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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.
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
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
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/. 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.
AGGIES ON WALL STREET
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.
MAJOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued)
COMMERCIAL BANKING
The Commercial Banking Program (CBP) is offered by the Department of Finance. The CBP is for students interested in commercial and corporate lending career opportunities, and those interested in and planning for careers in commercial and corporate banking. In collaboration with the banking industry, the CBP curriculum is designed to provide relevant finance and banking skills needed for a successful career in the banking industry. The CBP including the Commercial Banking Certificate is open to BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/ FINC undergraduates at Texas A&M who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Also, the CBP includes a Banking Services Certificate option, open to all BBA undergraduates, except BBAFINC, at Texas A&M who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The banking industry offers a wide variety of line and staff career opportunities to include, but not limited to: Treasury/Cash management; Marketing; Human Resources; Compliance; Audit; Credit Administration; Risk Management; Loan Review; Wealth Management; Trust; Data Analytics, and Investments.
CBP benefits include: • Guaranteed access to required CBP courses; two taught by Advisory Board C-suite banking execs • 10-week paid summer CBP Advisory internship • Extensive industry and CBP banker network access • Strong industry demand for program graduates • Upon successful completion students are awarded
Commercial Banking or Banking Services certificate For more information, visit the CBP website: mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/commercialbanking-program/, or email banking@mays.tamu.edu.
CORPORATE FINANCE
The Corporate Finance Program (CFP) is offered by the Department of Finance. It is designed for students focused on a career path in corporate finance and features a track of guided electives needed for the transition into corporate careers in finance and accounting.
CFP benefits include: • Knowledge and skills essential to work across the finance functions performed in the Office of the CFO – Controlling, Financial Planning and
Analysis, Treasury, Investor Relations • Cohort style learning and workshops for understanding personality traits and leadership teams • Network with finance professionals, discuss current finance topics, receive training in Excel and PowerPoint, and finish the Boot Camp week with a team presentation on a case study
CFP is open to BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC undergraduates and PPA students in the Master of Financial Management (MFM) track. Admission to CFP is competitive with applications due in the spring of a student’s sophomore year.
The Petroleum Ventures Program (PVP) is a collaboration between the Departments of Finance (FINC) and Petroleum Engineering (PETE). The PVP is designed for Mays Business School and College of Engineering undergraduates interested in planning for careers in energy finance, petroleum investment management, or divestiture fields.
The PVP’s curriculum is designed to better prepare graduates to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in the petroleum industry.
PETROLEUM VENTURES
PVP benefits include: • Petroleum Ventures Certificate, offered through the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum
Engineering
MAJOR SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued)
• Entrepreneurial opportunities in the petroleum industry • Formal training in petroleum concepts • Competitive advantage in global-energy job market For more information email Dr. Detlef Hallermann, dhallermann@mays.tamu.edu, or Valerie McLaughlin, vmclaughlin@mays.tamu.edu, or visit online mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/petroleumventures-program-overview/.
The Trading, Risk & Investments Program (TRIP) is offered by the Department of Finance. TRIP is designed to prepare BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC students through class instruction with hands-on internship experiences for the fields of trading, investments, and risk management.
TRIP benefit include: • 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 • Trading, Risk & Investments Certificate
TRIP is open to upper-level admitted BBA-FINC and BBA-BHNR/FINC students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Admission is competitive with applications due in early fall.
For more information visit the TRIP website mays.tamu.edu/department-of-finance/trip-overview/ 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.
TRADING, RISK & INVESTMENTS MS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Interested business students must apply for this
option during their junior year. An undergraduate GPA ≥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 Ms. Veronica Stilley, MS-MIS director, at vstilley@mays.tamu.edu.
