BS University Studies
Admissions
Application Requirements
The BS in University Studies is offered to students currently enrolled in Texas A&M University. To become eligible for change of major to University Studies-Business (USBU), all of the following minimum requirements must be met. No exceptions are made.
- cumulative Texas A&M GPA of 2.5 or greater, and
- a minimum of 30 earned hours at Texas A&M, and
- completion of two core mathematics courses, and
- total college credit hours do not exceed 100 (including transfer, dual and AP credit).
Application Process
Students interested in requesting a change of major to the BS-University Studies-Business (USBU) degree program should review all minimum requirements and application procedures prior to application.
Contact Us
Questions about the BS-USBU degree program and/or the request for change of major process should be directed to Ashley Corn, University Studies-Business academic advisor.
Program
Program Overview
Students complete a business concentration and two minors taken outside of Mays Business School. The concentration provides a solid foundational in basic aspects of business including:
- Accounting
- Management information systems
- Finance
- Management
An Opportunity to Explore
Our degree program lets students customize their undergrad experience by aligning their education with future personal and career objectives.
Students are encouraged to explore minors that reflect individual interests and strengths, and complement their business concentration.
Outcomes
The Aggie Network
The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University is a powerful organization that can help advance your career.
Professional Services
USBU graduates go onto pursue secondary educations and rewarding careers.
We recommend that student contact our Undergraduate Career Services and Texas A&M University’s Career Center website to discover all available opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Texas A&M University is passionately committed to entrepreneurship as a life philosophy. The Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship provides education, networking and advising to entrepreneurially-minded students.
Opportunities
Financial Aid
There are a number of scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to all Texas A&M undergraduates. We encourage our students to pursue every financial aid source that they may qualify for.
Enrichment Opportunities
We encourage students to become independent thinkers and explore interests outside the classroom.
Mays Business School supports a number of high impact learning opportunities–including internships and other professional experiences–to cultivate skills and tools for success in the professional world.
Study Abroad
Aggies can make a positive impact on the global community through a broader understanding of the international landscape.
University Studies majors may choose to study abroad through university-wide programs offered by Texas A&M, or through the Center for International Business Studies at Mays Business School.