ADMISSION

The MS in Finance program requires the following for admission:

• Online application, with application fee• GMAT or GRE score• Essay responses• Scanned copies of transcripts (official

transcripts will be required, if admitted)• Three recommendations,

submitted electronically• Professional résumé, which should include

extracurricular activities• WES course-by-course evaluation

(for international transcripts only)

• TOEFL scores (international students only)

For more information, visit: mays.tamu.edu/fincadmissions

PROGRAM COST

Tuition and fees are estimated at $31,000.* This amount does not include books, living expenses or other incidental expenses.

Within two weeks of being notified for admission, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a seat in the program.

*Pending program fee approval by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents

SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND F INANCIAL AID

There are a limited number of program/department scholarships and graduate assistant positions available to MSF students. Scholarships and assistantships will be awarded to the most competitive applicants who meet the priority application deadlines. For more information about available aid, visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid website at financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate. TARGET CLASS PROFILE:

Class Size: 40

Mean GPA: 3.5

Mean Quantitative GRE/GMAT Percentile: 80%+

Percent International: 30%

Percent STEM Undergraduate Majors 50%+

Work Experience (including internships) <12 mos.

HIGH DEMAND

Financial analysts are in high demand nationwide; a wide range of firms from traditional banks and investment banks to energy companies seek individuals with strong quantitative and problem solving skills.

UNLIMITED UPSIDEFinance industry job opportunities offer hard working, qualified candidates virtually unlimited upside potential for both career and earnings growth.

THE EDGE YOU NEED TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM “STEM TO STOCKS”Despite strong demand for financial analysts, competition for entry-level jobs in finance has never been fiercer, as career and earnings growth potential attract the best of the best. The Mays MS in Finance (MSF) provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students with the edge they need to land a job in finance. The program is designed to monetize your quantitative skills in the long run, with steep mid-term earnings growth (three to five years) and long-term salary potential significantly exceeding engineering careers.

TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION FOR AN INVESTMENT BANKING NEW HIRE IS $110,000, WHILE A MANAGING DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN TO 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AVERAGES $1.2 MILLION. (CAREERS-IN-BUSINESS.COM)

CAREER PREPARATION

The MSF is a 10-month, 36-credit-hour program offering a professional degree and a depth of finance knowledge that exceeds most MBA programs. It places an emphasis on practical finance skills and experiential learning. This unique combination of hands-on learning and a solid theoretical framework gives students a leg up on the competition. The program is open to all majors. It’s ideal for STEM undergraduates seeking careers in the highly rewarding field of finance.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACIL IT IESMays Business School offers classrooms, seminar rooms and computer labs equipped with the latest teaching and research technology. A central feature is the Reliant Trading Center (RTC), which gives students access to analytical tools and volumes of real-time and historical financial data. The facility is outfitted with Bloomberg terminals, along with several other state-of-the-art trading and risk management software and technologies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

THE AGGIE F INANCE CONNECTION

The program has strong ties to the global finance community, bolstered by an extensive network of former students, advisory board members and executive professors. These connections include companies like Bain & Co., Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Phillips 66, and Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. These ties are strengthened by the school’s rock solid reputation among employers nationwide. The Mays undergraduate program was ranked 3rd among U.S. public schools and 5th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2014 Employer Survey. When you combine these factors with the reach and loyalty of the Aggie Network, the Mays MSF delivers unrivaled career potential, including opportunities for pre-internships prior to entering the program.

PERSONAL, HIGH- IMPACT EXPERIENCE

The MSF program admits a highly selective group of students each year. Our small cohort enables students to interact one-on-one with world class professors and participate in small group settings with classmates. Students also enjoy high-impact learning experiences with industry practitioners. The program’s executive professors bring vast finance industry experience to the classroom and include veterans of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, as well as the chief investment officer of the $100 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Students also benefit from frequent in-class guest speakers, representing iconic firms such as Fidelity Investments.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

F INANCE

CONTACT THE MSF PROGRAM:msfinc@mays.tamu.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are accepted for fall admission only. Applications may be submitted beginning Sept. 1 of each year, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by priority deadlines to maximize opportunities for pre-internships and financial assistance.

Priority I Oct. 30

Priority II Dec. 23

Final Deadline (Domestic & International) Feb. 25

DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS IS EXPECTED TO

GROW 16% EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2012 AND 2022. THE AVERAGE EXPECTED JOB GROWTH IS 9% FOR ENGINEERS AND 11% FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS. (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

MSF STUDENT: Ariel Barnett BS Math, Stephen F. Austin State University

“I have always relished topics that require problem solving,

analytical and mathematical skills. I am thrilled to combine

my knowledge of these skills with my interest in finance.”

ADMISSION

The MS in Finance program requires the following for admission:

• Online application, with application fee• GMAT or GRE score• Essay responses• Scanned copies of transcripts (official

transcripts will be required, if admitted)• Three recommendations,

submitted electronically• Professional résumé, which should include

extracurricular activities• WES course-by-course evaluation

(for international transcripts only)

• TOEFL scores (international students only)

For more information, visit: mays.tamu.edu/fincadmissions

PROGRAM COST

Tuition and fees are estimated at $31,000.* This amount does not include books, living expenses or other incidental expenses.

Within two weeks of being notified for admission, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a seat in the program.

*Pending program fee approval by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents

SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND F INANCIAL AID

There are a limited number of program/department scholarships and graduate assistant positions available to MSF students. Scholarships and assistantships will be awarded to the most competitive applicants who meet the priority application deadlines. For more information about available aid, visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid website at financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate. TARGET CLASS PROFILE:

Class Size: 40

Mean GPA: 3.5

Mean Quantitative GRE/GMAT Percentile: 80%+

Percent International: 30%

Percent STEM Undergraduate Majors 50%+

Work Experience (including internships) <12 mos.

HIGH DEMAND

Financial analysts are in high demand nationwide; a wide range of firms from traditional banks and investment banks to energy companies seek individuals with strong quantitative and problem solving skills.

UNLIMITED UPSIDEFinance industry job opportunities offer hard working, qualified candidates virtually unlimited upside potential for both career and earnings growth.

THE EDGE YOU NEED TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM “STEM TO STOCKS”Despite strong demand for financial analysts, competition for entry-level jobs in finance has never been fiercer, as career and earnings growth potential attract the best of the best. The Mays MS in Finance (MSF) provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students with the edge they need to land a job in finance. The program is designed to monetize your quantitative skills in the long run, with steep mid-term earnings growth (three to five years) and long-term salary potential significantly exceeding engineering careers.

TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION FOR AN INVESTMENT BANKING NEW HIRE IS $110,000, WHILE A MANAGING DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN TO 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AVERAGES $1.2 MILLION. (CAREERS-IN-BUSINESS.COM)

CAREER PREPARATION

The MSF is a 10-month, 36-credit-hour program offering a professional degree and a depth of finance knowledge that exceeds most MBA programs. It places an emphasis on practical finance skills and experiential learning. This unique combination of hands-on learning and a solid theoretical framework gives students a leg up on the competition. The program is open to all majors. It’s ideal for STEM undergraduates seeking careers in the highly rewarding field of finance.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACIL IT IESMays Business School offers classrooms, seminar rooms and computer labs equipped with the latest teaching and research technology. A central feature is the Reliant Trading Center (RTC), which gives students access to analytical tools and volumes of real-time and historical financial data. The facility is outfitted with Bloomberg terminals, along with several other state-of-the-art trading and risk management software and technologies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

THE AGGIE F INANCE CONNECTION

The program has strong ties to the global finance community, bolstered by an extensive network of former students, advisory board members and executive professors. These connections include companies like Bain & Co., Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Phillips 66, and Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. These ties are strengthened by the school’s rock solid reputation among employers nationwide. The Mays undergraduate program was ranked 3rd among U.S. public schools and 5th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2014 Employer Survey. When you combine these factors with the reach and loyalty of the Aggie Network, the Mays MSF delivers unrivaled career potential, including opportunities for pre-internships prior to entering the program.

PERSONAL, HIGH- IMPACT EXPERIENCE

The MSF program admits a highly selective group of students each year. Our small cohort enables students to interact one-on-one with world class professors and participate in small group settings with classmates. Students also enjoy high-impact learning experiences with industry practitioners. The program’s executive professors bring vast finance industry experience to the classroom and include veterans of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, as well as the chief investment officer of the $100 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Students also benefit from frequent in-class guest speakers, representing iconic firms such as Fidelity Investments.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

F INANCE

CONTACT THE MSF PROGRAM:msfinc@mays.tamu.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are accepted for fall admission only. Applications may be submitted beginning Sept. 1 of each year, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by priority deadlines to maximize opportunities for pre-internships and financial assistance.

Priority I Oct. 30

Priority II Dec. 23

Final Deadline (Domestic & International) Feb. 25

DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS IS EXPECTED TO

GROW 16% EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2012 AND 2022. THE AVERAGE EXPECTED JOB GROWTH IS 9% FOR ENGINEERS AND 11% FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS. (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

MSF STUDENT: Ariel Barnett BS Math, Stephen F. Austin State University

“I have always relished topics that require problem solving,

analytical and mathematical skills. I am thrilled to combine

my knowledge of these skills with my interest in finance.”

ADMISSION

The MS in Finance program requires the following for admission:

• Online application, with application fee• GMAT or GRE score• Essay responses• Scanned copies of transcripts (official

transcripts will be required, if admitted)• Three recommendations,

submitted electronically• Professional résumé, which should include

extracurricular activities• WES course-by-course evaluation

(for international transcripts only)

• TOEFL scores (international students only)

For more information, visit: mays.tamu.edu/fincadmissions

PROGRAM COST

Tuition and fees are estimated at $31,000.* This amount does not include books, living expenses or other incidental expenses.

Within two weeks of being notified for admission, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a seat in the program.

*Pending program fee approval by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents

SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND F INANCIAL AID

There are a limited number of program/department scholarships and graduate assistant positions available to MSF students. Scholarships and assistantships will be awarded to the most competitive applicants who meet the priority application deadlines. For more information about available aid, visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid website at financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate. TARGET CLASS PROFILE:

Class Size: 40

Mean GPA: 3.5

Mean Quantitative GRE/GMAT Percentile: 80%+

Percent International: 30%

Percent STEM Undergraduate Majors 50%+

Work Experience (including internships) <12 mos.

HIGH DEMAND

Financial analysts are in high demand nationwide; a wide range of firms from traditional banks and investment banks to energy companies seek individuals with strong quantitative and problem solving skills.

UNLIMITED UPSIDEFinance industry job opportunities offer hard working, qualified candidates virtually unlimited upside potential for both career and earnings growth.

THE EDGE YOU NEED TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM “STEM TO STOCKS”Despite strong demand for financial analysts, competition for entry-level jobs in finance has never been fiercer, as career and earnings growth potential attract the best of the best. The Mays MS in Finance (MSF) provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students with the edge they need to land a job in finance. The program is designed to monetize your quantitative skills in the long run, with steep mid-term earnings growth (three to five years) and long-term salary potential significantly exceeding engineering careers.

TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION FOR AN INVESTMENT BANKING NEW HIRE IS $110,000, WHILE A MANAGING DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN TO 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AVERAGES $1.2 MILLION. (CAREERS-IN-BUSINESS.COM)

CAREER PREPARATION

The MSF is a 10-month, 36-credit-hour program offering a professional degree and a depth of finance knowledge that exceeds most MBA programs. It places an emphasis on practical finance skills and experiential learning. This unique combination of hands-on learning and a solid theoretical framework gives students a leg up on the competition. The program is open to all majors. It’s ideal for STEM undergraduates seeking careers in the highly rewarding field of finance.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACIL IT IESMays Business School offers classrooms, seminar rooms and computer labs equipped with the latest teaching and research technology. A central feature is the Reliant Trading Center (RTC), which gives students access to analytical tools and volumes of real-time and historical financial data. The facility is outfitted with Bloomberg terminals, along with several other state-of-the-art trading and risk management software and technologies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

THE AGGIE F INANCE CONNECTION

The program has strong ties to the global finance community, bolstered by an extensive network of former students, advisory board members and executive professors. These connections include companies like Bain & Co., Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Phillips 66, and Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. These ties are strengthened by the school’s rock solid reputation among employers nationwide. The Mays undergraduate program was ranked 3rd among U.S. public schools and 5th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2014 Employer Survey. When you combine these factors with the reach and loyalty of the Aggie Network, the Mays MSF delivers unrivaled career potential, including opportunities for pre-internships prior to entering the program.

PERSONAL, HIGH- IMPACT EXPERIENCE

The MSF program admits a highly selective group of students each year. Our small cohort enables students to interact one-on-one with world class professors and participate in small group settings with classmates. Students also enjoy high-impact learning experiences with industry practitioners. The program’s executive professors bring vast finance industry experience to the classroom and include veterans of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, as well as the chief investment officer of the $100 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Students also benefit from frequent in-class guest speakers, representing iconic firms such as Fidelity Investments.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

F INANCE

CONTACT THE MSF PROGRAM:msfinc@mays.tamu.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are accepted for fall admission only. Applications may be submitted beginning Sept. 1 of each year, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by priority deadlines to maximize opportunities for pre-internships and financial assistance.

Priority I Oct. 30

Priority II Dec. 23

Final Deadline (Domestic & International) Feb. 25

DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS IS EXPECTED TO

GROW 16% EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2012 AND 2022. THE AVERAGE EXPECTED JOB GROWTH IS 9% FOR ENGINEERS AND 11% FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS. (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

MSF STUDENT: Ariel Barnett BS Math, Stephen F. Austin State University

“I have always relished topics that require problem solving,

analytical and mathematical skills. I am thrilled to combine

my knowledge of these skills with my interest in finance.”

The Mays MSF is a 10-month (August-May), 36-credit-hour program offering a unique and diverse curriculum designed to prepare individuals for corporate finance, investment banking and investment management. The program emphasizes finance courses, but also includes general business coursework in corporate governance, business ethics and business strategy.

Entering students must have completed the following prerequisite, introductory level undergraduate courses with a grade of “B” or better:

Individuals beginning careers in finance typically start out as financial analysts. The competition for these positions is intense, because they promise long-term career growth and earnings potential. Having a strong grasp of technical knowledge of finance is essential to compete for these positions. The MSF program is predicated on the belief that technical competence must be augmented by both confidence and coachability. Developing these three traits in tandem is at the heart of everything we do for our students.

CAREER SERVICES SUPPORT

The MSF program team partners with the Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) office to recruit the top employers in the finance industry to participate in a range of activities, from mock interviews to recruiting for full-time positions. GBCS professionals work closely with students to help them obtain jobs in the finance industry and develop effective lifelong career management skills. Students will collaborate with GBCS staff to prepare an individual career management plan, combining individualized career goals with personal knowledge, skills and experience.

The GBCS team provides a number of additional services:

• Development of networking strategies and skills• Résumé writing assistance• Online career resources• Negotiation coaching• Interview skills with mock interviews• Career management workshops

CAREER PATHS FOR GRADUATES

Although most graduates will begin their careers as financial analysts, all graduates of the program will have the knowledge and potential to ultimately achieve a variety of senior positions in finance, such as:

NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM SALARY POTENTIAL

Average starting salaries for MSF graduates range from $55,000 to $75,000. Total first year compensation for new hires starting out in investment banking jobs is in the $100,000 range. However, the best long-term finance careers start early, and the three- to five-year compensation growth offsets higher starting salary potential in STEM related fields. The real salary differentiation from other fields occurs longer term. The annual compensation potential for an investment banking managing director with seven to 10 years of experience is more than $1 million.

• Advanced Investing• Funding New Ventures• Financial Statement Analysis• Fixed Income Analysis• Foundations of Macroeconomic Theory• Derivative Securities

• Analysis of Real Estate Investment Decisions• Real Property Analysis• Applied Investment Analysis• Technical Analysis• Trading Risk Management

To customize their curriculum, students can select electives in the spring to concentrate on either investment management or corporate finance. With adviser approval, students can take any Texas A&M graduate level course. Some of the electives are:

CURRICULUM PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN F INANCE

Pre-internship 10-12 weeks (select domestic students who meet Priority I deadline)

Financial Analysis Practicum Module I – 4 credit hours (3-week module beginning in August)

Program Orientation

Career Services Orientation

(August)

Finance Concentration Electives – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module III – 1 credit hour

Graduation (all domestic students)

Core Finance, Accounting and Economics Courses – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module II – 1 credit hour

Career Services

Internship for select international students

Graduation (select international students only)

(optional)

OUR STUDENT-CENTRIC APPROACH

• Chief Financial Officer• Financial Manager• Hedge Fund Manager• Venture Capitalist• Investment Manager

• Investment Banker• Portfolio Manager• Asset Manager• Underwriter• Commodities Trader

ELECTIVES

SUMMER SPRINGFALL SUMMER

COURSE SEQUENCE

The Mays MS in Finance program team is committed to providing students with the practical finance skills, industry insights and real world experiences they need to begin a successful career in finance. Toward that end, the program surrounds students with a range of dedicated resources—from seasoned executive professors and finance industry guest speakers to advisory board members and former students.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIPS

MSF TEAMMSF STUDENT: Kevin Foreman BS Applied Math, Texas A&M University

DEDICATED FACULTY AND STAFF

DISTINGUISHEDALUMNI

“What matters most to employers is how a

recruit performs after he or she is hired. Texas

A&M is among the nation’s top universities on

this most important metric. Employers who

hire Aggies out of the A&M Finance Program

receive almost certain recruiting success

in return ... smart, ethical, hard working,

great with people and humble. Then they

come back for more.”

Britt Harris

Texas A&M, BS Finance ‘80

Chief Investment Officer, Teachers Retirement System of Texas

Executive Professor

Kevin Moore, CFA, CMT

BS Electrical Engineering, MBA

Director, MS in Finance Program

Executive Professor

“As someone who has always loved innovation,

solving complex problems and working around

the best and brightest people, finance has been

a great career field for me. I am committed to

making the Mays MSF the best gateway possible

for students seeking to enter this rewarding

and exciting field.”

Mays Business School has partnered with two organizations that are key to finance students. The CFA Institute grants the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Through this partnership, we can award scholarships for the CFA exams. Second—and unique to Texas A&M—is our partnership with the Market Technicians Association. Texas A&M finance students are eligible for scholarships for the Chartered Market Technician exams. These certifications are a great way for students to differentiate themselves in the job market.

The MS in Finance team has a combined 75 years of professional experience ranging from investment banking on Wall Street to graduate finance education at Texas A&M. We have a proven track record of mentoring students.

Kevin Moore Director Lois Carter Associate Director Angela Degelman Graduate Programs Coordinator

“Having a STEM degree, I wanted

to further my education related to

my business and entrepreneurial

interests. I am now able to

combine my analytical skillset with

a prestigious finance education to prepare myself for

the corporate finance world.”

• Completed before undergraduate graduation: statistics, calculus and computer programming

• Completed before entering program (two out of the following three): accounting, finance and microeconomics

The Mays MSF is a 10-month (August-May), 36-credit-hour program offering a unique and diverse curriculum designed to prepare individuals for corporate finance, investment banking and investment management. The program emphasizes finance courses, but also includes general business coursework in corporate governance, business ethics and business strategy.

Entering students must have completed the following prerequisite, introductory level undergraduate courses with a grade of “B” or better:

Individuals beginning careers in finance typically start out as financial analysts. The competition for these positions is intense, because they promise long-term career growth and earnings potential. Having a strong grasp of technical knowledge of finance is essential to compete for these positions. The MSF program is predicated on the belief that technical competence must be augmented by both confidence and coachability. Developing these three traits in tandem is at the heart of everything we do for our students.

CAREER SERVICES SUPPORT

The MSF program team partners with the Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) office to recruit the top employers in the finance industry to participate in a range of activities, from mock interviews to recruiting for full-time positions. GBCS professionals work closely with students to help them obtain jobs in the finance industry and develop effective lifelong career management skills. Students will collaborate with GBCS staff to prepare an individual career management plan, combining individualized career goals with personal knowledge, skills and experience.

The GBCS team provides a number of additional services:

• Development of networking strategies and skills• Résumé writing assistance• Online career resources• Negotiation coaching• Interview skills with mock interviews• Career management workshops

CAREER PATHS FOR GRADUATES

Although most graduates will begin their careers as financial analysts, all graduates of the program will have the knowledge and potential to ultimately achieve a variety of senior positions in finance, such as:

NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM SALARY POTENTIAL

Average starting salaries for MSF graduates range from $55,000 to $75,000. Total first year compensation for new hires starting out in investment banking jobs is in the $100,000 range. However, the best long-term finance careers start early, and the three- to five-year compensation growth offsets higher starting salary potential in STEM related fields. The real salary differentiation from other fields occurs longer term. The annual compensation potential for an investment banking managing director with seven to 10 years of experience is more than $1 million.

• Advanced Investing• Funding New Ventures• Financial Statement Analysis• Fixed Income Analysis• Foundations of Macroeconomic Theory• Derivative Securities

• Analysis of Real Estate Investment Decisions• Real Property Analysis• Applied Investment Analysis• Technical Analysis• Trading Risk Management

To customize their curriculum, students can select electives in the spring to concentrate on either investment management or corporate finance. With adviser approval, students can take any Texas A&M graduate level course. Some of the electives are:

CURRICULUM PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN F INANCE

Pre-internship 10-12 weeks (select domestic students who meet Priority I deadline)

Financial Analysis Practicum Module I – 4 credit hours (3-week module beginning in August)

Program Orientation

Career Services Orientation

(August)

Finance Concentration Electives – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module III – 1 credit hour

Graduation (all domestic students)

Core Finance, Accounting and Economics Courses – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module II – 1 credit hour

Career Services

Internship for select international students

Graduation (select international students only)

(optional)

OUR STUDENT-CENTRIC APPROACH

• Chief Financial Officer• Financial Manager• Hedge Fund Manager• Venture Capitalist• Investment Manager

• Investment Banker• Portfolio Manager• Asset Manager• Underwriter• Commodities Trader

ELECTIVES

SUMMER SPRINGFALL SUMMER

COURSE SEQUENCE

The Mays MS in Finance program team is committed to providing students with the practical finance skills, industry insights and real world experiences they need to begin a successful career in finance. Toward that end, the program surrounds students with a range of dedicated resources—from seasoned executive professors and finance industry guest speakers to advisory board members and former students.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIPS

MSF TEAMMSF STUDENT: Kevin Foreman BS Applied Math, Texas A&M University

DEDICATED FACULTY AND STAFF

DISTINGUISHEDALUMNI

“What matters most to employers is how a

recruit performs after he or she is hired. Texas

A&M is among the nation’s top universities on

this most important metric. Employers who

hire Aggies out of the A&M Finance Program

receive almost certain recruiting success

in return ... smart, ethical, hard working,

great with people and humble. Then they

come back for more.”

Britt Harris

Texas A&M, BS Finance ‘80

Chief Investment Officer, Teachers Retirement System of Texas

Executive Professor

Kevin Moore, CFA, CMT

BS Electrical Engineering, MBA

Director, MS in Finance Program

Executive Professor

“As someone who has always loved innovation,

solving complex problems and working around

the best and brightest people, finance has been

a great career field for me. I am committed to

making the Mays MSF the best gateway possible

for students seeking to enter this rewarding

and exciting field.”

Mays Business School has partnered with two organizations that are key to finance students. The CFA Institute grants the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Through this partnership, we can award scholarships for the CFA exams. Second—and unique to Texas A&M—is our partnership with the Market Technicians Association. Texas A&M finance students are eligible for scholarships for the Chartered Market Technician exams. These certifications are a great way for students to differentiate themselves in the job market.

The MS in Finance team has a combined 75 years of professional experience ranging from investment banking on Wall Street to graduate finance education at Texas A&M. We have a proven track record of mentoring students.

Kevin Moore Director Lois Carter Associate Director Angela Degelman Graduate Programs Coordinator

“Having a STEM degree, I wanted

to further my education related to

my business and entrepreneurial

interests. I am now able to

combine my analytical skillset with

a prestigious finance education to prepare myself for

the corporate finance world.”

• Completed before undergraduate graduation: statistics, calculus and computer programming

• Completed before entering program (two out of the following three): accounting, finance and microeconomics

The Mays MSF is a 10-month (August-May), 36-credit-hour program offering a unique and diverse curriculum designed to prepare individuals for corporate finance, investment banking and investment management. The program emphasizes finance courses, but also includes general business coursework in corporate governance, business ethics and business strategy.

Entering students must have completed the following prerequisite, introductory level undergraduate courses with a grade of “B” or better:

Individuals beginning careers in finance typically start out as financial analysts. The competition for these positions is intense, because they promise long-term career growth and earnings potential. Having a strong grasp of technical knowledge of finance is essential to compete for these positions. The MSF program is predicated on the belief that technical competence must be augmented by both confidence and coachability. Developing these three traits in tandem is at the heart of everything we do for our students.

CAREER SERVICES SUPPORT

The MSF program team partners with the Graduate Business Career Services (GBCS) office to recruit the top employers in the finance industry to participate in a range of activities, from mock interviews to recruiting for full-time positions. GBCS professionals work closely with students to help them obtain jobs in the finance industry and develop effective lifelong career management skills. Students will collaborate with GBCS staff to prepare an individual career management plan, combining individualized career goals with personal knowledge, skills and experience.

The GBCS team provides a number of additional services:

• Development of networking strategies and skills• Résumé writing assistance• Online career resources• Negotiation coaching• Interview skills with mock interviews• Career management workshops

CAREER PATHS FOR GRADUATES

Although most graduates will begin their careers as financial analysts, all graduates of the program will have the knowledge and potential to ultimately achieve a variety of senior positions in finance, such as:

NEAR-TERM AND LONG-TERM SALARY POTENTIAL

Average starting salaries for MSF graduates range from $55,000 to $75,000. Total first year compensation for new hires starting out in investment banking jobs is in the $100,000 range. However, the best long-term finance careers start early, and the three- to five-year compensation growth offsets higher starting salary potential in STEM related fields. The real salary differentiation from other fields occurs longer term. The annual compensation potential for an investment banking managing director with seven to 10 years of experience is more than $1 million.

• Advanced Investing• Funding New Ventures• Financial Statement Analysis• Fixed Income Analysis• Foundations of Macroeconomic Theory• Derivative Securities

• Analysis of Real Estate Investment Decisions• Real Property Analysis• Applied Investment Analysis• Technical Analysis• Trading Risk Management

To customize their curriculum, students can select electives in the spring to concentrate on either investment management or corporate finance. With adviser approval, students can take any Texas A&M graduate level course. Some of the electives are:

CURRICULUM PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN F INANCE

Pre-internship 10-12 weeks (select domestic students who meet Priority I deadline)

Financial Analysis Practicum Module I – 4 credit hours (3-week module beginning in August)

Program Orientation

Career Services Orientation

(August)

Finance Concentration Electives – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module III – 1 credit hour

Graduation (all domestic students)

Core Finance, Accounting and Economics Courses – 15 credit hours

Financial Analysis Practicum Module II – 1 credit hour

Career Services

Internship for select international students

Graduation (select international students only)

(optional)

OUR STUDENT-CENTRIC APPROACH

• Chief Financial Officer• Financial Manager• Hedge Fund Manager• Venture Capitalist• Investment Manager

• Investment Banker• Portfolio Manager• Asset Manager• Underwriter• Commodities Trader

ELECTIVES

SUMMER SPRINGFALL SUMMER

COURSE SEQUENCE

The Mays MS in Finance program team is committed to providing students with the practical finance skills, industry insights and real world experiences they need to begin a successful career in finance. Toward that end, the program surrounds students with a range of dedicated resources—from seasoned executive professors and finance industry guest speakers to advisory board members and former students.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PARTNERSHIPS

MSF TEAMMSF STUDENT: Kevin Foreman BS Applied Math, Texas A&M University

DEDICATED FACULTY AND STAFF

DISTINGUISHEDALUMNI

“What matters most to employers is how a

recruit performs after he or she is hired. Texas

A&M is among the nation’s top universities on

this most important metric. Employers who

hire Aggies out of the A&M Finance Program

receive almost certain recruiting success

in return ... smart, ethical, hard working,

great with people and humble. Then they

come back for more.”

Britt Harris

Texas A&M, BS Finance ‘80

Chief Investment Officer, Teachers Retirement System of Texas

Executive Professor

Kevin Moore, CFA, CMT

BS Electrical Engineering, MBA

Director, MS in Finance Program

Executive Professor

“As someone who has always loved innovation,

solving complex problems and working around

the best and brightest people, finance has been

a great career field for me. I am committed to

making the Mays MSF the best gateway possible

for students seeking to enter this rewarding

and exciting field.”

Mays Business School has partnered with two organizations that are key to finance students. The CFA Institute grants the globally recognized Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Through this partnership, we can award scholarships for the CFA exams. Second—and unique to Texas A&M—is our partnership with the Market Technicians Association. Texas A&M finance students are eligible for scholarships for the Chartered Market Technician exams. These certifications are a great way for students to differentiate themselves in the job market.

The MS in Finance team has a combined 75 years of professional experience ranging from investment banking on Wall Street to graduate finance education at Texas A&M. We have a proven track record of mentoring students.

Kevin Moore Director Lois Carter Associate Director Angela Degelman Graduate Programs Coordinator

“Having a STEM degree, I wanted

to further my education related to

my business and entrepreneurial

interests. I am now able to

combine my analytical skillset with

a prestigious finance education to prepare myself for

the corporate finance world.”

• Completed before undergraduate graduation: statistics, calculus and computer programming

• Completed before entering program (two out of the following three): accounting, finance and microeconomics

ADMISSION

The MS in Finance program requires the following for admission:

• Online application, with application fee• GMAT or GRE score• Essay responses• Scanned copies of transcripts (official

transcripts will be required, if admitted)• Three recommendations,

submitted electronically• Professional résumé, which should include

extracurricular activities• WES course-by-course evaluation

(for international transcripts only)

• TOEFL scores (international students only)

For more information, visit: mays.tamu.edu/fincadmissions

PROGRAM COST

Tuition and fees are estimated at $31,000.* This amount does not include books, living expenses or other incidental expenses.

Within two weeks of being notified for admission, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve a seat in the program.

*Pending program fee approval by the Texas A&M System Board of Regents

SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND F INANCIAL AID

There are a limited number of program/department scholarships and graduate assistant positions available to MSF students. Scholarships and assistantships will be awarded to the most competitive applicants who meet the priority application deadlines. For more information about available aid, visit the Scholarships and Financial Aid website at financialaid.tamu.edu/graduate. TARGET CLASS PROFILE:

Class Size: 40

Mean GPA: 3.5

Mean Quantitative GRE/GMAT Percentile: 80%+

Percent International: 30%

Percent STEM Undergraduate Majors 50%+

Work Experience (including internships) <12 mos.

HIGH DEMAND

Financial analysts are in high demand nationwide; a wide range of firms from traditional banks and investment banks to energy companies seek individuals with strong quantitative and problem solving skills.

UNLIMITED UPSIDEFinance industry job opportunities offer hard working, qualified candidates virtually unlimited upside potential for both career and earnings growth.

THE EDGE YOU NEED TO MAKE THE JUMP FROM “STEM TO STOCKS”Despite strong demand for financial analysts, competition for entry-level jobs in finance has never been fiercer, as career and earnings growth potential attract the best of the best. The Mays MS in Finance (MSF) provides science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students with the edge they need to land a job in finance. The program is designed to monetize your quantitative skills in the long run, with steep mid-term earnings growth (three to five years) and long-term salary potential significantly exceeding engineering careers.

TYPICAL FIRST-YEAR COMPENSATION FOR AN INVESTMENT BANKING NEW HIRE IS $110,000, WHILE A MANAGING DIRECTOR WITH SEVEN TO 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AVERAGES $1.2 MILLION. (CAREERS-IN-BUSINESS.COM)

CAREER PREPARATION

The MSF is a 10-month, 36-credit-hour program offering a professional degree and a depth of finance knowledge that exceeds most MBA programs. It places an emphasis on practical finance skills and experiential learning. This unique combination of hands-on learning and a solid theoretical framework gives students a leg up on the competition. The program is open to all majors. It’s ideal for STEM undergraduates seeking careers in the highly rewarding field of finance.

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACIL IT IESMays Business School offers classrooms, seminar rooms and computer labs equipped with the latest teaching and research technology. A central feature is the Reliant Trading Center (RTC), which gives students access to analytical tools and volumes of real-time and historical financial data. The facility is outfitted with Bloomberg terminals, along with several other state-of-the-art trading and risk management software and technologies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

THE AGGIE F INANCE CONNECTION

The program has strong ties to the global finance community, bolstered by an extensive network of former students, advisory board members and executive professors. These connections include companies like Bain & Co., Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Phillips 66, and Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. These ties are strengthened by the school’s rock solid reputation among employers nationwide. The Mays undergraduate program was ranked 3rd among U.S. public schools and 5th overall in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2014 Employer Survey. When you combine these factors with the reach and loyalty of the Aggie Network, the Mays MSF delivers unrivaled career potential, including opportunities for pre-internships prior to entering the program.

PERSONAL, HIGH- IMPACT EXPERIENCE

The MSF program admits a highly selective group of students each year. Our small cohort enables students to interact one-on-one with world class professors and participate in small group settings with classmates. Students also enjoy high-impact learning experiences with industry practitioners. The program’s executive professors bring vast finance industry experience to the classroom and include veterans of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, as well as the chief investment officer of the $100 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Students also benefit from frequent in-class guest speakers, representing iconic firms such as Fidelity Investments.

MASTER OF SCIENCE

F INANCE

CONTACT THE MSF PROGRAM:msfinc@mays.tamu.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are accepted for fall admission only. Applications may be submitted beginning Sept. 1 of each year, and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Prospective students are encouraged to apply by priority deadlines to maximize opportunities for pre-internships and financial assistance.

Priority I Oct. 30

Priority II Dec. 23

Final Deadline (Domestic & International) Feb. 25

DEMAND FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS IS EXPECTED TO

GROW 16% EACH YEAR BETWEEN 2012 AND 2022. THE AVERAGE EXPECTED JOB GROWTH IS 9% FOR ENGINEERS AND 11% FOR ALL OCCUPATIONS. (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

MSF STUDENT: Ariel Barnett BS Math, Stephen F. Austin State University

“I have always relished topics that require problem solving,

analytical and mathematical skills. I am thrilled to combine

my knowledge of these skills with my interest in finance.”