Information about the Professional MBA Program at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School.

1. Professional MBA Program
Texas A&M University

2. Texas A&M MBA Programs
Full-Time Professional Executive
Experience 2 years of work, 10 years of work,
2 years of work
Requirements 5 years is average 7 must be managerial
Mays Business School CITYCENTRE CITYCENTRE
Location
College Station, Texas Houston, Texas Houston, Texas
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday & 9 a.m. - 4:30 pm
Full time coursework
Class Schedule 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday Friday & Saturday
Monday-Friday
of alternating weekends of alternating weekends
5 terms over 16 months, 5 terms over 22 months,
Program 4 terms over 22 months,
includes time for courses continue
Structure includes break for summer
internship in summer through summer

3. Introducing the Texas A&M PMBA
Building on our strength and reputation
Curriculum designed and delivered by experienced,
full-time Mays faculty
Comprehensive career services from nationally recognized experts
A schedule to fit the lifestyle of an ambitious working professional

4. National Reputation of the Texas A&M MBA
• Full-Time MBA
– 6th U.S. Public (44th globally) – Financial Times (2011)
– 9th U.S. Public (24th in U.S.) – Forbes (2011)
– 11th U.S. Public (30th in U.S.) – Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2010)
• Executive MBA
– 10th U.S. Public (27th in U.S.) – Financial Times (2011)
– Top 50 Worldwide EMBA Program – BusinessWeek

5. Why pursue a Professional MBA?
Knowledge Gain a deeper understanding of business functions
Credentials Credibility to advance within –or beyond – your organization
Immediate
Learn methods that can be applied sooner rather than later
Impact
Flexibility Dedicate a few days a month to develop your career for a lifetime
Networking Develop a broad network of peers across many industries

6. Intangible benefits
Confidence & ability to address complex issues
Emphasis on team dynamics
Development of strategic management perspective
Enhanced ability to communicate your ideas effectively
“Learn on Friday/Saturday, put it to work Monday.”

7. What sets us apart?
Award winning Newly designed New location and
faculty curriculum facility
Support service Exceptional The Aggie
from PMBA staff Value Network

8. CITYCENTRE

10. Aggie Network
• 47,275 Aggies live in Harris County
• Almost 68% of Aggies live in Texas
• Over 353,000 former students in the US
• Aggies in over 82 countries

11. The Proven Texas A&M MBA Curriculum

12. The Classroom Experience
What and how will you learn?

13. The Classroom Experience
What and how will you learn?
• Comprehensive overview of the functional
areas of business
• Focus on faculty & participant interaction
• Harvard case method
• Elective courses that are relevant to market
and industry demand

14. Residency Week
The beginning of your journey

15. Residency Week
The beginning of your journey
• 4 Days, Wednesday - Saturday
• Supports your transition into the program
• Academic leveling courses
– Focus in quantitative areas
• Meet your peers – your future network
• “Aggie Immersion”

16. International Immersion
Experience real business issues…
on the other side of the world.

17. International Immersion
Experience real business issues…
on the other side of the world.
A study of:
• international business policy
• capital markets
• strategy
• company site visits
• focus on emerging markets
Potential destinations: China, Mexico, India, Brazil

18. Flexible & Innovative Electives
Choose course content that
is relevant to your goals.

19. Flexible & Innovative Electives
Choose course content that
is relevant to your goals.
• Curriculum requires 6 credit hours of electives
• Potential offerings include:
– Energy Markets
– Advanced Corporate Finance
– New Product Innovation
– Supply Chain Management
– The Washington Campus
Electives will be updated annually to reflect industry and market demands.

20. The Washington Campus
Experience how Washington works…
and how their decisions impact business.

21. The Washington Campus
Experience how Washington works…
and how their decisions impact business.
Optional Program Enhancement:
A study of the legislative, regulatory and judicial functions of
government including:
Business &
Government Monetary
Economy Government Trade Policy
regulations policy
Ethics

22. The Capstone Experience
Make a difference and add value
to real organizations
• Tackle a critical issue or challenge faced by an actual non-profit
organization or entrepreneurial firm
• Internal case competition at the end of each spring semester
• Course includes project management, effective team dynamics, consulting
and problem solving
• Dedicated faculty support to mentoring projects
• “Ultimate Application” of your learning

23. Texas A&M PMBA Faculty
Scholars, consultants, and leaders…
the best of the best.

24. Texas A&M PMBA Faculty
Scholars, consultants, and leaders…
the best of the best.
• Handpicked for academic & industry experience
• Well-respected in international business and
academic communities
• Awards for both teaching and research
• Ready to engage and challenge you to excel in the
classroom and your career

25. Houston PMBA Programs
Rice $92,500
Texas $86,000
Tulane $78,000
Texas A&M $74,500

26. Class of 2012 Anticipated Profile
range of years of work experience 2-10
average years work experience 4-6
age range 23 - 34
average age 26-28
underrepresented minorities 25%
women 25%

27. Competitive
GMAT or GRE Prior academic
scores success from
undergraduate
education
Proven
leadership and
teamwork skills
Minimum 2 years
professional
experience &
Considerations employed full-time
for Admission
Personal time
commitment
Motivation,
maturity, Potential for
drive to career
succeed advancement

28. Next Step: Application
Materials Required:
 Completed online application & application fee
 Professional resume
 Valid GMAT or GRE scores
 Essay questions
 Scanned copies of university transcripts
 Three professional recommendations, submitted electronically

29. Application Deadlines
Round 1 – September 15
Round 2 – November 1
Round 3 – January 15
Round 4 – March 15
Round 5 – April 15