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Frequently Asked Questions
Why BACA?
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Only organization that offers a Professional Distinction in Analytics & Consulting from Mays Business School's Marketing Dept.
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Engage with industry-leading companies through weekly speaker meetings
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Enhance technical skills with student-led workshops
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Network with young professionals of every career stage through socials and professional development events
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Aid local community efforts through philanthropy events​
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By participating in our activities, you'll be well-positioned to earn the Professional Distinction, an achievement backed by the Department of Marketing at Texas A&M. The distinction will demonstrate your passion for the field to employers and is offered exclusively by our organization. You will be connected with individual learning resources to meet the additional requirements for receiving this recognition. Learn more about a Professional Distinction in Analytics & Consulting here.
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400 points are required to be earned within one semester to be awarded the Professional Distinction. Members can earn points through regular speaker meetings, socials, workshops, service events, and various professional achievements such as providing proof of an internship.
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Once accepted as a new member of BACA, you must pay your dues in order to be added to our organization's Canvas page. After your dues are paid, this will provide you access to our Canvas with modules for all meetings, events, and extra ways to earn points. This will make it easy to provide proof of attendance for meetings and events while allowing you to see how many points you've earned throughout the semester.
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Members are given two options when paying dues: semesterly or annually. If you have paid dues for the entire year, you will only have to pay your dues once for that year. However, if you pay your dues by semester and continue to be a member, you will be required to pay for every semester you are in attendance. If you have a question about your dues, please email us at tamuanalyticsconsulting@gmail.com.
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Members can find meeting details and the latest information on our schedule, receive reminders in the GroupMe, and on socials (Instagram and Facebook).