Information Session September 28, 2017 Mays Business School Information Session September 28, 2017

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

Master of Science in Business 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 p.m.

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Helping Non-Finance Undergraduates Launch a Career in Finance Next Informational: Monday, October 9, 2017 at 5:30pm in MEOB 301 Next deadline: October 26, 2017

MSF Summary An elite 36 credit hour launch pad for finance-related careers Limited to ~50 students per cohort Three Academic Tracks – Core, Analytics and Aggies on Wall Street Highly Focused on Career/Practical Skills Admission for current sophomores, juniors or seniors and beyond Competitive Admissions Process Everyone Starts the August after Admissions (May – July Homework) Undergrads Take 12 - 15 Hours of Grad Courses Strong Career Prospects Many of business leaders combined a non-finance and business degree Target careers in Corporate, Consulting and Financial Services 90%+ employment success

We Invite You Check out our website for more information and to RSVP for an informational: mays.tamu.edu/ms-finance

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 Ranked 2nd Best Master of Science in Marketing Program in the U.S. (BestMasters.com & College Choice) 12 & 16-Month Program Options

MS-Marketing Distinctive Features Consulting Projects: Real- World Experience Marketing Analytics Certificate option Marketing Engineering- Marketing Analytics I Marketing Analytics II Marketing Analytics & Pricing Marketing Analytics Consulting

MS-Marketing Distinctive Features Corporate Mentorship Program Every student has a corporate mentor from the 23-person Advisory Board David Paradis Weir Group PLC Tasha Proske Anadarko Petroleum Holly Herrera Southwestern Energy Justin Cade BP Energy

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 Science in Real Estate 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

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

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

MRE 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