Small Cohort, Massive Impact: The Mays Full-Time MBA Difference

While you might be familiar with the power of Texas A&M University’s Aggie Network and its commitment to excellence, what you might not know is how the Mays Full-Time MBA program is specifically designed to provide a transformative experience that delivers measurable returns on your investment in yourself.

Small Cohort, Massive Impact

Unlike the large cohorts at other top business schools, Mays intentionally maintains an intimate class size — creating an environment where you’re never just another face in the crowd. This strategic approach means:

• Personalized attention from world-class faculty. Graduate Kathleen Goins ’21 says the MBA faculty made her experience transformational: “The professors care about their students as people and learners. They pushed us to think differently about the world, concepts and challenges being faced in the marketplace. They taught us how to ask better questions, communicate more effectively, and think critically about the content we covered.”
• Stronger bonds with your cohort. For Connor Reyer ’23, the Full-Time MBA program helped him advance his career and land a role as a senior consultant with Deloitte. “The bonus?” he says. “I made some incredible lifelong friendships along the way.”
• Customized career development that addresses your specific goals. “Given the smaller size of our program, the career center staff knows the career aspirations and challenges of each individual student,” says program director Dr. Sarah Jaks, ’11, ’20. “This individualized knowledge allows them to create a tailored approach for each student’s needs, ultimately accelerating growth and making them more competitive at early-fall career fairs.”

Career Transformation by Design with World-Class Support

The Mays MBA doesn’t just promise career advancement — it’s engineered for it. The program combines strategic innovations with individualized support that begins before you even start classes. First-year students visit Houston during orientation to explore various industries and connect with potential employers. Throughout the program, the Career Management Center supports students with resume development, interview preparation, salary negotiation strategies, and direct connections to opportunities — all designed to transform professional trajectories.

Additional career development experiences include career events in Texas’ major metropolitan areas, where students can interact with recruiters in a more intimate setting, and the innovative Employment Impact Board, which focuses exclusively on improving internship and full-time employment placement outcomes.

As an Aggie, you already understand the value of our worldwide network. The Mays MBA program takes this foundation and exponentially increases its impact on your career trajectory through strategic connections with Aggie executives across industries, mentorship opportunities, and preferential recruiting relationships with companies that value the Aggie work ethic.

Built for Today’s Business Challenges

The MBA curriculum has been recently redesigned to address the evolving business landscape, with a focus on:

• Data-driven decision making. You’ll develop the analytical skills that employers demand.
• Leadership development. Build on your foundation of the Texas A&M Core Values with advanced leadership training.
• Experiential learning and real-world application. Apply your learning to actual business challenges through case competitions and consulting projects. In just one of many study-abroad opportunities, students can participate in a week-long trip to Panama, where they provide consulting services to local businesses.

The Return on Investment

For Aggies looking to advance their careers, the Mays MBA offers compelling advantages. The two-year program has competitive tuition and fees and delivers an exceptional value compared to other top-tier MBA programs. In Financial Times’ 2025 ranking of the best MBA programs, Mays ranked fourth for best “value for money” among U.S. public schools. Mays MBA graduates have strong job placement rates and salary increases.

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Join the next cohort of business’ future leaders. Former student Steve Carlson ’19 says, “The spirit of Aggieland is what brought me back to Texas A&M and the Mays Full-Time MBA program. While other MBA programs provide similar academic courses, the Aggie Network instantly opens the door to opportunities and connections. A&M grads are friendly, passionate, and willing to help in both personal and professional settings.”

Schedule a conversation with our admissions team to discuss how the Mays MBA can help you achieve your specific career goals or apply now with your resume and unofficial transcript through our two-minute Fast App.