PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD.

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3 PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD. Our continued success in rankings reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff in providing a world-class program for our students. This dedication leads to the success and satisfaction of our students as they create value for their organizations and serve as leaders in the community. FULL-TIME PROGRAM U.S. News and World Report 1 st U.S. Public (11th overall), Placement after Three Months, th U.S. Public (35th overall), 2014 Financial Times 1 st U.S. Overall (4th in world), Best Value for Money, nd U.S. Public (7th in U.S.), Employment at Three Months, nd U.S. Overall, Salary Percentage Increase, th U.S. Public (34th in world), 2012 Bloomberg Businessweek 10 th U.S. Public (26th overall), 2012 Forbes 9 th U.S. Public (24th overall), 2011 Poets and Quants 9 th U.S. Public (29th overall), 2010 EXECUTIVE PROGRAM Financial Times 9 th U.S. Public (24th in U.S., 58th in world), 2012 Bloomberg Businessweek Recognized as a top worldwide Executive MBA Program, Rankings

4 WE STAND FOR MBA PROGRAMS THAT DELIVER ROI. Each of our MBA programs is designed to deliver a world-leading business education in an accelerated and intimate format. Return on Your Time Investment Full-Time MBA Program students earn their degree in just 16 months, while Professional and Executive participants receive theirs in less than two years. Delivering a core curriculum in less time than other programs results in an intense, immersive experience accelerating the completion of your globally-recognized MBA. Return on Your Educational Investment Texas A&M University s standing as first in the nation for value is wellearned as we maintain our commitment to providing a high-caliber MBA education at an affordable cost. (Refer to the included inserts for current program cost information.) Return on Your Personal Investment With only a small number of students accepted each year, you ll receive one-on-one attention from our faculty and enjoy rich interactions with your student colleagues. Our alumni network spans the globe with more than 300,000 former students. Mays Business School graduates always stand ready to help their fellow Aggies, embodying the loyalty that is a hallmark of Texas A&M University. Once you join the Aggie Network, you ll always belong. Return on Investment 4

5 WE STAND FOR BUILDING CONFIDENT LEADERS. At Texas A&M University, you ll learn to become more than a businessperson. You ll learn to become a leader. Our MBA programs are designed to mold individuals who will guide their organizations with vision and integrity men and women who will create lasting corporate legacies and reshape the markets in which they do business. As a student, you ll be exposed to a curriculum that arms you with new methods for solving problems, nurtures your natural talents and empowers you to identify opportunities where others only see roadblocks. You ll benefit from the experiences of seasoned leaders in the classroom and learn to be a source of knowledge and leadership for others. Leading others also means knowing how to be part of a team. That s why teams play a critical role in the Texas A&M University MBA experience. Teams are carefully crafted to expose you to diverse industries and functional areas. Team projects require you to work as part of a cross-functional unit, mimicking the structure of workplace teams. Your teams will be a support system that will strengthen your learning experiences and build a network of colleagues and friends that will last a lifetime. 5 Leadership

6 WE STAND FOR FLUENT BUSINESS COMMUNICATION. Communication plays a critical role in almost every aspect of business managing employees, developing relationships with customers and suppliers, presenting financial results to shareholders, persuading capital providers and more. Simply put, the better you communicate, the more successful you ll be in business. Our business communication courses are designed to help you develop and improve your business communication skills, both written and oral, uncovering and refining your natural strengths. Business Communication 6

7 CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECT From Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups, every business faces challenges. Our Capstone Consulting Project a component of every MBA program we offer allows you to apply your knowledge and leadership skills to a business challenge or opportunity. You ll tackle a real-world question for a real-world client and offer solutions for potential implementation. As part of your Capstone Consulting Project you ll: Develop a detailed statement of work Define goals and objectives Conduct primary and secondary research Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analysis Develop and test solutions Formulate options and recommendations Produce professional written deliverables Deliver a final oral presentation Full-Time MBA Program Capstone during final semester. Professional MBA Program Capstone during both fall and spring semesters of years one and two. Executive MBA Program Capstone during both fall and spring semesters of years one and two. 7 Capstone Consulting Project

8 TWO CAMPUSES. INFINITE OPPORTUNITIES. With campuses in College Station and Houston, Texas, Mays Business School provides access to the Lone Star State s dynamic and entrepreneurial climate, as well as to global leaders across a variety of industries including technology, finance and energy. This strong business environment provides opportunities for our MBA students to network with key corporate leaders. College Station, Texas Located in what Money Magazine has described as one of America s most livable communities, Texas A&M University is an ideal home for one of the country s premier full-time MBA programs. The twin cities of Bryan and College Station offer diverse arts, entertainment and recreational activities. Centrally located between the major metros of Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston, our campus provides easy access to those cities fast-growing economies, diverse business opportunities and centers of innovation. Houston s CITYCENTRE Housed in a new, state-of-the-art building in one of Houston s most dynamic mixed-use developments, the Texas A&M Professional and Executive MBA Programs at CITYCENTRE deliver exceptional convenience for working professionals. Our CITYCENTRE campus features classrooms designed with input from experts on all sides of the academic conversation faculty, staff, students and former students. You ll find comfortable spaces to study alone or collaborate with your team throughout the workweek. CITYCENTRE is located near the intersection of Beltway 8 and I-10 West, ensuring easy access for students living and working across the Houston metropolitan area. locations 8

9 WE STAND FOR FACULTY THAT STAND BESIDE YOU. Regardless of which MBA program you re considering Full-Time, Professional or Executive you ll be taught by full-time faculty from the Mays Business School who are committed to your success. Our faculty members are strategically selected for their academic and real-world industry experience. In each class, you ll engage with them and your classmates in dynamic exchanges and apply your learning to current business trends and topics. Members of the MBA faculty work closely as a team, integrating philosophies and teaching styles to ensure a more cohesive learning environment. While it s not surprising to find superior academic credentials among the faculty at a major university, an impressive number of our faculty are also directly connected to the business world as corporate advisers and consultants. These associations give them and their students connections to business leaders and insights into emerging trends. The Mays Business School faculty has led our school and programs to national prominence. More importantly, they ve equipped our graduates with the skills they need to lead and succeed in a variety of industries on an international stage. 9 FACULTY

10 MBA PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE With durations ranging from 16 to 22 months, our MBA programs deliver an intensive learning experience that enables you to graduate sooner than students in other competitive programs. While your colleagues are still taking classes, you ll get a jump on opportunities for top positions at top companies. After all, being first to market often makes all the difference. Full-Time MBA Location College Station Duration 16 months Classes Begin August Credit Hours 49 Program COST Refer to the included insert for current program costs.* Professional MBA Location Houston CITYCENTRE Duration 22 months Classes Begin August Credit Hours 45 Program COST Refer to the included insert for current program costs.* Executive MBA Location Houston CITYCENTRE Duration 22 months Classes Begin August Credit Hours 45 Program Cost Refer to the included insert for current program costs.* *Costs subject to change. Program Comparison 10

11 PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM Gain invaluable skills for rising through the corporate ranks while maintaining full-time employment. 17 PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM

12 PROFESSIONAL MBA CURRICULUM Built upon the Texas A&M core MBA curriculum, the Professional MBA Program allows you to earn an MBA degree as a full-time graduate student without disrupting your career. With 45 credit hours of course work, the program offers classes taught by senior, full-time faculty from Mays Business School scholars, teachers and leaders in their fields. With classes Friday nights and Saturdays of alternating weekends, you can maintain employment at your full-time job while earning your MBA. YEAR ONE Fall SPRING summer Financial Accounting Marketing Management International Business Policy RESIDENCY WEEK Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions Managerial Microeconomics winter break Managerial Macroeconomics Finance for the Professional I Business Communications Capstone Consulting Project Elective international experience YEAR TWO Fall SPRING Leading and Managing People in Organizations Operations Management Management Accounting and Control winter break Corporate Strategy Elective Leadership Business Communications Capstone Consulting Project GRADUATION Schedule Because the Professional MBA Program is built upon a course schedule that features Friday night and Saturday classes on alternating weekends, you can continue your current career without interruption. FRIDAY Evening Classes 6 10 p.m. Saturday Classes 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Electives You ll select two electives from a menu of options. This format offers you the flexibility to customize your education to meet your career goals. Options include: Entrepreneurship Digital Marketing Strategy Energy Markets and Trading Services Marketing Elective options may change based on student demand and industry trends. PROFESSIONAL MBA Curriculum 18

13 PROFESSIONAL MBA Experiential Learning The Professional MBA Program emphasizes learning experiences that take students outside the classroom and head-first into real-world learning experiences. Capstone Consulting Project Through your Capstone Consulting Project, you ll bring your skills in project development, problem solving, change management and leadership to a real-world client. You ll identify and define a problem or opportunity, develop an approach that utilizes your learning and produce actionable results with the potential for significant impact for an organization. The Capstone Consulting Project is your opportunity to add value directly back to an organization through the Professional MBA Program. International Field Trip The required International Business Policy course is delivered via classroom sessions along with a one-week international field trip in the summer between your first and second years. The experience emphasizes developing economies and provides students with new viewpoints on the global nature of business. The trip also provides class members an opportunity to experience the Texas A&M University core value of selfless service as part of a community service project. Disaster City Experience Students in the Professional MBA Program will experience the excitement and challenges of the daylong Disaster City crisis management exercise. Located at the 52-acre Disaster City Emergency Services Training Institute in College Station, this program will challenge you to work with your classmates through a sequence of crisis scenarios, from natural disasters to corporate PR dilemmas. 19 PROFESSIONAL MBA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

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15 PROFESSIONAL MBA CAREER SERVICES Professional MBA students at Mays Business School enjoy access to world-class career management services with help from our Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) staff in Houston. Our team of dedicated professionals works with you to nurture your short-term and long-term career strategies and networking skills. With GBCS, you ll learn techniques and best practices to serve you throughout your professional career. These services include: One-on-one career coaching and assessments Development of networking skills Online career resources Résumé writing assistance Interview practice with mock interviews Negotiation coaching Career management workshops 21 PROFESSIONAL MBA Career SERVICES

16 PROFESSIONAL MBA APPLICATION AND ADMISSION Admission to the Professional MBA Program is a selective, highly competitive process. We seek candidates who want to move their careers forward and who will contribute to our dynamic classroom. Professional MBA Program applicants are reviewed according to the following qualifications: A minimum two years professional work experience with management responsibilities preferred. Competitive GMAT or GRE scores (50th percentile or higher for verbal and quantitative sections). BACHELOR s degree from an accredited institution with strong academic performance in the last 60 hours. PERSONAL INTERVIEW (interviews are by invitation only and are conducted in Houston at CITYCENTRE). Full-time employment upon application. Demonstrated leadership, academic and professional potential. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online at pmba.tamu.edu. Required Materials Materials required for a complete application include: Completed online application and application fee. Responses to essay questions. Scanned copies of transcripts from each senior-level, postsecondary institution attended (official transcripts are required once an admissions offer is accepted). Three recommendations, submitted electronically. Professional résumé. Additional program and admissions information can be found at pmba.tamu.edu. PROFESSIONAL MBA APPLICATION AND Admission 22

17 PROFESSIONAL MBA Financial Information By bringing together experienced students and exceptional faculty, and by delivering a curriculum designed specifically for high potential working professionals, our program provides a significant return on your education investment. Program cost Program cost for the class beginning August 2014 is $79,500* for Texas Residents** as determined by Texas A&M University. Non-Texas residents can find program cost information at pmba.tamu.edu or by contacting a member of our admissions team at Financial aid information You can begin the process of applying for various types of financial aid before being admitted to the Professional MBA Program. Federal Loans There are two types of federal loans Professional MBA students can utilize to pay for tuition, fees and educational expenses. 1. DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN 2. WILLIAM D. FORD (DIRECT) GRAD PLUS LOAN Requires additional application Additional information about both types of loans is available at financialaid.tamu.edu. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. the program cost includes: Texas A&M graduate tuition* and fees All required program materials (books, cases, simulations, articles) Residency Week in College Station Program fees and meals for the required international experience Group air and double occupancy hotel for the required international experience Career management services including career coaching The program cost does not include lodging during class weekends or transportation costs to attend the program. Veteran education benefits We take pride in Texas A&M s connection to the United States military services. The Veteran Services Office is available to help veterans maximize their education benefits. Visit veterans.tamu.edu for more information. Texas aggie graduate grant Each student may receive up to $1,500 per semester in the fall and spring and $750 per semester in the summer, with a maximum of $3,000 per year. Texas Aggie Graduate Grant information can be found at financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate/aid_grad.aspx. * Tuition rates are subject to change based on Texas A&M University tuition increases. **In most cases Texas Residents are those living in Texas 12 months prior to the start of classes. Details are available at pmba.tamu.edu. For additional information, contact a member of our admissions team at Alternative loans Alternative (private) loans are administered by private lending institutions to be used for educational costs. For more information, including a lender list maintained by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, visit financialaid.tamu.edu/types/loans/alt.aspx.

18 r a list of companies represented in current and past classes, it pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations. r a list of companies represented in current and past classes, it pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations. PROFESSIONAL MBA Class of 2015 Profile Each year the Texas A&M Professional MBA Admissions Committee works diligently to admit a class of proven professionals with outstanding critical thinking skills and diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to maintaining a small program allows us to be exceptionally selective, providing you with a classroom of peers who will contribute significantly to your learning experience. Enrollment Total Enrolled 46 Acceptance Rate 61% Men 80% Women 20% Military 11% Diversity Overall Diversity 33% Underrepresented Minorities 22% Candidate Countries of Origin India Nepal Mexico The Netherlands Portugal Singapore United States Venezuela GMAT Work Experience GPA Average 608 Average 7 years Average 3.2 Mid 80% 560 to 680 Mid 80% 3 to 11 years Mid 80% 2.7 to 3.9 OTHER Industries Represented Functional Areas Represented Greater Houston Residents 93% Fortune 500 Companies 37% Former Students of Texas A&M 22% Advanced Degrees 17% Petroleum/Energy 52% Manufacturing 17% Consumer Products 9% Financial Services 7% Other Services 7% Government 4% Media/Entertainment 2% Consulting Services 2% Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain 26% Finance/Accounting 23% General Management 21% Marketing/Sales 16% Consulting 7% Management Information Systems 7% For a list of companies represented in current and past classes, visit pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations.

19 Professional MBA Connect With Us CITYCENTRE EVENTS Pre-Application Review The decision to apply to the Professional MBA program involves many considerations. To address these questions, we offer Pre-Application Reviews. If you d like to schedule a Pre-Application Review, contact a member of our admissions team at Information Sessions To learn more about the Professional MBA program from Texas A&M s Mays Business School, attend an information session at CITYCENTRE. All sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 Thursday, March 13, 2014 Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 Thursday, April 10, 2014 Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Specific location and registration information is available at pmba.tamu.edu/connect, or by calling Virtual Information Sessions If you can t make it to campus, consider joining us for a Virtual Information Session. Virtual Information Sessions are real-time, online interactive sessions and cover a variety of topics, such as the MBA Experience from the student perspective and MBA Career Services. Visit us online to view dates and times and to register for a Virtual Information Session. pmba.tamu.edu/connect