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Experiential Education

Aggies in Private Equity

Aggies in Private Equity (AIPE) is a highly selective program offered by the Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance at Mays Business School. Modeled on the success of Aggies on Wall Street, AIPE prepares high-achieving students to compete for careers in private equity and venture capital.

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Built for the Realities of Private-Market Recruiting

Recruiting for private-equity-related careers can begin as early as three years before graduation. AIPE identifies and develops talent early — typically beginning as early as a student’s freshman year.

Graduates will be positioned to pursue opportunities with:

  • Private equity firms
  • Venture capital firms
  • Growth equity funds
  • Middle-market buyout firms

Preparation That Goes Beyond the Classroom

AIPE combines rigorous coursework, hands-on learning, mentorship, and immersive field experiences. Students build the technical expertise, strategic judgment, professional network, and practical experience needed to stand out in highly selective recruiting processes.

With mergers and acquisitions woven throughout the curriculum and experiential programming, students learn how investors:
  • Evaluate companies and industries
  • Analyze and structure transactions
  • Identify opportunities for growth
  • Create value across the investment lifecycle
  • Navigate the demands of private-market investing

Program Overview

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How to Apply

The application will open in October 2026.

Summary

  • Credit Hours: 3 hours
  • Listed as: FINC 485

Eligible Applicants

AIPE is open to all full-time Texas A&M University students — regardless of college or intended major. The program seeks driven, high-potential students with the ability and determination to succeed in some of finance’s most competitive fields.

Application Details

Applications are due in fall, with a qualifying examination in January. Successful students will be interviewed in February, and the new class is announced by spring break.

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