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Madison Proctor | Undergraduate Recruiter 703 Flint Avenue | Box 42101 Lubbock, TX 79409-2101 rawls.recruitment@ttu.edu 806.742.3171

WHY RAWLS? The Rawls College of Business is dedicated to preparing each student for a bright and successful future. Rawls College offers personalized guidance and support to every student looking to maximize their college education. Our undergraduate students have options to participate in unique learning experiences and research opportunities to give them real-world experience.

Rawls students can also excel in the Honors College, where they will benefit from working with other students with the same intellectual commitment. Companies continue to actively recruit our students because they have the skill set and work ethic needed to be successful in the workplace.

$

Over

1.3 Million in scholarships awarded in the 2018-2019 academic year

20%

of Rawls College students study abroad *national average is less than 1%

46,000+

92.1% Job Placement

Alumni Worldwide

*May 2018

25+

business-related student organizations

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION ACADEMICS MAJORS ACCOUNTING

ENERGY COMMERCE

FINANCE

Businesses need to be profitable to survive, which is why every industry needs experts to understand where the money comes from and where it goes.

Accounting majors can pursue careers in auditing, tax planning, cost accounting, budgeting, bookkeeping, consulting or even management positions across many industries.

Students learn relevant industry skills through hands-on active learning techniques supplemented by the knowledge of industry trends; the economic decisions businesses must make; laws and regulations pertaining to the energy industry; and the geopolitical importance of energy.

Finance is the business of deciding how money is invested. Finance professionals gauge potential risks and returns, and then determine the value of the investments.

Finance majors are prepared to become innovative leaders in the banking, finance, or real estate industries.

Available concentrations: Energy Transaction Analysis (ETA), Petroleum Land Management (PLM)

Option to participate in the accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program.

GENERAL BUSINESS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MANAGEMENT

Designed for students who want to gain a better understanding of business while pursuing another major outside of Rawls College. Only open to dual degree majors, not a stand-alone program.

IT majors learn concepts that help organizations utilize their information resources to make better decisions. With the increase in technology there is a demand across all industries for qualified IT professionals.

Management focuses on the understanding of critical processes and resources needed for an organization to achieve its mission and measure results.

Option to participate in the 150-hour accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program, designed to prepare students to sit for the CPA exam.

Available concentrations: Application Development, Business Analysis, Cyber Security

MARKETING

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Marketing creates, communicates and delivers value to customers.

Careers include sales, customer relations, purchasing, retail and brand management.

Supply chains link multiple organizations together. When supply chains are managed properly, the right products are in the right place at the right time in order to effectively and efficiently meet customer needs. Careers include logistics, sourcing/ purchasing, transport/distribution, and inventory management/warehousing.

Available concentration: Real Estate

Available concentrations: Human Resources Management, Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR? Visit www.tturawls.com for more info.

AACSB International, the national accrediting organization for business and management programs, fully accredits the baccalaureate programs in business administration.

CERTIFICATES

ACCOUNTING

COMMERCIAL BANKING

DATA ANALYTICS

ENERGY

FINANCE

LEADERSHIP

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

SALES & CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Certificates allow students to pursue a special area of interest that complements their major areas of study. Rawls College certificate programs range from 9 to 15 credit hours (i.e., 3 to 5 courses).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Business is a restricted major. New freshmen from high school must have assured admission to Texas Tech to qualify for business.

Transfer students must have 15 credit hours and a 2.75 GPA. Students who do not initially qualify for business will be placed in their second major choice, or placed in the undeclared major. To transfer to business, students must have a minimum 2.75 Texas Tech GPA and 15 Texas Tech credit hours.

Class Rank

ACT Score

Top 10%

SAT Score

No Minimum Required

First Quarter

24

1180

Second Quarter

26

1240

Third Quarter

27

1280

Excluding top 10%

Fourth Quarter

Application Review

Admission to Texas Tech University does not guarantee admission to the Rawls College of Business. Admission to the Rawls College of Business does not guarantee acceptance to a specific major. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information outlined in this publication, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time.

PLAN FOR SUCCESS SUPPORT SERVICES CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER (CMC) The CMC provides students with a wealth of resources to find internships and a successful career through career coaching, resume building, mock interviews and a personalized job search system called Handshake. The CMC’s job placement statistics are consistently above national averages. www.rawlscmc.com | BA 119

CAREER FAIR

UNDERGRADUATE SERVICES CENTER (USC) The USC supports students from orientation to graduation.

Students will be assigned a major-specific advisor to help select the correct courses and stay on track for graduation. www.tturawls.com | BA 145 “Advisors are always ready to help you.

They really walk with you from Red Raider Orientation up until the day that you graduate.”

Chanel Lewis-Bonsu B.B.A. Management & Marketing, 2019

SNYDER CENTER FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Each semester the CMC hosts over 120 local and national organizations for a career fair exclusively for students studying at Rawls College. Students and alumni meet with potential employers to discuss career and internship opportunities.

INTERNSHIPS

A one-stop-shop for all things communication, this center provides students feedback on papers, tips on making an ordinary presentation extraordinary and assists students with any other business-related communication needs. comskillscenter.ba.ttu.edu | BA 139 “I would recommend the CBC to any Rawls student that wants to strengthen their business writing. I was able to create a shining resume and graduate school essay with the help of the CBC consultants and I truly appreciate them!”

Zarmina Faizan B.B.A. Accounting, 2020 | M.S.A., 2021

CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Hands-on experience is critical for success in the business world. The CMC will help students search and prepare for a variety of internship opportunities. Students will develop professional work habits, make industry connections and learn more about a specific industry or company.

“I am very grateful for the help the CMC provided me during my time at Rawls. By taking advantage of the CMC’s many resources and relying on their qualified staff, I felt prepared and confident during my career search process.”

John Lanty B.B.A. Finance, 2019

Studying abroad provides insight into other cultures and valuable experience for your resume. The CGE offers faculty led trips to Rome, London, Norway, Barcelona, Ireland and many other locations. www.rawlsabroad.com | BA 145 “Studying abroad raised my level of cultural awareness and opened my eyes to how businesses are run differently outside of the U.S.” Rolando Bernal B.B.A. Finance & Marketing, 2021 Studied Business Economics in Europe

CHALLENGE YOURSELF EXPERIENCES SCOVELL BUSINESS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM This dynamic learning program is designed to foster students as leaders. The program focuses on developing the complete student, a student who has both a strong academic foundation and the real-world experience necessary to be a successful leader.

Scovell Leaders will: • • • • •

Live in the Business Learning Community Hear from experienced business professionals Participate in service learning projects Study abroad Grow through mentorship

Scholarships available. Apply at rawlsleaders.ba.ttu.edu “I started off my college experience as a member of the SBLP and it has truly given me the foundation of how I wanted to establish myself as a student.

Because of SBLP, I was able to connect with amazing faculty and staff.”

Melvin J. Scurry II B.B.A. Accounting & IT, 2021

BUSINESS LEARNING COMMUNITY

CONNECT OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Being involved outside of the classroom allows students to build lifelong friendships, network with faculty and peers, meet industry professionals and gain valuable experience to make them more marketable.

Business Fraternities, Service, and Honors Organizations • • • • • • • • •

Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity (AKPsi) Beta Gamma Sigma Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity (DSP) Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Multicultural Student Business Association (MSBA) Rawls Business Ambassadors Rawls Eloquent Raiders Toastmasters Tech Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO’s) Women in Business

Major-specific Organizations

Conveniently located in Murray Hall (suite-style hall), the Business Learning Community provides a unique experience for students to live together in an environment supporting their academic, personal and professional success. Students will connect with professors, enjoy in-hall events, explore career options and make lasting friendships.

For more information and to sign up, visit housing.ttu.edu.

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Accounting Leadership Council (ALC) Energy Commerce Association (ECA) Association for Professional Latinos in Finance and Accounting Business Valuation Club Finance Association Real Estate Organization (REO) Tech Marketing Association (open to all majors) Tech Supply Chain Association Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) Sigma Iota Epsilon Texas Tech Society for Human Resource Management Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

Connect With Us @RawlsCollegeofBusiness @TTURawlsCollege @TTURawlsCollege

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