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Accounting ▰ Computer Information Systems ▰ Economics ▰ Finance ▰ International Business ▰ Management ▰ Marketing ▰ Quantitative Finance

James Madison UniversityWe are a community committed to preparing students

to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Includes:◦ Academic Affairs◦ Access and Enrollment Management◦ Administration and Finance◦ Student Affairs and University Planning◦ University Advancement

College of BusinessWe are committed to preparing students to be

active and engaged citizens who are exceptionally well qualified leaders for success

in a global competitive marketplace.

Accounting (BBA) Computer Information Systems (BBA) Economics (BA, BBA, BS) Finance (BBA) International Business (BBA) Management (BBA) Marketing (BBA) Quantitative Finance (BS)

COB Majors

Business Analytics Chinese Business Studies Computer Information Systems Economics

COB Minors

JMU College of Business Makes the Grade!

Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2013)

CRITERIA GRADE

Teaching Quality A+

Facilities and Services A+

Job Placement A

Responsibility and Values

1. CoB faculty are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students.

2. The CoB will be a preferred source of student talent for employers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

3. The CoB recognizes that students and faculty face ethical choices. As such, it maintains the highest expectations for students regarding JMU's Honor Code.

VALUES – College of Business

Attend class promptly and prepared Obey the Honor Code Ask questions for clarification Assume responsibility for your own

education Demonstrate professional behavior Seek help before it’s too late Be actively engaged

Student Expectations

High quality instruction Course availability for

progression in major Guaranteed acceptance

into COB 300 with 2.7 BBA GPA

Career assistance Engagement Opportunities

◦ employers and alumni◦ CoB students◦ faculty

What You Can Expect from COB

Progressing Through COB

Freshman Year to Senior Year

Essential Terminology Bachelor’s Degree (BBA, BS, BA) Degree Requirements (120 credits) General Education (41 credits) Program of Study

◦ Major◦ Minor

B.B.A Core (lower-level and upper-level) Formal Acceptance to the College of Business COB 300 Requirement Elective (within program and “free” electives) Prerequisites and co-requisites (course sequencing) Override

BBA Core

Lower-Level Upper-Level

COB 191 – Business Statistics

COB 202 – Interpersonal Skills

COB 204 – Computer Information Systems

COB 218 – Legal Environment of Business

COB 241 – Financial Accounting

COB 242 – Managerial Accounting

COB 291 – Management Science

ECON 201 – Principles of Economics

GECON 200 – Macroeconomics

MATH 205 or Higher – Calculus

COB 300A – Management

COB 300B – Finance

COB 300C – Operations

COB 300D – Marketing

COB 487 – Strategic Management

BBA Lower-Level Core

Freshman Year Sophomore Year

MATH 205 or Higher – Calculus

GECON 200 – Macroeconomics

COB 191 – Business Statistics

COB 204 – Computer Information Systems

ECON 201 – Principles of (Micro) Economics

COB 241 – Financial Accounting

COB 202 – Interpersonal Skills

COB 218 – Legal Environment of Business

COB 242 – Managerial Accounting

COB 291 – Management Science

Formal Acceptance to COB(Admission to COB 300)

Application

+ 10 Lower-Level BBA Core Courses

+ 2.7 BBA Core GPA*

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* BBA Core GPA is calculated using letter grades earned at JMU in the lower-level BBA Core courses, except calculus. Pending list/waitlist for applicants below 2.7.

Third Year – First Semester  

COB 300A – Integrated Functional Systems: Management (3)COB 300B – Integrated Functional Systems: Finance (3)COB 300C – Integrated Functional Systems: Operations (3)COB 300D – Integrated Functional Systems: Marketing (3)+Major Course (3)

  

Typical Upper-Level Progression

Third Year – Second Semester  

Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)

  

Fourth Year – First Semester  

Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course or COB 487 (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)

  

Fourth Year – Second Semester  

Major Course (3)Major Course (3)Major Course or COB 487 (3)General Education (3-4)Electives or Minor Course (1-4)

  

Graduation Requirements Minimum 120 credit hours

Completion of General Education, including Cluster One Test

Completion of Major Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA 2.00

Minimum major GPA 2.00

Minimum minor GPA 2.00 (if applicable)

Support Services

Freshman Advising Coordination Major Exploration Undecided Advising IS 202 – Career and Life Planning Course

Career and Academic Planning

Career Advising and Internships

COB Faculty Career Advisors

Career and Academic Planning

Career/Major Choices Department Internship

Coordinators Career Advising

Recruit-A-Duke Resume Workshops Mock Interviews Internship and Job Fairs On-campus Interviews

Your Career Starts NOW

Freshman Year

•Explore Majors•Establish Rapport with Faculty

•Build Skills•Get Engaged•Volunteer•Part-time Job•Professionalize Your On-Line Presence

•Build Solid GPA•Practice Professional Etiquette

Sophomore Year

•Build Resume, Cover Letter and Reference List

•Apply for Externship

•Network•Evaluate Values•Research Employers

•Related Part-time job

•Activate Your Recruit-A-Duke Account

Junior Year

•Update your Resume

•Attend Career Fairs

•Apply for Internship

•Mock Interview•Take on a leadership role

Senior Year

•Apply for Jobs•Interview•Join a Professional Association

•Consider Graduate School

Academic Services CenterThe College of Business Academic Services Center supports educational goals and student success by

providing a quality advising experience. We are dedicated to serving our academic community with integrity and

professionalism.

Academic Advising (SO year to graduation) Academic Plan Development COB 300 Application and Acceptance

Process Declaration of COB majors and minors Transfer Credit Coordination for COB Courses Career Development Guidance Enrollment Assistance Campus Referrals

Services Provided by COB ASC

JMU Learning Centers

Opportunities for Engagement

Semester Abroad Programs (Florence, London, Salamanca)

Short-Term Programs (Africa, Asia, Australia, UK, Europe, Central America, Canada)

Exchange Programs (Australia, England, Egypt, Japan, Spain, Sweden, South Korea)

Study at Oxford, Cambridge, and St. Andrews

Office of International Programs

Complete COB 300

Earn a European Business Concentration

All courses taught in English by University of Antwerp faculty

Travel to France, Germany, Turkey, Luxemburg, Netherlands, and England

Semester in Antwerp

Questions?www.jmu.edu/cob