SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Continued)

The following factors are considered in the evaluation of PPA 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/

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 BBABHNR/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.

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