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The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) at Texas A&M University is designed for students seeking a flexible and customizable business education. This program allows you to build a strong foundation in business administration while tailoring your degree to complement other areas of interest through minors, certificates, or directed electives. The BSB prepares you for a wide range of career paths in various business sectors or can accommodate pre-professional studies. This degree is ideal for students who want to combine core business knowledge with specific interests, offering a unique pathway that differs from the traditional Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) majors within Mays Business School. You will gain essential business skills and the flexibility to pursue diverse opportunities upon graduation.
Curriculum
The curriculum spans four years, totaling 120 credit hours, and includes core business courses, general electives, and specific requirements for a minor or certificate. A summer internship is also part of the plan.
- First Year
- Freshman Business Initiative or Business Writing and CommunicationBUSN 101 or BUSN 403
- Principles of EconomicsECON 202
- Mathematics for Business and Social SciencesMATH 140
- Communication (Public Speaking, Communication for Technical Professions, Argumentation and Debate, Composition and Rhetoric, or Technical and Professional Writing)COMM or ENGL courses
- Life and Physical SciencesLife and physical sciences
- Principles of EconomicsECON 203
- Business CalculusMATH 142
- American National GovernmentPOLS 206
- American HistoryAmerican history
- Life and Physical SciencesLife and physical sciences
- Second Year
- Introductory AccountingACCT 229
- Fundamentals of Information SystemsISTM 210
- State and Local GovernmentPOLS 207
- Communication (Public Speaking, Communication for Technical Professions, Argumentation and Debate, Composition and Rhetoric, or Technical and Professional Writing)COMM or ENGL courses
- American HistoryAmerican history
- Introductory AccountingACCT 230
- Statistical Methods for BusinessBUSN 203
- Creative ArtsCreative arts
- Language, Philosophy and CultureLanguage, philosophy and culture
- Life and Physical SciencesLife and physical sciences
- Third Year
- Business FinanceFINC 341
- Legal and Social Environment of BusinessMGMT 311
- MarketingMKTG 321
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- Managing People in OrganizationsMGMT 363
- Operations ManagementSCMT 364
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- Fourth Year
- InternshipBUSN 484
- Science/Math ElectiveScience/Math elective
- Science/Math ElectiveScience/Math elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- Career DesignBUSN 404
- Strategic ManagementMGMT 466
- Science/Math ElectiveScience/Math elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
- General ElectiveGeneral elective
Careers
The BSB program's flexibility prepares graduates for a diverse range of employment opportunities. Students can pursue roles directly related to their chosen area of emphasis or enter traditional business positions.
- Various business roles
- Sectors aligned with student's area of interest
Entry requirements
High School Diploma or equivalentMust meet Texas A&M University's general admission requirements.
Students must be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Business degree program. This major cannot be combined with any Mays Business School Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) major.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the Texas A&M University admissions website for current international tuition rates.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the Texas A&M University admissions website for current domestic tuition rates.
LivingEstimated living costs are available on the Texas A&M University website.
How to apply
1. Review Admission RequirementsCheck the general admission requirements for international undergraduate students at Texas A&M University.
2. Complete the ApplicationSubmit the undergraduate application through the ApplyTexas portal or the Common App, depending on university preference.
3. Submit Required DocumentsProvide academic transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT/ACT if required), English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS), and any other requested documents.
4. Pay Application FeeSubmit the non-refundable application fee.
5. Monitor Application StatusLog in to the applicant portal to track the status of your application and any outstanding requirements.
Accreditation
Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).