1. Information Session February 28, 2017
Mays Business School
Information Session
February 28, 2017

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

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

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

5. 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
All classes are in the afternoon

6. 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.

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

8. 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

9. 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 ; Minimum-3.00; Competitive-3.2+

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

11. 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

12. Master of Science in Marketing
12 and 16 month program options

13. MS Marketing Target audience
Aggies who wish to enter a 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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
Affiliated with Real Estate Center at Texas A&M

18. 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

19. 100% Employment Career Areas Employers Favor: Finance
Industrial Distribution
Mechanical Engineering
Any motivated individual!

20. 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