French Literature II

FREN 336 Politics, Culture & Society in Contemporary France

GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village

GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America

GEOG 325 Geography of Europe

GEOG 327 Geography of South Asia

GERM 322 German Culture & Civilization II

GERM 435 German Film (cross listing: FILM 435)

HIST 352 Modern East Asia (cross listing: ASIA 352)

HIST 412 Russia’s Long 20th Century

HIST 477 Women & Gender in Modern European History (cross listing: WGST 477)

HUMA 321 Political Islam & Jihad (cross listing: INTS 321/RELS 321)

IBUS 310 Global Context of Business

IBUS 320 Global Sustainable Business

IBUS 402

IBUS 403

IBUS 450

IBUS 452

IBUS 453

International Marketing: Study Abroad (cross listing: MKTG 402)

International Market Entry Strategies (cross listing: MKTG 403)

International Environment of Business (cross listing: MGMT 450)

International Management (cross listing: MGMT 452)

Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China (cross listing: MGMT 453)

IBUS 455 Asian Business Environment

IBUS 456

European Integration & Business

IBUS 457 Global Entrepreneurship (cross listing: MGMT 457)

IBUS 459 Latin American Markets

INTS 301 Theories of Globalization

INTS 321 Political Islam & Jihad (cross listing: HUMA 321/RELS 321)

ITAL 456 Contemporary Italian Cultures

PERF 325 Dance in World Cultures

PERF 328 Japanese Traditional Performing Arts

POLS 366 Political Conflicts of the Middle East

RWFM 400 Study Abroad in Natural Resources

SCMT 340 Global Supply Chain Management

SOCI 206 Global Social Trends

SPMT 220 Olympic Studies

SPMT 337 International Sport Business

Any of the above courses taken abroad, which are conducted in another country by a TAMU faculty member or completed as part of a reciprocal educational exchange program (REEP) can be used to satisfy the IE and ICD requirements.

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVES – LIST B

Remaining 3 hours for BBA IE to be selected from courses listed above or the following:

ANTH 300 Cultural Change & Development

ANTH 324* Music in World Cultures (cross listing: PERF 324)

ASIA 356 Twentieth Century Japan (cross listing: HIST 356)

COMM 365 International Communication (cross listing: JOUR 365)

ECON 320 Economic Development of Europe

ECON 330 Economic Development

EURO 443 Contemporary Russian Prose (cross listing: RUSS 443)

EURO 444 Russian Drama (cross listing: RUSS 444)

EURO 447 Russian Artistic Culture II: 1890 to Present (cross listing: RUSS 447)

FILM 215 Global Cinema (cross listing: INTS 215)

FINC 445 International Finance (cross listing: IBUS 446)

GEOG 311 Cultural Geography

GEOG 320 The Middle East

HIST 210 Russian Civilization

HIST 342 Latin America Since 1810

HIST 345 Modern Africa (cross listing: AFST 345)

HIST 346 History of South Africa (cross listing: AFST 346)

HIST 348 Modern Middle East

HIST 402 Germany Since 1815

HIST 407 History of France Since 1815

HIST 439 Twentieth Century Britain

HIST 441 History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present

HIST 449 History of Brazil, 1822 to the Present

HIST 464 International Developments Since 1918

IBUS 401 Global Marketing (cross listing: MKTG 401)

IBUS 440 International Technology Management (cross listing: ISTM 440)

INTS 251 Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

POLS 229 Introduction to Comparative Politics

POLS 231 Introduction to World Politics

POLS 322 Western European Government & Politics

POLS 323 Political Systems of Latin America

POLS 324 Politics of Global Inequality

POLS 325 African Politics

POLS 326 Government & Politics of Eastern Europe

POLS 328 Globalization & Democracy

POLS 338 Government & Politics of the Former Soviet Union

POLS 365 Asian Governments & Politics

POLS 412 International Political Economy

POLS 432 The Politics of European Union

SOCI 329 Pacific Rim Business Behavior

SOCI 423 Globalization & Social Change

SPAN 306 Business Spanish

SPAN 312 Hispanic Culture & Civilization: 18th Century to Present

SPAN 320 Introduction to Hispanic Literature

SPAN 410 Hispanic Film

SPAN 411 Contemporary Hispanic Society & Culture

SPAN 450 Contemporary Spanish & SpanishAmerican Literature

Revised 04/23

* This course is an approved Cultural Discourse [KUCD] elective, 3 credit hours required. If a course is approved as CD also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

STUDY, INTERN, VOLUNTEER OR RESEARCH ABROAD

Pursuing an academic experience abroad is an enriching life experience that provides both personal and professional benefits Students gain academic and cultural experience that develops their global mindset and understanding of how business is conducted globally.

The Center for International Business Studies (CIBS) offers the following global opportunities:

Faculty Programs

Exchanges Internships

Requirements

2.5 GPA; U2-U4

2.5 GPA; Upper-level 2.5 GPA; U2-U4

3.0 GPA; Upper-level; Option not available in graduating semester

2.5 GPA; U2-U4

Faculty Programs. Travel with a Mays faculty member and Mays Business School students to a foreign location to study international business. Company visits, guest lectures, and cultural excursions are included. Programs that take place during winter break, spring break, and the May break are associated with spring courses.

*Requirements vary for each faculty program. Visit the CIBS website for the most updated information.

Exchanges Experience ‘immersion’ in another country while studying for a semester or academic year at a partner school. Mays’ partnerships include universities in 23 countries. Students should work with their academic advisor to identify degree requirements and major coursework that can be taken on exchange. Visit the CIBS website for additional information, including suggested courses.

Internships. Students may earn IBUS 484 International Business Internship credit for a business-related internship lasting 6 weeks or longer. An application is required prior to the internship, available online at mays.tamu.edu/center-forinternational-business-studies/internships/, and requires details about internship activities and responsibilities. Applications are reviewed by the CIBS director. Registration in IBUS 484 for term of the internship is required.

Volunteer Experiences. Students may conduct service-learning abroad through Global Business Brigades or other student organizations at Mays Business School that offer opportunities to assist local business owners or NGOs abroad.

Research Experiences. Students may compete in a global case competition or participate in the Mexico Introduction to Research Abroad Program (IRAP). Case competitions require upper-level classification while the IRAP program is exclusive to freshman students.

Plan Ahead. Plan early to take advantage of scholarships and to complete your international experience within the hours required. Meet with a Mays academic advisor about how course credits may apply and to learn about the international business certificates. Attend a CIBS informational, Go Global event, or meet with a CIBS ambassador or staff member.

More Information and Other Opportunities. Learn more at mays.tamu.edu/cibs/

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Mays Business School offers certificate programs for undergraduate business students who want to explore in more depth a particular topic area. Most are open to all majors, and some are designed for specific majors who wish to specialize in or complement a particular area in the major field of study. All requirements must be completed PRIOR TO graduation. A certificate notation will be added to the official transcript upon graduation.

The Department of Accounting offers two certificate programs. They are:

Energy Accounting

Internal Audit

Each program is designed to provide high impact learning experiences and an internship in the related certificate area

The Energy Accounting certificate is for students pursuing the BBA-ACCT or BBA-FINC degrees. Business Honors students who are double majoring in ACCT or FINC are also eligible.

The Internal Audit certificate is open to students who have been admitted into the Internal Audit Program (IAP). All BBA majors are eligible to apply

Specific requirements for each program may be found on the Department of Accounting website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-accounting/

area. Students are strongly encouraged to plan as freshmen, so as not to miss required program application deadlines.

Program specific requirements may be found on the Department of Finance website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/

Center for International Business

Mays Business School offers three (3) international business certificate programs to meet the challenges of increased business globalization They are:

International Business

European Union Business

Latin American Business

These programs offer Mays students the opportunity to study international business and develop understanding of other cultures, economies, and foreign language.

The Department of Finance offers seven certificate programs They are:

Banking Services

Capital Markets and Investments

Commercial Banking

Corporate Finance

Investment Banking and Private Equity

Investment Banking

Trading, Risk & Investments

All certificates except Banking Services are open to BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC students. The Banking Services certificate is open to all BBA undergraduates, except BBA-FINC, at Texas A&M.

Each program is designed to provide a concentrated course of study and participation in experiential learning opportunities or internships in the selected

An international experience is required for all certificate programs. Specific requirements are available on the website, mays.tamu.edu/center-forinternational-business-studies/.

Students are strongly encouraged to plan early and select courses based on consultation with the Center for International Business Studies, in 230 Wehner, and their academic advisor

Accounting Finance

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders. Mays is committed to high-impact learning experiences which give students the chance to actively apply and develop their knowledge in a variety of real -world contexts. Highlighted below are some of the major-specific programs available.

AGGIES IN TECH

Open to all Texas A&M Undergraduate students

Aggies in Tech (AiT) is designed for students pursuing high impact business opportunities in tech and FAANG+ companies. The specialized courses are taught by TAMU faculty members as well as industry experts. Outside of the classroom, students attend networking sessions to learn about the industry and hear from experts.

AiT students benefit from:

High-Impact AiT specific sections of several business courses

A unique 1-week, 3-credit hour educational trip to the West coast, interacting with FAANG+ companies. A tech interaction dinner in Austin.

0 credit hour bootcamp programs in the summer to learn about the industry, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies such as AI. A project to showcase in interviews as students in the program work on developing their own app/code to take to market.

Numerous professional and social interactions with industry representatives.

TAMU undergraduates must apply for AiT in the spring of their freshman year. For more information contact tech@mays.tamu.edu.

AGGIES ON WALL STREET

Aggies on Wall Street (AOWS) is offered by the Department of Finance. It is designed to provide highachieving finance (FINC) and business honors (FINC+BHNR) students with superior access to opportunities in the competitive industries of investment banking and asset management.

AOWS students are placed on an accelerated track whereby they are required to take specific FINC

courses ahead of the typical schedule. Also, they take advanced FINC courses in capital markets, company valuation, and leveraged buyout by the time of their junior year internship interviews.

AOWS students benefit from:

High-Impact AOWS specific sections of FINC 351, FINC 361 and FINC 381

A unique 2-week, 3-credit hour educational trip in New York, meeting many finance firms and professionals (additional application required)

Numerous professional and social interactions with industry representatives.

Dedicated AOWS academic advisor

Mays undergraduates must apply for AOWS the fall of their sophomore year, have declared or are declaring FINC as their major and be enrolled in, or completed FINC 341 (including FINC 341 prerequisites) at the time of application.

For more information see the AOWS website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/aggies-onwall-street-overview/.

The Professional Program (PPA) is a 5-year integrated program offered by the James Benjamin Department of Accounting. This 2.5 year program offers successful and motivated students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Science (MS) in one of the following business majors: Accounting, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Financial Management (MFM).

Admission to the PPA. Applications to the PPA are accepted every fall and spring semester. Students who are currently enrolled in or have completed ACCT 327 are eligible to apply (typically around junior year).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued)

The following factors are considered in the evaluation of PPA applications:

Enrollment in or completion of ACCT 327 Competitive Grade Point Average (GPA)

Anticipated grade of “B” or higher for ACCT 327 Involvement or work experience and demonstrated professionalism

Planning Ahead for Entry into the Program. Students planning to apply for the PPA should not take MGMT 312 Business Law or MGMT 466 Strategic Management as they will be replaced with specialized program courses.

For more information, visit the PPA website, mays.tamu.edu/professional-program/

COMMERCIAL BANKING

The Commercial Banking Program (CBP) is offered by the Department of Finance The CBP is for students interested in commercial and corporate lending career opportunities, and those interested in and planning for careers in commercial and corporate banking. In collaboration with the banking industry, the CBP curriculum is designed to provide relevant finance and banking skills needed for a successful career in the banking industry

The CBP including the Commercial Banking Certificate is open to BBA-FINC and BBABHNR/FINC undergraduates at Texas A&M who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Also, the CBP includes a Banking Services Certificate option, open to all BBA undergraduates, except BBAFINC, at Texas A&M who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The banking industry offers a wide variety of line and staff career opportunities to include, but not limited to: Treasury/Cash Management; Marketing; Human Resources; Compliance; Audit; Credit Administration; Risk Management; Loan Review; Wealth Management; Trust; Data Analytics, and Investments.

CBP benefits include:

Guaranteed access to required CBP courses; two taught by Advisory Board C-suite banking execs

10-week paid summer CBP Advisory internship

Extensive industry and CBP banker network access Strong industry demand for program graduates

Upon successful completion students are awarded Commercial Banking or Banking Services certificate

For more information, visit the CBP website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/commercialbanking-program/, or email banking@mays.tamu.edu

CORPORATE FINANCE

The Corporate Finance Program (CFP) is offered by the Department of Finance. It is designed for students focused on a career path in corporate finance and features a track of guided electives needed for the transition into corporate careers in finance and accounting.

CFP benefits include: Knowledge and skills essential to work across the finance functions performed in the Office of the CFO – Controlling, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Investor Relations Cohort style learning and workshops for understanding personality traits and leadership teams

Network with finance professionals, discuss current finance topics, receive training in Excel and PowerPoint, and finish the Boot Camp week with a team presentation on a case study

CFP is open to BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC undergraduates and PPA students in the Master of Financial Management (MFM) track. Admission to CFP is competitive with applications due in the spring of a student’s sophomore year.

For more information, visit the CFP website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/corporatefinance-certificate/

SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued)

PETROLEUM VENTURES

The Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) is a collaboration between the Departments of Finance (FINC) and Petroleum Engineering (PETE). The PVP is designed for Mays Business School and College of Engineering undergraduates interested in planning for careers in energy finance, petroleum investment management, or divestiture fields.

The PVP’s curriculum is designed to better prepare graduates to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in the petroleum industry.

PVP benefits include:

Petroleum Ventures Certificate, offered through the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering

Entrepreneurial opportunities in petroleum industry

Formal training in petroleum concepts

Competitive advantage in global-energy job market For more information email pvp@tamu.edu, or visit online mays.tamu.edu/department-offinance/petroleum-ventures-program-overview/

TRADING, RISK & INVESTMENTS

The Trading, Risk & Investments Program (TRIP) is offered by the Department of Finance. TRIP is designed to prepare students through class instruction with hands-on internship experiences for the fields of trading, investments, and risk management.

TRIP benefits include:

Guaranteed access to select coursework/ programs

Three paid markets-related internships

Mentoring by senior executives from advisory board member firms

Participation in market- and industry-related activities

Trading, Risk & Investments Certificate

TRIP is open to upper-level FINC and BHNR/FINC students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Admission is competitive with applications due in early fall. For more information visit the TRIP website mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/trip-overview/

MS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Department of Information and Operations Management (INFO) offers a 4+1 pathway to the Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) degree program for Mays undergraduates. Students selecting this program option will earn a BBA degree in four years and the MS-MIS degree in one additional year, after the BBA.

Interested business students must apply for this option during their junior year. An undergraduate GPA Admitted students will receive scheduling advice from the MISY undergraduate advisor and the MS-MIS advisor to create a five-year degree plan.

For more information, e-mail Ms. Veronica Stilley, MS-MIS director, at vstilley@mays.tamu.edu.

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION

Professional Distinction is open to all Texas A&M undergraduate students.

The Marketing Department offers students the opportunity to earn Professional Distinction in five areas:

Advertising

Analytics and Consulting

Healthcare Marketing

Retailing

Sales

Professional Distinction is a point-based incentive program that allows students to build their resume with high-impact experiences. Students earn points for participation in career-related networking, training, and experience-gaining activities.

See your advisor for more information or go to https://mays.tamu.edu/bba-marketing/professionaldistinction/

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIPS

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Cooperative (Co-op) education is a supervised, academic program that formally integrates semesters of academic study with multiple semesters of paid, full-time work experience while retaining full-time student status. An excellent way to gain work experience, make professional contacts and while earning a salary, to be eligible to participate a business student must have completed 45 credit hours, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.

For co-op information, contact the Career Center, 979.845.5139, or visit them in 2 39 Wehner. Additional information can be found on the Career Center’s website, careercenter.tamu.edu/Resources/Internships,-Externships-Coop/Cooperative-Education-(Co-op)/. Department advisors can also provide co-op information.

INTERNSHIPS

ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

Accounting (ACCT) BBA students are encouraged to explore and experience internship opportunities. For qualifying part-time or full-time internships, students may earn ACCT 484 Accounting Internship credit. Students wanting to receive course credit for an internship must meet with an Academic Advisor in advance of the internship to discuss eligibility and enrollment procedures. Internship credit will not be awarded retroactively.

BUSINESS HONORS (BHNR)

The BHNR curriculum requires two (2) credits of BUSN 484 Internship. BHNR majors may use BUSN 484 Internship or substitute 484 (or 684) Internship credit earned through another Mays department to fulfill this degree requirement.

Eligibility for the BUSN 484 Internship course requires the BHNR major to:

Complete 60 credit hours prior to the start of the internship,

Attend a pre-internship meeting and complete an internship application to gain approval from the Business Honors program director before start of the internship, and

Adhere to internship procedures and deadlines included in the course syllabus.

FINANCE (FINC)

FINC 484 Professional Internship applies to the finance curriculum as General Elective only. Enrollment is restricted to finance (FINC) majors with a cumulative and major GPA of 3.00 or better.

Students planning to intern should complete an application, available in 341 Wehner. Eligibility consideration for the FINC 484 Professional Internship course requires the FINC major has:

Completed FINC 351 and FINC 361 prior to the start of the internship.

Students are responsible for identifying a FINC faculty member who is willing to supervise the internship. Completed applications must be submitted no later than five (5) weeks prior to the beginning of the internship. The application requires approval by an Academic Advisor.

Internships for students in Aggies on Wall Street (AOWS), the Commercial Banking Program (CBP), and the Trading, Risk, & Investments Program (TRIP) will be administered by the program directors. Speak with the program advisor about registration requirements.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIPS (Continued)

MANAGEMENT (MGMT)

Management (MGMT) majors are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities during their undergraduate career. Up to three (3) hours of General Elective credit is available for qualifying internships.

Enrollment approval is required three (3) weeks prior to the start of the internship semester, and tuition and fees must be paid by the university’s published deadline. Coursework is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

See mays.tamu.edu/bba-management/high-impactexperiences/ for details.

MARKETING (MKTG)

The Marketing Department neither places students in internships nor do they award credit for internship experiences. Students seeking an internship should attend career fairs and work with the Texas A&M Career Center to secure their internship prior to the start of the semester.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MISY) & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCMT)

An ISTM 484 Management Information Systems Internship or SCMT 484 Supply Chain Management Internship applies to the curriculum as General Elective credit only. Internships are graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

MISY and SCMT majors should seek advice regarding an internship from their academic advisor

See mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-andoperations-management/student-forms/ for forms and procedures.

NOTES

BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE CAREER SERVICES

Whether you are exploring majors and career opportunities, building a resume, refining your interview skills, navigating the recruitment process, or understanding internship and job offers, the Career Center can assist with all aspects related to career and professional development.

Texas A&M Career Center

239 Wehner Building | 979.845.5139 | cc-business@tamu.edu at Mays Business School For appointments visit: tx.ag/hireaggiescs

Drop-In Advising in Wehner: Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m Suite 239 Daily Drop-In Advising (Virtual) from 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. tx.ag/ccdropin

RESOURCES

HireAggies. Create a profile, search job postings, and apply for positions. Information on upcoming workshops, corporate informational sessions, career options, interview preparation, and much more is available.

Interview Preparation Interview practice is available through online programs like the Virtual Mock Interview tool and scheduled mock interviews with your Career Coordinator

Workshops. The Career Center holds numerous workshops each semester, on resume writing, Career Fair preparation, professionalism, and interview tips in addition to Career Panels in multiple fields. Visit careercenter.tamu.edu for a list of upcoming events.

JOB SEARCH REMINDERS

Resume Review. Your resume should highlight your qualifications and present your experience in a clear, concise format. Templates are available at careercenter.tamu.edu.

Campus Recruiting. Over 4,700 employers recruit on the Texas A&M campus during the fall and spring semesters. Attend Career Fairs to take advantage of networking and interview opportunities!

Interview Rooms: To reserve one of the interview rooms located in the Student Transformation Center at the top of the second floor stairs, send an email to cc-business@ tamu.edu with your name, UIN, and the date and time you’d like to use the room. You will receive email confirmation of your reservation.

Upon creating a profile in HireAggies (launched from careercenter.tamu.edu), you are agreeing to the following ethics statement:

“When I accept a job offer (including internships) in good faith, I will:

1. Stop all interviewing,

2. Notify, on a timely basis, all other employers actively recruiting me that I have accepted an employment offer; and

3. Fulfill my commitments in the job offer I have accepted, and not consider other offers of employment

If I need to cancel a scheduled interview, I will do so as soon as possible. If I cancel a Career Center interview, the No Show and Late Cancellation Policy will be enforced. I will request reimbursement for only reasonable and legitimate expenses by employers in the recruiting process.”

Consequences for failure to honor this code of ethics may include being blocked from using careercenter.tamu.edu and Career Center resources, as well as informing your department head. Other ramifications may include a loss of opportunities for all students if an employer stops recruiting Mays Business School and/or Texas A&M University students. When interacting with employers remember that your conduct is not only a refection upon you, but also Mays Business School and Texas A&M University.

As you have questions regarding the job search, contact your Career Coordinator or anyone else at the Career Center.

STUDENT RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER

The University Writing Center (UWC), a unit of Undergraduate Studies, has a drop-in location on the second floor of the Business Library and Collaboration Commons (BLCC) on West Campus. The UWC advises students on their writing and public speaking projects and can help brainstorm assignments or start drafts and provide help with group projects and presentation practice. Students can also receive assistance with applications, resumes, and interview prep at the West Campus location.

Second Floor Business Library & Collaboration Commons

979.458.1455

Learn more: writingcenter.tamu.edu/

MaysNext is a digital badging platform designed to track and encourage student engagement throughout their time at Mays Business School.

The goal of MaysNext is to increase student participation outside the classroom, track and assess experiential learning and empower all students to tell their unique stories with their very own co-curricular transcripts that highlight their involvement.

Housed within the Student Transformation Center on the second floor of Wehner, MaysNext offers a variety of digital badges that act as a virtual roadmap to help guide students during their college journey. Students earn digital badges through different levels of participation that build off the Mays Core Competencies. Gamification is also used within MaysNext through a leaderboard, competitions, and special programs promoted throughout the platform.

Based on their overall participation and badges earned in MaysNext, students can earn the Loudder Medal of Excellence to wear at graduation.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT RESOURCES

Business Student Council (BSC). BSC is an organization dedicated to serving the Mays Business School, positively impacting the Bryan-College Station community, and developing leaders within the council. BSC is founded on four core values: leadership, integrity, excellence, and service. BSC is responsible for events and projects, including Maysfest, Business Career Fair, Mays Exchange apparel sales, service events and more.

To learn more: www.maysbsc.com/

BSC Career Fair. A student-run, multi-day event. The fair setting has been created specifically for employer and business representatives to showcase what they do, but also as an opportunity to visit informally with students and identify candidates for immediate and future position openings. For students the fair is an opportunity to network and showcase skills and initiative.

To learn more: www.mayscareerfair.com/

Business Student Organizations. There are approximately 25 undergraduate business organizations. Some are local chapters of national professional groups, but most relate directly to a specific career or major interest. A comprehensive list of all student organizations is available through the Department of Student Activities.

To learn more: www.maysbsc.maysorganizations studentactivities.tamu.edu

Mays Business Fellows. A premier undergraduate professional development program of Mays Business School. Admission is on a competitive basis. Upperlevel students apply in the fall for this spring semester program.

Contact by email: fellows@mays.tamu.edu

To learn more: mays.tamu.edu/studenttransformation-center/business-fellows/

CAMPUS RESOURCES

You are encouraged to take advantage of these resources

979.458.4900 Academic Success Center asc.tamu.edu/

979.458.0950 Aggieland Admissions Center admissions.tamu.edu/advisors/aggieland

979.847.1787 Aggie One Stop aggie.tamu.edu/

979.845.5139 Career Center careercenter.tamu.edu/

979.845.4427 Counseling & Psychological Services caps.tamu.edu/

979.862.2000 Department of Multicultural Services dms.tamu.edu

979.845.1637 Disability Resources disability.tamu.edu/

979.845.0544 Education Abroad abroad.tamu.edu/

979.845.1824 International Student Services iss.tamu.edu

979.847.7311 Math Learning Center mlc.tamu.edu

979.847.1787 Money Education Center money.tamu.edu

979.847.8938 Professional School Advising careercenter.tamu.edu/Resources/Professional- School

979.845.8606 Registration and Degree Audit registrar.tamu.edu/

979.845.1787 Scholarships & Financial Aid financialaid.tamu.edu/

979.845.1133 Student Activities studentactivities.tamu.edu

979.845-3113 Student Assistance Services studentlife.tamu.edu/sas

979.847.3337 Student Business Services sbs.tamu.edu/

979.458.8310 Student Health Services shs.tamu.edu/

979.845.4728 Student Rules – Information student-rules.tamu.edu/ Texas A&M University Catalog catalog.tamu.edu/

979.845.0532 Testing Services testing.tamu.edu/

979.458.4900 Texas Success Initiative asc.tamu.edu/TX-Success-Initiative

979.845.1060 Transfer Admission admissions.tamu.edu/resources/future-students/

979.845.1060 Transfer Course Equivalency admissions.tamu.edu/

979.845.5916 Transition Academic Programs tap.tamu.edu/

979.862.7275 Transportation Services transport.tamu.edu/

979.458.1455 University Writing Center writingcenter.tamu.edu

979.847.1787 Veteran Services veterans.tamu.edu

Mays Business School Resources

979.862.3850 Undergraduate Advising Office mays.tamu.edu/contact-and-office-hours/

979.845.8587 Accounting (ACCT) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-accounting/ Business Fellows mays.tamu.edu/student-transformation-center/business-fellows/

979.845.7512 Business Honors (BHNR) mays.tamu.edu/student-transformation-center/honors-program/ Business Student Council (BSC) maysbsc.com/

979.845.5139 Career Center at Mays mays.tamu.edu/undergraduate-career-services Career Closet contact bsccareercloset@gmail.com

979.845.5234 Center for International Business Studies mays.tamu.edu/center-for-international-business-studies/

979.845.3514 Finance (FINC) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/

979.845.4851 Management (MGMT) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/

979.845.0811 Management Info Systems (MISY) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/

979.845.5861 Marketing (MKTG) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-marketing/

979.845-7512 Scholarships - Mays Undergraduate mays.tamu.edu/upper-classmen/

979.845.0811 Supply Chain Management (SCMT) mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/