Accounting is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management; the art lies in selecting the information that is relevant to the user and is reliable.

Accounting continues to be recognized as one of the world’s leading professions, offering many opportunities for a rewarding career. Accountants and auditors ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. They assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.

What do you want to do with Accounting?

Career ideas for Accounting majors:

Auditor, Internal Auditor, Consultant, Tax Advisor, Management Accountant, Financial Analyst, Public Accountant, Tax Accountant, Business Analyst

Aerospace engineering is a complex, rapidly changing field. Its primary application is the design and development of flight vehicles, such as aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and satellites. Aerospace engineering is also important and applicable to other vehicles and systems – including submarines, automobiles, trucks, and rapid transit – and can include advanced robotics, exotic materials, and computational simulations. Working in both aeronautics (planes) and astronautics (space), aerospace engineers conduct research and design and develop vehicles and systems for air, space, and any fluid environment. Aerospace engineers commonly focus on specific areas in the fields of aerodynamics and propulsion, dynamics and controls, or materials and structures.

What do you want to do with Aerospace Engineering?

Career ideas for Aerospace Engineering majors:

Aeronautical Engineer, Astronautical Engineer, Project Manager, Stress Analyst, Mechanical Designer, Technical Support for In-Service Aircraft, Software Engineer, Flight Test Engineer

The Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness combines selected Core Business Knowledge classes from a degree in business with coursework emphasizing the understanding of the unique institutional and managerial challenges facing agribusiness firms. By integrating business management principles with applied technical knowledge, students develop practical decision-making skills to address challenges facing agribusiness firms in the production, processing and distribution of food and fiber in Texas, the nation, and the world. Students are prepared to work in both traditional agribusinesses and non-agricultural companies. Students in the BS Agribusiness degree program will take selected coursework in the Mays Business School.

What do you want to do with Agribusiness?

Career ideas for Agribusiness majors:

Agricultural Economist, Banker, Buyer, Business Analyst, Business Developer, Commodity Trader, Credit Analyst, Consultant, Financial Advisor, Financial Analyst, Insurance Agent, Investment Broker, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Associate, Operations Analyst, Production Manager, Purchasing Manager, Real Estate Appraiser, Strategic Analyst, Underwriter

One of the few majors of its kind in the nation, this major focuses on writing, editing, publications production, public relations, and web communications. Students in this program gain real-world knowledge in print, broadcast, and web communications. Graduates are prepared to work in news/magazine, broadcast, public relations, advertising, or multimedia. Some will work in fields of digital cable and satellite communications.

What do you want to do with Agricultural Communications & Journalism?

Career ideas for Agricultural Communications & Journalism majors:

Advertising Copy Writer, Broadcast Journalist, Communications Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Magazine Writer/Editor, News Anchor, News Reporter, Photographer, Public Relations Manager, Web Manager

The globalization of agriculture, new technologies, nutritional and environmental consciousness, and U.S. and foreign policies are creating the need for industries to hire graduates with strong backgrounds in applied economics, business principles, and leadership. This major is designed for students interested in starting businesses, banking and lending, real estate, public policy, or marketing and trading. Students within this major select one of four options: Finance and Real Estate, Food Marketing Systems, Policy and Economic Analysis, or Rural Entrepreneurship.

The Finance and Real Estate option provides those students interested in pursuing careers in the either the banking or real estate industry tools for understanding issues unique to lending, real estate appraisal, real estate investment, development, and brokerage.

The Food Marketing Systems option provides those students interested in pursuing careers in the food marketing and sales sector of the food supply industry tools for understanding issues unique to the development, advertising, distribution, and sales of food products.

The Policy and Economic Analysis option provides those students interested in pursuing graduate or law degrees, as well as careers in local, state, and federal government and policy the tools for understanding the issues unique to in-depth examination of government policies and the economy.

The Rural Entrepreneurship option provides those students with interest in owning, managing, or lending to rural, innovative business enterprises the tools for understanding the issues unique to the start-up of rural, innovative businesses.

What do you want to do with Agricultural Economics?

Career ideas for Agricultural Economics majors:

Actuary, Bank Officer, Business Owner, Buyer, Commodity Trader, Economist, Investment Banker, Lobbyist, Real Estate Agent, Sales Representative