BBA UPPER-LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The “Big 5”:

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

Note For Summer Ul Entry

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

Steps for Upper-Level Entry:

Mathematics

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

MATH 142 Business Calculus (MATH 1325).

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

Selected

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

ECON 202 Principles of Economics – Microeconomics

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

ECON 203 Principles of Economics – Macroeconomics

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

Prerequisite: ECON 202

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

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

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

BBA UL entry requirements are MANDATORY

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

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

Department of Accounting

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

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

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

Courses

ACCT 403 Energy Accounting

ACCT 408* Internal Auditing

ACCT 410 Fraud Examination

ACCT 445 International Accounting

ACCT 447 Financial Statement Analysis

ACCT 450 Accounting Ethics

ACCT 484** Accounting Internship

ACCT 485*** Directed Studies

ACCT 489**** Special Topics in…

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

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

Terms Normally Offered

Fall, Summer only

Fall, Spring only

Fall, Spring only

Winter, Summer only

Fall, Spring only

Spring, Summer, Fall

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

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

Important Note

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

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

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

Skills/Characteristics…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Business Honors

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

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

FOUNDATION COURSES

BUSN 125H* Business Learning Community

BUSN 225H Business Competency

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

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

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

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

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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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

DOUBLE MAJOR

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

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CHECK Degree Evaluation on My Record in HOWDY a minor (or two) to broaden your knowledge. a certificate program to pinpoint your interest. in honors classes in other disciplines – from humanities to science to math. 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Finance

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

FOUNDATION COURSES

FINANCE ELECTIVES* (Select 3 courses for a total of 9 credit hours) on Wall Street (AOWS)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FINANCE (FINC)

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

Skills/Characteristics…

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

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

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

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

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

Department of Management

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

Prerequisites are enforced. View undergraduate catalog for prerequisite information.

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

Foundation Courses

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

MGMT 421 Management Data Analytics & Visualization

MGMT 439 Negotiations

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

Directed Elective Tracks

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

Consulting/General Management

Required courses:

MGMT 422 Management Consulting

MGMT 372 Advanced Concepts in Organizational Behavior

MGMT 424 Organization Design, Change, and Development

Take one of the following electives:

MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in Business

MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship (study abroad)

MGMT 460 Managing Projects

MGMT 475 Leadership Development

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Required course: MGMT 376 Entrepreneurial Perspectives

Take three of the following electives:

MGMT 440 Creativity and Innovation in Business

MGMT 457 Global Entrepreneurship (study abroad)

MGMT 470 Entrepreneurial Small Business

MGMT 478 Social Entrepreneurship

MGMT 479 Technology Commercialization

Human Resource Management

Required courses: MGMT 425 HR Selection

MGMT 430 or 435 Employment Discrimination Law Labor Law and Policy

Take two of the following electives:

MGMT 372 Advanced Concepts in Organizational Behavior

MGMT 424 Organization Design, Change, and Development

MGMT 427 HR Compensation

MGMT 475 Leadership Development

Pre-Law

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

MGMT 312 Commercial Law for Accountants and Managers

MGMT 430 Employment Discrimination Law

MGMT 435 Labor Law and Policy

MGMT 464 Political Environment of Business

MGMT 465 Corporate Governance

Take up to one of the following electives:

COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate

ISTM 250 Business Programming Logic and Design

PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic

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

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT (MGMT)

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Management is…

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

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

Career Options…

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

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

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

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

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

The UAO does not handle wait-list requests.

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

Management Information Systems

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Foundation Courses

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

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

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

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

General Electives

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

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

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