Dealmakers in Mergers and Acquisitions
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Breaking Into the Banking Industry
Dealmakers in Mergers and Acquisitions is an exclusive professionally-led program that teaches students about investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, transaction consulting or other M&A and transaction-related professional services fields.
Program Overview
Summary
Credit Hours: 3 Fall Only
Eligible Applicants: BBA, MBA, PPA, MS, and Non-Business Majors
Course: ACCT 447 or AACT 647
Students must be a 4th year undergraduate or 5th year graduate student in good standing with minimum GPA of 3.40 from any major at the Mays Business School. Course prerequisites for undergraduate students include ACCT 229/230 (Introductory Accounting), and FINC 341 (Business Finance).
Application Details
Below is a list of application requirements and prerequisites.
- Senior undergraduate or graduate student from any major
- GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Completed prerequisites: ACCT 229/230 and FINC 341
- Attend informational session (recommended but not required)
- Complete application
- Nomination from a faculty member emailed to crodriguez@mays.tamu.edu
- Complete an interview with Executive Professor Carlos Rodriguez
Advising
The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions. The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
James Benjamin Department of Accounting
About M&A
Dealmakers in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) (ACCT 447 for undergraduates or ACCT 647 for graduates) brings in industry leading dealmakers to share case studies with students, and to work alongside them as they earn real life experience. Students who take this course can become dealmakers in investment banking, energy, management, and all industries. This course is excellent for students who enjoy a challenge and want to develop their leadership skills.
Make Your Next Big Move
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