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). Admission to the PPA. Applications to the PPA are accepted every fall and spring semester. Students who are currently enrolled in or have completed ACCT 327 Financial Reporting I are eligible to apply (typically around junior year). The following factors are considered in the evaluation of applications: • Enrollment in or completion of ACCT 327 • Competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) • Anticipated grade of “B” or higher for ACCT 327 • Involvement or work experience and demonstrated professionalism Planning Ahead for Entry into the Program. Students planning to apply for the PPA should not take MGMT 312 Business Law or MGMT 466 Strategic Management as they will be replaced with specialized program courses. For more information, visit the PPA website, mays.tamu.edu/professional-program/.
2022 – 2023 Student Handbook
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 competitive industries of investment banking and asset management industries. AOWS students are placed on an accelerated track whereby they are required to take specific FINC courses ahead of the typical schedule. Also, they take advanced FINC courses in capital markets, company valuation, and leveraged buyout by the time of their junior year internship interviews. AOWS students benefit from: • High-Impact AOWS specific sections of FINC 351, FINC 361 and FINC 381 • A unique 2-week, 3-credit hour educational trip in New York, meeting many finance firms and professionals (additional application required) • Numerous professional and social interactions with industry representatives. • Dedicated AOWS academic advisor Mays undergraduates must apply for AOWS the fall of their sophomore year, have declared or are declaring FINC as their major and be enrolled in, or completed FINC 341 (including FINC 341 prerequisites) at the time of application. For more information see the AOWS website, mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/aggies-onwall-street-overview/.
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