Mays Business School: 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Handbook

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LEARNING TO SUCCEED FOR A LIFETIME Howdy! Texas A&M University core values include excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. In addition to these, Mays Business School emphasizes seven core competencies, identified by employers as critical for a successful business person, and important to developing a transformational leader. Transformational leaders are responsible, ethical leaders with vision and strong business competencies who exemplify selfless service and value diversity and inclusion. To become a Mays Transformational Leader requires a combination of intentional mindsets, business acumen, and competencies.

Mays Transformational Leader

Global Ethical Entrepreneurial Diversity of Thought Systems Thinking Analytical Social Impact

A mindset is the lens to evaluate a situation. It determines the questions to ask and the priority structure for weighing alternatives.

A competency is a skilled behavior or habit. They shape the observable actions in responses to situations.

Manage Act Ethically Communicate Create Opportunities Work With Others Think Critically Lead

Business acumen is the collection of understood principles, concepts, and experience. This informs the possible answers and solutions. Competency

Acumen

Mindset

Holistic View of an Enterprise Functional Area Expertise Professional Experience Technical Skills

Mays offers multiple high-impact programs to help students acquire the tools needed, both to notice when transformational leadership is needed, and to execute transformational leadership effectively. Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor about opportunities, such as the following:  International Experiences  Certificate Programs  Co-op Education & Internships  Portfolio Development  Peer Education  Professional Program

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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.

2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Learning to Succeed for a Lifetime ................................................... 1 Academic Advising Academic Advising Syllabus ........................................................ 3-4 Undergraduate Advising Office ....................................................... 4 Major Academic Advisors ............................................................... 5 Registration and Waitlist Procedures ............................................. 6 Academic Policies Academic Rules and Definitions ................................................... 7-8 Academic and Degree Progress Standards .................................... 9 Degree Evaluation and Graduation Requirements ........................ 10 Academic Majors, Degree Requirements BBA Upper Level Entry.................................................................. 11 BBA Core Business Knowledge .................................................... 12 Accounting................................................................................ 13-14 Business Honors ...................................................................... 15-16 Finance..................................................................................... 17-18 Management ............................................................................ 19-20 Management Information Systems ........................................... 21-22 Marketing.................................................................................. 23-24 Supply Chain Management ..................................................... 25-26 Footnotes ...................................................................................... 27 BBA Degree Planner Worksheet ................................................... 28 Core Curriculum American History ........................................................................... 29 Life and Physical Sciences ........................................................... 29 Social and Behavioral Sciences .................................................... 30 Language, Philosophy and Culture ............................................... 30 Creative Arts .................................................................................. 31 BBA International Elective .......................................................... 31-33 Special Programs Study Abroad or Intern Abroad ...................................................... 34 Certificate Programs ...................................................................... 35 Major Specific Special Programs.............................................. 36-38 Cooperative Education and Internships .................................... 39-40 Student Resources Business Undergraduate Career Services .................................... 41 Mays Communication Lab ............................................................. 42 Student Involvement Resources.................................................... 42 Transfer of Course Credit ......................................................... 43-44 Handy Phone Numbers & Websites .............................................. 45

2020 – 2021 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.

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ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS 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. Undergraduate Advising Office Advising Philosophy, Vision Statement 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.

Appointment Policies

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

• 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 the “Navigate” tab in Howdy (Howdy > Navigate > Get Assistance). Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance • Advising options may include in-person, by phone or by videoconference

VIRTUAL ADVISING VIA ZOOM

• To schedule a virtual advising appointment via Navigate (Howdy > Navigate > Get Assistance), leave a comment in the “Comment Section” requesting a Zoom session • 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 for the remainder of the semester

Email Etiquette

• Only email advisors (or instructors) from your TAMU account • 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 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

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Important Deadlines • • • •

5th class day – last day for adding a course for the fall or spring semester 5th class day – last day for dropping a course for the fall or spring semester without record 60th class day – last day to drop a course from the fall or spring semester schedule with no penalty (Q-drop) 60th class day – last day to officially withdraw from the fall or spring semester (drop to zero hours)

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ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS (Continued) 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

Campus Resources

You are encouraged to take advantage of these resources: • Academic Success Center (ASC), asc.tamu.edu • Career Center, careercenter.tamu.edu • Counseling & Psychology Services (CAPS), caps.tamu.edu • Department of Multicultural Services (DMS), dms.tamu.edu • Disability Resources, disability.tamu.edu • Education Abroad, abroad.tamu.edu • International Student Services, iss.tamu.edu • Math Learning Center (MLC), mlc.tamu.edu • Money Education Center, money.tamu.edu

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 • Professional School Advising (PSA), careercenter.tamu.edu/Resources/ProfessionalSchool-Advising • Scholarships & Financial Aid, financialaid.tamu.edu • Student Activities, studentactivities.tamu.edu • Student Assistance Services (SAS), studentlife.tamu.edu/sas/ • Student Health Services, shs.tamu.edu • University Writing Center (UWC), writingcenter.tamu.edu • Veteran Resource & Support Center, aggieveterans.tamu.edu • Veteran Services, veterans.tamu.edu

Lower-level business students (BUAD) receive advising from academic advisors in the Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO), 238 Wehner. Advising is provided for business students according to lower- or upper-level status.

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING OFFICE STAFF – MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL Mr. Peter Drysdale, Director of Academic Services drysdale@tamu.edu | 979.862.3862

Dr. Linda Windle, Assoc Director of Academic Services lwindle@tamu.edu | 979.862.3872

Mr. Patrick Williams, Asst Director Academic Services pwilliams@tamu.edu | 979.862.8501

Ms. Ashley Corn, Academic Advisor III acorn@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3860

Ms. Sarah Hooper, Academic Advisor III shooper@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3873

Ms. Camilla Rhome, Academic Advisor II crhome@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.8347

Ms. Alyssa Hartmann, Academic Advisor I ahartmann@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3874

Ms. Brittany Schultz, Academic Advisor I bschultz@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3871

Ms. Catherine Young, Academic Advisor I cyoung@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3712

Ms. Erin Parks, Senior Administrative Coordinator eparks@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3861

Ms. Amber Garcia, Administrative Associate agarcia@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3850

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MAJOR ACADEMIC ADVISORS Upper-level (UL) business students receive advising from academic advisor(s) associated with their selected major. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is offered in the following seven majors: Accounting, Business Honors, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

UPPER LEVEL BBA MAJOR ACADEMIC ADVISORS ACCOUNTING (ACCT), 487 Wehner, 979.845.8587 Casey Kyllonen, Senior Academic Advisor Meghan Williams, Academic Advisor III ckyllonen@mays.tamu.edu | 979.458.3421 mwilliams@mays.tamu.edu | 979.458.3422 ACCT Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/bba-accounting/advising/ BUSINESS HONORS (BHNR), 240 Wehner, 979.845.7512 Jeffrey Glenn, Program Coordinator Claire Raabe, Program Coordinator j-glenn@mays.tamu.edu | 979.458.1091 cmraabe@mays.tamu.edu | 979.862.3132 BHNR website: mays.tamu.edu/bba-business-honors/ FINANCE (FINC), 341 Wehner, 979.845.3514 Jennifer Garcia, Academic Advisor II jgarcia@mays.tamu.edu | 979.845.9690 FINC Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/advising/ MANAGEMENT (MGMT), 483 Wehner, 979.845.4851 Maria Martinez, Academic Advisor II Kristi Mora, Associate Director m-martinez@mays.tamu.edu | 979.845.4607 k-mora@tamu.edu | 979.845.6127 MGMT Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/advising/ MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MISY), 330 Wehner, 979.845.0811 Dr. Aaron Becker, Clinical Associate Professor abecker@mays.tamu.edu | 979.458.4051 MISY Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/advising/ MARKETING (MKTG), 220 Wehner, 979.845.5861 Hannah Cole, Academic Advisor III hcole@mays.tamu.edu | 979.845.2309 MKTG Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-marketing/advising/ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCMT), 330 Wehner, 979.845.0811 Dr. Ying (Laura) Li, Clinical Associate Professor yli@mays.tamu.edu | 979.845.0811 SCMT Advising website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/advising/

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REGISTRATION AND WAITLIST PROCEDURES REGISTRATION

WAITLIST REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Every student is required to register when entering the university and thereafter as announced by the registrar. Undergraduate Advising Office academic advisors and upper level major academic advisors offer preregistration advising.

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

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. The Office of the Registrar, registrar.tamu.edu/, assigns individual registration times. Students can use the Howdy  My Profile icon (approximately mid- to late March and mid- to late October) to view their assigned registration times. For questions about the assigned registration times contact Registration: 979.845.1003 or registration@tamu.edu. Registration Holds. Students can use the Howdy  My Profile icon to check for registration, transcript, or graduation holds. Departments have the ability to place holds on students’ records to prevent registering for classes. The type of hold placed on a student’s record determines if a student will be able to register for classes.

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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, 242 Wehner FINC, 341 Wehner mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/advising/ IBUS, 230 Wehner ISTM, 330 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, 330 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.

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ACADEMIC RULES AND DEFINITIONS Each student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with and to comply with the Texas A&M University 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.

4. 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.

For specific semester or term dates refer to the Academic Calendar, registrar.tamu.edu/.

The deadline to withdraw in a fall or spring semester is the 60th class day; in a summer term it is the 15th class day; in a 10-week summer semester it is the 35th class day.

2. 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 via online registration, through the deadline to add/drop classes. Refer to the Adding/Dropping Course deadlines. 3. Q-DROP. The symbol Q is given to indicate a course dropped without academic penalty. Per University Student Rules, student-rules.tamu.edu/, 1.18, undergraduate students are normally permitted 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 deadline in a fall or spring semester is the 60th class day; in a summer term it is the 15th class day; in a 10-week summer semester it is the 35th class day. 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/.

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Refer to Academic Calendar for dates, registrar.tamu.edu/. 5. 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 11 for UL entry requirements and additional information. 6. 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 43-44 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. 7. PUBLIC SPEAKING. Business undergraduate students are advised to take COMM 203 (SPCH 1315) Public Speaking in a classroom setting. Use the Transfer Course Equivalency site when selecting direct equivalents, https://compassxessb.tamu.edu/HCA/ssb/transferCourseEquivalency/#!/ COMM 101 Introduction to Speech will NOT fulfill the public speaking requirement.

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ACADEMIC RULES AND DEFINITIONS (Continued) 8. 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. 9. INCOMPLETE GRADE (Revised: 2019). 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/. 10. UNDERGRADUATE MINORS. A maximum of two minors can be completed by students. Refer to registrar.tamu.edu/Registrar/media/REGI_SpecPD FDocs/UniversityApprovedMinors.pdf for a list of university approved minors To declare a minor the student must: Contact the minor-granting department or program for minor approval, if required. b. Meet with UL major academic advisor and complete the Request for Minor Field of Study – BBA Curricula form. i. Lower-level business (BUAD) students meet with the academic advisor of their intended UL major to complete the Request for Minor Field of Study – BBA Curricula form. Then return the form to Undergraduate Advising. 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. a.

11. DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS. a. Distinguished Student: An undergraduate student who completes a semester schedule of at least 15 hours or a summer session

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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. COURSE PREREQUISITES. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that course prerequisites are met. Prerequisites must be listed in the catalog or in the online class schedule. Failure to meet course prerequisites can result in a student being dropped from registration in the course. 14. 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.

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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 students 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.”

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DEGREE EVALUATION AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 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 veterans 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 account, howdy.tamu.edu, and go to My Record tab 2. In the center of the screen locate the Degree Evaluation channel 3. Select “View Degree Evaluation” 4. Follow the evaluation prompts, and always select for the “Detail Requirements” view 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. 31-32 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.

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BBA UPPER LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mathematics 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.

MATH 140 MATH 142

Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences Business Calculus

Selected Lower-Level Core Business Knowledge (CBK) Courses ACCT 229 ECON 202 ECON 203

Introductory Accounting – Financial Principles of Economics – Microeconomics Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics

Lower-level business (BUAD) students submit application for admission to their desired UL major at the time of preregistration for the planned UL entry semester. NOTE: For Summer UL admission, ALL “Big 5” courses MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE the FIRST SUMMER TERM.

Steps for Admission: 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” by the time of 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 4. In addition to the” Big 5” courses, Mays’ UL entry requirements include completion of the three remaining lower level (LL) CBK courses prior to or during the first UL semester. You are required to complete these courses at Texas A&M during your first UL semester, if you have not already satisfactorily completed these LL CBK prior to UL admission: ACCT 230 ISTM 210 MGMT 211

Introductory Accounting – Managerial Fundamentals of Information Systems Legal & Social Environment of Business

BBA UL entry requirements are MANDATORY. You must meet all UL entry requirements to be admitted to an UL major AND to enroll in 300- and 400-level business courses.

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CORE BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE 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 12 courses, for a total of 36 credit hours, and is referred to as the Core Business Knowledge (CBK).

BBA CBK – Catalog 202031 (143) LOWER-LEVEL CBK: ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting – Financial Analysis, recording & reporting of business transactions; partnership & corporation accounting; analysis & use of financial statements.

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.

ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting – Managerial Continuation of ACCT 229. Use of budgets; introduction to cost accounting; cost control techniques & methods of measuring performance.

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; the organizational context as determined by human resource management & organization design.

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. MGMT 211 Legal & Social Environment of Business Role of government in business & society; analysis of social policy & legal institutions; ethical problems in management decisions; administrative law; antitrust law; employment & discrimination law; regulation of business transactions; protection of property rights; regulation of information in markets including securities & product safety; international business law.

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MGMT 466 Strategic Management 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. MKTG 321 Marketing Exploration of the 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 303 Statistical Methods Collection, tabulation & presentation of numerical data; sampling, estimation of averages & variation, probability & error, hypothesis testing & correlation. SCMT 364 Operations Methods Concepts, issues & techniques used to plan, analyze, & control systems of production; operational problems in producing goods & services.

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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/bba-accounting/advising/. The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Department of Accounting

Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 Department Advisors: Ms. Casey Kyllonen Ms. Meghan Williams

487C Wehner ckyllonen@mays.tamu.edu 487E Wehner mwilliams@mays.tamu.edu mays.tamu.edu/bba-accounting/advising

CPA Examination requirements are set by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. Requirements change frequently. Consult the website for approved course information at http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/exam-qualification/education-accounting-courses.html or call 512.305.7800. Students are encouraged to consult with their Accounting 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 ACCT 408* ACCT 410 ACCT 445 ACCT 447 ACCT 450 ACCT 484** ACCT 485*** ACCT 489****

Energy Accounting Internal Auditing Fraud Examination International Accounting Financial Statement Analysis Accounting Ethics Accounting Internship Directed Studies Special Topics in…

Terms Normally Offered Fall, Summer only Fall, Spring only Fall, Spring only Spring only Fall, Spring only Spring, Summer, Fall

* Requires admittance into the Internal Audit Program or approval of the course instructor. ** Application is required (for part-time and full-time internships) and is available online at mays.tamu.edu/bba-accounting/internships/. *** 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 qualify 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 subscribe send an email from your TAMU Email account to listserv@listserv.tamu.edu. In the body type, Subscribe bba-acct-advising firstname lastname. Your TAMU Email is the only account authorized to receive mailings directly from the listserv. Revised 05/20

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ACCOUNTING (ACCT) Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 120 Credit Hours Required CHECK Degree Evaluation using View Degree Evaluation; see Degree Evaluation channel on My Record in HOWDY

FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202*** (CBK).............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ..........3

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (7*) ............3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ............................................3

ACCT 230

(CBK).............................................3

ECON 203*** (CBK).............................................3

MGMT 211

(CBK) ............................................3

ISTM 210

(CBK).............................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 327 ..........................................................3

ACCT 322 ..........................................................1

FINC 341

(CBK) .............................................3

ACCT 328 ..........................................................3

MKTG 321

(CBK) .............................................3

ACCT 329 ..........................................................3

SCMT 303

(CBK) .............................................3

ACCT 421 – 9xx (12*) ..........................................2

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

15

MGMT 363

(CBK) ............................................3

SCMT 364

(CBK) ............................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

HRS

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

15 HRS

ACCT 405 ..........................................................3

ACCT 407 – 9XX (12*).........................................3

ACCT 427 ..........................................................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) .............................................3

MGMT 212 ..........................................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

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… Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Independence Self-Control Ability to Tolerate Stress Persistence

Career Options… Auditor Internal Auditor Consultant Tax Advisor Management Accountant Financial Analyst Public Accountant Tax Accountant Business Analyst For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career coordinator. careercenter.tamu.edu

* 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.

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

Business Honors

Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 Major Advisors: Mr. Jeffrey Glenn Ms. Claire Raabe

240 240

Wehner Wehner

j-glenn@mays.tamu.edu cmraabe@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 BUSN MGMT BUSN

125H* 225H 466H 484

Business Learning Community Business Competency Strategic Management (MGMT 680 if enrolled in Professional Program) Internship

HONORS REQUIREMENT

30 Honors Hours

9 Hours

15 Hours

6 Hours

Foundation (Required)

Select 5 Honors CBKs

Select 2 options

BUSN 125H*

ACCT 229H

Intro Accounting – Financial

Non-business Honors Courses

BUSN 225H

ACCT 230H

Intro Accounting - Managerial

Approved Honors Contract

MGMT 466H

ISTM 210H

Fundamentals of Info Systems

Additional Honors CBKs

MGMT 211H

Legal Environment of Business

BUSN 403

SCMT 303H

Statistical Methods

Teaching for credit

FINC 341H

Business Finance

Research for credit

MKTG 321H

Marketing

Independent study

MGMT 363H

Managing People in Organizations

Other options as approved

SCMT 364H

Operations Management

MGMT 450H

International Environment

* Students selected for BHNR as second semester freshmen: BUSN 101 will be substituted for BUSN 125. Students who do not have BUSN 101 credit must complete BUSN 403 in lieu of the BUSN 125 curriculum requirement. All students selected as second semester freshmen must participate in a zero-hour learning community, CLBA 001, during fall of the sophomore year.

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 303, 309, 364; MGMT 309, 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 11 hours of General Elective credits from one major. Triple majors are not allowed. Revised 05/20

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BUSINESS HONORS (BHNR) Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 120 Credit Hours Required CHECK Degree Evaluation using View Degree Evaluation; see Degree Evaluation channel on My Record in HOWDY

FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202***

(CBK).........................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

BUSN 125 – 2XX .................................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 229*** (19*) (CBK) ....................................3

ACCT 230 (19*) (CBK)........................................3

ECON 203***

(CBK).....................................3

MGMT 211 (19*) (CBK) .......................................3

ISTM 210 (19*)

(CBK) .....................................3

BUSN 225 – 9XX (12*) ........................................3

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3

PSYC 107 (7*)......................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL FINC 341 (19*)

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

(CBK) .....................................3

MGMT 363 (19*) (CBK) .......................................3

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12, 19*) (CBK) .......................3

SCMT 364 (19*) (CBK) .......................................3

SCMT 303 (19*) (CBK) .....................................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (20*)................................3

COMM 203, 205, or 243 (1*)................................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (20*)................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

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.  Pursue a minor (or two) to broaden your knowledge.  Complete a certificate program to pinpoint your interest.  Enroll 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: 

15

 SENIOR YEAR: FALL

HRS

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

HRS

BUSN 484 ..........................................................3

MGMT 466 – 2XX (CBK) .....................................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (20*)................................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (20*)................................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (20*)................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Participate in professional development events and mentoring programs. Immerse 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

* 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.

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Student requests for registration in a full FINC course will be considered only for bona fide graduation emergencies. Direct inquiries to Department of Finance advisor, 341 Wehner. The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

Department of Finance

Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 Department Advisor: Ms. Jennifer Garcia

341

Wehner

jgarcia@mays.tamu.edu

mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/ Finance majors must maintain their major and cumulative GPA at 2.0 or greater at all times FOUNDATION COURSES Course Title FINC 210 Opportunities in Finance FINC 341 Business Finance FINC 350 FINC 351

Financial Ethics Investment Analysis

FINC 361

Managerial Finance I

FINC 381

Money and Capital Markets

Prerequisite ACCT 230 or concurrent enrollment; ISTM 210 or concurrent enrollment; MGMT 211 or concurrent enrollment; and admission to upper division in Mays Business School Admission to upper division in Mays Business School ACCT 327 or concurrent enrollment; FINC 210 or concurrent enrollment; FINC 341 with a grade of C or better; SCMT 303 or concurrent enrollment ACCT 327 or concurrent enrollment; FINC 210 or concurrent enrollment; FINC 341 with a grade of C or better; SCMT 303 or concurrent enrollment FINC 341 with a grade of C or better

FINANCE ELECTIVES* (Select 3 courses for a total of 9 credit hours) Course Title Prerequisite FINC 368 Trade Floor Dynamics Restricted to students in the Trading, Risk, & Investments Program (TRIP) FINC 371 Real Estate Decision Making FINC 341 with a grade of C or better FINC 422 Applied Investment Analysis Application required FINC 423 Options and Financial Futures FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328** or concurrent enrollment FINC 424 Trading Risk Management FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 427 Titans of Investing Application required FINC 428 Fixed Income Analysis FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 435 Managerial Finance II FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 440 Macro Finance FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 441 Private Equity FINC 351; FINC 361 FINC 443 Valuation FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 445 International Finance FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 446 Technical Analysis Finc Mkts FINC 351; FINC 361 FINC 449 Financial Modeling FINC 351; FINC 361; ACCT 328 or concurrent enrollment FINC 462 Commercial Bank Management Restricted to students in the Commercial Banking Program (CBP) FINC 463 Seminar in Commercial Banking Restricted to students in the Commercial Banking Program (CBP) FINC 465 Seminar in Investment Banking Restricted to students in Aggies 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 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. 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. ** Prerequisite: ACCT 327 with a grade of C or better Revised 05/20

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FINANCE (FINC) Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 120 Credit Hours Required CHECK Degree Evaluation using View Degree Evaluation; see Degree Evaluation channel on My Record in HOWDY

FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202*** (CBK).............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ..........3

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (7*) ............3 Term Semester Credit Hours

FINC 210 .............................................................1 Term Semester Credit Hours SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15

16 HRS

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ............................................3

ACCT 230

(CBK).............................................3

ECON 203*** (CBK).............................................3

FINC 341

(CBK) .............................................3

ISTM 210

MGMT 211

(CBK) ............................................3

(CBK).............................................3

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 327 ..........................................................3

ACCT 328 ..........................................................3

FINC 351 ..............................................................3

FINC 381 ..........................................................3

FINC 361 ..............................................................3

FINC ELECTIVE (14*) ........................................3

SCMT 303

MGMT 363 (CBK) .............................................3

(CBK) .............................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

SCMT 364

(CBK) .............................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT or FINC ELECTIVE (13, 14*) ..................3

FINC 350 – 9XX (12*) ..........................................1

FINC ELECTIVE (14*) ........................................3

FINC ELECTIVE (14*) .........................................3

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12*) (CBK) .............................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) .............................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

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… Persistence Concern for Others Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Ability to Tolerate Stress Adaptability Flexibility Leadership Self-Control

Career Options… Bank Manager Commercial Loan Officer Consultant Financial Planner Investment Banker Money Manager Portfolio Manager Credit Analyst Financial Analyst Insurance Broker Market Analyst Mortgage Officer Real Estate Analyst For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career advisor.

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................1 Term Semester Credit Hours

14

careercenter.tamu.edu

* 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.

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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 Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021

Department Advisor: Ms. Maria Martinez Ms. Kristi Mora

483 483

Wehner Wehner

m-martinez@mays.tamu.edu k-mora@tamu.edu

mays.tamu.edu/department-of-management/ 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 “A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MANAGEMENT.” Prerequisites are enforced. View undergraduate catalog for prerequisite information. Consult with department advisor for course availability.

FOUNDATION COURSES MGMT MGMT ECON MGMT/ IBUS

373-W 439 323 450

Managing Human Resources Negotiations Microeconomic Theory International Environment of Business – Fulfills 3 of the required 6 hours international electives.

Business elective – See Footnote 16 for options. Data Analysis elective – Select one ISTM 250 or Business Programming Logic and Design SCMT 305 or Intermediate Business Statistics 336 Data Analytics with Optimization 345 Business Process Design

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 476 Entrepreneurship Practice MGMT 477 Entrepreneurship: The Lean Startup Approach MGMT 478 Social Entrepreneurship MGMT 479 Technology Commercialization

Human Resource Management

Pre-Law

Three of the four track courses must be 300-400 level. Take at least three of the following electives: 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 MGMT 212 Business Law PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic

Management Internship or Business Fellows as a Directed Elective Track Course:

MGMT majors are strongly encouraged to gain work experience and professional development in their chosen field. MGMT 484 Management Internship or BUSN 401 Business Fellows can be applied as a track elective. MGMT 484 eligibility requirements: mays.tamu.edu/departmentof-management/. BUSN 401 admissions requirements: mays.tamu.edu/special-programs/. Revised 05/20

Required courses: MGMT 425 HR Selection MGMT 430 or Employment Discrimination Law 435 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

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MANAGEMENT (MGMT) Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 120 Credit Hours Required CHECK Degree Evaluation using View Degree Evaluation; see Degree Evaluation channel on My Record in HOWDY

FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202*** (CBK).............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ..........3

PSYC 107 or SOCI 205 (7*) ................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ............................................3

ACCT 230

(CBK).............................................3

ECON 203*** (CBK).............................................3

MGMT 211

(CBK) ............................................3

ISTM 210

(CBK).............................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL MGMT 363

15

HRS

(CBK) ...........................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING FINC 341

15

HRS

(CBK) ..............................................3

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12*) (CBK) .............................3

MGMT 373 – 9XX (12*) .......................................3

SCMT 303

(CBK) ............................................3

MGMT 450 (10*) .................................................3

ECON 323 (22*) ...................................................3

SCMT 364 (CBK) ..............................................3

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

MGMT 439 ..........................................................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) ..............................................3

MGMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (16*) ...................3

MGMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (16*) ...................3

MGMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (16*) ...................3

MGMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (16*) ...................3

BUSINESS ELECTIVE (17*)................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

DATA ANALYSIS ELECTIVE (21*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Management is… broad and diverse, and includes opportunities in government, the nonprofit sector and within businesses and corporations. Generally, managers are responsible for successful operation of an agency or business. Specifically, managers conduct some or all of the following activities: Develop strategies and goals, design and maintain organizations’ structures and systems, recruit and train new staff, ensure profitability and motivate employees. Students in this major focus their studies in one of five areas: 1) Consulting/General Management 2) Entrepreneurial Leadership 3) Human Resource Management 4) Pre-Law

Skills/Characteristics… Ability to Tolerate Stress Adaptability Persistence Flexibility Concern for Others Analytical Thinking Initiative Attention to Detail

Career Options… Training Specialist Logistics Manager Benefits Analyst/Coordinator Human Resources Manager Hotel/Restaurant Manager Property Manager Management Consultant Business Consultant Financial Advisor Retail Store Manager Insurance Sales Representative Small Business Owner For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career advisor.

careercenter.tamu.edu * 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.

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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

Department of Information & Operations Management Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021

Department Advisor: Dr. Aaron Becker

330D Wehner

abecker@mays.tamu.edu

mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/advising/

FOUNDATION COURSES Course ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM

250 310 315 320 410-W 415 481*

Title

Business Programming Logic and Design Network Communication and Infrastructure Database Programming Business Systems Analysis and Design Management of Information Systems Information Systems Capstone Project Information Systems Seminar

Prerequisite

ISTM 210 or concurrent enrollment ISTM 250; upper division in Mays ISTM 310; ISTM 320 ISTM 250; upper division in Mays ISTM 310; ISTM 320 ISTM 315; ISTM 410 Upper division in Mays

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

* 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.

Course ACCT GEOG ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM ISTM MGMT MGMT MGMT

427 390 325 370 420 455 485 489 422 439 460

Title

Accounting and Financial Information Systems Principles of Geographic Information Systems Business Object Oriented Prog with Java Introduction to Energy Industry Web-Enabled Applications Cybersecurity Management Directed Studies Special Topics in… Management Consulting Negotiations Managing Projects

Course MKTG SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT

438 335 336 340 345 361 375 468 485 489

Title

Strategic Digital Marketing Sourcing and Procurement Data Analytics with Optimization Global Supply Chain Management Business Process Design Operations Planning and Control Supply Chain Security Enterprise Resource Planning Directed Studies Special Topics in…

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

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Choose 3 or more courses for a total of 9 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, 330 Wehner, throughout the semester. Revised 05/20

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FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202*** (CBK).............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

ISTM 210

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ..........3

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (7*) ............3

Term Semester Credit Hours SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15 HRS

(CBK).............................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15 HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ............................................3

ACCT 230

ECON 203*** (CBK).............................................3

ISTM 310 .............................................................3

ISTM 250 .............................................................3

ISTM 320 .............................................................3

ISTM 281 (23*) .....................................................1

ISTM 481 (23*) ....................................................1

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

MGMT 211

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL

(CBK) ............................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

16

HRS

(CBK).............................................3

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING

16

HRS

ISTM 315 ..........................................................3

FINC 341

ISTM 410 – 9XX (12*) .........................................3

ISTM 415 ..........................................................3

ISTM 481 (23*) ....................................................1

MISY DIRECTED ELECTIVE (15*) .....................3

SCMT 303

(CBK) ............................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

SCMT 364

(CBK) ............................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

(CBK) .............................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

16

HRS

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

HRS

MISY DIRECTED ELECTIVE (15*) .....................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) .............................................3

MGMT 363

(CBK) ............................................3

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12*) (CBK) .............................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

Term Semester Credit Hours

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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 business problems and to the firm’s success.

Skills/Characteristics… Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Innovation Adaptability Flexibility

Career Options… Software Analyst Technology Risk Consultant Business Analyst IT Analyst Consultant Systems Designer Software Developer Network Analyst Computer Engineer Web Developer Programmer For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career advisor. careercenter.tamu.edu

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

Department of Marketing

Catalog 202031 (143) 2020 – 2021 Department Advisor: Hannah Cole

220A Wehner

hcole@mays.tamu.edu

mays.tamu.edu/department-of-marketing/ FOUNDATION COURSES (Required)

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

MKTG MKTG MKTG MKTG MKTG

322 323 335 404 448

Consumer Behavior Prerequisite: MKTG 321 Marketing Research (Communication-designated) Prerequisite: MKTG 321 and SCMT 303 Professional Selling Prerequisite: MKTG 321 Data Visualization for Marketers Prerequisite: MKTG 321 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 436 Sales Leadership MKTG 437 Sales Analytics Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours.

Advertising Strategy Choose three from the following track electives: MKTG 345 Social Media and Public Relations MKTG 347 Advertising and Creative Marketing Communications MKTG 438 Strategic Digital Marketing MKTG 445 Account Planning and Research MKTG 447 Advanced Advertising: Case Competition Choose one additional Marketing elective, for three hours.

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 Advanced Retail Case Study 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.

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

Select course based on consultation with your Marketing Advisor. Courses may not be available each semester or summer session. A maximum of 3 hours of MKTG 484–485 and BUSN 392* may be applied to Marketing degree plan. *For BUSN 392 Cooperative Education in Business credit, please contact your Marketing Advisor. Revised 05/20

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FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

HRS

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

ECON 202*** (CBK).............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) .................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) .................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ...................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ..........3

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (7*) ............3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ............................................3

ACCT 230

ECON 203*** (CBK).............................................3

MGMT 211 (CBK) .............................................3

ISTM 210

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12*) (CBK) .............................3

(CBK).............................................3

(CBK).............................................3

POLS 206 (5*) ......................................................3

SCMT 303

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ...3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL MGMT 363

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

HRS

(CBK) ............................................3

(CBK) .............................................3

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING FINC 341

15

HRS

(CBK) .............................................3

MKTG 323 ..........................................................3

MKTG 322 ..........................................................3

MKTG 335 ..........................................................3

MKTG 404 ..........................................................3

SCMT 364

(CBK) ............................................3

TRACK ELECTIVE (24*) .....................................3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*)..........................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) .......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

MKTG ELECTIVE (18*) ......................................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) .............................................3

TRACK ELECTIVE (24*) .....................................3

MKTG 448 – 9XX (12*) ........................................3

POLS 207 (5*) ......................................................3

TRACK ELECTIVE (24) ......................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*).................................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

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) Advertising Strategy 2) Analytics and Consulting 3) Healthcare Marketing 4) Professional Selling and Sales Management 5) Strategic Retailing

Skills/Characteristics… Initiative Adaptability Flexibility Attention to Detail Innovation Independence Analytical Thinking

Career Options… Account Manager Advertising/Brand Manager Buyer/Assistant Buyer Consultant Research Analyst Marketing Coordinator/Specialist Media Planner/Analyst New Product Specialist Project Manager/Analyst Public Relations Representative Purchasing Agent Sales/Retail Manager Retail Sales Representative For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career advisor.

careercenter.tamu.edu * 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.

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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

Department of Information & Operations Management Catalog 202031 (143)

Department Advisor: Dr. Ying (Laura) Li

330

2020 – 2021

Wehner

yli@mays.tamu.edu

mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-and-operations-management/

FOUNDATION COURSES (13 credit hours) Course SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT SCMT

Prerequisite 300-W 340 345 361 465

Business Communications I Global Supply Chain Management Business Process Design Operations Planning & Control Info Tech for Supply Chain Management

Credits

Co-requisite SCMT 340 SCMT 364 w/ C or better; Co-requisite SCMT 300 SCMT 364 w/ C or better; SCMT 340 & 361 SCMT 364 w/ C or better SCMT 340 w/ C or better; SCMT 361

1 3 3 3 3

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

Department Electives – Select at least 1 course

Business Electives

SCMT 334

Purchasing Practices

ISTM 250

Business Program Logic & Design

ACCT 329

Cost Management & Analysis

SCMT 335

Sourcing & Procurement

ISTM 310

Network Comm. & Infrastructure

FINC

Financial Statement Analysis

ISTM 315

Database Programming

MGMT 212

Business Law

ISTM 320

Bus Systems Analysis & Design

MGMT 422

Management Consulting

ISTM 489

Special Topics in…

MGMT 439

Negotiations

SCMT 334

Purchasing Practices

MGMT 460

Managing Projects

SCMT 335

Sourcing & Procurement

MKTG 322

Consumer Behavior

SCMT 336

Data Analytics with Optimization

MKTG 326

Innovations in Retailing

SCMT 375

Supply Chain Security

MKTG 427

Retailing Strategy & Metrics

SCMT 455

Cybersecurity Management

MKTG 431

Marketing Analytics

SCMT 468

Enterprise Resource Planning

SCMT 489

Special Topics in…

447

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

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Choose 3 or more courses for a total of 11 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 INFO Student Services Office will assign your advisor, and 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, 330 Wehner, throughout the semester. Revised 05/20

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HRS

Supply Chain Management is…

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) .....3

ECON 202*** (CBK) ............................................3

MATH 140*** (2*) ................................................3

MATH 142*** (3*) ................................................3

HIST 105 (4, 5*) ..................................................3

HIST 106 (4, 5*) ..................................................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) ......................3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) ......................3

BUSN 101 or GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) .........3

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (7*) ...........3

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 inventory, warehousing, managing transportation, designing distribution systems, and servicing customers.

FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL

HRS

FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

ACCT 229*** (CBK) ...........................................3

ACCT 230

(CBK) ............................................3

ECON 203*** (CBK) ............................................3

MGMT 211

(CBK) ...........................................3

ISTM 210

(CBK).............................................3

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY & CULTURE (8*) ..3

POLS 206 (5*) .....................................................3

CREATIVE ARTS (9*) .........................................3

COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104** (1*) ......3

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (6*) ......................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: FALL

15

HRS

Term Semester Credit Hours

JUNIOR YEAR: SPRING

15

HRS

MGMT 363 (CBK) ............................................3

FINC 341

MKTG 321 – 9XX (12*) (CBK) ............................3

SCMT 300 – 9XX (12*) .......................................1

SCMT 303

(CBK) ............................................3

SCMT 340 ..........................................................3

SCMT 364

(CBK) ............................................3

SCMT 361 ..........................................................3

POLS 207 (5*) .....................................................3

SCMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (15*) ...................3

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

(CBK) ............................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) ....................3 Term Semester Credit Hours

SENIOR YEAR: FALL

HRS

SENIOR YEAR: SPRING

16 HRS

SCMT 334 or 335 .................................................3

MGMT 466 (CBK) ............................................3

SCMT 345 ..........................................................3

SCMT 465 ..........................................................3

SCMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (15*) ...................3

SCMT DIRECTED ELECTIVE (15*) ...................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ................................3

INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE (10*) .....................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVE (11*) ................................2

Term Semester Credit Hours

15

Term Semester Credit Hours

Skills/Characteristics… Independence Attention to Detail Adaptability Flexibility Ability to Tolerate Stress Initiative Analytical Thinking

Career Options… Product Developer Software Analyst Transportation & Logistics Manager Procurement Manager Strategic Demand Planner Supply Chain Consultant Supplier Relationship Manager Quality Manager Supply Chain Analyst/Manager Procurement Analyst Systems Security Analyst For more information, speak with your academic advisor or career advisor.

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FOOTNOTES FOR ALL CURRICULA 1.

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University Core Curriculum Communication elective. Six hours required. Select from COMM 203, 205, or 243 or ENGL 104. Enrollment in ENGL 104 (ENGL 1302) at Texas A&M University is restricted to freshman and sophomore classification (transfer hours included). 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. 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. Select from list of University Core Curriculum American History Electives, p. 29. Most business students take HIST 105 and HIST 106. 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/. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Life and Physical Sciences Electives, p. 29. Select from the list of University Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Science Electives, p. 30. Students majoring in Management are advised to take PSYC 107 or SOCI 205. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Language, Philosophy & Culture Electives, p. 30. Select from list of University Core Curriculum Creative Arts Electives, p. 31. Select from International Electives list, pp. 31-33. Six hours required. Management majors must take MGMT 450 as three (3) of these required international elective hours. 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 10 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 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.

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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. Any 300- or 400-level Accounting or Finance course except ACCT 327, 328; FINC 409, 484 or Foundation courses. Consult with a Finance advisor before enrolling in ACCT 489. Any 300- or 400-level Finance course except FINC 409, 484 or Foundations courses. Consult with a Finance academic advisor. MISY and SCMT majors select directed electives from lists located in the department advising office, 330 Wehner. Students desiring to use courses not listed must obtain prior approval from the department academic advisor. MGMT majors select a directed elective track and take four courses (12 hours) as indicated from the chosen track. 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, 484-485; SCMT 303, 309, 364,484-485; SCMT 305, 336 or 345 if used to fulfill the data analysis elective. Any MKTG course except required MKTG courses (322-323, 335, 404, 448) and MKTG 409. Consult with a Marketing academic advisor for MKTG 402403, 484-485. BHNR majors are required to earn honors credit for 5 of the following 10 courses: ACCT 229, 230; FINC 341; ISTM 210; SCMT 303, 364; MGMT 211, 363, 450; MKTG 321. See page 15 for details on the honors requirement for BHNR. Select from any 300-or 400-level business course (ACCT, FINC, IBUS, ISTM, MGMT, MKTG, SCMT) except FINC 341, 409; SCMT 303, 309, 364; MGMT 309, 363, 466; MKTG 321, 409. Select in consultation with an academic advisor. Select from ISTM 250; SCMT 305, 336 or 345. Economics requirement. Select from ECON 322 or 323. 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. MKTG majors select a directed elective track, and select electives specific to chosen track.

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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM AMERICAN HISTORY Six (6) hours required. 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. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal responsibility.

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

See core.tamu.edu/ to search 2020 Core Curriculum for additional courses approved for the American History Foundational Component Area.

Revised 05/20

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES Nine (9) credit hours required. 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. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, empirical and quantitative, and team work.

ANSC 107 ASTR 101 ASTR 102 ASTR 109 ATMO 201 BESC 201 BIOL 113 ENTO 322 GEOG 203 GEOG 205* GEOG 213 GEOL 101 GEOS 210

General Animal Science Basic Astronomy Observational Astronomy (1 credit) Big Bang & Black Holes (cross listing:

PHYS 109)

Weather & Climate Intro to Bioenvironmental Sciences Essentials in Biology Insects & Human Society Planet Earth Environmental Change Planet Earth Lab (1 credit) Principles of Geology Climate Change

HORT 201 Horticultural Science & Practices KINE 120 The Science of Basic Health & Fitness KINE 223 NFSC 222 OCNG 251 OCNG 252 PHYS 123 PHYS 125 POSC 201 RENR 205 SCSC 105

(1 credit; not open to students who have taken KINE 223)

Intro to the Science of Health & Fitness Nutrition for Health & Health Care Oceanography Oceanography Laboratory (1 credit) Physics for Future Presidents Soft Matter Physics for Non-physicists General Avian Science Fundamentals of Ecology World Food & Fiber Crops

* 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.

See core.tamu.edu/ to search 2020 Core Curriculum for additional courses approved for the Life and Physical Sciences Foundation Component Area.

Revised 05/20

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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (Continued) SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Three (3) hours required. 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. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, empirical and quantitative, and social responsibility.

GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography HLTH 236 Race, Ethnicity & Health INST 222* Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society JOUR 102 American Mass Media KINE 282 Culture of Wellness PSYC 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 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 PSYC 107 or SOCI 205.

See core.tamu.edu/ to search 2020 Core Curriculum for additional courses approved for the “Social and Behavioral Sciences” Foundational Component Area. Revised 05/20

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURE Three (3) credit hours required. 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. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, social responsibility, and personal responsibility.

ANTH 205 ANTH 210* ENGL 231 ENGL 232 ENGL 365

Peoples & Cultures of the World Social & Cultural Anthropology Survey of English Literature I Survey of English Literature II The Bible as Literature (cross listing: RELS 360)

GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 305 Geography of Texas

LAND 240 PERF 325 PHIL 111* PHIL 251 SPMT 220 THAR 156* WGST 200*

History of Landscape Architecture Dance & World Cultures Contemporary Moral Issues Introduction to Philosophy Olympic Studies Dress in World Cultures Introduction 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 also satisfies a Core Curriculum requirement, it can be used to satisfy both requirements. See page 10 for details on the CD requirement.

See core.tamu.edu/ to search 2020 Core Curriculum for additional courses approved for the Language, Philosophy and Culture Foundation Component Area. Revised 05/20

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UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM (Continued) CREATIVE ARTS Three (3) credit hours required. 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. The following skills will be addressed in the courses that comprise this area: critical thinking, communication, team work, and social responsibility.

ARCH 249 ARCH 250 ARTS 149 ARTS 150 COMM 257*

Survey of World Architecture History I Survey of World Architecture History II Art History Survey I Art History Survey II Communication, Religion & the Arts

MUSC 222* MUSC 225 MUSC 226 MUSC 228 MUSC 324*

COMM 340 DCED 202 ENDS 101 HORT 203 MUSC 201 MUSC 221

Communication & Popular Culture Dance Appreciation Design Process Floral Design Music & the Human Experience Guitar Heroes

PERF 301* Performance in World Cultures PERF 327* Popular Musics in the African Diaspora

(cross listing: RELS 257)

THAR 201 THAR 281

Music of the Americas History of Jazz History of Rock History of Electronic Music Music in World Cultures (cross listing: ANTH 324)

(cross listing: AFST 327)

Introduction to World Theater History of Theatre II (1642 to the Present)

* 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.

See core.tamu.edu/ to search 2020 Core Curriculum for additional courses approved for the Creative Arts Foundation Component Area. Revised 05/20

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE Six (6) hours required. 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 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 AGEC 452 AGEC 453 ALEC 350 ANTH 205 ARCH 458

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International Trade & Agriculture International Agribusiness Marketing Global Agricultural Issues People & Cultures of the World Cultural & Ethical Considerations for Global Practice

COMM 335 ECON 452 EURO 456 FILM 215 FILM 435 FREN 301 FREN 322 FREN 336

Intercultural Communication International Trade Theory and Policy Contemporary Italy (cross listing: ITAL 456) Global Cinemas (cross listing: INTS 215) German Film (cross listing: GERM 435) French Society & Culture in Evolution French Literature II Politics, Culture & Society in Contemporary France

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BBA INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVES (Continued) GEOG 202 GEOG 323 GEOG 325 GEOG 327 GERM 322 GERM 435 HUMA 321

Geography of the Global Village Geography of Latin America Geography of Europe Geography of South Asia German Culture & Civilization II German Film (cross listing: FILM 435) Political Islam & Jihad (cross listing: INTS

IBUS 402*

International Marketing: Study Abroad

IBUS 403* IBUS 430*

321/RELS 321)

INTS 215 INTS 301 INTS 321

Global Cinema (cross listing: FILM 215) Theories of Globalization Political Islam & Jihad (cross listing: HUMA

321/RELS 321)

ITAL 456 Contemporary Italy (cross listing: EURO 456) MGMT 450* International Environment of Business (cross listing: IBUS 450)

MGMT 452* International Management (cross listing: IBUS 452)

(cross listing: MKTG 403)

MGMT 453* Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China (cross listing: IBUS 453) MGMT 457* Global Entrepreneurship (cross listing: IBUS

listing: ACCT 430)

MKTG 402* International Marketing: Study Abroad

ACCT 445)

MKTG 403* International Market Entry Strategies

(cross listing: MGMT 450)

PERF 325 PERF 328 POLS 366 RELS 321

Dance & World Cultures Japanese Traditional Performing Arts Political Conflicts of the Middle East Political Islam & Jihad (cross listing: HUMA

SCMT 340* SOCI 206 SPMT 220 SPMT 337

Global Supply Chain Management Global Social Trends Olympic Studies International Sport Business

(cross listing: MKTG 402)

International Market Entry Strategies Global Immersion in Accounting (cross

IBUS 445*

International Accounting (cross listing:

IBUS 450*

International Environment of Business

IBUS 452*

International Management (cross listing:

IBUS 453* IBUS 455* IBUS 456* IBUS 457*

Emerging Economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China (cross listing: MGMT 453) Asian Business Environment European Integration & Business Global Entrepreneurship (cross listing:

IBUS 459*

Latin American Markets

MGMT 452)

MGMT 457)

457)

(cross listing: IBUS 402) (cross listing: IBUS 403)

321/INTS 321)

* must be admitted to an upper-level (UL) major in Mays Business School. Additional course prerequisites may be required.

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 credit hours for IE to be selected from courses listed above or the following: ANTH 300 Cultural Change & Development ANTH 324** Music in World Cultures (cross listing: MUSC ASIA 325 ASIA 329 ASIA 352 ASIA 355 ASIA 356 ASIA 365

324)

International Business Behavior (cross listing:

SOCI 325)

Pacific Rim Business Behavior (cross-listing:

SOCI 329)

Modern East Asia (cross listing: HIST 352) Modern China (cross listing: HIST 355) Twentieth Century Japan (cross listing: HIST

356)

Asian Governments & Politics (cross listing:

POLS 365)

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COMM 365 International Communication (cross listing: COMM 367 ECON 320 ECON 324 ECON 330 EURO 323

JOUR 365)

Media & the Middle East Economic Development of Europe Comparative Economic Systems Economic Development Immigration & Ethnicity in Contemporary France 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)

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BBA INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVES (Continued) FINC 445* GEOG 311 GEOG 320 HIST 210 HIST 342 HIST 345 HIST 346 HIST 348 HIST 352 HIST 355 HIST 356

International Finance (cross listing: IBUS 446) Cultural Geography The Middle East Russian Civilization Latin America Since 1810 Modern Africa (cross listing: AFST 345) History of South Africa (cross listing: AFST 346) Modern Middle East Modern East Asia (cross listing: ASIA 352) Modern China (cross listing: ASIA 355) Twentieth Century Japan (cross listing: ASIA

HIST 402 HIST 407 HIST 412 HIST 439 HIST 441 HIST 449 HIST 464 HIST 477

Germany Since 1815 History of France Since 1815 Soviet Union 1917-1991 Twentieth Century Britain History of Mexico, 1821 to the Present History of Brazil, 1822 to the Present International Developments Since 1918 Women & Gender in Modern European History (cross listing: WGST 477) Global Marketing (cross listing: MKTG 401) International Finance (cross listing: FINC 445) International Negotiations Contemporary Issues in the Middle East

IBUS 401* IBUS 446* IBUS 458* INTS 251

356)

JOUR 365

International Communication (cross listing: COMM 365)

MKTG 401* Global Marketing (cross listing: IBUS 401) MUSC 324** Music in World Cultures (cross listing: ANTH POLS 229 POLS 231 POLS 322 POLS 323 POLS 324 POLS 325 POLS 326 POLS 328 POLS 338 POLS 365 POLS 432 SOCI 423 SPAN 312 SPAN 320 SPAN 410 SPAN 411 SPAN 450

324)

Introduction to Comparative Politics Introduction to World Politics Western European Government & Politics Political Systems of Latin America Politics of Global Inequality African Politics Government & Politics of Eastern Europe Globalization & Democracy Government & Politics of Former Soviet Union Asian Governments & Politics (cross listing:

ASIA 365)

The Politics of European Union Globalization & Social Change Hispanic Culture & Civilization: 18th Century to Present Introduction to Hispanic Literature Hispanic Film Contemporary Hispanic Society & Culture Contemporary Spanish & SpanishAmerican Literature

* must be admitted to an upper-level (UL) major in Mays Business School. Additional course prerequisites may be required. ** 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. Revised 05/20

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STUDY ABROAD OR INTERN ABROAD Natsuki Hara, Assistant Program Director nhara@mays.tamu.edu

230 Wehner 979.845.5234

Walk-in Advising: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. By Appointment: nhara@mays.tamu.edu Studying abroad is an enriching life experience that benefits the student, both personally and professionally. Students gain both academic and cultural experience which helps develop their knowledge about how business is conducted globally. The Center for International Business Studies (CIBS) offers the following study opportunities: Faculty-Led

Exchange

Field Trip

Time Abroad:

Maymester

Summer 1 or 2

Winter Break

Fall and/or Spring

May or June

Length:

2 weeks

4-5 weeks

2 weeks (plus assignment due in Spring)

1-2 semesters

2 weeks (plus Spring course)

Credits:

3 hours

6 hours

3 hours

12 or 24 hours

3 hours

Application Deadline:

November 1

November 1

September 1

Requirements:

2.5 GPA; U2-U4

2.5 GPA; Upper-level

2.5 GPA; U2-U4

Fall: March 1 Spring: September 1 3.0 GPA; Upper-level; Option not available in graduating semester

November 1 2.5 GPA; Instructor Approval

Faculty-Led. Travel with a Mays faculty member and Mays students to a foreign location for study in international business and culture/environment coursework. Company visits and cultural excursions are included. Exchange Program. Experience ‘immersion’ in another country while studying for a semester or academic year at a partner school. Mays’ partnerships include universities in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom. University-wide partnerships include universities in Australia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Field Trip. Travel with a Mays faculty member and Mays students to a foreign location for study following a semester course at TAMU. The trip is an enhancement of what is learned during the course, and includes company visits and cultural excursions. International Business Internships. Students may earn IBUS 484 International Business Internship credit for a businessrelated internship lasting 6 weeks or longer. An application for IBUS 484 is required prior to the internship, available online at mays.tamu.edu/center-for-international-business-studies/forms/, and requires details about internship activities and responsibilities. Applications are reviewed by Dr. Julian Gaspar, CIBS executive director. Once approval registration in IBUS 484 for the semester or term of internship is required. Plan Ahead. Plan early to take advantage of scholarships and to complete the study within the hours required. Meet with a business academic advisor about how course credits may apply. Attend a CIBS informational, Go Global event, or meet with Natsuki Hara, CIBS Assistant Program Director. More Information and Other Opportunities. Learn more at mays.tamu.edu/center-for-international-business-studies/.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Mays Business School offers certificate programs for BBA 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.

Accounting 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-BHNR/ACCT degrees. The Internal Audit certificate is open to all students pursuing a BBA degree. Specific requirements for each program may be found on the Department of Accounting website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-accounting/.

Finance The Department of Finance offers six certificate programs for BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC students. They are: Capital Markets and Investments (AOWS-CMI) Commercial Banking (CBP) Corporate Finance (CFP) Investment Banking and Private Equity (AOWS-IBPE) Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) Trading, Risk & Investments (TRIP) Each program is designed to provide a concentrated course of study and participation in experiential learning opportunities or internships in the selected area. Students are strongly encouraged to plan as U1 and U2 students, so as not to miss required program application deadlines.

Finance Programs Center for International Business To meet the challenges of increased business globalization Mays Business School offers a variety of international certificate programs. They are: International Business European Union Business Latin American Business These programs offer Mays BBA students the opportunity to study international business and develop understanding of other cultures and language. Specific certificate requirements are available on the website, mays.tamu.edu/center-for-internationalbusiness-studies/. Students are strongly encouraged to plan early and select courses based on consultation with the Center for International Business Studies Program Coordinator, in 230 Wehner.

Nonprofit and Social Innovation The Certificate in Nonprofit and Social Innovation offers Mays students seeking a BBA degree the ability to tailor their education towards social impact. Program requirements may be found on the website, mays.tamu.edu/certificate-in-nonprofit-and-socialinnovation.

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

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MAJOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformation 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.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM The Professional Program (PPA) is a five-year integrated program offered by the James Benjamin Department of Accounting. This two and one-half year program offers successful and motivated students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Science (MS) in any one of the following business majors: Accounting, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Management Information Systems, Marketing or Financial Management (MFM). Students enter the PPA at the start of the fall or spring semester of their junior year. Admission to the PPA. Applications to the PPA are accepted during the fall or spring semester of an accounting major’s junior year, when the student is taking ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I. The following factors are considered in the evaluation of applications: • Achieved junior status • 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 212 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/.

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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 (BHNR+FINC) students with superior access to opportunities in the very competitive industries of investment banking and asset management industries. AOWS students are placed on an accelerated track whereby they are required to take a number of 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 Program only 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 on campus. • Dedicated AOWS academic advisor • Certificate in Capital Markets and Investments or Investment Banking and Private Equity Mays undergraduates must apply as freshman or sophomore students. For more information see the AOWS website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/aggies-onwall-street-overview/.

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MAJOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued) COMMERCIAL BANKING The Commercial Banking Program (CBP) is a flagship internship program in the Department of Finance designed to equip students with the banking and finance skills needed to transition into the commercial banking industry.

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

CBP students benefit from: • Guaranteed access to commercial banking courses (two courses taught by bankers) • One paid summer commercial banking internship • Contacts within a network of commercial bankers • Access to commercial banking job opportunities • Certificate of Commercial Banking

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

The CBP is open to BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC undergraduates at Texas A&M who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For more information, see 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 those 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. Key benefits of CFP 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

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PETROLEUM VENTURES The Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) is a collaboration between the Departments of Finance (FINC) and Petroleum Engineering (PETE). The program targets undergraduate Mays Business School and College of Engineering students who have a desire to work in energy finance, petroleum acquisitions, or divestitures fields. Through the PVP’s design, graduates will be better prepared to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities in the petroleum industry. PVP students benefit from: • Certificate in Petroleum Ventures for both FINC and PETE students • Entrepreneurship opportunities in the petroleum industry • Formal training in petroleum concepts for finance students • Competitive advantage in global-energy job market For more information email Dr. Detlef Hallermann, dhallermann@mays.tamu.edu, or Mrs. Jo Ellen Linder, jlinder@mays.tamu.edu, or visit online mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/petroleumventures-program-overview/.

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MAJOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued) MS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TRADING, RISK & INVESTMENTS The Trading, Risk & Investments Program (TRIP) is offered by the Department of Finance. It is designed to prepare finance (FINC) and business honors (BHNR+FINC) students through class instruction with hands-on internship experiences for the fields of trading, investments, and risk management. TRIP students benefit from:

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.

• Guaranteed access to select coursework and programs • Three paid markets related internships • Mentoring by senior executives from advisory board member firms • Participation in market- and industry-related activities • Certificate in Trading, Risk & Investments

Interested business students must apply for this option during their junior year. An undergraduate GPR ≥3.25 is required. 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 Dr. Jordana George, MS-MIS advisor, at jgeorge@mays.tamu.edu.

TRIP is open to undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For more information visit the TRIP website mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/trip-overview/.

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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 235C Wehner. Additional information can be found on the Career Center’s website, careercenter.tamu.edu/Resources/Internships,Externships-Co-op/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. Interested students are encouraged to meet with the BBA-ACCT academic advisor well in advance for planning assistance. Students planning to intern should complete an application, available online at mays.tamu.edu/bbaaccounting/internships/. The application will be turned in through an eCampus course website for ACCT 484. BUSINESS HONORS (BHNR) The BHNR curriculum requires three (3) 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 consideration for the BUSN 484 Internship course requires the BHNR major to: • Complete 60 hours prior to the start of the

internship;

• Attend a pre-internship meeting with the

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included in the course syllabus.

BHNR students work with Kris Morley, Business Honors Director, to complete internship requirements. 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 the FINC advising waiting area, 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 the Finance 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.

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIPS (Continued) MANAGEMENT (MGMT) Management (MGMT) majors have the opportunity to earn three (3) hours of academic credit toward Management Directed Elective requirements through an approved internship. Eligibility consideration for the MGMT 484 Management Internship course requires the MGMT major to: • Complete MGMT 363 prior to start of internship; • Provide required documentation to Kristi Mora, internship instructor; • Gain approval before start of internship; and • Adhere to documentation and deadline requirements posted at mays.tamu.edu/bbamanagement/high-impact-experiences/. 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.

See mays.tamu.edu/department-of-information-andoperations-management/student-forms/ for forms and procedures. MARKETING (MKTG) Marketing (MKTG) majors have the opportunity to earn three (3) hours of academic credit toward Marketing Elective requirements through an approved internship and co-enrollment in MKTG 484 Marketing Internship. The Marketing Department does not place students in internships. 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. The MKTG 484 Marketing Internship application is available at mays.tamu.edu/departmentof-marketing/advising/. Eligibility consideration for the MKTG 484 Marketing Internship course requires the MKTG major to: • Complete MKTG 321 prior to start of internship; • Obtain a 300-hour internship related to marketing and that is to be completed during one semester; • Apply for internship pre-approval and enrollment in MKTG 484 BEFORE the end of the Add/Drop period for the credit-earning semester.

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BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE CAREER SERVICES Taylor Henderson, Career Coordinator Freshmen and Sophomores tmhenderson@tamu.edu | 979.845.3882 234 Wehner

Aaron Longoria, Career Coordinator Juniors and Seniors alongoria@tamu.edu | 979.845.1029 235C Wehner For appointments call 979.845.5139

The Texas A&M Career Center, in collaboration with Mays Business School, makes the following services available to undergraduate business students: Career Advising. From exploring majors and career opportunities to building a resume, refining your interview skills and navigating the recruitment process and understanding internship and job offers, the Career Center can assist with all aspects related to career and professional development.

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

Walk-In Advising in Wehner: Monday & Thursday from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. in 234 & 235C Wehner Daily Walk-In Advising in Career Center: from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. in 209 Koldus

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.

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

JOB SEARCH REMINDERS Ethics Statement: Upon creating a profile in HireAggies (launched from careercenter.tamu.edu), you are agreeing to the following: “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 decides to stop 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. Page 41

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MAYS COMMUNICATION LAB STRENGTHEN YOUR PROFESSIONAL VOICE

PORTFOLIO

The Communication (Comm) Lab helps students build papers, presentations, and portfolios for class or career goals. Whether the project is connected to an assignment or a job application, internationally certified peer consultants help students integrate the thinking, writing, and speaking processes necessary for effective communication. In each one-on-one consultation, a student receives targeted feedback to strengthen their professional voice in preparation for the business world.

A portfolio helps a student bring their resume to life and display who they are as a learner, leader and aspiring professional. The reflective process of critical self-assessment prepares the student for job interviews and helps them build habits of lifelong learning. The portfolio website shares student stories and provides concrete evidence of the experience, passion, and skill the student can offer an employer.

239 Wehner

979.862.2983

Learn more: mays.tamu.edu/communication-lab/

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT RESOURCES Business Student Council (BSC). BSC is dedicated to serving the Mays Business School, positively impacting the BryanCollege 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, service events and more. 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. 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. Mays Business Fellows. A premier undergraduate professional development program of Mays Business School. Admission is on a competitive basis. Upper-level students apply in the fall for this spring semester program.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Contact by email. See website To learn more: www.maysbsc.com/

Contact by email. See website To learn more: www.mayscareerfair.com/

See websites To learn more: www.maysbsc.com/maysorganizations studentactivities.tamu.edu/ Contact by email: fellows@mays.tamu.edu To learn more: mays.tamu.edu/specialprograms/business-fellows/

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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://compassxe-ssb.tamu.edu/HCA/ssb/transferCourseEquivalency/#/. 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. 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.

MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL TRANSFER CREDIT REQUIREMENTS  Business undergraduate students must take all 300- and 400-level business coursework inresidence at Texas A&M University.  Business student 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 most commonly transferred Texas A&M University courses, with corresponding TCCNS numbers, by business undergraduates. Texas A&M University Course ACCT 229 Introductory Accounting I (Financial) ACCT 230 Introductory Accounting II (Managerial) COMM 203 Public Speaking ECON 202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village HIST 105 History of the United States (to 1877) HIST 106 History of the United States (1877 to the Present) MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences MATH 142 Business Calculus POLS 206 American National Government POLS 207 State and Local Government PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology

Texas Common Course Number (TCCN) ACCT 2301, 2401 ACCT 2302, 2402 SPCH 1315 ECON 2302 ECON 2301 ENGL 1302 GEOG 1303 HIST 1301 HIST 1302 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.

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TRANSFER OF COURSE CREDIT (Continued) Sending Transcripts to Texas A&M University. Students who have completed course work at another college or university and wish to have that credit evaluated for use on a degree plan at Texas A&M University, must provide an official transcript.

Not Applied’ section of the 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. Required materials for the petitioning process include:

Transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution or in a sealed envelope. The preferred delivery method is electronic sent by SPEEDE.

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.

Additional information or questions, contact: Office of Admissions: 979.845.1060 admissions@tamu.edu registrar.tamu.edu/TranscriptsGrades/Transcripts#Transcripts-Other-Schools/

Meet with an Undergraduate Advising Office academic advisor, 238 Wehner, to petition a course adjustment. 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.

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

TUITION REBATE FOR CERTAIN UNDERGRADUATES Certain undergraduate students who meet all of the predetermined state mandated requirements may be entitled to a $1,000 rebate upon completion of their first baccalaureate degree. Students must apply PRIOR to 5 p.m. on the Friday of commencement. A student may apply for the tuition rebate by selecting the “Apply for the Tuition Rebate” link in the Graduation channel on the My Record tab in Howdy. Students will not be able to apply for the rebate until a graduation application has been submitted. Additional information and a complete explanation of requirements is available at registrar.tamu.edu/Catalogs,Policies-Procedures/State-Policies/Tuition-Rebate/. For questions please contact: Office of the Registrar State Policies Section Texas A&M University tuitionrebate@tamu.edu

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862.3850 458.4900 845.8587 845.1050 458.0950 845.8681 862.3132 845.7512

Undergraduate Advising Office Academic Success Center Accounting (ACCT) Aggie Ring Office Aggieland Prospective Student Center Barnes & Noble Bookstore at Texas A&M Business Fellows Business Honors (BHNR) Business Student Council (BSC) Career Center Catalog Center for International Business Studies Communication Lab Cooperative Education (Career Center) Counseling & Psychological Service Degree Audit Disability Resources Education Abroad Finance (FINC) Honors and Undergraduate Research Management (MGMT) Management Info Systems (MISY) Marketing (MKTG) Mays Scholarship Office Offices of the Dean of Student Life Professional School Advising Registrar, Registration and Scheduling Scholarships & Financial Aid Student Assistance Services Student Business Services Student Health Services Student Rules – Information Supply Chain Management (SCMT) Testing Texas Success Initiative Transfer Admission Transfer Course Equivalency Transition Academic Programs Transportation Services 12th Man Technology

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