Mays Business School

Business school at Texas A&M University

Mays Business School

Motto| Advancing the World’s Prosperity
Type| Public
Established| 1968; 57 years ago (1968)

Parent institution

| Texas A&M University
Dean| Nate Sharp
Students| 7,404 (Fall 2024)[1]
Undergraduates| 5,712 (Fall 2024)
Postgraduates| 1,692 (Fall 2024)
Address|

210 Olsen Blvd College Station, Texas 77843-4113

College Station

Texas

United States

30°36′38″N 96°21′03″W﻿ / ﻿30.610637°N 96.350886°W﻿ / 30.610637; -96.350886
Colors|    Maroon & White
Affiliations| AACSB
The Washington Campus
Website| mays.tamu.edu

Mays Business School is the business school at Texas A&M University. The school educates more than 7,400 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management.

Mays Business School was one of the first five schools in the United States to offer a trading center, the Securities & Commodities Trading Center, which provides students with hands-on training in the tools used by commodities and currency traders.[2] Students also use the center to manage the Reveille Fund, a $3 million portfolio created using donated funds.[3] Additionally, the Mays houses the Center for Retailing Studies, which was the first retailing center partnered with a business school.[4]

## History

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Wehner Building

Business education was first offered at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College in conjunction with mechanical and agricultural programs. From 1876 through 1920 students at Texas A&M could select from a small number of business courses including single and double-entry bookkeeping and creamery management. In the 1920s the Department of Economics and the Agricultural Administration programs began offering further business courses, and by the end of the decade the college had established departments for accounting and statistics, farm and ranch management, marketing, and finance.[5]

Shortly after World War II, Thomas W. Leland became the first department head of the newly created Department of Business and Accounting, under the umbrella of the School of Arts and Sciences. After Leland's retirement in 1961, the School of Business Administration was formed. By 1965 the new head of the department, John E. Pearson, had spearheaded the formation of several departments within the School of Business, including accounting, business analysis and research, finance, marketing, and management. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program debuted in 1966, and two years later in 1968, the college was officially formed when Texas A&M received University status, and the School of Business became the College of Business Administration.[5] The college was accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 1972, and began awarding Ph.D.s the same year. Over the next several decades the college continued to grow, establishing various centers, including the Center for International Business Studies[6] and the Center for Human Resources Management, and implementing new bachelor's degrees.[5]

In 1994 the West Campus Library, later renamed the Business Library & Collaboration Commons (BLCC), is built.[7] The BLCC is home to one of eight Patent and Trademark Centers (PTRC) in the state of Texas.[8]

The College of Business moved into the newly built Wehner Building on the western edge of Texas A&M University's campus in 1995. The following year the College was endowed by Lowry Mays, founder of Clear Channel Communications, and in his honor was renamed Lowry Mays College & Graduate School of Business.[5] Six years later, the name was simplified to Mays Business School.[5] Expansion quickly continued, and in 2003 an additional wing was added to the Wehner Building, housing the new 66,000-square-foot (6,100 m2) Jerry and Kay Cox Graduate Business Center.[9]

Wayne Roberts '85 Building, circa 2025

In January 2025, the Wayne Roberts '85 Building was opened, an 82,500-square-foot building included a grand atrium, cafe, classrooms, and additional study areas.[10] Simultaneously, the ConocoPhillips Collaboration Plaza was built outside, bridging the Wehner and Roberts buildings.[11]

## Academics

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Business school rankings

U.S. MBA Rankings
Bloomberg (2024)[12]| 45
U.S. News & World Report (2025)[13]| 31
Global MBA Rankings
FT (2025)[14]| 51

The business school is subdivided into five academic departments: accounting, finance, information & operations management, management, and marketing.

In 2017, the accounting department was renamed to the James Benjamin Department of Accounting in recognition of Benjamin's $4 million gift.[15] In 2022, the finance department was renamed the Adam C. Sinn '00 Department of Finance in recognition of a $20 million gift to support Mays finance students.[16]

In addition to traditional graduation routes, Mays offers five-year programs. In the Professional Program in Accounting, students earn their BBA in accounting and a Master of Science in various disciplines concurrently.[17]

## Research Centers

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* Adam C. Sinn Center for Investment Management[18]
* Securities & Commodities Trading Center[19]
* McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship (MCE)[20]
* Reynolds & Reynolds Sales Leadership Institute[21]
* Reliant Student Experience Office[22]
* Center for Retailing Studies (CRS)[23]
* Center for International Business Studies (CIBS)[6]
* Center for Executive Development
* Center for Human Resource Management

## List of Deans

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* John E. Pearson (1968–1978)[1]
* William V. Muse (1978–1982)
* William H. Mobley (1983–1986)[24]
* A. Benton Cocanougher (1987–2001)[25]
* Jerry R. Strawser (2001-2015)[26]
* Eli Jones (2015–2021)[27]
* Nate Sharp (2023–Present)

## Notable Faculty

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* Leonard Berry, distinguished professor of marketing
* R. Duane Ireland, distinguished professor of management and former interim dean
* Eli Jones, professor of marketing and former dean
* Venkatesh Shankar, professor of marketing

## Notable Alumni

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* Cigna COO and President David Cordani '88
* Humana CEO and President Bruce Broussard '84
* Halliburton CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board Jeff Miller (American businessman) '88
* New Orleans Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen (American football)
* Permanent University Fund (UTIMCO) Chief Investment Officer, Teacher Retirement System of Texas Chief Investment Officer, Bridgewater Associates former CEO Thomas Britton Harris IV '80
* Koch Industries Co-Owner, CEO, and Chairman Chase Koch
* Kinder Morgan CEO Kimberly Dang '92
* Southwest Airlines CCO Ryan Green '99

## Student Organizations

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* Business Student Council (BSC)
* Founded in 1968, BSC is responsible for some of the largest events and projects at Texas A&M, including MaysFest, the Business Career Fair, and Mays apparel sales.[28]
* Functions as an umbrella organization between the Dean's office and the other student organizations at Mays Business School.
* Aggie Investment Club (AIC)
* Founded in 2000.[29][30][31][32]
* Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors.[33]
* Functions include speaker series, Security Analysis Workshops (SAW), and travel series which has included meetings with Warren Buffett, George Mitchell, Sam Zell, and Lee Bass; among others.[34]
* Run a student-managed $60,000 pod-based equity fund.
* House Aggie Commodities, specializing in learning about commodity trading.[35]
* Financial Management Association (FMA)
* Founded in 1970.[36]
* Offers introductory career advice for business majors at Texas A&M.[37]

## Undergraduate Programs

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* Aggies on Wall Street [38]
* Trading, Risk, and Investments Program (TRIP) [39]
* Professional Program of Accounting (PPA) [17]
* The Reveille Fund[40]
* The Tanner Fund[41]
* Titans of Investing[42]

## See also

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* List of United States business school rankings
* List of business schools in the United States

## References

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1. ^ "Finger Tip Facts - Fall 2012". Texas A&M University. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
2. ^ Zuehlke, Lara (February 2001). "Bridging the Gap: Trading center puts students in touch with the business world". Mays Business Online. Retrieved April 2, 2007.
3. ^ School, Mays Business (April 29, 2024). "Funding a Passion for the Markets". Mays Business School Blog. Retrieved March 11, 2025. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
4. ^ "Center for Retailing Studies". Texas A&M University. Archived from the original on June 22, 2006. Retrieved April 2, 2007.
5. ^ a b c d e "College History: Mays Business School Timeline". Mays (Wayback Machine). Texas A&M University. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
6. ^ a b "Center for International Business Studies". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
7. ^ Libraries (January 3, 2024). "History of the Libraries". library.tamu.edu. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
8. ^ "Texas". www.uspto.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
9. ^ "A Catalyst for Learning". Mays Business Online. October–November 2003. Retrieved April 2, 2007.
10. ^ "Mays Business Education Complex". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
11. ^ "Mays Business School and ConocoPhillips Debut the ConocoPhillips Collaboration Plaza". Mays Business School Blog. January 15, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
12. ^ "Best B-Schools". Bloomberg Businessweek.
13. ^ "US News MBA Rankings". US News.
14. ^ "FT Global MBA Rankings". FT.
15. ^ "Mays Business School Receives Lead Gifts in Department of Accounting Naming". www.txamfoundation.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
16. ^ Clark, Caitlin (November 23, 2021). "Combining Luck And Hard Work". Texas A&M Today. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
17. ^ a b "PPA". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
18. ^ School, Mays Business. "Adam C. Sinn '00 Center for Investment Management". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved March 11, 2025. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
19. ^ "Securities & Commodities Trading Center". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
20. ^ "McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship | TAMU | By Entrepreneurs, For Entrepreneurs". mcferrin.tamu.edu. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
21. ^ School, Mays Business. "Reynolds and Reynolds Sales Leadership Institute". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved March 11, 2025. `{{cite web}}`: `|first=` has generic name (help)
22. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "Reliant Student Experience Office". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
23. ^ "Center for Retailing Studies". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
24. ^ Henton, Lesley (March 27, 2020). "Former Texas A&M University President Mobley Dies". Texas A&M Today. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
25. ^ "Good Business Sense". www.txamfoundation.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
26. ^ Oliver, Bill (May 14, 2014). "More Departures at Texas A&M". WTAW | 1620AM & 94.5FM. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
27. ^ luke.henkhaus (May 20, 2022). "Eli Jones And The Business Of Transforming Lives". Texas A&M Today. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
28. ^ "Business Student Council | About". tamubsc. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
29. ^ "Aggie Investment Club Profile". Texas A&M StuAct Online.
30. ^ "Explore Organizations". Texas A&M StuAct Online.
31. ^ "Undergraduate Business Organizations". Mays Business Student Council.
32. ^ "STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS". MBS Department of Finance.
33. ^ "Join". Aggie Investment Club.
34. ^ "Our Programs". Aggie Investment Club.
35. ^ "Aggie Commodities Club". Aggie Commodities Club. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
36. ^ "Financial Management Association | Get Involved". getinvolved.tamu.edu. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
37. ^ "Texas A&M Financial Management Association". aggiefma. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
38. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "Aggies On Wall Street". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
39. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "Trading, Risk & Investments Program (TRIP)". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
40. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "The Reveille Fund". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
41. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "The Tanner Fund". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
42. ^ Sumikura, Hiroko. "Titans of Investing". Texas A&M University Mays Business School. Retrieved February 22, 2025.

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