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

1ST U.S. Public (11th overall), Placement after Three Months, 2014

14TH U.S. Public (35th overall), 2014

FiNaNcial timeS

1ST U.S. Overall (4th in world), Best Value for Money, 2012

2nd U.S. Public (7th in U.S.), Employment at Three Months, 2012

2nd U.S. Overall, Salary Percentage Increase, 2012

7TH U.S. Public (34th in world), 2012

BloomBerg BUSiNeSSweek

10TH U.S. Public (26th overall), 2012 ForBeS

9TH U.S. Public (24th overall), 2011 poetS aNd QUaNtS 9TH U.S. Public (29th overall), 2010

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM FiNaNcial timeS 9TH U.S. Public (24th in U.S.,

58th in world), 2012

BloomBerg BUSiNeSSweek

Recognized as a top worldwide Executive MBA Program, 2011

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M B A P R O G R A M S T H AT D E L I V E R R O I .

W E S TA N D F O R

Each of our MBA programs is designed to deliver a world-leading business education in an accelerated and intimate format.

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.

Texas A&M University’s standing as first in the nation for value is well-earned 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.)

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.

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RETURN ON YOUR TIME INVESTMENT

RETURN ON YOUR EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT

RETURN ON YOUR PERSONAL INVESTMENT

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 whichthey 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.

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B U I L D I N G C O N F I D E N T L E A D E R S .

W E S TA N D F O R

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.

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F L U E N T B U S I N E S S C O M M U N I C AT I O N .

W E S TA N D F O R

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 PROGRAMCapstone during final semester.

PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAMCapstone during both fall and spring semesters of years one and two.

EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMCapstone during both fall and spring semesters of years one and two.

C A P S T O N E C O N S U LT I N G P R O J E C T

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T W O C A M P U S E S . I N F I N I T E O P P O R T U N I T I E S .

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.

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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.

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FA C U LT Y T H AT S TA N D B E S I D E Y O U .

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M B A P R O G R A M S AT A G L A N C E

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.

*Costs subject to change.

PROGRAM COMPARISOn 10

FULL-TIME MBA

LOCATION College StationDURATION 16 monthsCLASSES BEGIN AugustCREDIT HOURS 49PROGRAM COST Refer to the included insert for

current program costs.*

PROFESSIONAL MBA

LOCATION Houston CITYCEnTREDURATION 22 monthsCLASSES BEGIN AugustCREDIT HOURS 45PROGRAM COST Refer to the included insert for

current program costs.*

EXECUTIVE MBA

LOCATION Houston CITYCEnTREDURATION 22 monthsCLASSES BEGIN AugustCREDIT HOURS 45PROGRAM COST Refer to the included insert for

current program costs.*

E X E C U T I V E M B A P R O G R A M

Enrich and energize your career with an intensive MBA program while maintaining full-time employment. designed for seasoned professionals with significant managerial experience, the Executive MBA Program is an investment in yourself.

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EXECUTIVE MBA CURRICULUMTo provide a broad and strategic knowledge base, the Texas A&M University Executive MBA Program employs a modular, cross-functional approach. Each module is designed with interconnectivity in mind, targeting the relationships among finance, marketing, accounting, strategy, information systems, communications and other business disciplines.

The Executive MBA Program is built around a two-year schedule with a summer break and classes Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on alternating weekends.

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Managerial Microeconomics

Corporate Strategy

Leading and Managing People in Organizations

Quantitative Analysis

Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

Corporate Finance

Management Information Systems

Operations Management

Marketing Strategy

Legal and Ethical Issues in Business

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting and Control

Corporate Finance

Marketing Management

FALL: THE VALUE CREATION PROCESS

FALL: THE VALUE CHAIN

SPRING: THE DETERMINANTS OF VALUE

SPRING: INTEGRATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND LEADERSHIP

Business Communications

Capstone Consulting Project

Business Communications

Capstone Consulting Project

Corporate Strategy

Leadership

Mergers and Acquisitions

Advanced Corporate Finance and Investment Management

Corporate Responsibility

International Business, Marketing and Finance

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E X E C u T i V E m B A E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G

Some business lessons simply can’t be taught inside the classroom. That’s why we’ve integrated experiential learning as a critical component of our Executive MBA Program. From your Capstone Consulting Project to experiences in crisis management and national politics, you’ll gain insights that will put you ahead of colleagues inside and outside of your organization.

CAPSTONE CONSULTING PROJECTYour capstone project is an opportunity to identify an issue of particular strategic concern to your organization. This allows you to provide immediate value to your organization as you complete your studies and experiences at Mays Business School. With the help of your management and our faculty, you’ll identify a significant challenge or opportunity facing your organization. Using what you learn in the Executive MBA Program, you’ll produce a unique, actionable strategy for addressing that challenge or opportunity.

WASHINGTON CAMPUS SEMINARAt the end of your first year in the program, you’ll take part in the Washington Campus Seminar, a four-day experience in the nation’s capital that affords you an inside view of how businesses navigate the policy-making process.

Speakers include current and former government officials, media personalities, political party representatives, federal regulators and legislative staffers. The program offers a candid perspective into the inner workings of government and Washington.

DISASTER CITY EXPERIENCEWhen disaster strikes, an organization looks to its leaders for action. The disaster City Experience is a one-of-a-kind crisis management exercise staged at a world-renowned complex in College Station. disaster City is used to train first responders from around the world. during this daylong experience you’ll face a series of exercises designed to test your leadership, communication and problem-solving skills in mock crisis scenarios.

At Mays Business School, we’ve designed a suite of career management services that specifically cater to the needs of our executive participants.

We stand for helping you succeed throughout your career. These services are available to you in perpetuity.

EXECUTIVE COACHINGOngoing training can improve your performance in résumé development, presentations, interviews and corporate communications.

CAREER MANAGEMENT WORkSHOPSTopics include tips for employer agreements, managing social networking sites, successful networking and improving business communications.

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Admission to the Executive MBA Program at Mays Business School is a highly selective, competitive process. We seek candidates who will succeed academically, contribute to a dynamic classroom and strive to move their careers and organizations forward.

Executive MBA Program applicants are reviewed according to the following qualifications:

MINIMUM 10 YEARS PROFESSIONAL WORk EXPERIENCE, with seven years progressive and significant managerial responsibilities. Managerial experience may include management of people, assets or other resources.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE is beneficial but not required.

A BACHELOR’S DEGREE

from an accredited institution.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT upon application.

The Texas A&M Executive MBA program does not require submission of GMAT or GRE scores.

HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted online at emba.tamu.edu.

REqUIRED MATERIALSMaterials required for a complete application include:

• Completed online application and application fee. • Responses to essay questions. • Scanned copies of transcripts from each senior-level,

post-secondary institution attended (official transcripts are required once an admissions offer is accepted).

• Three recommendations, submitted electronically. • Professional résumé. • Letter of commitment from your employer.

Additional program and admissions information can be found at emba.tamu.edu.

E X E C U T I V E M B A Financial Information

FInAnCIAl AId InForMATIonYou can begin the process of applying for various types of financial aid before being admitted to the Executive MBA Program.

FEdErAl loAnsThere are two types of federal loans Executive 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.

VETErAn EdUCATIon BEnEFITsWe take pride in Texas A&M’s connection to the United States military services. The Veteran Services Office is available to helpveterans maximize their education benefits. Visit veterans.tamu.edu for more information.

TEXAs AggIE grAdUATE grAnTEach student may receive up to $1,500 per semester in the fall and spring with a maximum of $3,000 per year. Texas Aggie Graduate Grant information can be found atfinancialaid.tamu.edu/graduate/aid_grad.aspx.

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By bringing together experienced students and exceptional faculty, and by delivering a curriculum designed specifically for seasoned professionals, our program provides a significant return on your education investment.

Program cost for the class beginning August 2014 is $79,500* for Texas Residents** as determined byTexas A&M University.

Non-Texas residents can find program cost information at emba.tamu.edu or by contacting a member of our admissions team at 979-845-4714.

• Texas A&M graduate tuition* and fees• All required program materials (books, cases,

simulations, articles)• Residency Week in College Station• Program fees for the Washington Campus Seminar• Group air and hotel for the required Washington

Campus Seminar• Career management services including career coaching

The program cost does not include lodging during classweekends or transportation costs to attend the program.

* 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

emba.tamu.edu. For additional information, contact a member

of our admissions team at 979-845-4714.

AlTErnATIVE loAnsAlternative (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.

For a list of companies represented in current and past classes, visit pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations. For a list of companies represented in current and past classes, visit pmba.tamu.edu/about/organizations.

Each year the Texas A&M Executive MBA Admissions Committee works diligently to admit a class of proven executives 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.

E X E C U T I V E M B A Class of 2015 Profile

FUnCTIonAl ArEAs rEprEsEnTEd

General Management 35%

Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain 20%

Marketing/Sales 16%

Finance/Accounting 10%

Consulting 8%

Human Resources 6%

Management Information Systems 4%

IndUsTrIEs rEprEsEnTEd

Petroleum/Energy 49%

Manufacturing 14%

Pharma/Bio/Health Care 8%

Consulting Services 6%

Financial Services 6%

Government 6%

Other Services 6%

Technology 4%

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TOTAL EnROLLEd 51

Greater Houston

Residents 90%

Men 82%

Women 18%

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UndERREPRESEnTEdMInORITIES 18%

COUnTRIES OF ORIGIn

BoliviaCanadaChinaEgyptIndiaIsraelRepublic of KoreanigeriaSpainTanzaniaUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguay

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Average Professional

Work Experience 17 years

Average Managerial

Work Experience 12 years

Average Age 41 years

Advanced degrees 24%

Former Students of

Texas A&M 18%

For a list of companies represented in current and past classes, visit emba.tamu.edu/organizations.

e x e c u t i v e M B A Connect With Us

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Pre-Application Review

The decision to apply to the Executive 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 979-845-4714.

information Sessions

To learn more about the Executive MBA Program from Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, attend an information session at CITYCENTRE. Most sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 Saturday, March 8, 2014*

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 Thursday, April 3, 2014

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 Thursday, May 1, 2014

*March 8th will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Specific location and registration information is available at emba.tamu.edu/connect, or by calling 979-845-4714.

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 conducted by members of the EMBA Program admissions team. These are great opportunities to gain insight into the admissions process and discover what we look for in our program participants.

Visit us online to view dates and times and toregister for a Virtual Information Session.

emba.tamu.edu/connect