Information Session September 14, 2016 Mays Business School Information Session September 14, 2016

Mays Business School 5 Departments 7 MS Programs 3 MBA Programs 5 Ph.D. Programs About 1,000 graduate students

Seven Masters Programs (excluding MBA Programs) Accounting Business Finance Human Resource Management Management Information Systems Marketing Real Estate

Common aspects of MS Programs Experiential learning Internship experience Highly ranked nationally High placement rates Immersive real world experiences Career management support

MS Business Quick Facts Non-thesis, 36-credit-hour program One cohort, lock-step classes Target number of students = 48 Target student = coming directly from undergraduate degree program Target demographic = TAMU non-business, undergraduate student Classes begin in Summer II Graduation the following year

Curricular Architecture Mini-mesters or short courses Chunks/blocks of learning and doing Integration across disciplines and courses 1, 2, and 4 credit courses Classes start after 1:00 p.m.

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Helping Non-Finance Undergraduates Launch a Career in Finance

MSF Summary A five year dual degree program designed to help non- finance majors launch finance-related careers Part 1: A four year non-finance degree Part 2: A non-thesis 36 credit hour, “accounting heavy, ” CFA-centric finance degree Students may apply as sophomores, juniors or seniors and beyond Classes begin the August after admission Information sessions are already scheduled

What’s Next – You’re Our Ideal Candidate Personality Goal oriented, competent, confident and coachable Career Goal Corporate/Government, Capital Markets/ Consulting, Investment Management Undergrad Major STEM, Econ, Any Other Quant GRE/GMAT Program Target Avg.-75%+; Minimum-50%; Competitive-70%+ GPA Program Target Avg.-3.50+; Minimum-3.00; Competitive-3.2+

Master of Science in Human Resource Management Highly ranked nationally and internationally

Human Resource management 37 – 43 hours, non-thesis program 18 month program includes internship Highly experiential Many opportunities to meet professionals from industry High rate of employment upon completion of the program

Master of Science in Marketing 12 and 16 month program options

MS Marketiong Target audience Aggies who wish to enter a 4 + 1 program Starting point is senior year Students in the Professional Program in Accounting Students who wish to enter a graduate program immediately after their senior year Individuals with work experience who wish to return to campus for a masters degree

MS Marketing—Distinctive Program Company sponsored project Corporate mentorship program 36 hour program Very engaged 21 person advisory board Outstanding faculty reputation

Master of Science in Management Information Systems Traditional and 4 plus 1 programs

Master of Science in Management Information Systems Focuses on solid, marketable skills Large, diverse enrollment Very high average GMAT score among students admitted Professional internship opportunity MIS seminar series Program allows flexible electives High starting salaries

Master of Real Estate Nationally Recognized Program Ranked 5th US and 13th Globally By Best-Masters.com Stellar Job Placement Record – 100% within 90 days 39 Year Old Program Housed in Finance Department of Mays Business School Affiliated with Real Estate Center at Texas A&M

MSRE degree from 30,000 feet Future Leaders in Commercial Real Estate Accepts Fall and Spring Applicants 36 credit hours – paid summer internships Friday CEO Speaker Series Very Strong Aggie Network Advisory Board, Summer Conference Total number of students: 35-45

100% Employment Career Areas Employers Favor: Finance Industrial Distribution Mechanical Engineering Any motivated individual!

MRE Program Overview Develops the advanced competencies and skills needed for a successful career in the real estate industry Three semesters, plus summer internship Non-thesis degree 9 core courses and 3 electives Program size: 50-65 Application deadlines: March 15 and October 15

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Helping Non-Finance Undergraduates Launch a Career in Finance