Texas A&M University Interanational

Hi, I have just started my online Master of Public Administration with TAMUI, buuuuut my questions are 1) Are there only Hispanic students at this school? (Not that it matters) and 2) As far as it being a part of the Texas A&M system, would it still hold prestige with employers and recruiters? ( I thought it was only the main aggie campus that they recognize
3) Has anyone ever been to this school or went through their online MPA program? Thanks.

 

"Texas A&M International University sits on 300 acres of sprawling former ranch land in northeast Laredo, Texas. Strategically located on the US/Mexico border, TAMIU, maintains an international program focus with students learning in an environment humming with international trade and cultural exchange."

Texas A&M International University | Texas A&M International University - Profile, Rankings and Data | Texas A&M International | US News Best Colleges

 

Maybe it's crazy, but I'm automatically turned-off by any school that includes "International" in the name. No reason, other than it sounds cheesy and millish (NOT saying that TAMIU is either, just sounds that way).

 

LOL Thanks...............

 

LOL yes I know, but I kept looking at it being a part of the Texas A&M system. I work for the County and just about everybody here who has gotten hired or promoted has a degree from A&M................well the main A&M campus but they are really big on Texas A&M graduates........just the name itself lol but yes "International" does sound weird.........and I did look at the demographics it is like 95% Hispanic /latino and like 1% black and like 5% white lol

 

Everyone in Texas knows what the Texas A&M system is. It won't sound mill-ish. Even though the system is well-known, only one school in the system has any prestige and that is College Station. The rest of the A&M schools will be seen the same as any other generic, state university. Millions of people get jobs with degrees from non-prestigious schools. Employers recognize schools that are accredited. Prestige is mostly just good for competing in highly competitive fields and organizations such as the Big 4 accounting firms and law.

There are a lot of Hispanics there because Laredo is overwhelmingly Hispanic. That shouldn't really turn anyone off unless someone desires ethnic diversity. Most universities in the U.S. are majority white, and ethnic minorities just deal.

 

LOL, Decimon! It took me a moment to get it, but once I did... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

I think there are versions of that for some other schools. Out there. Somewhere.

 

I don't get it.

 

The groom fits the historical image of Texas A&M. As for the sheep, well...

 

Welp guess I'll stay enrolled thanks guys lol

 

This is loosely related to this thread...

I recently discovered that West Texas A&M University (AACSB accredited) offers an online MS in finance and economics. The program requires the completion of 18 credits in both subjects, making it ideal for someone who teaches business. The program is also very affordable. Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition plus $30 per credit hour:

West Texas A&M University: Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance Finance and Economics Graduate Program

 

Best of all, it's impressive. Let others tout their MBAs and when they turn to you, hit them with that. ;-)