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2025-2026 Transfer Pathway

Finance - AA to BBA - Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

§  EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core] 

§  MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences will transfer as MATH 1324 [Texas Core Curriculum

Mathematics (20) Core]

*** §  ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics will transfer as ECON 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Social and

Behavioral Sciences (80) Core]

Semester II

Select one course from the Communication (10) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10)

Core

§  BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications will transfer as BCIS 1305

*** §  ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as ECON 2302 [Texas Core Curriculum Component

Area Option (90) Core]

§  BUSI 1301 - Business Principles will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective

Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester III

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum

Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History

(60) Core

Semester IV

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

§  ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting will transfer as ACCT 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Component

Area Option (90) Core]

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core ​will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History

(60) Core

Select one course from the >Component Area Option (90) Core will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Elective

Semester V

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

§  ACCT 2302 - Principles of Managerial Accounting will transfer as ACCT 2302

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective(s)

Associate’s Degree Completion

Upon completion of the semesters above, students can earn an Associate’s degree.  The title of the Transfer Advising Guide will

tell you which degree (AA, AS or AAS) is earned.  The coursework below are additional degree required courses for the transfer

university.  ALL coursework within this transfer advising guide will transfer and apply towards the transfer university degree

unless specified in the Applicable Transfer Credit Hours section.

Semester VI

BUSI 2301 - Business Law I will transfer as BUSI 2301

BUSI 2305 - Business Statistics will transfer as BUSI 2305

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This transfer advising guide provides 66 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the Texas A&M

University - Central Texas business baccalaureate degree in Finance.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 68 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalau-

reate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete, core complete and field of study complete.

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative educa-

tional opportunities at an affordable rate.  Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas guarantees eligible

students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the cost of mandatory tuition

and fees.  New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of $40,000 and a transfer GPA of

2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements.  Additional terms and conditions apply.  Want to see if you

qualify?  Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact [email protected] for more information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor’s degree on time and with

less student debt.  With access to A&M-Central Texas’ Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email, and

dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier.  If you have completed or are cur-

rently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible to join. 

Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

Texas A&M University - Central Texas: Scholarship Information

Transfer Merit Scholarship:

The A&M-Central Texas Transfer Merit Scholarship is a no-hassle, paperwork-free scholarship that rewards transfer students

for strong academic performance. New undergraduate transfer students who qualify for in-state tuition (including non-resi-

dents with in-state waivers) and enroll in at least six semester credit hours may receive up to $2,000 per year for up to three

years, based on their cumulative transfer GPA. Students with a transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher may receive up to $2,000 per

year, and students with a transfer GPA of 3.50-3.74 may receive up to $1,000 per year. Scholarship amounts are prorated based

on enrollment, and recipients must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet residency and enrollment requirements.

Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/ (Transfer Merit Scholarship).

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:

Community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and transfer to A&M-Central Texas may also be eligi-

ble for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. New transfer undergraduates who have completed an associate degree or at least 45

transferable hours, hold a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA, and enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours may receive $500 per se-

mester, up to $1,000 per aid year, when all eligibility requirements are met. Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/financial-

aid/scholarships/ (Phi Theta Kappa).

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges

District.

Texas Transfer Framework: Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) Information

Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) is a set of courses that fulfill lower-division (freshman and sophomore) requirements

for a specific major/degree plan in addition to the core curriculum. FOSCs are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or

university in Texas.

The Fields of Study are now part of Texas Direct.  What is Texas Direct? Texas Direct is the state’s effort to articulate seamless

degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to

receive an associate degree - the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block ap-

plied directly to their selected major.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.highered.texas.gov/texas-direct/

Texas Transfer Field of Study Curriculum for Business Administration

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Business Administration Field of Study Curriculum is for students who are seeking a specific Bachelor of Business

Administration (BBA) degree with a major in business.

The Business Administration FOS applies to these approved CIP Codes (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines

or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:

52.0201 - Business Administration and Management, General

52.0101 - Business/Commerce, General

52.0301 - Accounting

52.0801 - Finance, General

52.1401 - Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Additional information can be found at: https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/business-

administration-field-of-study/

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas, in

order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with

identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at

https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas

requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog or

visit the web site at www.tamuct.edu

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the time

it takes to complete the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though

TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not

be used to fulfill the upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used as a substitute

for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean. 

Affordability

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is among the lowest cost public universities in the state and remains well below the state

average for total charges. Students are not only able to take advantage of guaranteed tuition plans to help control the cost of

their education, but A&M-Central Texas’s Bachelor Bonus also caps tuition and mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours.

Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees/.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later may

be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while classified as

a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-

records/funding-limit/.  Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used to calculate a student’s eligibility for

$1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive hours, please see

http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ degree plan and is subject to change at the

university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of

the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas

A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all

graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in

transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas’ 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pur-

sue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to

course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic ad-

visor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With

appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the re-

sponsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior in-

stitutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on February 12, 2026